By the time I left for New Mexico a couple of weeks ago I had just finished my Montana tunic. But there was no time to look for the buttons that were the last step. So I packed a tiny swatch of yarn and hoped to find something perfect along the way.
I thought surely Taos, with its active arts and crafts community, would offer something just right. And indeed when I stepped into La Lana Wools (where Laura was unwrapping a gorgeous selection of first-cut Wensleydale yarn that was unbelievably soft) I found a mesmerizing display. There were beaded buttons, shell buttons, handcrafted buttons in myriad shades. There were so many, I actually had to come back twice before I could make a decision. but I finally chose some medium size antler-horn buttons that had a kind of western look and went with the yarn I was happy I brought!
Here are the buttons. As soon as I find a minute to sew them on, there will be photos of the sweater, too.
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May 10, 2008
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Can't wait to see the finished tunic. I love the buttons too. I'm in the midest of another Luna Lace scarf, from hemp and cotton, I'm really liking this one too. And it will be an easy carry for vacation coming up. Good Luck on the podcast too!
Posted by: Marsha | May 10, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Sorry, just realized Joan that you posted this and not Gale. I still can't wait to see the tunic finished!!
Posted by: Marsha | May 10, 2008 at 04:37 PM
Marsha, I just got a peek at the first Luna Lace scarf on your blog. It's beautiful! I hope to have the tunic on display SOON...maybe tomorrow.
Posted by: Joan Tapper | May 10, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Awesome, I look like a crazy person! The yarn fumes must have really gotten to me. Thanks for the tattoo!!!
Posted by: Beth | May 15, 2008 at 03:00 PM