Friday, June 14, 2013

Buttoning Up the Blog For the Night

"The end of a yarn shop; After 77 years, Windsor Button is closing up, leaving faithful customers upset over the passing of a Boston crafting tradition" by Alyssa Edes  |  Globe Correspondent, February 14, 2013

In an age where mass-produced clothing is often treated as disposable, the Bakers took pride in positioning their store as a monument to a time when mothers routinely made their children’s mittens and handmade sweaters or hats were common Christmas presents.

“Stepping into our store is kind of like stepping back in time because we’ve been here for so, so long,” said Susan Baker, who has owned the small store with her husband, Stanley, for the past 15 years....

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