treasury feature::passion for paisley

A big shout out to joslinjewels on etsy for curating this fabulous and vibrant paisley print treasury!

My large 2 inch fabric covered button is featured in the treasury!

treasury feature::chocolate robin eggs

My aqua and brown whimsical button ponytail holders were featured in a treasury today!

A big shout out to KreationsbyKona on etsy for including me in this fabulous color inspired treasury!

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treasury feature::lime and chocolate

My handmade sewing buttons are featured in a very thoughtful color treasury on etsy!

A *huge* thank you to SpottedFish on etsy for including me in her lovely curated color treasury of lime green and chocolate brown! It is apparent how much time she took to find items that fit into the category and i'm honored to be included in it:) *hugs*

treasury feature::all aboard

A big *shout out* to HouseHoldWords on Etsy for including me in this whimsical train loving treasury!

My train - locomotive sewing buttons are featured!

fabric rag wreath::meadowsweet

This handmade wreath was created by me using a double rail wreath form and Michael Miller designer fabrics. BE sure to check out photograph 5 in the pictures to see what the fabric looked like before I cut it down. It is a blend of reds, greens and a beautiful flower print on brown fabric.

size:: 14 inch round wreath
colors:: brown, reds and greens
hanging:: This wreath hangs from the back.

Each of the wreaths are carefully constructed. They take from start to finish anywhere from about 2 hours to create. I tend to be a perfectionist and have a critical eye for knowing when it is "just right".

My Meadowsweet fabric rag wreath is also featured in a lovely gallery on flickr thanks to The Happy Turtle!

treasury feature::patchwork

My patchwork rag bag pattern, available in both knitting and crochet versions was featured in a lovely patchwork treasury on etsy!

A big *shout out* to brilliantblossomsetc on etsy for including me in the treasury and for creating such a lovely curation...
Check out the treasury and the other featured patchwork handmade creations!!!

Happy shopping and viewing!

flickr group :: Blue Manatee Buttons

I created a new flickr group today...creating a place to share how you use your BlueManateeButtons! Happy sharing and feel free to join whether or not you intend to share your photos!

facebook page :: BlueManateeButtons

My BlueManateeButtons page has been up and running over the course of the past month! Feel free to join! I post regular product updates on there as well as announce special/secret sales!

treasury feature::hope valley

I was lucky enough to be included recently in this lovely etsy treasury featuring Hope Valley Fabrics...
I have a few sewing button sets in the fabrics in my etsy button shop!

Have you seen hope valley?
It is absolutely gorgeous fabric by Denyse Schmidt...
a little about hope valley from Denyse's own website::
Inspired by the can-do community attitude and creative, homey economics of the depression era, Hope Valley is a quilting weight fabric collection by Denyse Schmidt. The warm and cozy hues take their cue from a vintage-tinged country landscape. Eight beautiful new prints in three warm and inviting color families evoke a feeling of possibility and down-home hospitality. View the collection here!

You can view the lovely treasury on etsy.
A big shout out to BlueElephantStitch.etsy.com for including my sewing buttons in the treasury!

new ravelry group:: bluemanateebuttons

I just created a brand new fan group on ravelry! Feel free to check out and join my BlueManateeButtons group on ravelry.com today!
Enjoy!

treasury feature:: it's time for spring

My large 2 inch kaleidoscope inspired flower sewing buttons are featured in a wonderful spring treasury for a few days!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44800365/2-inch-flower-button---kaleidoscope-noti

This button is part of my collection of large 2 inch flower buttons using california dreamin' fabric! You can check out the rest of my collection of california dreamin' buttons here::
http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=california+dreamin&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_7716741

A big *shout out* to bluemoon12.etsy.com for including me in the lovely treasury!
Click below to check out the full treasury...
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=95773

treasury feature:: greedy pink gingham

My pink gingham flower buttons are featured in an etsy treasury today!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39425923/1-inch-handmade-sewing-button-set-flower

A big *thank you* to lilliputloft.etsy.com for including me in the feature!
For the next couple of days, you can check out the treasury here before it expires::
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=126231

blog feature::textile flower brooch pin

A big *shout out* to the shecological blog for the lovely feature today!
Check it out::

http://shecological.blogspot.com/2010/04/textile-tuesdays-22-florals.html

My trio of flowers on japanese linen blend fabric was featured!
Here is the link to the listing::

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36200521

treasury feature:: pink raindrops

My button pink/orange ladybug large bookmark clip was featured today!
to view the item on etsy::
http://www.etsy.com/listing/41196691/ladybug-button-covered-jumbo-bookmark-cl

A big thank you to evenandy.etsy.com
for featuring me in her delightful pink raindrops treasury today!

Feel free to view the delightful color inspired treasury here::
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=95476