tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079489830567123060.post5636309658754764115..comments2023-05-13T08:40:41.017-06:00Comments on Stitching With Lanie: Check Your Drawers!Laniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08775373218672780145noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079489830567123060.post-48946019268319422072010-08-17T13:41:28.584-06:002010-08-17T13:41:28.584-06:00Thanks Shay! Yes, love that sparkly thread especia...Thanks Shay! Yes, love that sparkly thread especially for fantasy pieces! I'm going to start a vintage button collection....I've seen some real beauties in my day, and want to collect some for myself as well as future projecs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079489830567123060.post-65985189465663792172010-08-17T12:37:53.996-06:002010-08-17T12:37:53.996-06:00The lace and crystals add a really glam touch to t...The lace and crystals add a really glam touch to the bookmark, and you're right, there are plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the button box or in a drawer.<br /><br />I love bringing my personal mark to designs, adding embellishments or making modifications to the charted pattern. I have found replacing french knots with beads classes up a design and makes it nicer, as does adding a sparkly thread in place of a plain one. So many ways to make it truly special!Shayleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530373601659286876noreply@blogger.com