Sue's old sewing box

 I couldn't resist the charms of Sue's sewing box. It is so pretty. Sue is the wife of the market-holder from whom I bought it.

He wasn't sure whether she has made it herself. I haven't seen one of these for many years. For decades I have had buttons in and old jar, kept in the cupboard above the stove.

I think those buttons have found a new home.

When we were little my sister and I used to love playing with Mum's button jar. They used to get sorted by colour and size and other combinations. Perhaps that is why I became a librarian? I know it contributed to the sifting and sorting sort of person I am!