Vintage Metal Buttons: Brass, Silver and Gold

I was searching through one of  my old button tins and found myself picking out some interesting vintage metal buttons. These brass buttons are threaded together with old string strung through the shank. Embossed on them in french is "Canal de Vieux" which means old canal. I can imagine them on a navy blue blazer!

Here's a beautiful silver button with lots of flowery detail. This one would be pretty on a flouncy white blouse.

A gold dragon embellishes this oriental themed button perfect for a silk jacket.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Button Collecting!

My Latest Fiber Art Acquisition: A Vintage Japanese Silk Obi Purse

Look what arrived in my mail today! A purse made from a vintage Japanese silk obi. An obi is a kimono sash .

This fabulous purse was created by Tamami ko bag on Etsy. I was lurking at this shop for quite a while until her 20% off sale. Then, I struck and grabbed this exquisite purse. This purse is complete with a lovely zipper charm and a kimono tassel with beads. Talk about fiber art!

I love purses and I love this one!

Happy purse hunting!

Using My Stash of Finished Objects: My Crocheted Vintage Circle Bag

My crocheted vintage circle bag was rescued from my unused stash of finished objects. I crocheted this bag last spring. All it needed were buttons. This week it became the owner of two chunky white vintage buttons. One button for the front pocket, and...

...one for the top closure.

Now, it is ready for me to use!

This is the picture of the bag from the original 1950's vintage pattern.

Using single crochet and Bernat cotton yarn, this bag was an easy inexpensive crochet project.

I wonder what my fellow fiberistas are up to this Fiber Arts Friday? See you over at Wonder Why Gals to find out!

Happy Fiber Arting!

Nicky Epstein's Little Red Jacket: My Mom's Latest Crochet Creation

My Mom is a bit more prolific with her fiber creations than me these days. While I'm still slogging through my Multnomah Shawl, she just finished crocheting Nicky Epstein's Little Red Jacket using an alpaca blend yarn by Sirdar. Reverse single crochet gives it texture.

The pattern is from Nicky Epstein's Crocheting On the Edge. Hubby gave it to me on my last birthday.

Of course, this book is all about the crochet edgings. The Little Red Jacket is about the ruffles.

Although the pattern is on Ravelry, there are no projects for the Little Red Jacket. It's only in one queue. I'll be uploading my Mom's to Ravelry soon.

Happy Crocheting!

No Easter Bonnet?: Wear A Crocheted Easter Jacket

This is my mom wearing her crocheted Easter jacket. Easter pastels of yellow, green, pink and blue make it perfect for the day!

My mom crocheted this in the shell stitch using Patons Canadiana.

Happy Easter!