SewExtremeSeams

HI, I am busy making pincushions. Something that has turned into a lot of fun. I want to decorate with buttons. Also they are great for embellishing quilts, especially doll quilt size.

I find that Joann's source is limited and pricey. Where have all the buttons gone?

I remember when there used to be racks and racks of buttons... all sizes; all prices and a lot of colors. Thanks for your help in advance.

:-D

Darlene

My Joann's has racks and racks of buttons in allprices. Also Michaels' has a plastic container of buttons.

Flying_V_Goddess

At the Hancock Fabric's I go to there's a whole wall that's just buttons.

An idea: could make your own covered buttons. Missouri Star Quilt sells kits to make covered buttons (comes with the button maker and buttons) for $1.95 and then the button refills are $1.50. How many buttons it comes with depends on the size.

quilting Carol

Ok Look at thrift stores sometimes they cut buttons off clothing that they make into rags they sell to machine shops,etc... Google and look for Buttons cheap...

mollymct

Try etsy and ebay, too!

amma

Walmart has some decorative ones in bags that aren't terribly pricey, so does Michaels :D:D:D

Jabear617

I would love to see pictures of your pincushions. I have been thinking about making a turtle pincushion:)

SewExtremeSeams

Interesting! I just picked that pattern up on Friday. Haven't started that one yet. When I get a few more done I will post some photos. I will post a new topic when I do.

I found some really decorative ones with beads and buttons. :-D

Thanks for the tips. They reminded me that I had forgotten Michael's. We don't have Hancock's here. They closed it for weird reason. Silly them!

lab fairy

You might look at garage and yardsales. I used to find that buying old clothes meant great recycled buttons (often the buttons were worth more than the rest of it). I can buy an old stained button-down shirt, cut off the buttons (which are like new) and reuse them. Best of all, you usually get the correct number you need to make a shirt. None of the 2 or 3 buttons to a card thing.

BellaBoo

Speaking of buttons, I need a realistic mother chick chicken button around 1/2" size. I'll be happy to send fabric in exchange. Please pm me.