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Sign up now! Sherenschnitte: (Paper cutt...

Sign up now! Sherenschnitte: (Paper cutting)

Vintage Skills for Modern Crafters Sherenschnitte: (Paper cutting)  Held at the Moriches BranchWednesday, August 6, 20256:30pm–8:30pm Register here! “Sherenschnitte” was brought to the American Colonies by 18th-century German immigrants, many of whom ended up living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.  Carefully scissoring paper with sharp, tiny incisions, practitioners crafted elaborate landscape designs that […]

Penny Rugs Program: June 3rd at 6:30pm

We’re starting a new programming series called “Vintage Skills for Moden Crafters.” We’ll be examining and creating floor, bed, and wall coverings; food utensils and storage implements; and beautiful artwork such as sherenschnitte (gorgeously detailed paper-cutting brought to the American Colonies by 18th-century German immigrants). Old-time necessities were often as beautiful as they were useful.  […]

Book Club Kits

Ever wanted to host your own book club? Now you can – with our five brand-new MMS Book Club Kits! Available titles include Freida McFadden’s suspense-filled mystery-thriller; Never Lie, Coco Mellors’ relatable family drama; Blue Sisters, Ashley Elston’s action-packed thriller; First Lie Wins, Bonnie Garmus’ historical fiction sensation; Lessons in Chemistry; and Eleanor Oliphant is […]