WELCOME TO PLANO ASG!

Love to sew? Want more techniques and inspiration? Meet others who sew at the Plano Chapter of the American Sewing Guild and be inspired, informed, and entertained!

Ann Lau's Jelly Roll Jacket

The American Sewing Guild is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sewing as an art and life skill.  Its purpose is to provide information, education, and programs for its members and the community.  Membership in the guild is open to the public. Benefits of joining the ASG include a subscription to Notions, the national quarterly publication, and to our Plano Chapter newsletter. You will also receive discounts to various retailers, including JoAnn stores and Hancock Fabrics; and, you will meet and make friends with others who have an enthusiasm for sewing. The Plano Chapter was formed on October 16, 2004. As we continue to grow, Neighborhood Groups will develop to provide localized meetings for smaller groups with special interests. We currently meet on the 4th Saturday of each month.

Plano Chapter Announcements

WRITE ARTICLES FOR OUR 'MATERIAL ISSUES' NEWSLETTER
Contact Ann Lau about submitting articles and want ads for our newsletter.  Deadline for submission:  Two weeks prior to each quarter.

Jelly Roll Jacket Demo

Submission Deadlines:

**March 15, 2012 for the April, May, June issue
**June 15, 2012 for the July, Aug, Sept issue
**Sept 15, 2012 for the Oct, Nov, Dec issue
**Dec 15, 2012 for the Jan, Feb, March issue

MEMBER WANT ADS
These want ads are for our Plano Chapter members use only. This will be a place for our members to sell their gently used sewing machines, sergers, notions. It is also a place where our members can offer items for free that they no longer use. All items must be sewing related; and if the item is fabric, it should be in good useable condition with a description of content, size, and age. We will need your email address and telephone number so interested members can contact you.  Click here to view latest Want Ads.

DISCLAIMER: The Plano Chapter holds no responsibility for any items bought, sold, or offered for free through the newsletter. Please contact Newsletter Editor Ann Lau to get your items in the newsletter. If you do sell or give your item away, please notify Ann that the item is gone.

Members sewing bags for our troops

PLANO ASG ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Our Annual Luncheon is a chance to mingle with fellow members and elect new officers. The annual luncheon occurs every October.

PLANO ASG HOLIDAY PARTY

Our Holiday parties are fun and festive. It is a chance to show off our creative skills when participating in the gift exchange held every December.

National ASG

ASG E-MEETINGS ON EMBROIDERY.COM
Have you attended any of the online E-meetings presented by ASG through Embroidery.com? Just click on the link to go to their website, then click on the E-Classes box. Then type ASG in the Search Box at the upper right-hand corner and click on Search. It will take you to all the previous classes with recorded sessions and give you information about upcoming classes. Click on any of the classes recorded sessions and it will take you to the page to sign up to attend future classes. The instructions to attend are very easy.

'NOTIONS' ISSUE
"Notions" has a new list of special offers has been posted in the Members Only section of the ASG Website. Be sure to tell prospective and renewing members that by taking advantage of just a few of those offers, they can pay for their ASG membership!

2012 NATIONAL PROJECT
This year's community service project is the Blanket Project. The Blanket Project addresses a need common to all communities and provides warmth and comfort to those most in need of it.

Three types were selected for our national community service project:

·Lap blankets for hospice patients
·Lap blankets for veterans (VA hospitals or other veterans service programs)
·Receiving blankets for babies (indigent families)

Click this link for more info. Plano ASG will participate in this project. More details coming soon.

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2012 CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD

Becky Bieri President Melanie Fredrickson 1st Vice-President Markita Gumble 2nd Vice-President Suzanne Moore Secretary Carol Hamilton Treasurer Debby Bowles Membership Ann Lau Newsletter Jane Johnson Community Service Terry Jerden Special Events Open Historian Open Website

UPCOMING EVENTS
6/20 to 6/23/2012	Martha Pullen Sewing Market
6/23/2012	Paper Tape Double Workshop Plano ASG Chapter
2/16-19/2012	Knitting Fairy Winter Fiber Fun Retreat
8/16-20/2012	ASG National Conference
October	Plano Chapter Annual Luncheon
11/1 to 11/4/2012	Houston International Quilt Festival
11/10/2012	Texas Make It With Wool Contest