August 15 Guild Meeting “History of Buttons”
with Sara Mulford - 7PM at Lower Makefield Township Community Center
![]() We have something different for our August meeting as we host Sara Mulford, a specialist in the history of buttons and life member of the National Button Society (www.nationalbuttonsociety.org).
Sara’s talk will be on collecting antique buttons. During the presentation we will learn what role buttons played in history and what materials they were made from. Sara will also discuss what makes a button collectable and who wore the various types of buttons. We will travel in time from the 1800’s to the 1900’s and see how buttons have changed, maybe even identifying some from your grandma’s button box. Buttons will be on display to view close-up. Come, enjoy, and bring a few buttons with you to see if they are of historical value. This is an in-person meeting. We will be having a red, white, and blue theme to celebrate the end of the summer and Labor Day. |
Also at our August Meeting...![]() Jesse Howe (Howesharp.com), Knife, Scissor and Tool Sharpener will come to the parking lot of the Community Center during our August 15 meeting and will be sharpening scissors, knives, garden tools and serrated knives.
Wrap the items in a towel and securely tie with your name and phone number attached and placed on a table. Mr. Howe will sharpen while our meeting is going on and you can pick them up after the meeting. Prices can be found ahead of time on the website: Howesharp.com. Jesse prefers cash but can take credit cards and/or checks. No Venmo. There is a LIMIT of 4 items/per person. |
New Challenge Announced
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Join us for the Improv "Colourbugs & Curves" Workshop, September 23 - 10-4 via Zoom |
![]() To build on the fascinating history of buttons and buttonmaking we learned from our guest speaker, Sara Mulford, this month, we are kicking off a new Guild Challenge - Buttons!
Create your piece using at least 10 buttons and some fabric. You can make a quilt, pillow, or bag, embellish clothing, or create something else. There are no size restrictions. Select buttons from our stash or use your own. For more, check out the Member Programs tab. Members’ Choice Awards will be given to one entry in each of six categories. Finish your project by April 2024. |
![]() Two techniques in one workshop! In part one, Linda Sullivan, co-owner of Colourwerx Store, will guide students through her liberating and fancy free slash ‘n sew improv technique while making cute colourbug blocks – no ¼” seams to follow, no rules and stress free piecing. Next in part two, she’ll guide students through sewing perfect curves with her handy tips and tricks - after a few practice blocks, students are guaranteed to conquer their fear of sewing curves with no tears. Both techniques come together in one workshop while working on this cute ladybug quilt!
Registration is $40 members/ $50 non-members. Spots are still available for this fun and educational workshop. Contact us for more information. |
General Announcements
![]() Philanthropy Bees are coming up on August 26 (Saturday) and September 14 (Tuesday) 10AM-Noon on both days. The same Zoom link for each will be used every time. If you cannot locate the email with the information, it can be re-sent.
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The 2023/2024 Newtown Quilters' Guild Challenges and Block-of-the Month have started. It's not too late to join these fun events. Check out the Members tab for details. You can also find patterns and a size guide for Philanthropy quilts here.
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