Saddle up for the 2013 DFW Yarn Crawl, Y’all!
October 4-13
“The best thing to happen to DFW Yarnies since Ravelry!”
If you’ve never been on a yarn crawl before, the goal is simple – visit as many of our amazing local yarn shops as possible to find new treasures, break out of your well worn trails, and have a great time with your knitting and crocheting pals.
Marty Anderson, one of our members, has a special deal for hand embroidery lovers:
I’m so excited to announce that Susan O’Connor, an international embroidery instructor from Australia is coming to Texas. Many of you know her from the Country Bumpkin publications “Inspirations” and “Australian Smocking”.
She will be teaching at the SAGA convention in Frisco in October.… Read the rest
Have you ever wondered how Liberty’s famous Tana Lawn cottons are printed?
Liberty teamed up with Mollie Makes to take you behind the scenes at their Lancaster factory. The video shows you the journey of the Tana cloth from when it arrives in its raw state right through to how it leaves printed with one of the new season designs.… Read the rest
Are you familiar with Through the Needle magazine?
Each issue of this magazine by Bernina features articles about our favorite creative past-time – sewing! With projects, tips & tricks, and feature articles from National and International BERNINA Educators and Artisans, there is something for everyone, Bernina owner or not. The magazine can be downloaded in pdf form or read online.… Read the rest
We have new pictures in from our Neighborhood Groups. The pictures can be viewed here or in the Gallery. The Gallery has been updated for improved ease of use.
Pam Walker sent me pictures of the Material Girls meeting in July:
Marlene Dreyer showed us how to marble on fabric using shave cream.… Read the rest
Your Special Events committee previewed the Greek Isles Grille and Taverna menu recently in preparation for our Annual October Luncheon/Election on Oct 26, 2013.
We all agreed, it was quite tasty, from the lightly-dressed, crisp greek salad to the honey-laced balaclava. Every entree for your luncheon choice is a winner – Fish & Shrimp Souvlaki, Chicken & Shrimp Souvlaki, Moussaka and Chicken Florentine… We know everyone will love the Greek cuisine as well as the warm “old country” ambience.… Read the rest
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
