I seem to be on a bit of a roll with #woollyintentions2026. Last week alone, I completed a vest and used up another ten balls of yarn from the studio stash, always a satisfying feeling.

That vest required eight buttons.

So I fetched my button “system” (and I use that word loosely): a plastic, lidded shoe box with a large label on it, which lives out in the studio. I brought it into the house, set it on the counter, and started digging.

I found the eight matching buttons almost immediately. Success!
But then it hit me, how would I find buttons again next time?

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8 responses to “🧵The Maker’s Stash Society – The Quiet Life of Buttons 🪡”

Hi, I’m Sherrill, The 1764 Shepherdess.
I’m a maker based in the Pacific Northwest. With a love of wool, I have hosted spinning and fiber events and now find myself writing to encourage makers to slow down, work with intention, and reconnect with the history of crafting by hand. I look forward to having you join me on this journey!

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