Handmade Polymer Clay Buttons and Cross Stitch Patterns
Welcome to the creative world of Manucréa.
Since 2009, I have been designing and handcrafting decorative polymer clay buttons in my workshop in Romans-sur-Isère, in the Drôme region of France.
Bringing together two complementary creative worlds—handmade decorative buttons and cross stitch patterns—Manucréa inspires sewing, knitting, embroidery and craft enthusiasts with original creations designed to personalise every project.
Two Complementary Creative Worlds
My handmade buttons and cross stitch designs are born from the same inspiration. Themes, colours and seasonal collections are developed together so that buttons and embroidery patterns can be combined to create coordinated and personalised projects.
With more than 1,400 handmade button designs created over the past fifteen years, every button is imagined, modelled, drilled and finished entirely by hand in my workshop.
Throughout the year I also create original counted cross stitch patterns , ranging from traditional samplers to more contemporary designs suitable for both beginners and experienced stitchers.
New Handmade Buttons
Browse my collection of handmade polymer clay buttons inspired by nature, holidays, sewing, gardening, childhood, animals and many other colourful themes.
Each button is individually handcrafted to add a distinctive finishing touch to garments, knitting projects, bags, accessories and textile creations.
Most of my polymer clay creations are made using the cane technique, allowing intricate patterns to run through the entire piece before being individually shaped, assembled and finished by hand.
This process makes every creation unique while ensuring excellent consistency and durability.
Discover some of the most popular button collections: Animal Buttons | Christmas Buttons | Flower Buttons | Sewing Buttons | Heart Buttons | Fruit Buttons | Halloween Buttons
NEW CROSS STITCH PATTERNS
Discover my collection of original cross stitch charts inspired by vintage embroidery, old samplers, haberdashery, country life and seasonal decorations.
Whether you enjoy traditional embroidery or more contemporary designs, you will find patterns created to accompany every stitching project throughout the year.
Discover some of the most popular cross stitch patterns : DIGOIN | Advent calendar | DIGOIN Bock N.1 | Embroidery supplies | Old haberdasherh | Old school
Supplies for embroidery, sewing and creative hobbies
In addition to my handmade collections, you will also find a carefully chosen selection of quality supplies for creative enthusiasts, including wool felt, embroidery accessories, thread organisers, charms, silicone moulds, miniature buttons and many other materials for your projects.
Whenever possible, I select products that complement the handmade creations available in my shop and that I personally enjoy using.
Discover my second shop of Vintage buttons
Learn More About Manucréa
Since 2009, every handmade polymer clay button has been designed and created in my workshop in Romans-sur-Isère, France
Discover the story behind Manucréa, learn more about polymer clay, explore the cane technique and find answers to the questions most frequently asked about my creations.
French Handmade Craftsmanship
Every handmade creation is produced in my workshop, from the first polymer clay cane to the final drilled button or assembled accessory.
Over the past fifteen years, several thousand original creations have been imagined and handcrafted.
My work is officially recognised by the French Chamber of Crafts as Artisan d'Art (Master Craftsperson in Artistic Crafts), a distinction reflecting my commitment to quality and traditional craftsmanship.
Why Choose Handmade Designer Buttons?
Handmade in France
Every button is handcrafted in my workshop in the Drôme region.
Original Designs.
Each collection is created from my original ideas.
A Wide Variety of Themes
More than 1,400 button designs are available throughout the year.
Find practical advice about choosing buttons, using them in your creative projects and caring for your handmade creations.
Polymer Clay: Endless Creative Possibilities
Soft before baking yet lightweight and durable once cured, polymer clay allows me to create highly detailed decorative buttons filled with colour and character.
It has been the heart of my workshop since 2009 and is used for every handmade button and decorative accessory available at Manucréa.
Using the polymer clay cane technique, each original design is reproduced throughout the cane before being sliced into identical patterns that become buttons, decorative pins and stitch markers.
This technique creates intricate details that cannot be achieved with industrially manufactured buttons.
Discover Bocal à Boutons
Looking for vintage buttons?
Visit Bocal à Boutons , my second online shop entirely dedicated to antique, vintage and collectible buttons.
Together, Bocal à Boutons and Manucréa offer two complementary worlds: contemporary handmade creations and carefully selected vintage treasures.
Explore the Manucréa Universe
Learn more about the workshop, discover how my creations are made and explore the different editorial pages available on the website.
Polymer Clay – The creative material at the heart of my workshop.
Handmade Manufacturing – Discover every step of the creative process.
About Manucréa – My story and the history of the workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions – Practical advice for choosing the right buttons.
Tutorials – Polymer clay techniques and step-by-step guides.
Bocal à Boutons – Antique, vintage and collectible buttons.
