Koumpounophobics look away now

October 04, 2009

Koumpounophobics look away now

So far our weekend has been a bit of wash out weather wise unfortunately. I'd hoped to take lots of beautiful leafy fall pictures, but alas it was not to be. However, time inside meant a few more completed projects on the sewing machine - including a tutorial which I'll post in the next few days. I'm far too lazy to do these on a regular basis, but given that I use a lot of other tutorials, I feel like it's my turn to offer a little something... Here's a sneak preview - waiting for better weather so I can take some good pictures. See that little button? It's my most prized thrifted button - it took a lot of strength to actually use it!

Speaking of buttons, here's some more of my collection that are still attached to their original packaging. I found a huge stash a while back in my favourite thrift store and it looks like many of these are from the local area. The needle trade was (and still is to a lesser extent) big business in Montreal in the sixties and seventies.

And then a simple little project, this linen and doily tote. Made in just an hour, I never really tire of this kind of sewing project...

How was your weekend?

Oct 4, 2009 9:40:04 AM | Inspiration, Sewing

17 Comments

I made a Roman outfit out of a sheet for a themed day at school tomorrow, dug a load of spuds and then had an afternoon at the spa with an ex work colleague who is getting married next weekend - I feel pretty relaxed given the huge pile of ironing that's waiting!

Posted by: dottycookie | October 04, 2009 at 12:59 PM

My weekend went pretty well. We went pear and apple picking and I finished more of my owl embroidery. I love that doily tote. I have been on the lookout for doilies while thrifting so I can make myself one.

Posted by: Melissa | October 04, 2009 at 02:17 PM

Oooooh! Buttons! Yummy!

I'd never realised that koumpounophobia was the name for button phobia - wonder how that came about!

Lucy x

Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | October 04, 2009 at 03:04 PM

I didn't even realise there was a button phobia never mind it having a name. We hada quiet weekend , too windy to do much really...

Posted by: periwinkle | October 04, 2009 at 04:10 PM

I LOVE buttons! I remember spending hours and hours pouring over my mom's and my grandmother's buttons. Several years ago, my husbands grandmother died. No one in the family wanted her button box. I was elated when they said that I could have them. What a treasure. I couldn't believe that they could part with them so easily. They are a treasure to me. My girls now spend hours sorting through my buttons and I am delighted to take them to visit my mom and they want to play in her button box!

Posted by: April | October 04, 2009 at 06:13 PM

Such a great button ..saw your pic on the 'red and white crafts' photo pool . . can't wait to see your tutorial . . is it a pin cushion? My guess!

Posted by: Donna | October 04, 2009 at 08:14 PM

As opposed to us button addicts!

Posted by: French Knots | October 05, 2009 at 04:22 PM

you have great buttons and i love the lace doiley bag!

Posted by: darlene | October 06, 2009 at 02:37 AM

I did something totally out of character this weekend - cooked a proper roast Sunday dinner AND a pudding! The children thought it was Christmas!!

I love your tote bag. I've amassed a few doilies for repurposing and think they look fab used like that :)

xxx

Posted by: Lesley | October 06, 2009 at 05:04 AM

Love your bag! I spent the weekend ferrying children hither and thither. Pah.

Posted by: domesticali | October 06, 2009 at 07:51 AM

Just got back from the sea on Saturday so my Sunday was filled with 12 hours of laundry. I adore that sweet bag of yours and I am an addict when it comes to buttons!

Posted by: cathleen | October 06, 2009 at 12:48 PM