Mother of Pearl Buttons Jewelry

I have been keeping busy by creating jewelry with my collection of antique Mother of Pearl buttons. I am not finished with them but just starting.

This bracelet I made beaded the bezel.

I made this necklace with ribbon and mop buttons all around the ribbon and some more in the cameo.

This is a locket with mop button and I used rhinestones on top of the button holes.

This necklace I used a triangle crocheted doily and stiffened it and used mop buttons and lace trim.

These pieces are half finished looking for some inspiration.

Framed Jewelry Organizer

I am in love with this Framed Jewelry Organizer.

Here is a photo and a link to who makes them. (The Cottage of Content)
I love the pineapple patterned doily.

This is the one I made for my daughter. The next one I make will be like the one above but in blue tones.

White Alphabet Sampler

This sampler I found in one of the issues of Del fil en aiguilles magazine. I really loved the look for my bedroom which will match my white blanket on the bed and a black frame to match the black wood furniture.
I used 32 ct. natural linen and DMC B5200 so it would be bright.

I also made a cute baby bib using a towel and blue cotton linen for the back.  My sewing is still not very even and straight but I try.

Jour de Lessive

This model was from an issue 37 of Creation Point de Croix Magazine.
The designer is Passion Bonheur. This item is going into my bathroom.
It is stitched on 32 count cream linen and I changed the initials to my own and my husbands.
If you look hard enough, you will find it easily on Pinterest.

My cat, Abby making herself comfortable on my pile of cut up jeans. 

Toile de Jouy

This was a gift for a young lady in my family who graduated into high school.
The model is from Les Brodeuse Parisiennes.

Problems...

I am having the worst time for a few weeks. My computer is on the fritz and I can not get into my Pinterest page. I have to start all over again. That really sucks so bad. At least I have cross stitching to calm my nerves. I am doing some beautiful samplers right now. Can not wait until they are done.

Vintage Button Card DHAB

I love these vintage patterns. This one to match the ton of vintage buttons I have still on cards. Now, to find the perfect box to mount this piece on.
Everyone knows this designs from Des Histoires a Broder.

La Dame au petit chien

I made this bag for a fiend who kept begging me to make her one. I peronalized it with an initial "C".
I used Lecien fabric for the back  and French General linen stripes for the inside. The modern lace was perfect for this picture.
My inspiration is from Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue No. 18 sitched on 30 count Wilchelt natural linen. This linen is stiffer, perfect for bag making.

Lecien Antique Rose Fabric: Shabby Fabrics
French General Wovens:Homestead Hearth (which is now on sale for $6 per yard)
Ribbons: in my stash

Gift Exchange

A vey gorgeous etui and a framed wire egg from Ateliers d'Antan.

Sylvie did a wonderful job on cartonnage. Beautiful Lecien Fabrics. I made

a lavender sachet for her and forgot to take a photo of the other things in the package.

Thank you Sylvie.

Les Brodeuse Parisinnes

I have been in a vintage mood lately. I did this Paris Shopping from Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue No. 18. I plan on making it into a bag for my friend.

Finally doing something for myself. I did the Savon design from Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue No. 22 for my kitchen. I just have to pick a nice frame.

Happy Mother's Day!

With Mother's Day tomorrow, I am walking for a cure in the Susan G. Koman Walk here in Philadelphia.
Fun with the family & hoping they find a cure before more mothers, daughters& sisters die from breast cancer.

My shirt for tomorrows walk with my beloved sister's name and a restaurant who sponsored my family.
I love the skyline of Philadelphia that is on the shirt.

Happy Mother's Day to all you ladies.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to me on May 3rd. I will be the big 40. I feel so old. Then follows Mother's Day.

I found the photo on the net and I am using it as a refrence of what I am looking for.
I have been searching for the Monogram Rose for such a long time and I can not find it.
If anyone knows where I can find it, please let me know. I appreciate any help.

Cover Pen Embroidery

In between doing a model stitching job for Victorian Motto, I managed to put together a piece I stitched months ago. I found this model here: Dame-Valiste. This model was also featured in Passion Fil Issue No. 11. I used one of my favorite antique pearl buttons to top this piece off. I stitched on 30 count cream linen & DMC 815.
I loved using this cotton linen blen polka dot fabric. It comes in one piece with half sold color and cream dots and half cream color with color dots so it matches perfectly and it comes in other colors as well.

Japanese Red Lace Printed Gingham Linen - Etsy Shop Bjyanjun
Japanese Cotton Linen Polka Dots - Etsy Shop Seasonalsupplies
Red & Linen Natural Strap - Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes

I also stitched this tiny cameo using 40 count natural linen DMC B5200 and a peach color for the rose. Not sure what number. I used an old stash of JP Coates Embroidery thread that was clear with shimmer for the spaces in her hair to give it a sparkle.

Now I am not sure what to do with it. The cameo was from the book Le Marquoir by Corrine Leroy HERE

Lavender Sachets and Cross Stitched Necklace

Overwhelming lovely sent of lavender this time of year sets spring into motion. I stitched these on 32 count grey linen using DMC 3633, 809 & 744 for the forget-me-nots and a lavender color that a friend gave me, I think was from Atalie.

Forget-Me-Nots Model: Luli Blog
Lavande Model: Histoires de Lin
Flower Necklace Model: Luli Blog

The necklace I stitched on 32 count Lugana Evenweave linen white, 1/1 DMC 815. 

I added a Singer sewing charm and an antique pearl button. 

The inner circle of the charm measured 4 cm x 3 cm.

Biscornus Pincushions

This model is from the book "La Passions des Biscornus". The two were one biscornu but I made 2 separate cushions.  I found the Biscornu model HERE FREE.

This was made with 40 count cream linen 1/2 DMC 498, 817 & 317. I used some antique buttons and made a flower from ric rac ribbon.

This biscornu was stitched on 32 count flax 2/2 DMC 317 & 318 and antique pearl buttons.

This pincushion I made with scrap fabrics using a tin can of mined clams. The tin was deeper then a tuna can. I used a piece of felt around the can with fabric over it using a glue stick and added lace and antique pearl button.