Category: Shows & Events

Dallas Bead Market

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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

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P2260052JEWELRY 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!
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The Joy Losee Collection

A wedding outfit of shimmering ikat silk from Uzbekistan and an ornate Indian sari glittering with gold embroidery and crystals will be among the items on display in The Joy Losee Collection: Art and Dress Along the Silk Road, an exhibition of traditional cultural garments from the Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas.… Read the rest

9th Annual ASG Winter Retreat

Get away from distractions and sew to your hearts content with fellow ASG members. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at the Lodge with a roaring fireplace and great lake view while working on your favourite project. It’s the perfect time to indulge your passion and regenerate your spirit!

The 9th Annual ASG Winter Retreat is taking place January 17th-20th!… Read the rest

Holiday Party pictures

Once again, Marty Anderson shared her beautiful home with us for the 2012 Christmas Party.
Her home is filled with Christmas treasures and decorated to the hilt. Be sure to see the pictures of the lovely table settings she set for us. And we can’t forget the wonderful pulled pork that her husband prepares for us each year.… Read the rest

Houston International Quilt Festival 2012

Jami Roux and I joined the bus trip out of Wylie’s Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe, led by Sally Ashbacher and Debbe Sheridan on November 1st to travel to the Houston Quilt Show.  Also on the trip with us was member, Michelle Knoerzer.

And, what a time we had!  Interesting people, stunningly beautiful quilts and dolls and lots of shopping!… Read the rest

Free general admission to DMA

The Dallas Museum of Art has just announced that beginning January 21, 2013 the museum will do away with general admission fees and become free to the public. They will also launch an innovative new membership model available to public for free.

The new program, DMA Friends & Partners, approaches membership as a program of engagement that is intended to build long-term relationships with visitors and to emphasize participation over the transaction-based membership model that has become common practice among museums.… Read the rest

Continuous Threads exhibition

This amazing exhibit, by the Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild, displays handwoven and handspun works ranging from clothing to scarves to table runners to wall hangings.

Be sure and take a look at the handmade items for sale in the market. There are many great holiday gifts!

The show runs from November 9 to December 8, 2012.… Read the rest

Thrift to Gift – inspiration

Looking for inspiration for this year’s Holiday Luncheon Gift Exchange?

Check out below links for re-purpose, re-cycle, re-do or re-new inspiration!

Savvysugar.com – 94 Upcycling Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind. Not all of them use fabric, but they’re great for inspiration.

My Recycled Bags.com – Bags, totes and purses crocheted using recycled products, like plastic grocery bags, VHS tape, cassette tape, and re-claimed fabric.… Read the rest

ASG Holiday Luncheon – Thrift to Gift

Only 3.5 weeks to go till our annual Holiday Luncheon!

This year the Holiday Luncheon will take place on December 1 from 11:30am -2:00pm.

Lunch will be ‘Pot-Luck’ style and we will have our usual Gift Exchange Game. This year the theme is:

Thrift to Gift – it’s a material thing

Re-purpose, re-cycle, re-do or re-new a gently used textile(s) from your closet, attic or your favorite thrift store.… Read the rest

Kid ‘n Ewe & Make it with Wool contest

Kid ‘N Ewe is Texas’s premier fiber arts festival for spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, felters, and anyone else who enjoys the wide variety of fiber arts.

The 24th Annual Festival
November 9-10-11, 2012
Kendall County Fairgrounds
Boerne, Texas

Come shop for tools and supplies in our three vendor halls totaling over 30,000 square feet of nationally-known vendors who provide a wide variety of artisan made goods.… Read the rest