Last week I had an opportunity, along with the rest of the Bead&Button staff , to attend the National Button Society Convention . Conveniently, the convention happened to be in Appleton, Wis., this year, which is only about an hour and a half drive...

Published Tue, Aug 19 2008 10:05 AM by Tea

If you’ve been out and about shopping recently, you’ve probably noticed a preponderance of small packaged candy lining the shelves. That’s right, we’re gearing up for Halloween! But before you start counting your sacks of sweets, get ready to count something...

Published Mon, Aug 4 2008 3:20 PM by Stacy Werkheiser

I’ve been thinking a lot about crafting generations. Recently, I read an article about a woman who was a fourth-generation button collector. Can you imagine the sentimental value of buttons collected by your great grandmother? I myself am a quilter, as...

Published Mon, Jul 28 2008 9:56 AM by Stacy Werkheiser