Some time ago I inherited my Gramma's button box. There were so many beautiful buttons to sort and sift. I didn't want to hide them away and so I decided to display them proudly in my living room. What fun I had "tweaking" a very plain lampshade. When I turn the lamp on it fills the room with warmth as each button seems to glisten and glow.
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| I love this time of year. Home seems so much cozier...so much warmer as the brisk winds and cool temperatures arrive. My sister, Patti, made this beautiful Autumn quilt for my sister, Marsha. I was asked to photograph it for my sister's quilting business. I tend to prefer brighter colors, but, oh, these warm Autumn colors add such an inviting touch. |
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| A closer look...Aren't the colors soothing and peaceful? |
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| I love the touches of baby blue throughout. They remind me of the Autumn sky. |
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| My sister did a beautiful job of machine quilting this feather pattern. She used a variegated thread. It adds such a nice contrast. |
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Carolynn xoxo
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58 comments:
Such a creative use for old buttons! I love to sift through a collection of buttons. Have a great day, Jean
It always impresses me how perfect each one of your vignettes are. The colors and the material you use are beautiful...smiles..Renee
I love your button lampshade made with all your grandma's buttons. What kind of glue did you use? And the Autumn quilt that your sister made is gorgeous!! WOW! I LOVE it. She is a genius with color placement!
Wow! You did an amazing job on the button lampshade! I inherited my mother's button's too! I have only recently started crafting with them though. I have been making fabric yo yo's and adoring them with button's from my mother's collection. She had button's from Germany (where my father was stationed in the military). So, I have packs of button with German written on them. Pretty cool!
Your sister is such a sweetheart for making you that beautiful quilt! What a crafty hand she has! Simply beautiful! :)
-Denise
Your lamp shade is stunning - I love it! It's a unique and creative way to display buttons. And your quilt is just lovely :) Thank you for sharing!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Dear Carolyn, Your corner is beautiful and cozy. The quilt is perfect and the button lampshade. Oh my! So nice that you used buttons from your Mom. Can I sit and read a book in your lovely autumn spot?
That quilt is lovely! I am a quilter too. Does your sister have a blog?
I love this time of year too. The coziness of it all.....Mmmmmmm!!!
XO Kris
Hi Carolynn, I love, love your button shade. I am pinning a lot of pretty and unique shades on pinterest because of my husband making lamps. I would like to pin that onto my board. You are right about the cooler, rainy weather makes it so comfy in the house. Your sister's quilt is gorgeous. Have a wonderful day dear friend!
Hi Carolynn,
Your lamp is so pretty, and I just love the buttons! So creative! What a gorgeous, autumn quilt!! Love the touches of baby blue, too, and your sister did amazing on the quilting! A true treasure!! xo Heather
Thank you so much for sharing your warmth of home post on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I'm in love with your beautiful button lampshade.
Jody
That button lampshade is stunning!
Brenda
What a wonderful use for buttons! Love that gorgeous quilt your sister made too!
My darling adopted momma! What a beautiful post and gorgeous photos! Your button lampshade is adorable and so charming! What a lovely way to use your Gramma's buttons! I love the gorgeous quilt your sister made. She is so talented, just like you! The colors are perfect and so warm and autumnal! I love the fabrics and the design she quilted. I know your sister will treasure it. Your home is so beautiful and inviting! I love it! I love all of the sweet images you shared too! Thank you so much for the sweet comments you left on my blog! You always bless and encourage me and make me feel so loved! Thank you with all of my heart dearest! You are a blessing in my life! I love you with all of my heart and miss you! Your girlie~Paula xoxo
Your autumn quilt is so pretty, it made your 'roomscape' very romantic and inviting!
Those buttons look jewels. They are definitely something you should treasure since they were from your Grandma. I love all quilts and have several old and new. I enjoyed seeing yours.
I love the quilt and the myriad of colors and patterns that are so enchanting. Such a feast for the eyes. Have a happy Rednesday this week!
The lampshade and the quilt are just beautiful! And even more special that each are handmade. They are both sure to become family heirlooms!
Thank you for sharing with us!
Erica :)
what a great idea to use your grandma's button's. I just love treasures like that. Your sister's quilt is gorgeous. She has done an awesome job.
Hugs
donna
Wow, you got a real treasure trove with those creamy white buttons! I would have just been overjoyed, like it was the best gift anyone could give! Your sister has made the cutest looking fall quilt evah! I know it has to so soft and warm. Love stopping in! xo's Pam
This is so sweet. What a unique way to display your grandmother's buttons - love your unique lampshade - I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Hi Carolyn,I love how Youve made the shade from Your Fear Grandmas button tin,it does look so beautiful and shows them all of perfectly.
Your sisters quilt is wonderful,just perfecr work and colours. Your home always looks so cosy and inviting.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,lots of love julieXxxx
Hi Carolyn, I love how you added the gorgeous buttons to your lampshade. Your living room is such a cozy setting and the quilt your sister created is a wonderful treasure. Your pics are beautiful and I love the inviting feel of your home. Just perfectly wonderful.
I have a tin full of buttons my mother saved years ago and I cherish them too.
Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Have a blessed day.
Love your blog look and style. XO Celestina Marie
Carolynn, that is such a clever idea! I love the button lamp shade. Makes me almost wish I hadn't given my collection of the great grandparents' (combined) button boxes to our daughter. Okay, not really, because I do want her to have them. But there were wonderful buttons in there!! I'm going to tell her about your idea. It's a great way to display them.
Also a lovely quilt. And thank you for stopping in at Cranberry Morning and leaving such a sweet comment.
Carolynn,
Thank you so much for your very sweet comment on my last post. I really was thinking maybe I shouldn't even have posted about it, but when I read comments like yours it makes me happy I did. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who has had similar experiences, so I thought it would be good to share! I LOVE what you have done with those buttons, so cute and creative!!
Thanks again so much, you are so sweet.
How many hours did it take you to make that lampshade? So much patience! I LOVE it! Beautiful quilt, too. It's been busy here, as well. Just that time of the year. . .
Adorable blog header and I just want to wrap myself up in that quilt!
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Well that button shade is the cutest idea ever! :)
I remember being a little girl and playing with my Aunt's button collection...I was fascinated by it back then
I love the quilt!
Hi Carolynn,
Your button lampshade is adorable and what a fabulous idea to show them off! I'm sure your grandma would be pleased! Love the quilt; it really is lovely. And I couldn't help but notice that beautiful red hatbox; gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and joining me for my HOME party. Have a lovely day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Carolynn. I am a new follower. I saw you on Sandi's new Home party and your blog looks amazing. I absolutely love your header. It's my kind of style. Love your colors and photography. The quilt is so pretty and what a great way to showcase your grandma's pretty collection of buttons. I've peeked a little bit into some of your past posts and look forward to seeing more. We love Oregon and usually try to make it there once a year. We start up I-5 and then cut over to the coast and come back home. I hadn't heard of the little town you mentioned but will check it out. Sounds like the kind that interests us. Please visit the Cottage. I would love to have you stop by and follow, too, if you would like. You would be very welcome either way..Happy Wednesday..Judy
I love the button shade, the quilt is lovely!
Your button lampshade is so sweet and a really great idea to use those old buttons. The quilt is stunning. I love the soft colours in it. Have a great day. Blessings, Pamela
This is my first visit to your blog and now I'm your newest follower :) I love your button covered lampshade and the quilt...oh my! Everything is so beautiful. I'm here from Sandi's HOME party.
I just love your lampshade...great job...and that quilt is sooo beautiful. Love the pretty colors..
xo
Hi Carolynn,I found you on Sandi's Home party, this is my first visit and I love your sister's quilt. She does such beautiful work. Your button lamp shade is lovely. I am now a follower of your blog, please stop by and visit with me.
Sylvia@agrandmasblessings
I inherited both of my grandmothers' button tins. I have had so many happy years using them on various projects. The lampshade is lovely! What an original use for the buttons...you will be able to enjoy them every day! I also have a sister named Patti. She was named after my Grandma Patta...who was supposed to be Patti if it weren't for the misprint on her birth certificate. lol!
I have a button stash too. I just pulled them out for some Christmas crafts. Love your lampshade and quilts are one of my favorite things.
How great to use Your grandmas buttons and that quilt is gorgeous! I love the flower patterns and sisters feather, what a talent.
