Buttons, needle-books and some random chatting
Before I get to the buttons and such, here is the random chatty part:
First, a conversation I had last night with Noah~
Noah: "I've made up my mind" (spoken soberly as he marches through the living-room)
Me: "Oh really, what do you mean?" (my curiosity peeks because he remains silent, deep in thought)
Me again: "What are you thinking?"
Noah: "I've made up my mind, I'm going to sell stickers."
Me: "Really?" "How much are you charging?"
Noah: "Seven bucks....each." (said quite firmly, and very matter-of-fact)
Me: "Wow, that's kind of high!"
Noah: "Yep, seven bucks." (I didn't want to haggle with him, I could tell he meant business.)
In other chatty news, I bought the first issue of Amy's new Mail Order crafty-club thingy. I'm so excited to find it in my mailbox. I especially like that the first issue will include a birthday calendar to make...always wanted something like that.
Lastly, Noah is going to be in Molly's mini-swap with a new friend in the UK. He will flip with excitement to get his own special package :) I would have put her button on my sidebar, but typepad does make it easy to figure that out. I try, and if I don't get it quickly well, I just don't have time to sit there working on it. Ho-hum..there are worse things in life.
OK, I satisfied my need to chat. Thanks :)
Buttons!! I love fabric buttons...never really new I did until I started making some. I've just about used up my little kits I found at the thrift, and I must get more! I love all of them, but aren't the baby ones especially cute? Now, to just think of a way to package them cutely and off to my Etsy shop the will go.....
Here is my next needle-book from the same pink blazer I haven't quite finished yet. A round one! I love the circle shape. And before you think that I did those lovely roses on the front...I must tell you, nay, I did not. I swiped them from a thrifted sweater, and there are several more left for me to have fun with. I'm telling ya, if you don't already scrounge the thrift stores for sweaters and such to re-make into something else...you must start now!! Such a treasure trove for so little $$$.
I'll leave you now with a sneak peek at Lily Sophia. Hopefully I'll finish her this weekend.
So, so lovely!
Posted by: beki | February 10, 2006 at 07:18 PM
Oh too funny - I was about to say you're one heck of a boullion stitch maker!!! hehe But I guess you're a boullion stitch swiper!
Funny conversation with Noah. I love that - I wish my toddler would c'mon and talk.
Your little zig zag and blanket stitches around the needle case are so even - love those - pretty color thread you chose. It's all just so sweet!
Posted by: Laura | February 10, 2006 at 10:49 PM
Love,love,love the baby buttons.So cute!Lily Sophia looks a winner too!Noahs conversation sounds familiar.Maisie wants to make felt hearts to sell on Valentines at school.She hopes to raise millions for Guide Dogs for the Blind!So guess what we are crafting this weekend?
Posted by: Kristy | February 11, 2006 at 01:28 AM
Ok I had to speed read this because i have to get a shower so we can go out, but I had to check for needlebooks and buttons first! And I am so not disappointed!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! I must go, but I shall be back to read and enjoy all again !
Posted by: manda | February 11, 2006 at 01:50 AM
Oh how pretty. I agree with Laura. How do you get your stitches so perfectly even? It is your close attention to detail that make your creations so beautiful! I love making fabric covered buttons too!
I think Noah is going to be quite the business man!
Posted by: autum | February 11, 2006 at 05:39 AM
The needlebook is lovely. I was stunned for a moment - until you admitted that the roses were from a thrifted sweater!
Posted by: Samantha | February 11, 2006 at 05:55 AM
Such sweet treasures!!!
Posted by: Mindy | February 11, 2006 at 10:23 AM
love it all! the buttons are stunning!!
I also love the chicken from the last post. My aunt used to have an entire set of dishes that had a chicken like that on it!!
Posted by: jenn | February 11, 2006 at 10:47 AM
ohmygosh!
I saw a sweater like that yesterday in the thrift shop-- it was so pretty but moth-eaten...now I know what to do with it!
Posted by: blackbird | February 11, 2006 at 01:03 PM
Yup, it's all still beautiful! You are so clever Toni! And I can't wait to see more of Lily Sophia, she's looks gorgeous.
You tell Noah to stick to his guns, I bet his stickers are a bargain at $7 each!
Love your new banner by the way.
Posted by: manda | February 11, 2006 at 01:25 PM
Your buttons are too sweet ! I love them all ! I love also the needle book and Lily !!! So cute ! Big hugs to you ;o)
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | February 11, 2006 at 02:19 PM
Toni,i love all the stuff you're sharing today. those buttons are awesome. I saw kits last weekend when I was at the fabric store. and the round needlecase is so neat. I love the thrifted flowers from the sweater too.
Posted by: molly | February 11, 2006 at 05:38 PM
toni, i like your new banner at the top, too.
do you want me to send you the code to put the miniswap button on your blog?
Posted by: molly | February 11, 2006 at 05:41 PM
Hi Toni,I love the banner aswell.If you have time could you let me know how I can get a banner on my site?As my eldest is a Lily too I can't wait to see the finished Lily Sophia!
Posted by: Kristy | February 12, 2006 at 02:43 AM
Oh gosh t! The buttons are adorable!!! You're one talented lady that's for sure:) xoxo!
Posted by: berryhead | February 12, 2006 at 06:11 AM
OK, you must be doing some mean multitasking because you're getting alot done. Everything is so lovely. I love your banner.
Posted by: Blair | February 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Those buttons are gorgeous and
the cat looks cheeky/cute.
Posted by: Jackie | February 12, 2006 at 03:28 PM
That Noah cracks me up...how did you keep a straight face?
Those covered buttons--- adorable! (These are a bit pricey from the fabric stores, but I found a good deal on them from SEWTRUE.com)
The needlecase is very sweet. I love how you used thrifted clothing for it, especially that sweater detail...genius!
And just how cute is Lily Sophia? I can't wait to see the rest of her.
Posted by: ~Vicki | February 12, 2006 at 06:40 PM
I absolutely adore that needle book. You always have the nicest things! :)
Posted by: Bessilu | February 13, 2006 at 09:52 AM
your kimono scraps are on their way to you--postman said about Thursday they should get there. :)
Posted by: eireann | February 13, 2006 at 12:05 PM
Just a thought Toni but the buttons would look great attached to a card luggage label.(customized of course!)
Posted by: Kristy | February 13, 2006 at 03:07 PM
Another thought you could make a fabric luggage label.A bit like the fabric postcards?
Posted by: Kristy | February 13, 2006 at 03:09 PM
Everyone of those pictures is a wowzer! I actually just got a badge a minit for this very purpose, but I've got to figure out how to use it first!
Posted by: Gina | February 13, 2006 at 03:34 PM
Love those buttons! :D
Posted by: li li | February 13, 2006 at 07:14 PM
Those baby buttons are so so cute! The would look darling on a spring jacket. You know what I'm thinking.
Sounds like Noah is going to be a good business man...LOL
Posted by: gina L | February 14, 2006 at 08:16 AM