Alphabet Buttons?

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

I've stitched little motifs onto 28ct hand dyed fabric over 1 and used self-coveredbuttons to make my own buttons for cushions. If you were going to attach them to a trinket box you could just clip the shank off at the back. Here is a random tutorial to explain how to do it as I would just end up rambling! Usually when you buy self covering buttons there is a template to give you the size of the fabric you need to cover the buttons so you could use that as a guide as to how much space you have for each letter.

Sounds like a lovely idea and that purple thread is gorgeous - though DMC metallics are a nightmare to work with (IMHO) - I'm sure your bridesmades will treasure whatever you decide to make them!

[Lessa54]

There are loads of free alphabet charts if you google it. This is one of my favourite sites for finding various fonts and styles. http://www.freepatternsonline.com/xscha ... habets.htm" target="_blank Not sure whether they would work for you, but if you're stitching on very fine count fabric, then they should turn out small enough.

[MaudL]

To chart the right size pattern, there is this very handy fabric calculator:
http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Stitching ... cessForm=0" target="_blank
On the pull-down menu at the top, choose ''calculate size of pattern'', input your measurements and voila!

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Mrs Milkybar Kid - what was difficult about the metallic threads?

Metallic threads can be tricky to work with as they often can split and unravel. There is a thread here all about them. Some brands are easier to work with than others - a lot of stitchers swap out DMC in favour of another brand (my personal favourite is Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid). Using Thread Heaven with metallics does help tame them a bit as well as knotting them to your needle. As you are planning on using them on a tiny piece of stitcing you will probably not notice - but if you have to use them a lot on a piece of stitching they can drive you crazy!

[Serinde]

I'd definitely avoid DMC metallics, too. Real "pull your hair out" time.

[Mabel Figworthy]

I'll echo that -- go for Petite Treasure Braid (other purples available) or Kreinik #4 Braid (the former being the less expensive)

[Lessa54]

Lovely stitching and good luck with getting them on the buttons

[rcperryls]

Lovely stitching and good luck with getting them on the buttons

I agree completely

Carole

[Mabel Figworthy]

I've used self-cover buttons and have found that they are really fussy about the excess fabric -- you need to trim very close indeed, scary

But they are going to look SO good when you get them mounted, the stitching is lovely and what rich colours!

[tiffstitch]

Good luck! That does sound like a challenge. They look so good though! And they'll be lovely gifts.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Yes, aida can be a bit of a so-and-so to fold and tuck in -- glad you found a solution that works!

[Mabel Figworthy]

They are incredibly special and wonderful !

[rcperryls]

What wonderful and personal and lovely gifts these are.

Carole

[Rose]

Fantastic work!!!!!!!!! They may have been a bugger to get n to the buttons but the boxes are super!!!!!!!

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Those boxes are gorgeous ! Where did you get the trinket boxes from?

[mauveme]

They are brilliant and a teriffic idea, a wonderful keepsake. Well done.

[mags]

Love them, brilliant idea

[Rose]

thanks everyone. I wish I would've made one for myself now!

Mrs Milkybar Kid - they're from eBay. I'll post the link if it's allowed?

Yes a posted link to an item such as this is allowed. Thanks for asking.

[meerkat]

What a lovely idea They are all beautiful

[Kyla]

These look great! And what a great idea!