Sheryl sent me the link to the Thread Cult podcasts made by sewing blogger Christine Cyr Clisset:
“I recently bumped into a podcast that I really love called Thread Cult. It can be downloaded on iTunes and has great segments. She talks with all sorts of sewists – couture, weaving, sewing machine experts, etc. … Read the rest
Silhouette Patterns is organizing a new One-Day in Dallas with Peggy Sagers, on July 14th.
It will be a day of lecture, fashion, and a hands-on sewing education. In the morning fitting principles will be discussed and in the afternoon hands-on drapings on the muslins you bring will be done. These one-day workshops are designed for you to learn and understand principles that are difficult to teach via any other method.… Read the rest
Jami sent a link to The Perfect Nose blog which regularly offers free downloadable books. These books were published in the 40’s and 50’s and their copyrights weren’t renewed, therefore making them public domain. She’s generous enough to scan them, crop and edit them so we can all enjoy those books.… Read the rest
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for June is online and can be downloaded from this page.
A few changes this month:
Stitch Craft Create Live is combining the Great American Scrapbook Convention with Martha’s Sewing Market for the first time, this year. The event will take place June 6-8, 2013 in the Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011.
We have a new Retail Store (‘sponsor‘) that provides ASG members with a discount: Top Nail Supply in Garland.
Top Nail Supply sells great rolls of paper for patternmaking. The table paper/spa paper rolls can be used to make copies of all your pattern. The uses are endless since it is so inexpensive.… Read the rest
Markita sent me this cool tutorial on how to use Photoshop or Gimp (free alternative to Photoshop) to visualize fabric and patterns. It involves a bit of technology but it gives you a good idea of what your outfit will look like. You can even use your personal croquis to really dress yourself virtually!… Read the rest
Markita sent me this article by Nancy Giles about the dressing down culture. Make sure to watch the video as well!
(CBS News) Dressing elegantly for the most routine matters is a tradition from a distant past — and our Nancy Giles thinks that’s a shame (see the orginal CBS article here)
“There’s got to be a happy medium between wearing a burka and running around half-naked,” said Przybyszewski.… Read the rest
Debby Bowles sent me these pictures of Louise Schubert’s Wet Felting Demo in Crowley Park, on Saturday May 4th. During the next two meetings, the Needle Nuts will be making wet felted shawls. For more Needle Nuts pictures, check the Gallery.
Pam Walker sent me pictures of the Material Girls making Creative Zippers in the May class lead by Debby Bowles.… Read the rest
The Contemporary Handweavers of Texas will be celebrating weaving and spinning during their four-day conference in Addison, TX.
CHT 2013 Conference – Weave Across Texas
Date:May 30 – June 2, 2013
Location: Addison Conference Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison, TX
Cost: $5 per day (admission to the vendor hall and members’ exhibit)
Register: go to www.weavetexas.org… Read the rest
Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder, the Saturday Stitchers meeting on Saturday May 25th at 10:00 will be at Christ United Methodist Church Room N154 located on the SW corner of Parker Road and Coit. Please remember to bring your Show and Tell.
There is a change in the program, our scheduled speaker will be unable to do the trunk show we had planned, it will be rescheduled. … Read the rest
Good Morning Needle Nuts!
The May meeting (May 20th) will the first meeting to begin the process of making the ‘Wedding Stole’. Of course, this beautiful wet felted shawl can be worn other than to a wedding.
Saturday the 4th, Louise Schubert, gave us a wonderful demonstration on the basic process of needle felting.… Read the rest
