Happy New Year to all of our members! It is hard to believe another year has flown by.
In 2012 our Plano Chapter was named the ASG growth chapter of the year for the second year running, I believe it is due to so many neighborhood groups that meet monthly which gives members a great opportunity to meet each other.… Read the rest
Only 3.5 weeks to go till our annual Holiday Luncheon!
This year the Holiday Luncheon will take place on December 1 from 11:30am -2:00pm.
Lunch will be ‘Pot-Luck’ style and we will have our usual Gift Exchange Game. This year the theme is:
Thrift to Gift – it’s a material thing
Re-purpose, re-cycle, re-do or re-new a gently used textile(s) from your closet, attic or your favorite thrift store.… Read the rest
We had a wonderful time at the Annual Luncheon on Saturday. Shirley Cunningham gave a great presentation on how to use the elements of art in our sewing. Elements like canvas, lines, curves and angles, proportion, balance and color.
She showed us some of the amazing garments she has made in recent years.… Read the rest
Just a reminder that our Annual Luncheon and Election of Officers is Saturday, October 27th, 11:30-3:00pm.
Please join us for a fantastic lunch served family style in the Venucci room at Maggiano’s, Willow Bend.
Guest Speaker will be Shirley Cunningham talking to us about Fabric and Fibers as Art.… Read the rest
Each year the National ASG picks a Hall of Fame Honoree. Induction into the Sewing Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have had a lasting impact on the home sewing industry with unique and innovative contributions through sewing education, product development, media or other sewing industry related endeavors.
Claire Shaeffer was the 2012 Inductee into the ASG Sewing Hall of Fame.… Read the rest
One of the biggest news items from ASG Headquarters is a new program called TAG – Teach Another Generation. The program is just starting out, but the focus is on teaching young people to sew.
ASG now offers a junior membership for ages up to 17 and also from 17-22 years of age for those with a student ID.… Read the rest
Threads Magazine offers a discount subscription to ASG groups when they order 10 or more subscriptions, new or renewals, in one order. This offer is open to ASG members only. If you are interested, please see the information in our October newsletter or contact Donna Simpson.
The deadline for the subscription through ASG is Nov 1, 2012. … Read the rest
During the ASG Conference in Houston, the Plano Chapter won the “Growth Chapter of the Year Award” for the second year in a row. They asked us for our “Secret”. I believe the secret is having so many neighborhood groups; that we are a small geographical area; and our awesome members.… Read the rest
We are pleased to launch our new website that will provide improved services and information for our ASG members. There are many new features that we hope you enjoy exploring, including updated group and event information, easy access for members to ASG benefits and a photo gallery.
We believe ASG is the leading sewing organization and want to provide our members with an array of resources that reflect this stature.… Read the rest
