Author Archives: Dixie

As a follow-up to my post on coconut shell buttons, I recently learned how they are made.  According to an article on the website of a Chinese button manufacturer, Chun Fai, the process is as follows: 1. The husk is scraped … Continue reading →

Buttons made from coconut shell have been around for centuries, but they’ve become more unique in the past decade or two. They’ve gone from natural colored, simple disk shaped shirt buttons, to large dyed and carved showpieces. We like how … Continue reading →

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is finding a fabric and button pairing that seems meant to be. This doesn’t happen often, so when it does, I’m very happy. It happened last week with this winning combo: … Continue reading →

Having sewn for several decades now, I wonder how many bad sewing habits I’ve picked up along the way. Almost every time I do a hand sewing task, I wonder if there’s a better way to do it. How about … Continue reading →

When love is in the air, what’s a button lover to do besides pine for red buttons? These are my personal favorites. Each is red; each is unique! Here is why I love them. This gorgeous button from Italy is … Continue reading →

February – the month of school vacations, anticipation of spring, Superbowl contests (a sad subject today here in central Massachusetts), heart health and, in the midst of it all, Valentine’s Day. Looking for an unusual gift for a special someone? … Continue reading →

Have you noticed our new buttonhole sew-along in the Salon? Tabithagrace mentioned frustration with buttonhole construction, and we agree that it can sometimes be quite difficult. We called on long-time Sawyer Brook customer and sewist extraordinaire, Ruth, to help us … Continue reading →

Gray weather has settled in around here, and we couldn’t resist bringing in some colorful new buttons. Looking at them brightens our days and makes us smile! What a cool shape Amusement has! And those yummy, girly colors! The fuchsia and … Continue reading →