Many artists nowadays incorporate buttons into their mixed media and fabric art.  This photo reminded me of some of the lovely effects you can achieve.
The appeal of your art will vary depending on colors, styles and materials.  They also be memory pieces, using buttons from special occasions and from clothing of family members attire.
Some quilters/fabric artists use many buttons of various colors and types so these  nearly cover the piece.  Others use buttons simply to enhance their design or emphasize specific portions.
How have you used buttons in your art work?

I had to get my button stash out today to find one for a shirt.  The jar with common buttons held nothing spectacular, but this set me thinking about the buttons my daughter and I’ve collected over the years.
Some we’ve saved and some we’ve sold at our yard sales.  However, buttons often tell a story about the clothing they’re on and occasions when it was worn.  Also, if you’re a collector, buttons are reminiscent of the places where you found them.
I remember collecting buttons when we lived in Denver.  My husband was attending airline pilots’ training, so our 2-year old …read more

Collecting buttons for themselves and their historic interest has been around for ages.  Nowadays, fabric artists have begun collecting unique and interesting buttons for their quilts, collages, and other arts and crafts.
In the midst of accumulating buttons for arts and crafts, you may find some unusual and even rare buttons.  So your interest is piqued about the hobby of button collecting itself. 
You’ll search the Internet and browse through books to find out more about these items you’re using.
 Or, you might be a button collector who is wondering what to do with those you don’t need for your collection.  You’ve culled …read more

Do you have a button collection for your youngsters to explore and show off their creativity?  This wouldn’t be your treasure of precious buttons or those you especially need for your own craft and fabric art projects.
The “Kids’ Stash” would be odds and ends of buttons you’ve collected, taken off old clothing, saved for mending and other utilitarian tasks.  These are great for youngsters to use for crafts and creativity(as long as they’re beyond the “putting everything into their mouth” stage of life).
My daughter became interested in buttons when I did dressmaking for a lady who was an avid button collector.  When Miss …read more