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A Sampling of Little Black Dress

Amy FriendApril 21, 2012Basic Grey, buttons, sampler9 Comments

I’ve made another Basic Grey Sampler.  This time, it showcases their new fabric line called Little Black Dress.  It’s a line comprised of neutral prints in creams, … Read More

Handshaped Wooden Buttons

Amy FriendDecember 19, 2011buttons, etsy8 Comments

My husband and I have been assembling a secret Christmas gift and needed just the right buttons. When we couldn’t find them, Mark decided to … Read More

Covered Button Shadowbox

Amy FriendSeptember 9, 2011buttons, etsy, linocuts10 Comments

Awhile back, I printed a bunch of linoleum block designs on Essex and linen and made sets of covered buttons. I just put what remains … Read More

Basic Grey Canvas Sampler

Amy FriendAugust 25, 2011Basic Grey, buttons, sampler, tutorial36 Comments

A couple of months ago, Basic Grey asked me if I would like to try out one of their new canvas display board samplers. Ummm, … Read More

Scalloped Spectrum Covered Buttons

Amy FriendJune 30, 2010buttons, etsy, linocuts10 Comments

I think I have a problem. I am quickly working my way through what I thought was an adequate supply of covered button kits. I … Read More

A Little "How To Make a Linocut"

Amy FriendJune 28, 2010buttons, etsy, linocuts8 Comments

I was asked how I made my linoleum block prints (linocuts). These are the tools of the trade. You need a block of linoleum, a … Read More

More Covered Button Fun

Amy FriendJune 25, 2010buttons, etsy, linocuts8 Comments

I just love covered buttons! I just ordered one hundred 1 1/8″ covered button blanks. I hope you don’t get too bored of looking at … Read More

"Buttoned with Love" Covered Button Set

Amy FriendJune 24, 2010buttons, etsy, linocuts3 Comments

I have been itching to make this set of covered buttons ever since I got the idea, sometime last week. I carved little lino blocks … Read More

More Linocuts and Covered Buttons

Amy FriendJune 20, 2010buttons, etsy, handprinted fabric, linocuts8 Comments

I made an experimental set of covered buttons with this design that I am calling “Wagon Wheels.” They measure 1 1/8.” I actually used prints … Read More

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