Thursday, February 24, 2011

Sew and Tell: vintage button display

 
I’ve been thinking about how to display some of my vintage buttons and decided to use embroidery hoops for frames. I grouped the buttons into color categories.

Brown buttons on grey flannel

White and cream buttons on beige feed sack cloth

Green buttons on white cotton

Each button is so unique and I love the detail on them.


Now my vintage buttons can be displayed and enjoyed instead of being tucked away. 




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17 comments :

  1. Your collection is beautiful and it's a clever way to display it!
    Thank you for the inspiration. ;)

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  2. Just beautiful indeed - you are so right, much better on display for all to see than tucked away...

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  3. I have really enjoyed looking at your beautifully displayed vintage buttons..I am sure now they are mounted like that you will enjoy them so much more!

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  4. Your buttons are gorgeous! And that's a lovely way to display them according to colors. I, myself LOVE buttons!!

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  5. Love this idea, it looks so pretty!

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  6. I love buttons & this is such a great idea!

    I found you through a linky party. My readers would love this. I would love if you came and linked up to TOO Cute Tuesday!

    http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/02/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay-19.html

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  7. Carolyn, these look so sweet! And I have to tell you, as I was reading this, I started thinking that it might be cute to use a heart-shaped chocolates box for pink or red buttons? I happen to have a box and nothing slated for it yet...perhaps could give it a try after I get back from Round Top with a fresh scoop of buttons. Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. This is REALLY sweet! Fabulous job!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  9. Lovely collection, though I would use those for eyes, or clothing ^_^. I would love to have a collection such as yours

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  10. I also collect vintage buttons. My grandmother got me 'addicted' to them in 1957!!!! Long story, but I LOVE them! What a lovely way to display a few favorites!

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  11. This is a lovely way to display vintage buttons. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. I LOVE it!!! I have a large collection of my grandmother's vintage buttons (all are shades of white). To date, they've been in an old empty box of chocolates. This is such a fabulous idea to get them out of the closet and out where I can enjoy them!!! Thanks for sharing. :) xoxo

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  13. ooo i love this idea!!!
    i have my great grandma's vintage buttons and this would be the perfect way to display them!
    http://abranconier.blogspot.com/

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  14. That's a wonderful solution! Buttons of that beauty SHOULD be displayed! I love that thought--great job.

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  15. Great idea, I love this. thanks for sharing!

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  16. I just love your idea! I have an old button collection just tucked away in a closet!! What a wonderful idea--I'm inspired to get mine out. Thanks for sharing. Love your blog!

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  17. Hi Carolyn - love your blog and your beautiful crafts. I put a link to your blog on mine. Thanks for inspiring me!

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