Becky and Karen Neal were sent several pieces of fabric and were asked to create varies outfits for the ETA fashion show. Here are some pictures of their beautiful creations!
Author: Nienke
Indie Pattern Designers
Looking for a different pattern than one from ‘the Big Four’? Here’s a good list of smaller pattern designers.
Here’s part of the list:
- Colette – There’s little that I could say about Colette that hasn’t already been said – vintage inspired designs with excellent community support.
- Sewaholic – From Vancouver, Tasia designs for pear shaped women but these classic patterns would look good on many shapes and sizes.
Pictures from the Dallas Quilt Show
Ann Lau went to the Dallas Quilt Show and took some pictures of the beautiful entries from our members:
New Neighborhood Group in Forney
There is a new group of “sewists” in Forney. They are forming a new Neighborhood Group which will be part of the Plano Chapter.
Becky welcomed the group at their first meeting (Saturday, March 2nd). Here are some of our new Forney ASG members signing up and also our President Becky looking sharp in her double zip jacket!… Read the rest
Fabric printing
Fabric printing is one of my latest interests. I’ve never done it before, not sure if I will in 2013. The problem is, my crafting wishlist is never ending ;). I’m sure that sounds familiar!
I found 3 fabric printing Pinterests boards and it can’t hurt to satisfy the craft appetite with some inspiration, can it?… Read the rest
Dallas Bead Market
All the Beads you Need
Dallas Bead Market
March 16, 17 2013
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4
The Richardson Convention Center
411 W. Arapaho
Richardson, TX 75080
Public Welcome, Admission FREE
Parking FREE
JEWELRY AND BEADS – Retail & Wholesale
Vintage German Beads, Swarovski, Findings, Clasps, Vintage Beads, Gemstones, Silver, Lampwork, Jewelry, Glass Beads, Books, Seed Beads, Tools PMC, and more
Directions: The Civic Center is on the southwest corner of Central Expressway (Hwy 75 North) at Arapaho.… Read the rest
Enjoy the QuiltCon Lecture Series
The Craftsy production team was on site at QuiltCon last week to capture 8 different lectures plus the awards ceremony recognizing the best work in the juried modern quilt show. Now you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own home!
The following lectures are included in the free QuiltCon 2013 Series:
- Welcome to QuiltCon 2013!
March Group Schedule online
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for March is online and can be downloaded from this page.
New Material Girls pictures
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
The Quilted Forest Quilt Show
APRIL 19 – 20, 2013
Humble, TX
More info on KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com
Help ASG Grow!
Participate in the
Share the Love – Get a Member Contest
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
Sewing with Shirley Cunningham
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