So whats the facination on collecting buttons?
#71
There is a whole lot of people who spend big bucks on collecting buttons...I have a shop just for them on Etsy! Mine are pretty picked over, but i have had lots of antique ones that can sell for $10-$100 each. Better not throw those jars away!
#72
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Location: Lebanon Missouri
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I don't collect buttons unless I know they will look good on a future outfit or to up-date some thing already in the closet But not long ago while waiting my turn at the cutting table in a mark down bin I found some I turned into a cute necklace with a piece of black ribbon and earrings to match 1.50 for jewelry that I'll wear is a good price.-- I' ve seen them on Ebay /Craigslist sell them to some one who wants them free up some space -do less dusting
#74
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My mom, grandma, great-grandma, and mother-in-law collected the buttons I have. I do not have lots of knick-knacks in my studio, but the mason jars of buttons are there as a link to those who were here before me. I have added some to them (but that is not why I have the jars) and I have allowed my children and granddaughter to sort them and hold them, but in the end, they go back up on the shelf in the mason jars and are a continuing reminder of the women in my life.
#76
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
My family thinks that just because I quilt that I'm suppose collect buttons. So every garage sale, flea market or even from their old shirts and sweater that they find/get they feel the need to give to me? I have spaghetti jars filled with buttons that I have no idea what to do with.. If I have space to store them, Id rather use that space for fabric.. So what gives?
(btw- I will never sew a button back on a shirt.. goes in the laundry to never be seen again)
(btw- I will never sew a button back on a shirt.. goes in the laundry to never be seen again)
#78
I love buttons! I would have to say my fascination started when I was about 3 years old. To keep my happy while Granny sewed she would let me look in her button jar. I ohhed and ahhed over those buttons for hours. I'm happy to say that I inherited my Granny's quilting and sewing goodies when she died. Nobody else in the family was interested in her treasures.
#79
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: St. Charles, Illinois
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
Here ya to..... make these..... http://factorydirectcraft.com/factor...g/tag/buttons/ give them for Christmas gifts. tell them that it was SO obvious to you that they all wanted something made out of all the buttons they find and donate to the cause! tell them that now that they all have something made they can stop buying and sending them your way!
#80
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Lakeport Ca
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I do childcare and have for many years and when the kids seem restless or its stormy outside I pull out the containers of buttons and do the same as another reader said, we count, we learn colors and sorting by size or how many holes in each button! The kids settle down and do not even realize they are learning! My daughter loves my buttons too and she knows that they will be hers when I go. BUT NOT FOR A LONG TIME YET!!!!!!
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