Bling Tree – Day 12
by lsmith | Dec 13, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 12 of the Bling Tree, I made a variation of Day 7. A four-holed button was added. Then, five threads were pulled up through the center and down long the edges to create a star pattern, Then, 1/8″ pink satin ribbon was knotted in the center. That ribbon...
Bling Tree – Day 11
by lsmith | Dec 12, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 11 of the Bling Tree, I made a variation of Day 5. A four-holed button was added. Then, I pulled the thread up through a buttonhole, added two pink seed beads and pulled the thread down through the next hole. I repeated it on the other side of the button. This...
Bling Tree- Day 10
by lsmith | Dec 10, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 10 of the Bling Tree, I decided to take a different tactic. Rather than going around the button, I decided to go over it. First, a two-hole button was added to the tree. Six gold seed beads were added at a time like spokes. Each time, the thread was brought up...
Bling Tree – Day 9
by lsmith | Dec 9, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 9 of the Bling Tree, I needed a smaller ornament to fill the space. decided to add a little more variety. The start was button the same size as on day 2. This time, I added the button with a gold sequin and a small gold seed bead to cover the threads. To add...