Pattern BUTTON BOUQUETS by Pat Olski for Inspiration Studios, Featuring Dorset Button and Cross Stitch Embroidery

Beautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch.

Inspirations Studios describe this project: 

"Drawing on the ingenuity of past generations for inspiration, the dainty, embellished rings that decorate this pincushion and tape measure cover are worked with techniques
developed to create Dorset buttons in the 19th century.

Pretty bunches of knotted flowers in blue and white sit within the covered rings and each button is attached to a background of natural linen that is further embellished with cross stitch."

 This booklet includes complete instructions and full size pattern. 7 pages, full color illustrations and a list of required supplies are all included. The project uses DMC #5 Perle cotton,469, 503, 3347, B5200; DMC Pearl Variations 4240, and DMC stranded cotton B5200. 

Two colorways are presented: Eglantine (pink) and Tudor Rose (red, shown on the cover). The photo of all three items made in pink, eglantine colorway, is also provided in the booklet.

Close up photo is provided to see stitches in detail. Special techniques and colorwork are shown step by step in photos with explanations and directions. The entire work order is described step by step in details.

Perfect for medium-level to experienced stitchers.