We started out at the Schimelpfenig Library and quickly moved to the Renner Frankford Library in far north Dallas when we found that we had the reservation that never was! Whether it was real (our view) or fictional (their view) somebody really scrambled to find the new venue and no one seemed to have trouble getting there.… Read the rest
Category: Special Events
State Fair Contests Are Open for Registration!
The Creative Arts Handbook for 2022 is now available at:
There are four departments that might interest our members and you should check the classes for all of them, beginning on page 31 of the handbook.
Holiday Corner
Needlepoint, Crewel, and Counted Cross Stitch
Needlework and Sewing
Afghans, Rugs, Quilts, and Bedspreads
I was surprised to notice that the Holiday Corner included classes for Christmas and Halloween wearing apparel.… Read the rest
2022 Plano ASG Retreat
By Sharon Merlo
The 2022 Plano ASG Retreat was one for the record books. I have been hosting the Plano ASG Retreat for a number of years now and this one is the most memorable to date.
We were scheduled for Feb 3rd through Feb 6th, 2022 (Thursday – Sunday) however, Mother Nature had different plans for us. … Read the rest
The Bag Ladies’ Tea
by Mary Jo Forbes
Who doesn’t love a tea party? Over the years that I’ve been a member of Plano ASG we’ve had several but we wanted this tea to be different, a celebration of returning to meeting face to face. We wanted to be able to circulate, to interact, to really enjoy, not just the food, but the event itself.… Read the rest
The Green Dress
by Debbie Reid
My all-time favorite movie has always been “Singin’ in the Rain.” I especially love the dance scene between Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly and thought that someday I should copy the green dress she wears.
Every New Year’s Eve we go to our friends’ party which is often a costumed affair.… Read the rest
Mr. B and the Bean Bag Chair
by Pam Walker
Well, I have been asked to write a short something for our blog. As my life has gotten extremely complicated, my passion for sewing and crafts has been sort of put on hold. However, my family, God bless them, run to me with all the mending issues.
Thanksgiving day I was honored to put Mr.… Read the rest
Peyote stitch, it’s all in the details
by Catherine Seles
I have to say I enjoy beading more than sewing right now. Not sure if it’s easier to just pull up my beads than my sewing machine? I’ve been working with many different patterns to make various bracelets. I have made several bracelets and even earrings with the peyote stitch.… Read the rest
Join us for this chapter event!
Bag Ladies’ Tea and Celebration
January 22, 2022 at 3:00 pm
One of the highlights of the day will be a Show and Tell for any “bag” you have made, recent or not. There will be prizes and surprises! So bring your bag if you have one, ( purse, tote, clutch, pouch, wallet,…) and share it with your fellow members.… Read the rest
The Curse of the Chanel-style Jacket
by Marie Barrese
Ever wonder why some sewists have a stash of beautiful bouclé’s and silks? And usually it’s not just one cut, but several. Some also have the trims and buttons that coordinate with the fabric, and they may even have the patterns needed to complete the garment. What garment you may ask, and why are these items still in their stash?… Read the rest
Check our calendar page frequently for new local and online events in sewing, quilting, fiber arts and more.
… Read the restWant expert needle knowledge?
The Hoopla Sisters will host a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10:30 am with Rhonda Pierce, spokesperson for Schmetz Needles and Grabbit.
Rhonda will be speaking about needles for piecing/quilting, sewing with knits and machine embroidery… something for everyone. More information about Rhonda and her presentation can be found here.… Read the rest
Red Hot Mess Challenge
What do you do when you receive a donation of a LARGE bolt of red knit fabric and a TUB full of tape measures? How about a challenge?! Our Special Events team created a fun challenge to find ways to incorporate both into any kind of project our members could dream of.… Read the rest