i heart buttons!

and who wouldn't love these vintage glass beauties?

available from my Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39733262/half-a-dozen-hearts-of-glass-vintage

RARE Robert Daughters Signed Textile/Dress

This is an amazing and unique dress! The signature on the dress is R. Daughters, which is Robert Daughters. Robert A. Daughters became an impressionist/expressionist oil painter of Indians and Southwestern landscapes. He has been interested in art since a child, and considers Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh a strong influence on him. In 1953, Daughters became a partner in an advertising art studio, winning more than 250 awards in twenty years. Daughters first visited Taos on his honeymoon in 1953, where he met the late Charles Berninghaus, the son of Taos' founding artist, Oscar E. Berninghaus. Daughters and his wife Sandra were taken by the charm ofthe unpaved streets, the adobe houses, Indian ceremonials and the crispness of fall during their brief visit. But before his midlife turning point of working as an artist in Taos, Daughters' career would first flourish as a fashion artist, Hallmark card designer and owner of his own Kansas City, Kansas, commercial arts studio. During this time, Daughters also worked at the Kansas City Art Institute. He studied drawing in Europe; and was - by American standards - a commercial success. This dress is from the 60s and something I've inquired about at various art galleries that feature his work. No one has ever seen a Robert Daughters signature on a textile before. This piece was done in the 60s when he worked in fashion and commercial arts. I believe it is a one-of-a-kind, akin to getting Norma Jean's autograph before she became Marilyn Monroe. The fabric appears to be linen or a variation thereof. The sleeves are handpainted while the border print on the skirt is incorporated into the fabric. You can contact me for more details and for purchase!

Favourite Vintage Cafe

Hi Everyone,

Do you have a favourite vintage cafe?

Mine in Brucciani's in Preston, Lancashire UK, established 1932 by an Italian family.  The interoir has changed little over the years and has  lots of art deco features, it specialises in sandwiches, cakes, and a wide range of coffee and teas.

You cant see all the interior from this small photo, there is a lovely deco stained glass window, fabulous art deco ladies heads on the arches above and vintage props such as hats, film star photos, walking sticks etc.

If you have a favourite Vintage cafe please post images of it .

Ceramic, Passementerie and Brightly Coloured Plastic Buttons

Here are some of the latest additions to Love Buttons HQ. Enjoy!


Colourful collection of mixed plastic buttons £1.75


Beautiful passementerie buttons (originally intended for the 'haute couture' market and dating from 1980s/90s) £1.95


Adorable handmade ceramic buttons in the shape of little birds £5.00

I stock all sorts of buttons: new, second-hand and vintage. Why not drop by Love Buttons HQ and have a browse?

Patterns and More

If you like sewing then I have all uncut and factory folded patterns for your sewing needs. Once in a blue moon a pattern that has been cut will be added only because it has all its pieces and never been used, just cut.
You can find my patterns at http://outoftheattic2u.ecrater.com/

Here are a few patterns of interest:

Vintage Evening Dress - Fabulous!

40s/50s unusual pink brocade evening vintage dress, Bust 32"

This dress bears no makers tags or labels, but is clearly professionally made. The fully lined dress is in a pink brocade which has been effectively used on both sides to give a contrast between a dark and light pink. The brocade has a small floral pattern.

Bust = 32"

Waist cinch = 24"

Skirt length = front 34" / back 50"

The strapless bodice has 6 pieces of boning for shape and form, and fastens at centre back with a 17" metal zipper.

The bodice has a cross-over effect in the contrasting colour-ways, and is pleated to the centre back opening. The neck edge has a frill which is wider at centre front.

The waist seam is piped. The full skirt is formed by a front cross over of the two colour-ways, so that each side is in the contrasting colour. The skirt is short at the front and longer at the back.

The left hip has a wired pannier under the skirt layer. At the centre back waist there are two contrasting flaps which give the appearance of a bow.

The hem of the dress has two layers of pink netting.

This is a most unusual dress with quite a modern "feel" to it, although the construction is more typically 1940s/1950s. The asymmetric hemline, combined with the open cross over effect at the skirt front is enhanced throughout with the effective use of the contrasting colour-ways in the fabric.

The dress is in Excellent condition and would look quite striking at any formal occasion.

Press here to View and Buy this fabulous Evening Dress

From

ARTIZANIA

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http://www.specialistauctions.com/

Pretty Vintage and Newer Button Collections

I love making up collections of mixed buttons!

