Collecting buttons
Come on. We all have gone through Mom's button box sometime in our life. And now, some of us collect buttons. No, not the pin on type. The kind that we sew onto our clothing. Maybe you have a few pretty ones stashed away and are wondering if they are worth hanging onto. Or maybe you have more than a few and wonder what they might be worth, if anything.
Join a Button Club, perhaps the National Button Society
Yes, there are button clubs out there. Every state has several. No matter what state you are in, you can probably find one near you. (Except for me. I live in the UP of Michigan. The closest is 2 hours away.)But I'm still interested in buttons and yes, I do have a nice collection, at least I think it's nice. Let's not talk about me.... If you have an interest in old buttons and want to find out more, look up the many button sites that are on the internet.
Link to the National Button Society
- national button society
- You can learn about different buttons, or perhaps even join the National Button Society. You will find it all here.
2009 National Button Society Convention in Denver Colorado
2009 NATIONAL BUTTON SOCIETY CONVENTION
AUG 3 - 8, 2009
Theme: "When Buttons Fly Over Colorado."
The National Button Society Convention will be hosted by the Colorado State Button Society at
The Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center, 15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO. 80239-5701
Reservations: (303)371-9494, 1-800-496-7621
Don't miss this one. If you love buttons, this is the place to go to see many beautiful and different buttons.
National Button Society Membership Drive
In honor of Lois Pool NBS Membership Drive
What do you get from a membership
Lots of friendship, learning and information about buttons
Membership in NBS is $25 per year. With membership you will receive the NBS publication, the National Button Society Bulletin, published five times a year. These bulletins contain articles as well as new research and information, in addition to announcements of future shows and meetings. There is also an NBS Classification Booklet that is published annually and sent with the February bulletin. This invaluable booklet will help you to organize and to classify your buttons. Many states have local clubs and societies which you may join. Many State Societies also publish their own Bulletin.
Petoskey stone buttons
Petoskey stone the Michigan State stone
We have worked with Petoskey stones for many years and in recent years have made buttons using Petoskey stone. We do several different realistic ones. They are all a sew thru type. If you are interested, we do take special orders for them. We can send you a scan of what we do and prices. A wonderful site to learn more about China Buttons
- China Buttons
- Wonderful cards of different and unusual china buttons here.
Michigan Button Society Show
Fall show held in Big Rapids, Michigan
The Holiday Inn & Conference Center 1005 Perry St. Big Rapids, MI 49307
Theme "Down On The Farm"..come dressed to play
Do you have a web site, blog or Squidoo lens on buttons, add your link here...
Button Country
Website for the Peach State Button Club located in more...1 point
Button, Button, Who's Got the Button
Buttons are small, but there is no small amount of more...0 points
Paul's Buttons
Website for collector in Augusta, Georgia.
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Put a link to your State button club here, or perhaps your own little button club
Florida State button Society
The Florida State Button Society was formed in 195 more...0 points
Maine State Button Society
Today four Maine button clubs remain active: the T more...0 points
Button Bug - Button Clubs
Button Society Club Pages, National Button Society more...0 points
Button Clubs - Societies - Do you have a show coming up, if so, link it here for all to see
MSBSCALENDAR
The MAINE STATE BUTTON SOCIETY Annual Show & S more...0 points
Some interesting books about buttons that you might enjoy
Best of Bead&Button Magazine: Seed Bead Savvy (Best of Bead & Button Magazine) by Lesley Weiss
Great for beginners--shows exactly how to make stu more...1 point
* 30 great projects show off the shimmer and style of seed beads
* Step-by-step photos, clear instructions, detailed technique directions
Tiny seed beads add shimmer to any project, and they come in a stunning variety of sizes, shapes, cuts, colors. Beaders love the variety--but beginners often find the choices overwhelming. Seed Bead Savvy teaches how to choose the correct size, color, and finish of seed bead for a projec...
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Button Button: Identification and Price Guide by Peggy Ann Osborne
This well-organized guide is recommended by the Bu more...1 point
Antique & Collectible Buttons: Identification and Values by Debra J. Wisniewski
The button, both functional and decorative, can be more...1 point
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Please if you like what you find, let me know
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SemperFidelis
Reminds me of my Mom's box! Posted August 25, 2008 |
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Cassies_Crafts
LOL I have so many buttons nice lens Posted August 08, 2008 |
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FlowersByDottie
Nice lense !Took care of Squidoo business Posted August 04, 2008 |
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stargazer00
I love buttons. Each one is a little work of art. It's fun to buy them and sort through to see what treasures are in there. Posted July 25, 2008 |
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mysamcat
Being someone who sews alot, I'm always surrounded by buttons, had no idea there were button clubs! Great information! Posted July 24, 2008 |
Amazon where you can find everything
Buttons: The Collector's Guide to Selecting, Restoring, and Enjoying New and Vintage Buttons
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
French-Inspired Jewelry: Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/11/2008)
Bead and Button Magazine, Number 22, December 1997 (The Ageless Lariat; vintage beads make classic unique, Number 22)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)
Narragansett in Vintage Postcards (RI) (Postcard History Series)
Amazon Price: $15.59 (as of 10/11/2008)
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