Material Madness at Perot Museum

material_madness_perot_museumIn partnership with MAP: Make Art with a Purpose

Thursday November 7, 7pm-9pm
Cost: general admission ($15 per adult)

Join guest scientists and artists for a discussion about bio products and how they have worked together to create an amazing product featuring recycled materials. Experience their work first-hand for an interactive segment following the discussion.… Read the rest

Pattern Making Books Bibliography

patternmakingfashiondesignHere is the list of pattern making books that Mary Jo and Debby recommend for the Designing Divas neighborhood group. These books have directions for different design techniques.

All purchases ordered via the book links below support our local chapter. Of course you’re free to purchase the books elsewhere. To save yourself some money also check out the used books/second hand sellers.… Read the rest

An Unexpected Gem in the Wilds of the Pacific Northwest

(Sheryl sent me this to share with you all:)

I just got home from a wonderful trip British Columbia.  While we were wandering the area we bumped into this awesome studio/gallery/workshop housed in a cluster of yurts!  The owners were so friendly and loved showing us and telling us about all the work both in progress and displayed. … Read the rest

Reminder: Annual Luncheon

luncheon2013Our Annual October Luncheon/Election will take place Saturday Oct 26, 2013 at the Greek Isles Grille and Taverna.

We know everyone will love the Greek cuisine as well as the warm “old country” ambience.

Our speaker John Conte, will be captivating presenting the History of Fashion. Can’t wait to get to know more about our speaker?… Read the rest

Art Under The Microscope

The University of Michigan Health System and Fiber Artists@Loose Ends have partnered to show artistic interpretations of scientific images. Online they’ve teamed up with Cell.com to show a selection from the traveling exhibit Art Under the Microscope.

“The exhibition Art Under the Microscope presents impressive scientific imagery interpreted through textile arts, a perfect blending of art and science.… Read the rest

Luke Haynes Sew-Along

Luke-Deer-Quilt-week-two-feature-315x214px-wI just read that Luke Haynes, the quilter artist I blogged about a few weeks ago, joined the Bernina Sewing Expert team:

“Over the next few months I am going to share with you a few of my methods and some tricks I use in my studio. Then create a sew-a-long hosted by WeAllSew so we can make a project together and I can show you how to make a mini-quilt in a style a little different than most quilters use.”.Read the rest

October Group Schedule Online

The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for October is online and can be downloaded from this page.

It’s hard to believe that October is beginning and the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo day trip and Annual Luncheon are just around the corner! This year’s speaker at the Luncheon is John Conte, VP of Wade College.  … Read the rest

Great Times at our first Plano ASG Shop Hop!

shophopftOn Saturday, September 21, eight sewing buddies forged a trail through Golden D’Or Fabrics, Benno’s Buttons and White Rock Weaving Center.

It was a great time of shopping together, finding new retailers, seeing new fabrics, trims and skills.  We conspired to spend each other’s money while dreaming of just how this fabric would work with that trim on who knows what project! … Read the rest

October – November – December Newsletter Online

The Plano TX Chapter newsletter for October – November – December has been posted. It can be downloaded here. You’ll need your Plano ASG password to get into the page.

This edition of Material Issues has the following items:

 

  • T.A.G. – TEACH ANOTHER GENERATION
  • Our Neighborhood Groups in Action
  • ASG Plano Dolls’n Dames Donates Centerpiece to Preschool
  • Review of Marci Tilton Vogue pattern 8904
  • 2013 Plano ASG Annual Luncheon
  • Elections for the CAB: 2014 Chapter Advisory Board Nominees
  • Love to Talk — Sewing?
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