Episode 31—Sew Butte!
In this week’s episode, we take a road trip to the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives in Butte, Montana. The Archives currently features an exhibit of vintage sewing machines from the collection of Virgil “Sarge” Sargent. The machines—from a late 1800s Willcox and Gibbs chainstitch machine all the way up to a 1960s Singer Rocketeer—detail the importance of sewing in this iconic western town, accompanied by a wealth of accessories, quilts, and vintage clothing from area collectors. Janet sat down for a lively conversation with the three organizers of the exhibit: Laura Sargent (Sarge’s widow), Leslie Doyle, and Rose Brock. Come along as we explore the history of sewing in the wild west.
SHOW NOTES
Photo Gallery of the Sew Butte exhibit
Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives website
Butte Chateau Quilt Guild on Facebook
Rediscoveries—Vintage clothing store in Butte that has a number of pieces included in the exhibit
NBC Montana’s “Montana Moment” video showcasing the exhibit
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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