First, you all know that I would never try to persuade you to spend money! Why do I have to say that so often? You understand, right? That’s settled . . now, here’s a great place to drop a few bucks!
As a quilter, there were a few times I needed cute buttons for “patchwork-y” type clothing but as a knitter, I’m always looking for amazing buttons. We have one tiny little fabric store here and they have a few, mostly gold or silver type, buttons and . . we have Wal-Mart with probably a dozen or so varieties of buttons. It’s not easy for me to spend the money on hand dyed wonderful yarns, spend hours and hours knitting, and then sew “mass produced in China” buttons on my sweaters.
Folks are always posting pictures on Ravelry of sweaters that have the cutest buttons and I’ve checked out a few places on the internet but none really thrilled me til . .
Someone posted a picture of a sweater yesterday, and it had the cutest buttons and they provided a link to Fastenation Studio. Sometimes the simplest buttons can make a sweater. I looked everywhere for this type button for Nicole’s Carabe.
Fastenation Studio
Hannah at Fastenation will do custom buttons and you can read about that plan here. If you have an idea in your mind, you can communicate with Hannah and she’ll work with you. If you want something similar to what she’s already designed but just want different colors, you can work from this color chart.
Fastenation Studio
The Fastenation Studio buttons are reasonably priced and her shipping costs are low. I’m so happy to have found her.
Very soon I’m going to pull out the yarn to make my Angry Sheep Cardi.
Angry Sheep Cardi
I’m not sure if I’ll go with something like the first buttons shown above, but maybe with three colors (black, white, the lighter green) or if I would go with something like this but with a couple of sheep and then the rest being the swirly button with the light green, black and white. I’m really excited about finding these buttons.
Fastenation Studio
And no . . I’m not asking for opinions on which buttons to use on Angry Sheep. Classy would probably be plain or two color buttons but I think I want sheep so, don’t burst my tacky bubble!
I did order some buttons, some with projects in mind and some that were just too darned cute to pass up. I’ll share pictures of those when the buttons arrive, except, I will share these. Addie calls Popsicles . . sickle pops! No matter how many times they tell her it’s Popsicles, she still says sickle pops.
Fastenation Studio
I’m not sure if I’ll come up with a sweater for her or just make her a little top, or even find a little white shirt or maybe a black sweater than can have buttons replaced but I had to get these for her.
In the meantime, if you find yourself looking for buttons and not finding exactly what you want, please check out Fastenation Studio and let me know if you’re as excited about Hannah’s buttons as I am.
wanda j says
Wow I love buttons and always have even when 8-10 years old. Here is a memory for all you ladies.
Back in the late 50’s they had button cards. They were cards at the variety store that showed what colors and sizes the button came in( each kind of button had it’s own card.). It was a card about 8×10 inches they had all colors and sizes. At the end of the year when they got new buttons they sold these cards. Well I loved buttons and so did my mom so she always bought these cards. She still had some when she passed away in 21013.I have my grandmother old big glass jar full of her old buttons. Just passed it on to darling daughter.
I think buttons make a dress , sweater or coat. So splurge and get some really cute ones. It is kind of like the button covers we had years ago. How many remember those? Cute Buttons are great. I love the sickle pops. I can see them on a cute little dress down the front too.
Keep up the awesome work and hope you are feeling better today and everyday from now on.
Donna Williams says
I have a serious love for buttons. All kinds. I think these are terrific! There is not a thing tacky about those sheep buttons. In fact, if I could get away with it I’d probably wear them myself. 🙂
Tinkerfeet says
Well I guess I am tacky too! Because the sheep buttons would be my choice. Lol thanks for the link. You made my morning happy!
Hannah Dewey says
Thanks so much for blogging about my shop, Judy! I really appreciate it! Hope your feeling better.
Oh, and those cupcakes in your last post looked absolutely fabulous! ; )
JudyL says
I am always happy to share when I find something I love and from a shop owner who seems like a nice person!
Hannah Dewey says
Oops! You’re not your!
Sherrill says
I know I’ve had a hard time finding what I’m looking for when I’m on the hunt for buttons. Looks like a good resource but I’m usually the type that needs to see them in person and be able to touch them. And your Addyism reminds me of my younger son (now 26!!). He used to love the movie and instead of it’s actual name always called it “100 and Dal-one-mations”! HA Never did say it right!! He also had another–the movie was “Land Before Time” and he called it “Land a Bedtime”!!
Peg H says
I’m cursing you Judy! I love cute novelty buttons. You might as well have walked me into a candy store. I don’t even to go look to know I’m going to fall in love with something. And you know darn well I *am* going to go look. I have grand plans for making matching granddaughter/AG doll outfits for Christmas and you *know* they have to have adorable, unusual buttons.
And may I add you sound like you’re feeling a lot better – like yourself! HURRAY! Still keeping you in my prayers but it’s nice to have you back. 🙂
Marion Morgan says
Love it, thank you. Keep on getting better . . .