I did manage to muster enough enthusiasm to finish these. Boy were these a challenge. They are silk beads, heavily embellished with french knots and silver purl added. Only problem, I had a great idea, make them tiny, precious. The plan was to make 20 to fill one of my jars only I wouldn't live long enough.....I would need nearer 200 and they took sooooooooo long to make. I do like them but it's fair to say they are the first and last, only a hermit could live on the wage they would bring. So feast your eyes for the one and only time you will see them!

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You had better price those buttons to reflect the amount of work you put into them, especially if they are never to be repeated. They look very special.
And now you are free to make the doll you have been hankering to start. Yippee!
The buttons look beautiful Karen (and are obviously a lot of work).
I am very excited you are making another doll...they are very special and I love to see each one evolve.
Good luck with your Makey-Do and all of the other business in your life.
Jacky xox
They may be a lot of work but they are really lovely! I agree with you December is a wonderful month! I have always said that I was meant to live on an iceberg with my Scandinavian ancestors.
You have the patience of a Saint, you really do. I think I may have made one button and threw the rest up the wall!!! Exquisite though.
How beautiful are they! Can't wait for the next doll, I've loved everyone of those
Those buttons are so precious!
Love the new buttons....they're beauties!
I completely enjoy seeing your wonderful art. Your talent and creativity always makes me smile. So glad I found your blog!
These are lovely! The hot weather is not good for your work; if you get sweatty hands it will be ruined. I wish you fresh winds.
I hope you keep a few just for yourself... they are lovely.
I agree about the weather. My staff are banned from talking about it unless they want to watch me throw up - it makes me claustraphobic and sick.
Glad you enjoyed Glasto - would love to have been there but at least you can sew and you don't need to queue for yucky loos.
x
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