There are many ways to use them:-

• a small cluster of colourful buttons adds a pretty vintage accent to a handmade cushion or bag
• a single beautiful button makes a great closure or fastening for a simple sewn or knitted project
• pin the whole card to a decorative notice board to add a colourful touch to a room
• snip off the shank to add the button to a card or scrap booking page
• cluster the buttons on a crocheted necklace or bracelet for a fun accessory
• add a pretty button to the centre of a handmade flower corsage

Find these and similar button collections at Love Buttons HQ!

Remember The Gingham Dog & The Calico Cat?

What an adorable print on this set! It's made by Novis Denne of Arizona. Blue and green plaid skirt with a pleated waist and metal zipper. There are 3 sets of dogs/cats in various poses; slight fade on the dogs floppy ears. Nice fuller skirt and shirtwaist top with buttons and dolman sleeves. Very rockabilly! As always, you can contact me to purchase ~ ishakeyourhandwarmly@gmail.com!

Love Buttons HQ

Hello! I've just opened a new shop for all you button lovers out there. I sell vintage, second-hand and new buttons in a variety of styles and colours. Whether you enjoy sewing, knitting, crafting with, or collecting buttons, I hope you'll find something to tempt you!

Buttons are added, usually on a daily basis, so new items appear regularly. Please feel free to drop by and browse at Love Buttons HQ.

Oriental delights within specialistauctions handmade category!

Delightful Japanese handicrafts from seller chibichibinoriko522

Many of this seller's items are made using Japanese ' Chirimen ' fabric - which is a fabric made using a traditional Japanese weaving technique. It has the unique feature of what the Japanese call 'Shibo'..... soft wrinkles that were developed for this material way back in 16th century Japan.

The wrinkles are created by alternating and twisting different threads into different directs in the weft. These wrinkles appear because the weft is stronger than the warp in the looming process. Chirimen fabric is mostly used for beautiful Kimono outfits, but is also used for craft projects such as flowers, dolls, toys and as this creative seller shows.. in jewellery and jewellery boxes!

CLICK THE TITLES TO VIEW THESE ITEMS!

Not only are these items beautiful.. but they are beautifully priced too!

Handmade Chirimen shell earring (covered with kimono fabric):red Just £1.00 WOW!


Handmade Chirimen shell earring (covered with kimono fabric):purple


Handmade Flower Brooch made with kimono fabric:black £3.50
An ideal present or box for your jewellery.. are these beautiful jewellery boxes! Perhaps you could also use them for crafting pins as a holder and pin cushion in one? Each one is on a separate auction and priced at a fabulous £1.99!

Handmade jewellery box (covered with kimono fabric)5cm:orange

This clever crafter also makes handmade woollen earrings - again just £1.00!

Handmade woollen earring white & green
Why not drop on by and check out chibichibinoriko522's items today! At www.specialistauctions.com

Perfect for Spring

Black and White 80s Slingbacks. GB5 From Wickedlady Collectables



1950s Cream Leather and Perspex sandals. GB5 From Wickedlady Collectables


1940s Rayon Scarf From Wickedlady Collectables



1960s Silk Scarf From Wickedlady Collectables

Eames Era Halter Apron ~ Where the Wild Things Are Novelty Print

What a funky item! The print reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are, with a touch of Picasso mixed in! Looks like a combination of cotton and that stiff organdy fabric you frequently see with aprons. Criss-cross halter style with red trim, one pocket, and rick-rack trim. Contact me if you're interested in this novelty print item ~ ishakeyourhandwarmly@gmail.com!

1930's Good Needlework Magazine

1930's Good Needlework magazine Pretty Pretties Lingerie sewing secrets

Press here to buy this vintage magazine

1930's sewing magazine with lovely period illustrations.

Contents - Dainty finishes, motifs, inserting motifs, letting lace, backing the lace with net, how to sew on shoulder straps, when you use lace and net, ribbon slots monograms & scallops,quilting

Amazing Miao Hill Tribe Jacket Tribal Ethnic Chinese w/Embroidery

Wonderful mid-century piece from Taijiang, Guizhou. These are handmade and is an extensive process.

Hill Tribe techniques and the work of these minority groups is their major art form. Different types of embroidery include figured bands, folded stitch, horse hair stitch, and braided or lock stitch. Cotton and silk thread, along with horsehair, is used.

"Whorl-figured cloth" is one of the high-grade textile handicrafts of the Miao people. It has close texture and plenty of wear. It is generally woven in rhombus designs in the grey. This piece is just beautiful and the colors are vibrant. There are some spots where the gold has rubbed off the foil but is negligible when compared to the overall presentation.

The inside fabric is slubbed and is uneven in its weave. It's a wonderful piece of artwork in its own right and represents the trade and culture of a tribe that's rich in history and tradition. You can contact me if you're interested!