Button Nest for Little Bird

The little button nest for this bird.  The bird was embroidered on felt and appliqued to the piece of needlework.














This is the entire  piece and it's called "The Rose."  I did it for my mother who nurtured and loved roses all her life.  The beautiful embroidered rose is an antique applique given to me by a friend. I painted the button by the picture of my mother.   She was 16 at the time and now just turned 93.

Comments

Barbara H. said…
That is just gorgeous.
Beautiful work,I love it.
Briony
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Average Quilter said…
Amazing - it's just beautiful
Createology said…
Exquisite. What an honor to your mother. Blissful Stitching...
Wow..wow...wow! This is absolutely gorgeous. So soft and pretty. ; )
~Michele
Unknown said…
It's so beautiful! You did a wonderful job :) Your mom will love it I'm sure!
cherry said…
sooo lovely and old fashion! Yep I know I have been here and left comments...I remember button floozies...who wouldn't rofl!
DeeDee said…
Great use of buttons and love all the hand work...
autena said…
Oh, this is so lovely, as is your story. Thanks for posting it!
Anonymous said…
such a beautiful piece of art. sure your mother will think so too!
Anonymous said…
Love your buttons! That's a great idea for a nest treatment. I'd never have thought of it.