January's done - the PERFECT choice - Double Infinity

I finished my January button and am quite pleased with the results. I did have to ask Robin just how she gets the backs on those half-dome buttons. It seems i should have done a running stitch to gather the fabric before i put the back on. As with my last year project, i'm sure things will get easier as i go along!

I am really happy with the format i choose. I wanted something i could hold in my hand, with dimension, that could be encrusted and that i could finish quickly! WHY? Because I have so many other projects just waiting to done, as well as a big house to clean and 20 pounds to lose :)

I already started February last night and can't wait to get back to it SOMETIME today!

No blog - YET... - but i'll post it on FLICKR so you can take a peek if you'd like.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/4303408491/in/pool-871696@N21


OR - simply CLICK on the FLICKR logo on the left hand side of this blog page, under the IMPORTANT BJP LINKS, and you will go there directly - hope this helps get you there!!

FYI: as previously mentioned I am using size 100 - about 2 1/2, half-dome dritz buttons. They were the largest size i was able to locate when deciding on a form for my project this year :)

Progress!!

I'm having a lot of fun on my January piece. It is a lace knitted pentagon created with white DMC cotton and silver beads. Please check out my progress at my BLOG! Now I'm off to knit with my Sunday afternoon knitting group....hoping to finish my piece today!

~pam p.

First Post, First Project

I'm a first-time BJP participant, and am looking forward to a new challenge each month. I have done the beading on my January project, but the way I plan to finish the project will require a little more bead embroidery. As is so often the case in my designs, my final result looks nothing like my original concept!