Buttons. I dare you to say the word and not smile! Buttons are little bits of world history embodied in miniature works of art. They are easy to find, inexpensive to acquire and everyone can relate to them. My name is Jill Gorski and I am a Buttonologist. I have written two books about buttons; Warman's Buttons Field Guide and Busy with Buttons; Save, Stitch, Create and Share. Topics covered by my programs might include any or all of the following:
- Brief button history
- Fun facts about buttons
- Button material identification tips, using actual buttons for visual aides
- How to clean and care for buttons
- Are your buttons worth a lot of money? The difference between worth and value.
- How to find and join button clubs and societies
- Choosing the proper projects for your buttons (as opposed to buttons for your project)
- Solutions for common button problems (buttons falling off garments, buttonhole problems, how to dress up the buttons on your purchased garments, etc.)
- Ways to use and attach your buttons that will preserve them, be attractive and secure.
- Show how to create one (or more) button embellished projects as shown in Busy With Buttons
- Show projects from Busy With Buttons for inspiration.