Henrietta's Vintage at Etsy: December 2012

Sunday, 30 December 2012

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 *

Saturday, 29 December 2012

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.

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

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

Thursday, 13 December 2012

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

Sunday, 9 December 2012

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