My cousins Grandma (other side of the family)started a collection of  buttons when she was little.  When she passed away years ago.  (I think in her 80's) She had  many, many containers and five gallon buckets full of buttons.  I was happy when my cousin told me she got some for me.  I think several of you out there remember a button box that maybe your Grandma had.  So many colors, textures, shapes and sizes. She even had old mattress buttons.  My favorite ones were from what we think was maybe a old Baptismal dress.   I hope these brought back some memories.