When at college studying archaeology I discovered a book on historical textile industry which caught my eye in the library.  I was always in the library,  I later became a Librarian for 10 years. In the book I came across an interesting chapter about textile buttons and the origin of Dorset buttons.  I was fascinated and wanted to know more.  Bearing in mind this was a long time ago, Google was not at my finger tips but with the help of my wonderful archaeology teacher I was able to track down a lovely old lady in Dorset who agreed to teach me how to make them.  She was was just as excited at I was.  The skill had been passed down through generations of her family and she had no one left to now pass it on to so she was delighted when I got in touch.  I made a promise to her that I would teach other people and pass it on.  I have kept this promise and taught individuals and workshops all over the UK for over 25 years to people from all over the world.  I wish she was still alive to see just how far they have come!