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SewExtremeSeams 11-14-2010 01:37 PM

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 11-14-2010 01:44 PM

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

Flying_V_Goddess 11-14-2010 01:49 PM

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 11-14-2010 01:53 PM

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 11-14-2010 01:57 PM

Try etsy and ebay, too!

amma 11-14-2010 01:59 PM

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

Jabear617 11-14-2010 02:05 PM

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

SewExtremeSeams 11-14-2010 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by Jabear617
I would love to see pictures of your pincushions. I have been thinking about making a turtle pincushion:)

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 11-14-2010 02:27 PM

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 11-14-2010 02:31 PM

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.


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