I have loved the Texas State Fair since childhood but it never occurred to me to enter a contest until a colleague at work encouraged me to give it a try.… Read the rest
Submitted by Janelle Brantley
My sister Jacki called me on a Monday, from a Tues. Morning in East Texas, telling me about some Kantha throws she’d found and how wonderful they were.
They reminded her of jackets she’d seen on Pinterest and in magazines and thought the throws would be perfect for a project.… Read the rest
Plano ASG’s annual retreat will be held on February 6th – 9th 2020. Registration will be coming soon! Be on the look-out for the email if you are interested!
We are headed back to Sunset, Texas! Time to pack your sewing gear and spend the weekend with your sewing buddies’ sew-cializing for a few days!… Read the rest
We’ve heard the old saying cleanliness is next to godliness. Whether you think that saying holds any truth, it definitely could be rewritten in our community as:
Maybe I exaggerate. But it certainly is an endless task! On a regular basis, we need to take a minute to clear out the lint in our sewing machines if we want them to function well. … Read the rest
Do you understand fabric grain, why it is important and how to work with it? This video will tell you everything you need to know to begin building your understanding.
By Sheryl Belson
Social media… to some it is a dirty word; to some it is their source of connection; and to some it is a word you don’t quite understand yet. We get that! And since a lot of chapter news published this year has been on social media, we wanted to provide a little bit of information to help you find it. … Read the rest
Author: Sheryl Belson
Have you toyed with the idea of making your own swimsuit but just felt like it was too different or complicated from all your other sewing adventures to attempt it? This is your chance to spend a day giving it a try! It really isn’t as hard as you might think!… Read the rest
Let’s Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Spring Plano ASG Style. It’s the Social Event of the Season!
Bring out your fancy hats, breathtaking fascinators and horse track attire to celebrate Derby Day! While everyone in Kentucky is at the track, we’ll be celebrating High Tea at Lavendou Bistro Provincial on Saturday May 4, 2019.… Read the rest
Have you ever wanted to add a special couture touch to your sewing projects? Well this workshop is for you!
Jami Roux will be teaching this workshop about fabric Origami (also known as Shark’s Teeth). Participants who complete the class will learn how to create a fabric band embellished with folded and clipped tucks forming a variety of patterns.… Read the rest
Sensory overload is the best way to describe the Houston International Quilt Festival. There were dolls, fabulous quilts, vendors, classes, LOTS of people and even a saddle display.
This year was special to me for several reasons: I had two dolls on display, it was the first time I took a class and I reconnected with an old friend I hadn’t seen since high school.… Read the rest
Tuesday, November 27, Designing Divas had a wonderful tour of the Balenciaga in Black exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. They learned how this leader of fashion design used fabric and form to create beautiful artwork. The group will strive to recreate the lines in
some of the designs to create their own patterns.… Read the rest
We are so excited to partner with Fabrique Fabrics one last time to generate a space for local RTW fasters to meet each other.
We will meet at Fabrique Fashion Fabrics on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The address is 3801 W President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX 75075.… Read the rest
