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...
by lsmith | Dec 8, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 8 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more variety. The start was basically the same with a large button. A metallic bead filigree and pearl bead were added to hide the button threads. Then, I took a little piece of metallic ribbon and created a ring...
by lsmith | Dec 7, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 7 of the Bling Tree, it was time to kick things up a notch. A large button was added. I created a five spoked wheel by bringing threads up the middle and down the outside of the button. Think of a skinny star. I knotted a piece of organza ribbon around one of...
by lsmith | Dec 6, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 6 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more dimension to the bling. I used two buttons – a large ivory one and a smaller pink one. Off white thread was used to secure the button at the same time. To hide the securing threads, a gold bead filigree...
by lsmith | Dec 5, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 5 of the Bling Tree, I continued my trend of slightly larger buttons and more complicated embellishment. As you gain confidence, you get more adventurous. I started with a slightly larger four-holed button using matching thread and secured the button. Then,...
by lsmith | Dec 4, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 4 of the Bling Tree, I started with a four-holed button using matching thread. Then, using the same thread, I brought the needle up through one hole and threaded a pink seed bead on and pushed the needle down through the next hole. Alternating, I added three...
by lsmith | Dec 3, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 3 of the Bling Tree, I started with another four-hole button, again a little larger. The button was secured with matching thread. Each time, I ensure the threads are buried in the batting so the backing stays clean. This time, I hid the securing stitches with a...
by lsmith | Dec 2, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 2 of the Bling Tree, I started with a slightly larger button with four holes using matching thread. Then, using the same thread, I brought the needle up through one hole and threaded a gold seed bead on and pushed the needle down through the next hole....
by lsmith | Dec 1, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 1 of the Bling Tree, I started with a small button. On top of the button, I added a small metal bead. Then, I wrapped one strand of 12 wt pink thread (doubled) around the button. To wrap the button, I made a small knot and bring the thread up through the...
by lsmith | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog Hop
Do you want to spend a little time honing your stitching skills during the holidays without feeling guilty? The Bling Tree Stitch Along is a great little project to learn how to embellish a little project for Christmas. Each day, you create a new ornament for your...
