it all started with the bear collection on Etsy

It All Started With The Bear - First Love collection Ok there is some fun stuff in here thanks to Mmim the mystery mom from Albion with a mnemonically named shop Mmim brimming with boxes and frames all handmade of course.

So let's get started with this Knitted Teddy Bear made by danuta from Riga. You know a child who would love one of these so visit dadisdo and pick one out. You can find more bears and other stuff on her blog.

This set of baby blue buttons got sold but click through to karoArt to find what you will need for that project. Karo has a quirky and creative ceramics collection and she will send stuff to you from Dublin.

The featured item in this collection is this dusty blue turks head knot rope bracelet made from a special low density unbleached cotton cord. This traditional three part weave will stretch a bit more than the other types of cord I use in other products. The unbleached grey cotton softens the color of the dye creating a more subtle shade. Find more of these in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. If you want more variety and choices check out the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Zibbet. Choice is good, custom is available for the asking. 

Romantic Colors collection on Etsy

Ok so I'm tardy in getting this review of Romantic Colors collection posted but this hasn't stopped AlacartCreactions from creating more interesting collections. See them all here.

Christine Silbaugh makes this large Sea Green...etc button which happens to be sold but there is a variety of ceramic buttons still available in her shop BackBayPottery which is on the west coast and is  NOT part of Boston.

Still available are these BEACH STONE BUTTONS   by madeforfun a shop filled with natural beach stone supplies, fun fabric banners, original creations and unique vintage items. Check out Inga's new web site the stone button for more in-depth studio news.

The featured item in this romantic collection is this teal blue turks head knot rope bracelet small made with a braided hand dyed cotton cord. This size is just right for kids but you can order a larger one for yourself or someone else at the same price as easily as sending me a message.

1 button beaded cuff red and purple 1644

 This is a one button cuff made with braided cotton piping material and a mix of polyester and hand dyed cotton cord.

The size is a "medium" measuring about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference when closed.

Red, clear, and amber glass beads are worked into the seams between the cords around the edges.

 The toggle closure is a single plastic button and loop. The entire affair is constructed on an 8" plastic mold where the cords are laid out then edge bound together with four ply waxed nylon thread. When the cord fabric is stable the cuff is removed from the mold and the beads are worked into the seams.

This item is available here  and is part of a larger collection available at WhatKnotShop on Zibbet

Colors are off-white, rust, purple cords with red, clear, and amber glass beads, the button is a reddish brown.




design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Three button beaded clothesline cuff bracelet 1633

 This is one is a series of button cuffs that start out with a length of braided cotton clothesline material. The loops and buttons are set up on the mold then the clothesline is doubled up to create a ridge on both edges and in the center. The colored strands of cord, in this design synthetic, are added and horizontally stitched to the clothesline edges. The two halves are then joined together with the tan colored pattern beads visible next to the center ridge in the top photo. By this time the cuff has taken on a rather stiff shape.

Rows of seed beads are worked into the seams between the clothesline cords on both edges. Two rows of round wooden beads are placed on the inside edges. Finally the ends of the four ply nylon thread are buried and it's finished.

Size is 7" (178 mm) inside circumference when closed. There is about 16 hours of work in this piece.

See this and other unique fiber art creations in the design section of my Etsy shop.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop