Friday, March 20, 2009

So, Sew Pretty

I have documented my love for sewing notions, including buttons, thread, patterns and fabric, and the inspiration to be drawn from them. I always find myself saving photos that highlight these pieces, and when I discovered this photo by Shanon Gass, available as one of the new spring wallpapers available from Kindred, brainchild of EZ and Holly, I was beyond ecstatic!


The variety of colors and shapes illustrates what I love about buttons, and the image is sure to make for a happy new desktop wallpaper. I may, however, decide I also want the photo for my real-life walls as well...

And some more sewing notions eye-candy. Enjoy!




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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Wish I could sew, so pretty. Maybe one day?

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  2. studioJudithMarch 20, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    I join you in a Long Love of sewing notions .. . and these photos are great eye candy !

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  3. CourtneyMarch 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    I'm a huge fan of buttons and anything displayed in large clear jars [as the thread spools are in one photo].

    There is a store downtown Vancouver called Button Button that has walls and walls of beautiful buttons. I walked by it every day on my way to work in awe.

    Great post!

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  4. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 21, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    would love to learn how to sew one day, for the time being i do love collecting buttons, maybe that's a sign? :)

    xx

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  5. Michelle Parks McCourtMarch 21, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    what gorgeous images and i just bought a sewing machine too! happy weekend.

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  6. Brown Button TradingMarch 21, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Love a good button. But maybe I am a bit bias..... stunning sewing images darling x

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  7. Blue MuseMarch 21, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous images - I just want to touch it all! I wish I were a more accomplished seamstress - ah well, another thing to work on!
    Happy weekend! Lovely post!
    xo Isa

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  8. Blair FriedemanMarch 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Oh, these brought such a smile to my face! I just love all the colors and shapes. Since I can't sew to save my life maybe it will make me feel more domestic to just have all the supplies on display:)

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  9. hmstrjamMarch 22, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    i love old buttons!

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  10. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Mmmm, loving that close up of the peach buttons and those shiny threads--gorgeous photos! So up my alley!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Oh my gosh! When I got the *google alert* you mentioned ABCD Design, I assumed it was for my stationery! What fun to see my interior design featured on your blog!!! Thanks for mentioning me!
    xxoo
    ABC Dragoo

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  12. CourtneyMarch 26, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    that cabinet full of thread/yarn is pretty irresistible!

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  13. raquel raneyMarch 26, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    oooh oooh . i absolutely love buttons.

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  14. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    ohhh lovely images wooo!!! x

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  15. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    i wish i was as gifted and talented as these photographers! buttons all the way xx

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