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   starzoe | Mar 02, 2008 02:58am | #1

   There is a Threads Magazine index, look for frogs, buttons, embellishments. The index sometimes is a little quirky so it might take some digging, but I know it's in there.

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   VenerableBead | Mar 02, 2008 04:55am | #2

   I tried the index and could not find it.  But I am sure it is there - someplace.  So if you see it, please let me know

   Venerable Bead

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   cafms | Mar 02, 2008 05:47am | #3

   This is from the Threads library under embellishment and you can read it online. 

   Knotted Fabric Buttons and Beads Twists, turns, and glue transform leftover fabrics into unique, durable embellishments and closures — by Diane Ericson http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00192.asp

   The Sewing Muse is also a good place to look for articles in Threads

   http://www.sewingmuse.org/index.php

   I found this article listed there if you have the issue.

   The Uncommon Closure
   By Lois Ericson
   How to button up with everything but an ordinary button
   May 1989 (Issue # 22)

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   kbalinski | Mar 03, 2008 09:14pm | #7

   Thanks for the thorough reply with links!  A great reference I emailed to myself for future use!

   Kristine

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   stitchagain | Mar 02, 2008 11:23pm | #4

   there is another discussion similar to this one in BUTTONS under Fabrics and Trims

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   sewfar | Mar 03, 2008 12:58am | #5

   I haven't made frogs for years but I do remember something about inserting a thin wire into the bias tube to help the button keep its shape and also the wire ends help form the shank

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   VenerableBead | Mar 03, 2008 03:16am | #6

   Good idea.  That is something I have not heard nor read.  I am begining to think the article I remembered is something my imagination created and that I am just going to have to drop back 40 and punt.

    

   The Venerable Bead