Here are 2 pictures of the Material Girls meeting from January and February.
We had a two part in January, Marlene Dryer went over several embellishment techniques and had a mini trunk show of garments she had made and embellished.
One of the items we all wanted to make was a vest.… Read the rest
The Quilted Forest Quilt Show
APRIL 19 – 20, 2013
Humble, TX
More info on KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com
The ASG member who shares the most love by bringing in the most new members will win 3 days of the exclusive services of ASG Sewing Education Director Ramona Baird in your very own home sewing room (or where ever you do your sewing).… Read the rest
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon in Shirley Cunningham’s Llano studio watching her design a collage jacket for my mother.
She designed an abstract collage of a favorite cliff on my mother’s ranch. I will then stitch it on an existing jacket.
Reminder: Shirley will share her collage, pants fitting, or other sewing expertise at her Hill Country Sewing Escape Weekend , April 3-7.… Read the rest
Make a bow for your belt, your bag, a pillow…
For the retro bow belt you’ll need:
From now till February 17, Craftsy is running a Valentine’s Day Sale and classes are up to 75% off!
Check out the large variety of classes that are on sale! Make sure to click on one of the price points at the top of the page.
… Read the restHi Needle Nuts,
We are embarking on our Embellished Sweatshirt project next Monday, Feb. 18th.
Whether you will be making a jacket, vest, or material for a tote, purse or pillow; this will be the first of 3 classes for the project. Below is the agenda for each class and homework assignments:
“As a self-taught seamstress, I never quite acquired the sort of professional vocabulary that allows me to talk about garments.”
This inspired Meg from Meg Made This to gather infographics on various garment styles, like sleeves, collars and necklines, dresses, hats, shoes etc. Check out this wonderful collection of garment vocabulary!… Read the rest
Check out this wonderful music video by the band Black Books. The video explores the world of sewing. “The aim was to create an energetic, fun and at the same time warm and intimate music video to illustrate the track. Cloth is very symbolic, warm, personal, and of course colorful, so, I chose to explore the world of sewing and play with material and tools.”… Read the rest
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for February is online and can be downloaded from this page.
Check out the Stiletto’s, the Needle Nuts made during their last meeting! Make sure to also check out the rest of the Needle Nuts gallery.
The Stiletto can be used as an aid in needle felting and machine sewing. This tool will help keep your fingers away from sharp needles.… Read the rest
During our monthly Saturday Meeting this week, Louise will show us how to make these beautiful Fiber Wrapped Necklaces!
Louise will be happy to prepare kits and will have a wide assortment of yarns and fibers. Kits will be $10 and will include both sizes of cording, fibers and a clasp.… Read the rest