Carol
Oh Carlolynn, what a fun use of your granny's buttons. I love vintage buttons! I was lucky enough to get my mothers. The quilt your sister made is beautiful. I too love the pop of aqua. The quilting is gorgeous. Something that I have no desire to do. lol! I always have someone else quilt mine. Thanks for sharing your lovelies with SYC.
Hugs,
Jann
Your lampshade is luminous! What a clever use of a gorgeous button collection.
I want the quilt! So beautiful and beautifully done! It is such artistry and skill to put together such a lovely piece, and you have certainly photographed it to best advantage. Thanks for sharing such lovely sights with us.
Hi Carolynn, I love the white buttons!!! I want to do something with white buttons for the holidays! Thanks for stopping in at my blog following you now. Hope you follow me to www.sewsweetvintage.com
I just love your buttons (well....actually....I love so many of your pictures)! But I think I adore your sweet heart even more!
blessings,
karianne
Hi Carolynn, love those buttons. I have a few in a box that I'm always meaning to put to good use in my crafts. Thanks for the reminder.
The quilt is absolutely gorgeous. Love every bit of autumn, it says home to me. I like bright colors and the colors of autumn, but will pass on the pastels of spring. ;)
Wishing you a great weekend.
Much love,
Marcia
The quilt is so pretty, and I have always thought it was such a talent when one could sew. The lamp shade is very special, as it comes with all your gramma's buttons. I remember my mom used to have a box of buttons. How I wish I kept it now. What a clever idea to display them on the lamp shade. You did a great job. Have a nice weekend.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
I LOVE that quilt! The colors are so pretty. And your lamp is sweet too! :)
Good Idea!
~Liz
P.S. I'm your newest follower. I hope you will come by and say Hi! :)
That is just awesome. What a wonderful idea to display something like the buttons from grandma. Pure genius but just so pretty too.
This quilt is amazing. I can see how much love and work went into this piece. Patchwork quilting is much more then just sewing. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your cosy home. Regula
Your lamp shade is just lovely!! And you can enjoy your grandmother's buttons all time!
chris
Thanks for linking up this week! I love quilts and I'm a quilter. That quilt is beautiful and the colors are gorgeous! Perfect for autumn.
xo
Claudia
That lampshace is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of crafts using buttons, but this is the first time I've seen them used this way. You did such a neat job.I have enjoyed my visit.
Balisha
What a creative way to display your grandmother's buttons. It reminds me of the the beautiful colors found on the inside of shells. I know we are not to be envious, but I am "pea green with envy" over the beautiful Autumn quilt. Your sister Patti is so talented and Marsha must take such pride is displaying this work of love.
Glad you inherited buttons after your grandmother. Buttons especially older cleats are so fun to own. My grandmother was a tailor, so there are many old and beautiful buttons. A beautiful quilt. perekt to wrap yourself a cold autumn evening. Bless you! Zinnia
Hi, Carolynn, I am visiting your blog after seeing your lovely lampshade on Claudia's Favorite Things. Your lamp is so beautiful--what a creative way to use your grandmother's buttons. I bet it gives you a warm glow INSIDE as well as outside, every time you turn the lamp on! I am a beginner quilter, and your sister's quilt is simply beautiful. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts!
What a wonderful way to enjoy these precious buttons! And the quilt is gorgeous. I have a quilt on my wish list right now. I see so many beautiful designs and they really do give you a sense of comfort! Happy Sunday my friend!
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my blog, it is nice to inherited buttons after your grandmother the lampshade is so lovely and cuzy with all those beautiful buttons.
Blessing
XO
Isora
What a lovely idea, the buttons. I have quite a collection myself. Hmmmm ...
Visiting from MHC.
Hello Carolynn, that is a lovely quilt, love the colors and the pattern. Beautifully photographed - completely displays the comforts of home - love your button collection too!
I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
I love your lamp shade! How creative. Congrats on being featured at Rose Chintz Cottage! By the way you've been tagged! Look for an email soon from the French Hen's Nest.
Linda and Jeannie
Carolyn, your displays are simply stunning! And you just helped me date the Dutch Girl (and Boy) in my Etsy shop! The girl is almost identical to yours but is painted blue rather than black. Very old and chippy, but I had no idea it dated back to the 30's. Thanks for the help! haha Have a wonderful week!
Donna
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