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Handmade Buttons Giveaway from FULTON & CO.

June 9, 2013

My new “now in English” Japanese sewing books have started me thinking about more selfish sewing (for myself ). One of my want-to-dos is this coat despite the fact that I will probably not have a chance to wear it much in this weather. This coat is from the other “now in English” book – Stylish Dress Book that I will be reviewing tomorrow.  The coat requires two large 3cm decorative buttons.

The buttons on the coat are large that they naturally draw attention to them. So it’s important that I choose something really unique and one-of-a-kind. And boy am I glad my latest sponsor is a handmade button maker. Check these gorgeous handmade buttons from Fulton and Co. They are all handmade, so no two are alike. I think it will be the perfect addition for this coat!

Here are some of my favourites (all images from FULTON & CO.’s Etsy store)
Top image – Large turquoise buttons | Bottom left – Red nautical theme buttons  |
Bottom top right – Gloss black and white alphabet buttons | Bottom right – Matte white starfish buttons

About Fulton & Co

Sarah Fulton is a self-taught artist and a professionally trained Music Therapist. Her true passion is Music Therapy research which she has been conducting in Kenya, Africa since 2004. She lived there for a few years and has traveled back and forth several times to conduct field studies. Her main reason for creating her button company is so she can continue to self-fund her research in Africa.

In January of this year, Sarah started FULTON & CO. because she loves things that are practical and useful, and because she could not find the kind of buttons she was looking for, anywhere. Namely, buttons that simple, handmade, with interesting patterns and colors, and in a variety of sizes. Because the majority of American button companies have gone out of business, Sarah is motivated to be a local source of a quality product. Her goal is that FULTON & CO. will be the go-to company for quality, artisan buttons. Buttons that will be kept and collected over the years, used, re-used and passed down through time. The ceramic buttons are created in small batches, each one going through an 8 step process, using a low fire, porcelain-like clay that gets bisque and glaze fired in the kiln before they are finished. FULTON & CO. buttons are strong and durable and will, without a doubt, add a touch of character and charm to anything they adorn!
And guess what? Now 3 of you can get the chance to pick out buttons from her store because she is sponsoring a giveaway specially for JapaneseSewingBooks.com readers!  Yes, you heard me right. Not 1, not 2, but 3 winners, who can each choose any product from FULTON & CO.’s Etsy store up to a value of USD20. That’s USD20 worth of buttons per winner!

Giveaway Conditions

This giveaway is open to everyone, regardless of where you are from. Here is what you have to do.
  1. Like Fulton & Co’s facebook page.
  2. Like my facebook page 🙂 Japanese Sewing Books
  3. Go check out FULTON & CO.’s Etsy store and choose your favourite set of buttons.
  4. Leave a comment below telling us which is your favourite set. It may be hard to choose one, so list them down if you have more than one you like, but one comment per person for one entry please!
Giveaway ends on Saturday 15 June 09, 09:00 hrs Singapore time. That’s the same as 0100 hrs on Saturday 16th June UTC, or 2100 hrs on Friday 15th June EDT.
To find out what is the equivalent time for where you are, you can go to www.timeanddate.com where there is a handy tool for converting time zones.
Results will be announced on Sunday 16th June.
That’s all and Good luck!

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  • Pamela June 9, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Nordic Flowers are my favorites. Heritage and wardrobe colors are right in tune……

  • Beverly Greve June 9, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I love the little red cottage buttons. I have started sewing the ‘Zakka Style’ pouches and these would look great on one of them!

  • Sadie June 9, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Oh my, they are all so amazing. I am LOVING the sand dollar buttons. Would make such a sweet addition to a simple linen tunic, or dress. https://www.etsy.com/listing/127911918/6-sand-dollar-buttons-15-handmade?ref=shop_home_active

  • Jayne June 9, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    What a fabulous shop! I love the SET of 10 – 1″ number TAG buttons 🙂
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    jayne@daiseyjayne.com

  • M June 9, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    I think the turquoise coastal living is beautiful!:)

  • Toni June 9, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Wow, they have some gorgeous options, but I especially love the sand-dollars.

  • Debbie bacot June 10, 2013 at 2:19 am

    The brick,rust red and white are so cool. Thanks for the giveaway.

  • Raphaele June 10, 2013 at 3:51 am

    These buttons are just adorable. Lots of them have caught my eyes but my favourite would be the set of 8 leaf buttons and the large Egyptian clay ones. Also I love the 5/8″ dotted indented handmade ceramic ones.

  • Christina June 10, 2013 at 4:31 am

    Liked, Liked, and Cherry Red Ceramics!

  • Ido June 10, 2013 at 5:27 am

    …difficult to choose but i think that i would choose the English summer garden and the Anchor buttons and… and… and… they all look amazing!

  • Debra Lee June 10, 2013 at 5:33 am

    The starfish are my favorite!

  • Elisa June 10, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Love your giveaways!! thanks!!

  • Karen June 10, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Hi! I’ve just discovered this blog and must admit it’s very inspiring… And what a great giveaway, thank you so much! I also just discovered Fulton & Co and love the style. I especially like the Cherry Red, Turquoise Coastal Living, Aqua Dotted Edge, and English flower garden collections (almost everything, in fact!)

  • sara June 10, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    my favorite is : hand carved flower pattern

  • GuidingDuck June 10, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I love the Art Nouveau rose set, the North Star set, and the blue Anchors. I love the softness of the color palettes for all of her buttons!

  • Dina June 11, 2013 at 1:01 am

    How can anyone choose! you could spend hundreds!! I love the 1/2 round buttons – silk grey and white ones. Thank you for hosting this giveaway! *fingers crossed!

  • EmSewCrazy June 11, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Oh My! What a gorgeous shop! You bring such interesting places to our attention! Here’s some of my favorites!
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/151910665/set-of-5-navy-or-cherry-red-1-handmade?ref=shop_home_active
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/150504674/set-of-4-nordic-flower-buttons-handmade?ref=shop_home_active
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/120050840/small-34-58-12-set-of-6-ceramic-english?ref=shop_home_active
    Whoever wins is going to have a hard time choosing! Thank you!

  • Doris Chan June 11, 2013 at 2:53 am

    My favourite set is the set of 4 faded red, RL red, cross, anchor, skinny stripes, grey cross – nautical, coastal living, handmade ceramic buttons!! they are the cutest!!

  • Anne June 11, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Thise buttons are so beautiful !
    Usually you look for buttons to place on a garment. Now you look for a garment to place under the buttons !!!
    My favorite set is http://www.etsy.com/listing/127909011/2-handmade-ceramic-sea-anemone-urchin?ref=shop_home_active
    §y second favorite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/127911918/6-sand-dollar-buttons-15-handmade?ref=shop_home_active

  • Natalie June 13, 2013 at 10:43 am

    My favorite is the Large 1.5 Coastal Living set of 3 turquoise buttons. They are all beautiful!

  • Norah Ho June 14, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    The buttons are really nice, especially those with flower theme.
    My first favorite is Set of 5, ROSES – LG 1.5″, 1.25″, 1″ – flower buttons.
    My second favorite is Set of 6 – approx. 1.25″ – FLOWERS – dark baby blue, periwinkle lavender.
    All the other flower buttons are nice too. 🙂

  • Japanese Sewing Books June 15, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Thank you all for your participation! This giveaway is now closed. 🙂