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I have a table runner pattern (super simple) that calls for a button (decorative) on each end.....I am doing these runners for Christmas. I already have my fabric, but am in need of the buttons. Would like to find something in gold or with gold in it (no silver) due to fabric choices. Rather than google and search for hours on end, I figured that I would come to those who would know.... Thanks!
I don't use many buttons. I'd just go look at Joann's.
Thanks.....nearest Joann's is 35 to 40 minutes away, at best. I try to save those trips for when I need more than one thing, although I am sure I could find more than just buttons once I got there! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by K. McEuen
Be sure you take coupons to Joanns. Buttons can be expensive, especially if you need a bunch for projects. You could also try Etsy and search for bulk buttons.
You could also try a thrift store and buy an article if clothing with buttons you like and use those!
Misses.M I LOVE your idea! I tend to think that direction too, but then, I have a good thrift store very near to me.
I would google wholesale buttons and see what comes up.
I have jars of buttons. Give me an idea of what size/style you want and I will see what I have in gold.
Walmart has big bags of single color or themed buttons for cheap. Just got a few bags. Michaels also has bags of buttons - not as cheap but not as "cheap" either.
I have found the cutest buttons at a thrift shop . The clothing was in very poor shape, but the buttons were perfect (and cheap!)
Thank you everyone....never thought of the thrift store. When you say thrift store, are you talking Goodwill or Salvation Army? Honestly never been to a thrift store, that I know of. I am guessing a consignment shop would be too expensive compared to a thrift store.
@Mom23....thanks for the offer. Since these are Christmas table runners, I am looking for something sort of on the "dressier/fancier" side. My Christmas fabrics are sort of classical Christmas....poinsettias, holly, red w/gold stripe etc. Would like to find something "Christmas-y" for the buttons....a holly leaf, a snow flake....nothing cute or whimsical. Hope all of that makes sense. :-)
I did a little searching for snowflakes (found a lot in silver) and holly in gold and that's a real hard one. My dd spray painted some buttons gold last Halloween for a costume. That may be the only way.
3 Poinsettia 3/4 inch 18 mm Metal Shank Buttons by ButtonJones
I was at WalMart yesterday and looked at the buttons...some are very nice! And this was at a WalMart that did away with their fabric department years ago. If you have a WM nearby it would be worth a quick look.
Actually have three WalMarts within 20 minutes....each being in a different direction (of course).....will be able to get to at least one of them (if not two) tomorrow....thanks!
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Originally Posted by Bubby