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...
Bling Tree – Day 7
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...
Bling Tree – Day 6
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...