Saturday, November 16, 2024

Button Tidal Wave in Brown

(Above:  Brown Tidal Wave in Brown. Framed: 29" x 29".  Assorted gray buttons hand-stitched to a section of an antique coverlet.  Click on any image to enlarge.)

This is the second "button tidal wave" that will result after cutting up the antique coverlet. Though part of me hesitated when taking the scissors to this old material, I had such a wonderful time layering buttons that I couldn't wait to start the second one.  I did have to sort through more of my button collection but I had fun doing that too!

 
(Above:  Detail of The Button Tidal Wave in Brown.)

I know that the third button tidal wave will feature light brown and tan buttons.  I know this because I'm already working on it!  The final wave, however, is still undecided.  It could be black buttons but I think that won't have the desired contrast with the dark, navy blue coverlet.  It could easily be off white and white buttons because I have more of these than any other sort of button ... but what would the outline be?  Questions! Questions!  These ideas keep my mind occupied while my fingers attach buttons!

(Above:  Detail of The Button Tidal Wave in Brown.)


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