Buttons? What is a great source w/o costing big buckos?
11-16-2010, 03:24 PM
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Donna,
I buy all of my buttons at flea markets. I know that soesn't help you for right now, but something to think about for next spring and summer. Some are very pricey now, but you can still, on a good day, find a mason jar full for $2. I love buttons and have zillions of them because I use them on sachets that I make. I would love to see your pincushions too because I have been thinking about making some! Post photos soon!!
I buy all of my buttons at flea markets. I know that soesn't help you for right now, but something to think about for next spring and summer. Some are very pricey now, but you can still, on a good day, find a mason jar full for $2. I love buttons and have zillions of them because I use them on sachets that I make. I would love to see your pincushions too because I have been thinking about making some! Post photos soon!!
11-16-2010, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by adrianlee
... 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.
11-16-2010, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jacie
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
11-16-2010, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladybug 1938
I have made a couple name tag necklaces with buttons, look darling my little group of 10 gals have made them...
12-29-2010, 12:24 AM
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I bought some buttons I really liked at http://www.orientaltrading.com. Not sure if they were cheap though.
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