Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Beautiful Buttons for you ~ another giveaway & more winners!

(photo provided by sheppardhandmade on etsy)

Hi, Knitters,
Thank you for the fantastic response to the Little Skein Kit and Beck Gusler t-shirt giveaways! What fun! I have selected 3 winners for the prizes.

Must Stash Yarn ~ 1 skein: toomuchwool (rav id)

Little Skein project bag and yarn: hotcheese (rav id)

S*T*A*S*H t-shirt: nancy88 (rav id)

I have contacted the winners through Ravelry. Congratulations to all three!

I usually don't host two giveaways in a row but today I am doing just that. Laura Sheppard is one of my favorite pottery experts and button makers. I have a bunch of her sets of buttons and have used them on my projects before. Her work is unique and lovely. When you visit her Etsy shop it is so hard to choose from her varied and wonderful button selection.



Laura contacted me awhile ago and asked if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway for a few sets of her buttons. I, of course, said sure! Since I have used and ordered her buttons several times I can say from experience that her shop and service is top-notch and that her work is exquisite. Laura is located in Canada.

The photos show the sets of buttons I am giving away today. There are three sets so I will randomly select three winners. The top photo with the blue and white flower buttons may look familiar to you. I used them on the bunny's cardigan from Bunny Love (click here to see more information about the pattern!). I love these buttons so much. They really added to the cuteness of the bunny cardigan. 

The blue and white buttons, set of 4, are 14mm.

Here are a couple of photos of Bunny Love and the buttons:



(photo provided by sheppardhandmade on etsy)

The buttons above are described by Laura as "orangey with a green center." I don't see the orange too much, just a hint around the edges. Maybe in person it is more noticeable. Regardless, I love these buttons and the color. This set of 3 buttons measure 24mm each. 

These are so sweet and fun and perfect.

(photo provided by sheppardhandmade on etsy)

Last but not least, are these gorgeous burgundy buttons, a set of 5. These buttons are wonderful and would be a perfect match for so many projects. The buttons measure 16mm each.  


I used Laura's buttons on my Annabel Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge in the photo above. This cardigan and these buttons rank among my favorites. I wore this cardi so much last winter and I thought about how much I loved the buttons every time I put it on.

Please leave one comment on this post if you would like to win a set of buttons from Sheppard Handmade. I will be selecting three winners, one for each set of buttons. If you want a specific set only, please let me know in the comment. If you would like to win any of the sets, let me know that, too. Please only leave one comment and it is a must to include your Ravelry ID or your email address so I can get in touch if you win. 

You will love these buttons! Laura has super cute packaging, too. Thank you to Laura for this fun opportunity.

I hope you are all off to a great week. I'll be back soon with more winners and more knitting in a couple of days. 

Let the comments begin!
best, susie

230 comments:

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Kate said...

Buttons that inspire knitting! It's always good to have another great button resource. Thank you!
Rav id: katefish

Kristi said...

I love them all! RAV: Klcknit

Kim said...

They are all so lovely- any one of the three would be fun to match to a project! Thanks for the giveaway.
Rav ID:prplbflywngs

Janet said...

These buttons are beautiful. Any set would be wonderful. I'm sure I could find a sweater to knit to set off the buttons.

Pam K said...

I love those buttons, and would be happy with any. The blue might be my favorite:). Rav id= pamk

Sally H said...

Any of the buttons would be fabulous :)
piri127 on rav

Kim W said...

Pottery buttons are beautiful! They are such a nice finishing touch to a handknit. I'm kind of partial to the blue and white set and the green set! I'm KimW on Ravelry and at kimberlywiggin (at) sbcglobal (dot) net. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Love the buttons! Any of them. Thanks for the giveaway! Jeanhart (rav)

Anonymous said...

I love them all and they look wonderful on the bunny sweater! Rav I'd Luv2weave

Maureen said...

Love the buttons too cute!!


Rav ID acornknitster

Mks said...

The buttons are beautiful. I would be thrilled with any of them. I enjoyed looking at Laura's projects and llove her yarn bowls! Thanks for the links and the give-away.
Margie
Rav ID: smithmks

Anonymous said...

Rav ID. kala123
These are stunning.....

Anne said...

All so lovely. Thanks for all you do, Susie! Rav ID annealden

The Alaska Venhauses said...

I am a sucker for buttons! And these are sure cute!
Carolyn ( crazy8mom on ravelry )

KimmyZ said...

Darling buttons. Buttons are like jewelry. I'd be happy to win any of the sets. Very special.

Hugs, KimmyZ (Rav ID)

Unknown said...

Love the buttons. Would love to win. Thank yiou both!

Anonymous said...

I would love to win any of the buttons. They are truly beautiful.
Thanks Gabyj Rav id

Kristen said...

They are all so pretty but I think the burgundy ones are just amazing!

ekcj0709 on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I love her buttons, I am making sweaters for Christmas gifts and could use any of them:-)

Wanda (wmclean-Rav)

Anna said...

These are lovely! I would love to win a set. Rav ID: anowlis

GinRose said...

Those are pretty enough to use as an inspiration for a project! Love them all. Rav ID: afreespirit

Lilea said...

Lovely buttons! I would love any of them. My Rav id: lilea

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, I would love the blue and white buttons, they are so cute. Rav ID is TrishTKnits

Unknown said...

Hi Susan, I would love the blue and white buttons, they are so cute. Rav ID is TrishTKnits

Laura B. said...

I have admired her buttons for a long time, so so pretty!

yarnchocolate (rav)

Anonymous said...

Love the buttons! The green square ones are my favorite.
Knitterchow on ravelry

Gabby said...

I would love these!! So pretty!

Gabbyknitster

Word Lily said...

All three sets are pretty! (I'm WordLily on Rav.)

KarenJ said...

She does beautiful work! Blue or burgundy if I am so lucky. Thanks.

rav id: intavira

Idiosyncratic Eye said...

I love buttons. :)

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