Button Collections for Jewellery-Making and Craft

Hello everyone. Hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas.

Here are some small button collection which may appeal to crafters and jewellery-makers. There is a good assortment of different shapes, designs and sizes. If you are looking for individual buttons, why not try the New Buttons Section of Love Buttons HQ?

 This collection now sold.

 These interesting metal and plastic buttons cost £2.25.

Sorry, now sold.

A Happy and Creative New Year to one and all!

Posted by Julia of * Love Buttons HQ * Fire Horse Textiles on Etsy * Fire Horse Textiles on Folksy *

free knitting pattern

Buttoned Pet Scarf

While this scarf/collar is not exactly "decorative" I thought this was a really fun and quick project. It is a very easy pattern with fast results! This collar can be worn along with any sweater or alone, either way it will keep thier little necks warm. 

Skill - Easy...Really Easy!

Materials :

Hook : H

Button : 1/2 inch metal

Yarn needle

Yarn : Worsted weight 

Stitches :

Chain ch

Single Crochet sc

Pattern :

Ch 49 , for a 9 inch collar ( 3 ch = 1 inch)

R - 1 : Sc in each ch, turn ch 1

R - 2 : Sc in first st, ch 1, skip next st, * sc in the next st, ch 1, skip next st, repeat from * across row, ch 1 turn.

R - 3 : sc in each st, turn ch 1

R - 4 : Repeat R- 2

R - 5 : Repeat R - 3

R - 6 : Repeat R - 2

R - 7 : Repeat R - 3, then 8 sc down end of collar, sc down the collar to the other end, 8 sc down end of collar, tie off, weave in ends.

Uses for my buttons

I recently sold these lovely vintage amber coloured paste buttons to a buyer who used them on a fur coat which was worn for a wedding.  The photo is not that good but i love to see my buttons used on garments.
They even match the coat lining what a find for the buyer.
For vintage  buttons and buckles (all buy it now) visit my buttons for sale and my buckles for sale

Classic Milk Glass

Milk glass is simple and elegant.  It can easily be incorporated into any home from vintage to contemporary.   When my Christmas decorations come out, I end up packing many of my collectibles away but not my milk glass.  The white of the glass makes a great backdrop to the rich reds and greens of the season.  Then when spring rolls around, it somehow seems fresh and bright again holding pastel flowers and Easter treats.

                                                            Vintage Top Hat Vases

                                                           Milk Glass Footed Bowl

                                                   Westmoreland Candlestick Holders

                                                            Westmoreland Heart Plate

Ladies Vintage bedjackets

I have a selection of lovely vintage ladies bedjacket patterns for sale which are an ideal garment  for reading in bed, watching television in bed, hospital visits etc. 1940's/50's glamour.

Ladies bedjackets for sale at ebid

1980's jumper knitting patterns for December

I just love the generous sizing of 1980's jumpers unlike the skimped ones that are on offer at the moment. Not for real women thats for sure!

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-marshall-cavendish-knitting-pattern-21-ladies-snow-scene-jumper-80738053.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-marshall-cavendish-knitting-pattern-ladies-random-dyed-jumper-81421851.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-marshall-cavendish-knitting-pattern-ladies-flower-power-jumper-81421902.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-marshall-cavendish-knitting-pattern-35-ladies-chevron-stripe-jumper-80738055.htm

Vintage Christmas gifts ideas from ebid

vintage-raphhael-tuck-xmas-card

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-jacobs-xmas-cake-tin-for-children

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-alps-alps-lite-christmas-lights-80699928.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-woolcrest-christmas-decorations-81892692.htm#pic

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-pez-santa-79462911.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/sparkly-rhinestones-vintage-christmas-tree-brooch-78203157.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/lucien-davis-1885-little-girl-dog-christmas-dinner-art-35397630.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/652383577237-royal-doulton-christmas-day-2006-pretty-ladies-figurine-hn4899-78216754.htm

Vintage embroidery transfers

At ebid i have a selection of vintage embroidery transfers ideal for hand embroidery most date to the late 1930's. Why not purchase one or more of my transfers and create a handmade cushion cover, pillow case, handkerchief or tea cosy. Most hand embroidered items are made using chain stitch, blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch and satin stitch.
Vintage embroidery transfers

1920's star Norma Talmadge

Norma Talmadge was born in 1894 an American Actress and film producer of the silent era. Thelma's most famous film was Smilin Through made in 1922, other films included Within the law (1923, Secrets (1924), The Lady (1925), kIki (1926), New York Nights (1928) and a tale of two cities (1911).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110981325525

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/norma-talmadge-plain-back-81483395.htm

Vintage Hats

Treat yourself to something a little more stylish than a knitted cap this winter.  Here is a selection of fur trimmed or velvety soft hats that will enhance your hairstyle rather than flatten it.

1950s Fitted Fur Cap

1960s Bucket Hat

Fur Trimmed Felt Hat

Vintage Velvet Hat

Parrot & Thimble

No its not the name of a Pub lol.

I recently sold a job lot of old plastic and metal thimbles to a lovely Ebid  buyer and one of the plastic thimbles is now a drinking vessel for their parrot. What a novel idea I would never have thought of that.

Can anyone date this old photo

When was this photo taken and how old is the couple? Are they in their 30's, 40's or older?

Is this the same lady ?

Uncut vintage sewing patterns

I have 88 uncut vintage patterns for sale at ebid a variety of which are new listings, why not have a browse.

Uncut Vintage Sewing Patterns