Button ,button what to do with so many buttons

I didn't take pictures of the button sorting until more than 2/3 of the way through the process .

My brothers Mother in law moved here & wanted to bring all her sewing supplies . She hasn't sewn in 5-7 years . I've helped them out by sorting out the beautiful fabrics she had as well as supplies .

She had so many wonderful silks, wools , linings etc !!!

I donated most to a local community college -they have a great fashion design program .

We this week I took on the buttons . There were 1000's . Not joking !!!! 

They were  6 tall Rubbermaid containers -all full of buttons .

I of course am keeping quite a few for myself as she had very good taste ! 

I'm taking a huge bag to the community college . Also have a large bag for a great resource Treasures 4Teacners . I also gave a very large bag to my sister to use on the greeting cards she makes .

It was great fun going through all of Elenas items , but...

It also made me very sad ! I have boys & they will most likely toss all my treasures 😢

Moral of the story -get busy & start sewing !!

I also had a chance recentLy to go to the Garment District in NYC.

Tomasa @@sewmuchfashion 

Kyle@vacummingthelawn 

gave me some great tips & must see places to find more sewing goodies. 

Moana items & new travel bag

Lots of Sewing going on ! 

I just finished the Ultimate Travel Bag by Annie's . It was a lot of work , but not hard .  You have to really pay attention to the directions - also label EVERYTHING per her directions . 

The bag is getting its maiden voyage on Wed as we travel to NYC to visit our son & his family.

The Moana sunhat & purse are for our wonderful granddaughter. We are really looking forward to seeing them . 

I'll be taking a day during the visit to go to the garment district. I'm beyond thrilled . I've been before but it's usually just an Hour here & there. This time I'll hopefully have the good part of a day. 

I'm still going through a frustrating time of not making the time & effort to sew for me .

But ... I do have a simple top cut put with the hopes of make my it tomorrow.!!!!