I wanted to exhibit a project recently completed for a friend's birthday. It is the continent of Africa in buttons, stretched on wood frames. The notion of button art came direct from T who made a Christmas present for A. A bird for each family member. And, sewed the branches and bird legs to boot.
I was happy to find a way to use this method and it is now on the wall.
The pearlized buttons shimmer like water.
The buttons are from my mum, Sue T, Scout, and a quilt shop in La Mesa, thanks to Susan's directive.
6 comments:
This is stunning! I've been dying to see the finished project. It turned out so great. I need to come soon and admire the shimmer. The recipient was in awe I am certain.
Yours are the two dark islands near Madagascar. Thanks! Glad you like it. Please do come over.
Bravo Lucia! You did a great job. I love your color distribution...and here I thought Africa was just green and brown and dusty! t
Thanks, T. I now hanker after a good supply of buttons. I need to haunt places that are not around here. They were hard to find. :)
Lovely. A most unique gift indeed!
-aim
Most excellent work. The shimmer effect is divine.
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