Long Buckby Machine Knitters

Long Buckby Machine Knitters

Long Buckby Machine Knitters is a club primarily for sharing ideas and expertise about machine knitting, although we also indulge in other textile crafts.

We welcome anyone who wishes to share with us, and anyone who would like to visit from other clubs.

We are also happy to visit other clubs, and share our expertise.

Please visit or get in touch!

Meetings are held at Long Buckby Community Centre each month from 2 – 4 pm on the second Monday of each month

Information about the venue can be found on the Contact page

Next meeting: May 11th 2026

Meeting costs: (annual membership £5, from July £3)
Meetings without outside speaker: £5 non members, £3 members
With outside speaker: £7 non members, £5 members

  • Button Up

      Links which may be useful in making buttons: Dorset Buttons http://www.britishbuttonsociety.org/20070401DorsetButtons.htm http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42688/how-to-make-dorset-buttons http://www.mandacrafts.co.uk/Links.html for Dorset and Yorkshire buttons www.willofyre.com/buttons2.pdf forTurkish and Persian buttons Polymer clay [Fimo] http://www.craftstylish.com/item/42722/make-your-own-buttons-from-polymer-clay http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-buttons-for-sewing-knitting-scrapbooking/8336/ Chinese Knot http://www.ehow.com/how_5025415_tie-chinese-knot-button.html Wooden buttons http://www.ehow.com/how_2294080_make-wood-buttons-from-tree.html http://www.ehow.com/how_4524283_make-wooden-buttons.html Leather Buttons http://www.ehow.com/how_6747635_make-leather-buttons.html Using templates http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2007/brigittenbuttons.html creative buttons http://www.disswoolandcrafts.com/acatalog/Shell_Buttons.html Felted wool http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6969967_make-felted-wool-buttons.html http://www.stickypawsfelting.co.uk/wordpress/?p=73 and other types of button Button…

  • September 13th 2010

    September 13th 2010

  • August 9th 2010

    August 9th 2010

  • Button Making Workshop

    Button Making Workshop

  • July 2010 newsletter

    July 2010 newsletter

  • Contacts

    Email contacts: Committee members   administrator@longbuckbymk.com   Lynda Fiendley chairman@longbuckbymk.com   Pat Banyard-Smith treasurer@longbuckbymk.com  Brenda Adams secretary@longbuckbymk.com  Kathy Woodhouse

  • knit and natter patterns

    There are some patterns on this page, which can be used for our Knit and Natter charity knitting. For many more, please go to the BBC site

  • Patchwork Bag – hand knit

    Patchwork Bag – hand knit

      For pdf version click here  

  • Calendar 2010

    Calendar 2010

     

  • Cut and sew neckbands

      Mock Rib Neckband Decide the shape of neckline, using a template, mark around it. With an overlocker, on a narrow width setting and matching thread cut away the surplus. OR use a Sewing machine Use a jersey needle. Choose a stretch stitch and matching thread. Stitch then cut away surplus with scissors the correct side of the…