Comments on: Calling All Button Snobs

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:06:25 +0000

I have a pile of antique buttons, some still attached to strips of the original garment, some gold plated, bone, dyed carved shell, and even one that is made of Cardboard!

By: Sheri Siddall

Sheri Siddall — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:43:22 +0000

My grandma lived in Pendleton Oregon and went to the woolen mill regularly. They had half barrel sized bins of buttons you could sort through. It was amazing! Lots of wool remnants too. I could sit on the floor for hours looking for “matches” to make just the right outfit. I now have her button collection.

By: Rose Solomon

Rose Solomon — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:33:49 +0000

I guess the best discription of me is “Buttonaholic” .

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:25:13 +0000

Any suggestions on what to do will all the leftover buttons collected over the years…….all sizes, colors, shapes? I even have some from Grandmother from over 75 years ago.

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:55:34 +0000

Whenever an old piece of clothing is destined for the rag bin I remove and save buttons.

By: Yvonne wilson

Yvonne wilson — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:28:45 +0000

I would like some look alike peal buttons chanel

By: Peg Malecki

Peg Malecki — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:27:54 +0000

I had no idea there were other button ‘snobs ‘ what a term ,I prefer aficionados, out there . My sister and I spent many happy days as youngsters playing with my Mothers can of buttons . We would string them on long strings and admire the bright colors and shapes , running them along that string , then carefully returning them to the can to play with them another day . Amazingly , we both have become if not seamstress’s at least sewers . Debbie makes the most fabulous quilts and I am a more modest crocheter and dollmaker . Lately , turning my hand to clothes making . All involved in the love of buttons for more than 60 years for both of us .

By: Jennifer G Miller

Jennifer G Miller — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:01:50 +0000

I guess I am a button snob. I often buy buttons (still on the card) at Antique and Thrift stores. They just need to be the right and well-made button. I never liked shank buttons, either.

By: Carole Willis

Carole Willis — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 03:21:42 +0000

Im a button addict, old and new, in jars, cigar boxes, tins, plastic containers. So, when I plan an outfit, I get to pick one
of my little assetts and pick my button. Feels good to have them on hand.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 01:33:52 +0000

In reply to Anna.

You aren’t alone you know! There are a lot of button snobs around……luv it!