The button below was taught at Palmetto Tat Days 2022 by Shawna Wachs. It is made in a Lizbeth size 10 and is a good size for an ornament. Oddly I ended up taking three classes from her this year. Great teacher, great patterns.
It was a dear friend who taught me to make Dorset Buttons, below is my first one. They are a good use of thread that does not work well for tatting. The one below is made with a variegated pearl cotton. She also showed me how to weave a little shank on the back for attachment.
What can you do with a Dorset button, well anything you can do with a button plus they are a cute little give away too.