When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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Death Head buttons? My word. They look impressive, but I really do need an explanation as to how they get the name! #MySUndayPhoto
ReplyDeleteI guess I had better go and do some research! I believe the name origin goes back to the 18th century.
DeleteHi Stella, as strange as this may sound, but as children me and my sister loved sorting through my Mums button tin and these type of button were sort of the posh ones.I am very impressed that you managed to make them yourself and they look so neat and tidy.
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Sounds perfectly normal to me. My Nanna would give me her button tin to play with I it would keep me happy for hours. I must say I'm pretty pleased they turned out alright. It took all evening to make just the four though. What sort of tin did your Mum use? Here's my Nan's tin. http://www.purfylle.com/2014/11/nannas-button-tin.html
DeleteThey look amazing but I'd love to know why they are called Death Head buttons? They must have taken you ages to do.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet been able to determine why they are called that. One source suggests the that the name is a mystery and another suggests it is due to the cross shape of the starter threads. If I find out more I will definitely share!
DeleteWow the work that has gone into these is incredible.
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They are rather labour intensive just for a button.
DeleteHow clever it must take practice and patience
ReplyDeleteIt took me a few a goes to get the hang of it.
DeleteThat name took me by surprise. Morbid!
ReplyDeleteYou mention they are not "perfect" but every button in your photos, is. Great job making them. :)
It is rather morbid isn't it? We are rather shy of death these days but in the past it was far more a part of our day to day existence and less in poor taste.
DeleteOh well done! These look fantastic! #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteThank you :o) I am rather pleased with the results if I do say so myself.
DeleteThey look amazing - love a good button!
ReplyDeleteWith a bit more practice I'm going to try some of the more complicated variations and hopefully some metallics too.
DeleteHappy Resurrection Sunday, Stella!
ReplyDeleteI was gonna ask about the name, but everyone else already took care of that for me!
It's a crazy name for a button isn't it?
DeleteThey are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you think so! I just see all the little things I didn't get quite right.
DeleteOh I've never heard of them but they are lovely
ReplyDeleteThe first time I stumbled across them I was in awe. I'm really thrilled to have made my own.
DeleteAwesome name and awesome you! You made that?! Looks really intricate =)
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It took me all evening just to make four but now that I've got the hang of it I think they would be faster to make.
DeleteWow these look amazing and so neat!! I love my crafts but I'm not a beat crafter, it always impresses me!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard the term 'beat crafter' before and when I googled it all I found was something about music. I guess I'm showing my age :o)
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ReplyDeleteThank you :o)
DeleteMy mom also had a nice collection of buttons that my sister and spent hours playing with.
ReplyDeleteYour buttons look awesome. I checked out the video. Wow! A lot of work goes into those little puppies. Well done. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm off sharing your post. Have a great day, Darlene
They are a lot of work but I think the end result justify the effort. Thanks for sharing =D
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