On Saturday, September 21, eight sewing buddies forged a trail through Golden D’Or Fabrics, Benno’s Buttons and White Rock Weaving Center.
It was a great time of shopping together, finding new retailers, seeing new fabrics, trims and skills. We conspired to spend each other’s money while dreaming of just how this fabric would work with that trim on who knows what project! … Read the rest
The Plano TX Chapter newsletter for October – November – December has been posted. It can be downloaded here. You’ll need your Plano ASG password to get into the page.
This edition of Material Issues has the following items:
Coats and Clarks celebrated their 200th anniversary last year. To commemorate this historic milestone, Coats & Clark launched a virtual history museum on their website, also available as PDF-download (size: 21.1 MB) and flipbook.
This detailed website chronicles the early days of the company in 1812 in Paisley Scotland, coupled with the events of the era.… Read the rest
From 9/14-9/21, all courses and supplies on Craftsy are on sale up to 75% off! This includes classes, fabric, and yarn.
If you aren’t one of the 2 million members currently experiencing everything that Craftsy has to offer, here is what you are missing:
Here are some pictures of the Material Girls August and September meetings.
In August played with several dye techniques, salt, sugar resist, bleeding tissue paper and Tulip dyes.
In September: “Laurel Iakovakis taught us paper piecing [to make a hot pad]. A very fun class. We are all experts thanks to Laurel.”… Read the rest
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
