Email Sheryl if you want to register for the first Annual Shop Hop, taking place Saturday September 21st.
Free Sewing Basics Resource Guide
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
Visit the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo with Plano ASG!
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.
Event Highlights:
What: Shuttle bus to/from plus admission to the Sewing and Quilt Expo in Ft.… Read the rest
National Sewing Month Contest
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.”
Contest Details
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
SA Curve Rulers
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.
Elnita Serger for Sale
Terri Baker is selling her Elnita Serger for $100. It includes manual and recent service documentation. Please contact Terri if interested.
Luke Haynes
Strolling the internet I came across the work of quilt artist Luke Haynes.
Luke Haynes – Quilt Maker, Textile Architect from Nate Watters on Vimeo.
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
ASG’s Anyone Can Win Contest Winner!
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
August Group Schedule Online
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:
- The Charity Sewing Group will not meet in August.
Free Spirit Look Books
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
A Handbook of Lettering for Stitchers
Public Collectors is founded upon the concern that there are many types of cultural artifacts that public libraries, museums and other institutions and archives either do not collect or do not make freely accessible. Public Collectors asks individuals that have had the luxury to amass, organize, and inventory these materials to help reverse this lack by making their collections public.… Read the rest
Rowenta, Dress Form and PVC Stand for Sale
Rowenta DG5030 Pressure Iron & Steamer $SOLD
Gently used. Probably less than 50 hours. Was an extra iron when had 2 homes.
Uniquely You Your Shape Pinnable Dressform $100
Misses Plus size. Includes adjustable cover & stand
Contact Becky
PVC Stand for Paper tape dress forms $45
Has turntable base.… Read the rest