2023 is Happening!
Meetings & Workshops
August 15 Guild Meeting “History of Buttons” with Sara Mulford (In-Person) |
Also in August, Jesse Howe, Knife, Scissor and Tool Sharpener |
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Enjoy something very different during the August meeting as we host Sara Mulford, a specialist in the history of buttons. 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 actually historical. This meeting will be in-person at Lower Makefield Township Community Center. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. |
Jesse Howe 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 Howe prefers cash but can take credit cards and/or checks. No Venmo. There is a LIMIT of 4 items/per person. |
September 19 Guild Meeting with Linda Sullivan from Colourwerx (Zoom Meeting) |
Workshop: Colourbugs & Curves -Saturday, September 23 (via Zoom) |
It’s no surprise that Linda and Carl love color and love creating colorful contemporary fabric designs and patterns! With over 22 years of experience as professional designers and quiltmakers, Linda and Carl are intensely passionate about bold bright colors, midcentury modern art, and contemporary pattern design. Always searching for a twist on the traditional, their fabric designs and quilt patterns are well known for their modern look, spontaneous movement, and fearless use of color. Today, they reside in Palm Springs, California and enjoy collaborating in their design company, Colourwerx Shop. They design fabric, quilt patterns and travel across the country to share their love of color, quilting and contemporary design. See more at colourwerx.com/
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Two techniques in one workshop! In part one, Linda 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!
Led by Linda Sullivan, co-owner of Colourwerx. Registration is $40 members/ $50 non-members. Spots are still available for this fun and educational workshop. Contact us for more information. |
* Please note that workshops time vary. Saturday workshops are noted. Check the event calendar document for more details.
**Guild meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
**Guild meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice.
Workshop sign-up policy: Members - you will have received instructions on how to sign up for workshops by email. Guests, please use the Contact page. To reserve your place, payment (via check , made payable to “Newtown Quilters’ Guild”, or cash) will need to be made when signing up. We cannot hold a place unless payment is made when signing up. Any kit fee will be payable at the workshop.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.