August 2024 – Helios Stitches & Stuff

We woke up to light snow and cold temps. Text messages flew between board members…should we hold the meeting or cancel? Decisions were made…it was a go. 18 of us braved the weather and joined together for a Christmas brunch. The meal was lovely. Egg casserole, sausage, pastries, fruit, warm coffee and juices made for…

Rhonda Pierce from Schmetz Needles came to share her vast knowledge of sewing machine needles – the different needle tips and shapes and sizes, and when to use which.

Making clothes using ready to wear as the pattern was the program topic.

Have you ever been to the fair and looked at the many sewing entries and wondered to yourself about entering one of your creations? Many of us have been there. SO – We learned how to enter the Linn County fair and the Iowa State Fair. Below are the steps on how to enter your…

Our fellow member Carmela walked us through the myriad interfacings available on the market and explained when to use which.

Judy Ramsey of House of Colour came to talk to us about colors. She showed us why wearing the right colors is important and explained how color analysis works.