Dorset buttons

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Want to learn how to make a Dorset button - but prefer written instructions?Here's a free PDF with photographic step-by-step instructions to make a Dorset Crosswheel (also known as a Cartwheel) button. Buttons made on metal rings are believed to have first been made in Dorset around 1730. They are great to use as embellishments, jewellery, and even as actual buttons! Click here for your downl

Dorset buttons are thread covered buttons, created with embroidery stitches. Learn how to make dorset buttons in our step-by-step tutorial.

I collect buttons! And who doesn’t love buttons? They are useful and pretty and have served for art inspiration over the years. And my parents generation played the game “Button, button, who’s got the button?” growing up. I have some of my Grandmother’s buttons as well as my Mother’s in my button co

I have wanted to learn the art of Dorset button making for some time. A two hour workshop at my local Embroiderers’ Guild cropped up, and was a perfect excuse to chat with my sewing chums and learn! A collection of stunning vintage pieces and a copy of Stitch magazine provided inspiration for our first Dorset Button. … Continue reading "How to make a Dorset Button"

Dorset Buttons, how to make a Dorset buttons, history, worksheets, rings, images, have a go, workshops

Dorset Buttons, how to make a Dorset buttons, history, worksheets, rings, images, have a go

My next piece for exhibition Dorset Button Study No 2 - you can see at the British Quilt and Stitch Village in Uttoxeter 12th, 13th and 14th April 2019.

Dorset Buttons,

I had an interesting Facebook exchange with someone yesterday regarding some new thread buttons I've been teaching myself to make. These...

Try some intriguing variations and attractive embellishments on traditional heirloom buttons.

To make your own Dorset button all you need are the following: Approximately 6 metres of two different coloured yarn A...