These are my moms’ buttons, buckles, pins, thread & even a watch face. My two sisters & I recently went thru her things & sorted all her items. She passed away last Christams, 2011 & we were just now ready to do it.
She was really organized which helped with the process. Mom was a seamstress since she was a teenager & always made clothes for us growing up. She even made our doll & Barbie clothes. She always tried to teach me to sew but I was too busy for that. I should have learned. She also did neddlepoint & crochet. Looking back, I don’t know where she found the time. She raised 7 kids & babysat little ones during the daytime. I couldn’t wait to see her buttons.

We found these 2 containers. I’m sure there’s a story with the tin can, I just don’t know it. I’m glad we cut these wood owl buttons off one of her outfits & I’m grateful to add it to my favorite black bracelet. Normally I don’t use flat, no shank buttons, but I found a way to use it. I just love it. I wish I knew the story behind the cute outfit they came from.
My advice, if you are ever in a position to remove buttons from clothing of a loved one, I suggest you do it. You’ll be happy one day that you did.

-Leah