It's been a long time since I stumbled across a supply of buttons. Possibly years. I bought some at the Bouckville show this summer, but it's not quite the same thrill as finding a cache unexpectedly.
So I was very excited to find a Mason jar filled with buttons Thursday. Usually jars filled with buttons have all kinds of useless and terrible-looking buttons. But this one was filled with the kind I like - bright colors and flowers and interesting shapes.
Clearly my button finder needs a little fine tuning, because upon realizing there were multiple jars, I thought: I should look these over and pick out the best one. Instead of instantly thinking: I should buy all of these.
Fortunately, I came to my senses in time. Ten quarts of vintage buttons, put up in Mason jars. I think this might be enough to get me through the winter months.
Some people can for the winter. Some people put up a supply of buttons to hold them over. Makes sense to me...
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | October 11, 2012 at 04:47 PM
What a treasure trove you found! Some of them look truly unique. If anything, they'll keep you busy if you decide to sort them.
Posted by: Kat | October 11, 2012 at 04:49 PM
Stop, stop. The green eyed monster has gone into overdrive!!! What a super find, we'll done you.
Posted by: Hen | October 11, 2012 at 05:03 PM
JEALOUS!
Posted by: Jenny Sellars | October 11, 2012 at 05:14 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! Guess I should write that ten times; one for each jar!
Posted by: Diane | October 11, 2012 at 05:34 PM
Those are my favorite kind of buttons....beautiful. Cut plastic in bright colors. I want a cellar full.
Posted by: Renee | October 11, 2012 at 05:48 PM
I feel that it is important to buy what you love in multiples whenever possible.... and that goes especially for buttons !
Posted by: Lisa W. | October 11, 2012 at 07:53 PM
Those are definitely your colors and shapes! They look pretty nice just sitting in those jars.
Posted by: Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk | October 11, 2012 at 08:26 PM
EEEEEEEEE! You lucky girl! Can I come over and help you sort?
Posted by: Kathy | October 11, 2012 at 09:19 PM
I can just see my six year sorting buttons for hours on end. Lovely eye candy.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | October 12, 2012 at 06:23 AM