MAY GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Wallingford Senior Center at the Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Schedule
8:30--9am - Set up
9:00--10:00 - Coffee, socialize, rummage, book sale
10:00--11:00 - Business meeting
11 am--noon - Speaker: Chris McCarthy, President of the Washington State Button Society, member of The National Button society and lover of small sparkly things.
Noon--1:00pm - lunch, socialize, rummage, book sale
1:00--1:30 - Clean up
Book Sale - $1.00 each
Magazines, booklets, patterns - $0.50 each
2pm - Clean Up
"I saw buttons in New Orleans as a small girl and vintage old clothes in museums. I was taken away with the skills that these treasures represented. Fabric, lace and buttons have always fascinated me.
I always enjoyed learning about construction of dresses and how costumes were made. Growing up with Mardi Gras floats and costumes sparked my thoughts. I always believe that buttons and fabrics are married.
I enjoy the skills of button makers, individual makers and mass market. I am hoping in the time we spend together, we can speak about what sparks our interest and the history behind our mutual interests. Please ask questions and bring your buttons."
--Chris McCarthy
I always enjoyed learning about construction of dresses and how costumes were made. Growing up with Mardi Gras floats and costumes sparked my thoughts. I always believe that buttons and fabrics are married.
I enjoy the skills of button makers, individual makers and mass market. I am hoping in the time we spend together, we can speak about what sparks our interest and the history behind our mutual interests. Please ask questions and bring your buttons."
--Chris McCarthy