Something a lot like a blog
A (mostly) chronological record of the fun we have when we get together
Chapter and neighborhood group meetings, sewing retreats, and other events… all here, with pictures (when we remember to take them).
June 2024 – All about needles
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.
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May 2024 – Shop hop
We celebrated our chapter’s birthday by – what else? – shopping for fabulous fabrics and finding new inspiration in fabric stores in our area.
April 2024 – Polymer buttons
Diane McCauley came to teach us how to make buttons out of polymer clay. Because what’s better than a hand-made garment? One with hand-made buttons to match.
March 2024 – Color analysis
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.
January 2024 – Subtraction cutting
Carolyn Chen introduced us to Subtraction Cutting, a method of cutting and removing fabric to create unusual shapes that lead to creative and wearable art.
December 2023 – Running an Etsy shop
Did you know you could feed your fabric habit by selling your creations on Etsy? Carol showed us how.
November 2023 – elections and holiday projects
Our chapter’s annual elections plus time to share our holiday projects.
October 2023 – National convention review
Our president Tamra tells us all about the fun she had at the ASG national conference a few months ago – classes she took, fabric she bought, all the deets.
September 2023 – Jewelry and upcycled clothing trunk show
We got tons of inspiration from upcycler extraordinaire Mary Anne, who showed us her fabulously trimmed out garments and elaborate jewelry.
August 2023 – All about linen
In the sunny heat of the summer, what better to wear than linen? Without any local sources, where do you go? And how do you know what you’re getting?
July 2023 – Fabric burn tests
No more wondering what fibers our fabrics contain. We learned exactly how to tell what they are.
June 2023 – Talking tea
We pulled out the stops on gorgeous place settings – from simple to fancy – and sipped three different teas to learn about the flavors.
May 2023 – Sewing rope
Have you seen those gorgeous rope bowls and wondered how they’re made? We did too, but now we know because Sarah showed us.