It happens with almost every cardigan I knit. I'm close to the finish line, all I have left to knit is the button bands, so I rush off to the nearest craft store to buy buttons. And... I'm sorely disappointed with what I see. Mostly cheap and cheesy-looking buttons in colors that don't even come close to matching my yarn. Drat.
I'm not a huge fan of plastic buttons (unless they are a vintage style), so I try to find something appealing in wood or metal. Most of the time I just pick the best of what I can find, but it is never really what I want. So much time wasted standing in front of the wall of buttons with a disgruntled look on my face.
A couple weeks ago, I decided it was time to expand my pretty button stash and order buttons online. I've purchased buttons from Textile Garden before, and absolutely loved them. Wood, metal, bone, shell... the list goes on, and not much plastic is to be found.
I'm not a huge fan of plastic buttons (unless they are a vintage style), so I try to find something appealing in wood or metal. Most of the time I just pick the best of what I can find, but it is never really what I want. So much time wasted standing in front of the wall of buttons with a disgruntled look on my face.
A couple weeks ago, I decided it was time to expand my pretty button stash and order buttons online. I've purchased buttons from Textile Garden before, and absolutely loved them. Wood, metal, bone, shell... the list goes on, and not much plastic is to be found.
These pretty little wood buttons came from my first purchase with Textile Garden. Aren't they sweet?
I'm quite happy with my new stash. The ivory buttons aren't quite what I expected, they are shaped like a bowl and about 1/2" thick. I'm thinking I will have to pair them with an aran or bulky weight cardigan next winter.
Textile Garden also carries shawl pins (I own a beautiful silver one!), lace and ribbons. After creating too many button bands that gape open, I'm starting to reinforce the backs of the bands with ribbon to prevent the unsightly rippling. Along with the buttons I ordered two grosgrain ribbons, a red corduroy ribbon, and a delicate lace.
Trim heaven!
Textile Garden also carries shawl pins (I own a beautiful silver one!), lace and ribbons. After creating too many button bands that gape open, I'm starting to reinforce the backs of the bands with ribbon to prevent the unsightly rippling. Along with the buttons I ordered two grosgrain ribbons, a red corduroy ribbon, and a delicate lace.
Trim heaven!
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