12-7.4 PAINTED-Specialized to BROOKS BUTTONS
Brooks buttons Worksheet by Shirley Hutson, a special addition to our Newsletter, is publicly available for you to download. Find more buttons articles open to the public on WRBA.us.
Articles
2020–03–Journeay, Joy–ANCHORS, A VARIETY
My Pink Button Fish started with the beautiful fabric that I used for the background. After looking at it for a couple weeks, I got the inspiration to do a pink fish. I thought the buttons would make the perfect representation of fish scales, so I sewed them on in a layered effect. I came across a pretty vintage handkerchief for the fins, which I stuffed and sewed to create a 3 -D effect. She looks quite feminine, I think !
WRBA 2020 03 August Newsletter
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2020–02–Journeay, Joy–A Favorite Button–Glass Strawberries
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2020–02–Journeay, Joy–IMITATION FABRIC & EMBROIDERY ON PRESSED & PAINTED WOOD
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2020–02–Schuler, Roberta & Kramer, Sandy–Treasure’s of Japan II–ARITAS
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2020–02–Campbell, Bea–Button Collector, a poem
This nursery rhyme is by Bea Campbell, fondly remembered by Oregon State Button Society old-timers. Based on an episode in the Alice in Wonderland book, Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. This article is being shared for free viewing in these challenging times. See the full 2020 May Newsletter by becoming a WRBA member.
2020–02 Schwenk, Judy–The Fire-Breathing Salamander
THE FIRE BREATHING SALAMANDER by Judy Schwenk In ancient lore, a salamander was thought to have the ability to extinguish fire with its cool body. It was also thought to […]
WRBA 2020 02 May Newsletter
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WRBA 2020 01 Feb Newsletter
WRBA November issue: “Buttons from Around the World” by Seattle Button Club, Subclass inquiry from a Curious Mind, 2020 awards corrections, 2020 show temptations and more. Become a WRBA member today to subscribe!