Nature's Buttons The Fungi Issue

Each month we will release a magazine featuring Dorset button projects inspired by an aspect of British Nature. There will be stories, recipes, art and interesting facts as well as original Dorset button projects for you to make. 

January Issue out now. The Fungi Issue, with five fungi Dorset button projects to make, and facts, myths and recipies to enjoy. Fungi love at it's finest!

Materials List for Fungi Issue

Tools: sharp large eyed darning needle; sizes 14, 16 and 18 tapestry needles; scissors.

Rings: 3 x 50mm closed ring; 1 43mm thick closed ring; 1 x 35mm closed ring; 1 x 29mm closed ring; 2 x 25mm closed ring; 50mm x 40mm teardrop ring

Thread/yarn: 5m white and black 4ply zebra yarn (or 4m of white yarn and 1m - 2m of black and white fleck yarn); 2-3m x grey/brown woolly yarn; 2m autumn coloured yarn; 1m dark green yarn; 13.4m tan DK yarn; 3m strong brown sewing cotton; 3m red 4ply sock yarn; 2m strong white cotton; 3m grey/brown wool; 2m grass green sock yarn; 50cm pale brown dk wool; 1m natural/cream Aran weight wool

Fabric: 10cm square of mushroom coloured cotton fabric; 7cm square of wadding; 11cm x 6cm wadding; 8cm x 10cm wadding; 10cm square of wadding; 3cm square of thick green felt, or several layers of thinner green felt

Miscellaneous: 2 x 25mm brooch backs