Buttons? What is a great source w/o costing big buckos?
11-15-2010, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by applique
I love some of the really cute buttons out there. I finally decided that they could be crocheted into real cute bracelets. Maybe a few for Xmas.
11-15-2010, 04:17 PM
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You could always go to the goodwill in your area. When they are changing seasonal clothing I believe they mark their clothing down and you could probably purchase them cheaper than buying new buttons in a store.
11-15-2010, 05:47 PM
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I look for buttons at thrift and goodwill stores, also yard sales. Presently I'm making an "altered book" called How To Sew On A Button. It's for my son. I have a few photos to add to pages on sewing on a button, also a bit of history on buttons and then things that pertain to buttons in general. Example: belly button, I have a photo of a tomato that looks like it has a belly button. My sister gave me buttons that she made by cutting deer antlers, those are neat.
11-15-2010, 06:46 PM
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Buttons. Buttons. I like buttons. LOL. I watch for them on clearance racks; use coupons for discounts; watch the local thrift stores,yard sales, etc. Bag sales at the thrift stores can be a good source as long as the bag price is reasonable. I've brought home many a $1 and $2 bags full of clothes with neat buttons on them. You'd be surprised how much you can stuff in a bag - especially if you roll things up. The clothes can also be taken apart and used as fabric, trims, rags, etc.
11-15-2010, 07:31 PM
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just a sob story.........2 years ago our home was vandalized. the room that makes me the most sad is my sewing room, I did not have a button, thread, needle, sewing machine,nor any stash left.I know what you mean about needing buttons.......................... and anything else that we quilters need. little by little I am starting over ,,, but will never ever get back the memories in my button boxes..........Jacie
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