a question for you

it's an easy question....about buttons!

In my online shops I sell lots of buttons.  In my craft room I sew with a lot of buttons.
I know how I like to buy my buttons ( I have had a lot of practise, after all!)
But what is the best way for YOU to buy buttons?

Do you prefer Pick n Mix, where every button is available individually, or do you prefer Mix bags which contain a set number or weight of buttons for a set price ?

Or perhaps you'd prefer both options to be available....????

 The photos are of my X-Small polka dot buttons, sold individually for 10p each, but grouped here as a bag of 50 for £4
So what's the answer?
please choose from the following: 
Answer 1 : I prefer pick n mix!
Answer 2 : I like mix bags, it's quicker to shop!
Answer 3 : Both ways for sure :-)
Answer 4 : an answer I haven't even thought of yet!
I'm excited to read your replies! 

Limited Edition

Back in February when I went to the trade fair I went looking for something a little bit special. 

Something that isn't for sale everywhere,  something that will make your craft projects a little extra special.

These buttons are just what I was looking for!  They had to be forward ordered (which is why they were only delivered yesterday) and they are a strict limited edition, never to be repeated or ordered again.

They are a little bit more expensive than the products I usually choose, but they are also a little bit higher quality too, so they are definitely worth it.

The Crystal Clear Flowers are available individually, and the other flowers, 2-Hole Matts and 4-Hole Glossys as mix packs.
Quick Links:
for all limited edition buttons : click here

baking!

at the moment half my days are being spent doing boring (but very necessary) computery/spreadsheet things* so I gave myself a treat today and spent a happy hour or so choosing colours and buttons for my next batch of cupcakes

* the very boring things are actually going to lead to very exciting things, so really they aren't that bad, and I shall tell you all about it as soon as I can!

new supplies

I've just been updating the website...lots of new supplies have arrived, some are a tad Christmassey, but if recent orders are anything to go by then Christmas crafting has already started!

star shaped key rings

hair clips

mini pegs

wooden snowflakes

 multi coloured jingle bells

AND the wooden hearts are back! hooray!

Quick links:

star key rings are here

hair clips are here

wooden items are here

jingle bells are here

PS the wedding was AMAZING!  Lovely people, lovely food, very generous hosts, gorgeous weather...and a bride and groom that are so happy, and so obviously in love,  perfect!

practical sewing

we're off to a wedding tomorrow....my outfits have been bought for quite a few days and have been waiting patiently on their hangers for me to shorten the legs...posh trousers for the wedding, new jeans for the next day...

I have shorty short legs, nothing some scissors and the sewing machine can't cope with...but I do like to leave things to the last minute, just so I can get a bit stressed out with it all ;-)

one of my favourite things

I love my teeny tiny buttons!  after my felt (of course!) they are a top seller ... and because they are dyed especially for me, to my exact dye recipe, it gives me a little buzz every time a pack is sold .... and when I'm running low it's never a chore to sit for an hour or two and count, count, count until lots more packs are packed!

so imagine my joy today when one of my bestest customers emailed me the links to her new Etsy shop and blog, to show me her teeny tiny crotched baby bootees, adorned with my teeny tiny buttons!

How cute are they?
Quick links: 
for Pretty Crochet Things Etsy shop, click here
for Pretty Crochet Things Blog, click here
for teeny tiny buttons, click here

sunshine = flowers

Wow!  I am loving this mini heatwave we are having...the sun is pouring through the windows & the little breeze (and the fan!) are keeping me cool whilst I work, I hope the sun is shining where you are too!

I've been re-jigging my felt flower pack colours and have just been photographing and then updating the website with them.
Quick Link :: felt flower packs are here