About Us
Company HistoryThe Button Emporium started as a mail order catalog business specializing in artist buttons in sterling silver, pewter and porcelain. When we participated in shows and conventions, so many requests for a store poured in,so we took the plunge December 1996, and opened our downtown Portland storefront in March, 1997. By August the Emporium had already outgrown the original storefront, so we acquired the adjoining space. In February 2009 we moved around the corner to a new storefront. Through the floor area is the same size, we are now able to offer a ground-level door and the ceilings and windows are much taller. |
ButtonsWe literally have thousands of buttons to choose from in our emporium. Whether you are doing heirloom sewing, period costume recreation, pillows tucked with a button, embroidery enhanced with buttons, designer sewing, or wish to give fine clothing that extra fine touch, the button you are looking for will most likely be found in our emporium. We have over 150 shapes and styles of mother of pearl buttons alone.Ribbon And trimWe have beautiful jacquards and wired ribbons from France; Mokuba and Midori ribbons from Japan; Hannah silks (bias cut luscious hand dyed ribbons). We carry an extraordinary 19" wide sheer ribbon that is wonderful for the wrapping on a special package, as a table runner, window swag, or a pouf around a clear glass vase.Embroidery Threads And RibbonsYLI and Madeira silk embroidery threads, DMC rayon, DMC floche, Thread Gatherer overdyed silk ribbons and chenille, petals overdyed silk ribbon, YLI silk ribbon, and some Brazilian embroidery threads.CatalogWe do not offer a printed catalog. If you are looking for a particular item, contact us and include as much information as possible. We will research your request and let you know the results.Classes ScheduledPlease check back for upcoming class schedules. |