Bling Tree – Day 16
by lsmith | Dec 17, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 16 of the Bling Tree, it was time to get a little bigger! I took a large button, large filigree bead and large cabochon bead for the center. A string of pearl beads were added around the perimeter. Using two gold beads, one large bead and two gold beads at a...
Bling Tree – Day 15
by lsmith | Dec 17, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 15 of the Bling Tree, I combined the versions from Day 2 and Day 6. I can’t be completely original all of the time 🙂 I started with two pretty buttons, a large white one and a smaller pink one that fit neatly in the indent of the larger button. This...
Bling Tree – Day 14
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 14 of the Bling Tree, I tried a little something new. A two-holed button was added with a neutral thread. Then, a gold sequin and pearl bead were added to the center. The new twist was adding a ruffled pink satin ribbon around the outside! To add the ribbon, I...
Bling Tree – Day 13
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2023 | Quilting Tips
On Day 13 of the Bling Tree, I made a variation of Day 9. A four-holed button was added with a neutral thread. Then, a gold filigree bead and burgundy bead were added to the center. A ring of gold seed beads were added around the button. Then, a picot stitch was...