The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for September is online and can be downloaded from this page.
President Ronald Reagan declared September as National Sewing Month: “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”
Meet a new friend, try a new project, visit a new group or teach a new person sewing this September.… Read the rest
Dallas Area Fiber Artists (DAFA) has joined with members of the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Month with an exhibit and sale of fiber art.
‘Let’s Make Alzheimer’s a Distant Memory: The Mind’s Eye’ will showcase fine fiber art that explores the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease while raising funds for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support.… Read the rest
Email Sheryl if you want to register for the first Annual Shop Hop, taking place Saturday September 21st.
Sew4Home has published a full-color, 28-page Sewing Basics Resource for the beginning sewing enthusiast.
Planning to teach someone sewing for National Sewing Month? This is a great refresher course for us all.
The booklet offers lists of what to look for in sewing machine needles, cutting tools, thread and more.… Read the rest
You are invited to attend the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo with Plano ASG!
The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo will take place for the first time in Fort Worth this year, offering workshops (pdf download), display galleries, shopping and many other features&events.
What: Shuttle bus to/from plus admission to the Sewing and Quilt Expo in Ft.… Read the rest
The observance of National Sewing Month began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”
Whether your sewing skills are those of a new sewing enthusiast or you are a seasoned seamstress, this year’s contest challenges you to use your skills just a bit differently.… Read the rest
Claire from SA Curve made a slideshow of all the different ways to use SA Curve Rulers.
If you’re interested in buying a SA Curve Ruler and support our chapter, contact Becky.
Terri Baker is selling her Elnita Serger for $100. It includes manual and recent service documentation. Please contact Terri if interested.
Strolling the internet I came across the work of quilt artist Luke Haynes.
A self-proclaimed “architect turned quilter”, he creates quilts often using used clothing. His pieces can be powerful, tongue in cheek, thought provoking, and stand alone statements.… Read the rest
Jessie, one of our Fashion Show models has won the second place in the 18 & Under category of the ASG’s Anyone Can Win Contest!
She won a $50 gift certificate from Nancy’s Notions and a one-year junior membership in ASG.
Congrats Jessie!
Jessie, we’re looking forward to seeing many more of your beautiful creations!… Read the rest
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for August is online and can be downloaded from this page. This month try something new and visit a group you haven’t been to yet or in a while. Happy sewing and start saving up for the first annual shop hop, Sat. Sept. 21st!
A few changes this month:
Since the beginning of this year the fabric manufacturer Free Spirit publishes look books every quarter. These look books feature their new fabric lines, but also offer a lot of inspiration and quite a few free patterns. Flip throug the look books and free patterns they’ve published so far. This is a pretty long blog, so take a seat :).… Read the rest
