I’m Ellen Khachadourian. I’m a Clifton Park resident, a mother of four, part-time transcriptionist and a have been married for 24 years. I’m also a collector of antique buttons. How did you become ...

"Button Button, who's got the button?" Today, it's the collector. The hobby is widespread among artisans, fashion designers, crafts people and especially antique button buffs. Button collecting first ...

Little has changed about the humble button since it first began being used functionally in the 13th century. From the Mongol invasion of Europe to last week’s annual Oregon Brewers Festival, buttons ...

For a certain kind of crafter, nothing pushes their buttons like, well, buttons. And among button collectors, vintage buttons appear to be a favorite find. While a few button stores still exist - ...

Antique and Collectible buttons are prized by many collectors. Helene Elko of Mandala Jewelry takes these treasures and creates one of a kind jewelry pieces. Helene creates bracelets and necklaces ...

POWELL, Wyo. (AP) At some time in their lives, nearly every child has emptied out mother s button box, searching through the collection for a unique color or shape, finding a hidden treasure in a ...

Sara Mulford, president of the New Jersey State Button Society, displays and sells buttons at one of its shows. Mulford is from the Swedesboro/Woolwich Township area. TITUSVILLE -- Thousands of ...

Remember those dusty old shops filled with creaky furniture and mysterious trinkets? Well, it turns out they're making a comeback, and it's not just for your grandparents. Antique collecting is ...

Katie Paaso, a longtime quilter who lives on Oregon’s northern coast, inherited a vintage button collection from her aunt 25 years ago. The various fasteners, some antique glass, celluloid or brass, ...