Thanks to all who contributed to this award. Especially Nienke W. for the initial creation.
This message came with the award:
Greetings Sheryl & Markita: It was no surprise to me that the Plano Chapter was selected for this year’s Website of the Year Award by the ASG Board of Directors – the Plano Chapter has been outstanding in every category since it began. … Read the rest
There are so many events related to sewing, crafts, and all things fiber. How to keep up? We post happenings in 2 places. First there is the monthly calendar of Plano American Sewing Guild neighborhood group meetings. These are also listed on our calendar (on the right sidebar) and on meetup.com. … Read the rest
Two beautiful, interesting and inspiring exhibits to view in Dallas.
The exhibition “Reimagining the Kimono,” presented by the Texas Fashion Collection of the University of North Texas is at North Park between Neimans Marcus and Dillards. It runs now through June 27th. It features not only traditional Japanese kimonos like the uchikake see in the photo (a formal outer kimono by an unknown designer), but also imagined garments by designers Oscar de la Renta, Halston, Issey Miyake, Balenciaga, Hanea Mori, and Karl Lagerfeld.… Read the rest
Me ! Yes, I love my life of world wide travel. I also love the community of PatternReview.com. I volunteered to be a first time Pattern Review contest manager. And the contest is “Travel Wardrobe”.
For those of you not familiar with this site, it functions on a Freemium structure. … Read the rest
This is just a small, small sample of the goodies we will have for sale on our next date of May 27th from 9:00 AM – 2 PM (weather permitting) at Four Season Market 677 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 close to University of Texas Dallas. This is the first time in this location and we welcome your feedback.… Read the rest
What I learned today – contributed by Sheryl Belson
There are many things I love about being a part of the American Sewing Guild. I was reminded of one of them just today. In the Sewing With a Plan meeting we focused on incorporating more denim into our wardrobe. When it was my turn to show my project idea I told the group that I was having a horrible time trying to get the fabric on grain. … Read the rest
Let’s Celebrate the Kent
ucky Derby Plano ASG Style. It’s the Social Event of the Season! May 6th 2:00 – 4:30 PM
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’s. … Read the rest
Techniques on Saturday will be trying a new format for the next few months. Instead of a program on a specific technique, we will offer sewing mentor advise on YOUR project. What project are you working on, or wanting to start ? Members will pick a pattern and fabric of their choice to bring to the meeting.… Read the rest
This special neighborhood group is a joint project of the City of Dallas Parks and Rec and Plano ASG. It is free and open to the public with a Dallas Recreation Pass.
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Time for reflection, for planning and goal setting.
I am going to encourage you to set reasonable goals for 2017. I would characterize myself as someone who attempts to over achieve. I have lots of plans for lots of great designs, projects, paintings and more. In my mind, I think, I can lose ## pounds, return to my body’s athletic and physical shape of my 20’s or 30’s.… Read the rest
Announcing a New Neighborhood Group
Beader’s Workshop
First Meeting Thursday, January 5, 2017, 1:00-3:00
Please RSVP by Monday, January 2, 2017
bead@planoasgsews.org
Dear ASG Sewing Friends,
We are delighted to announce the beginning of another Neighborhood Group: Beader’s Workshop. If you have been wanting to learn off-loom beading techniques to create embellishments for your garments or design wearable objects, Beader’s Workshop is an opportunity you cannot miss.… Read the rest
