Last month, archaeologists announced a stunning find: a completely sealed [2,600-year-old] tomb cut into the rock in Tuscany, Italy.
The untouched tomb held what looked like the body of […] an aristocratic woman (not a prince, as earlier reported) buried alongside a spear and her sewing needles.
Analysis revealed that a small bronze box found beside the skeleton in Tarquinia contain the needles — and some thread.… Read the rest
Join us this coming Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, for this exciting Marla Kazell workshop and learn how to create a fabric collage a la Koos van den Akker that can be used to embellish your next jacket, tote or anything else!
Using fabric as your medium, discover how to combine all types of fabric – silk, rayon, cotton, wool and synthetics into a work of art.… Read the rest
Large trolley set for embroidery unit $50
Paid $200 for it, used 4 times and will sell for $50.00
Contact Jeanne if interested
In 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
Here 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
(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
Debby sent me these pictures of the Charity Sewing meetings in September and October.
In September the group made pillow cases, in October the group cut fleece for Mission Possible Kids.
Want to help out? The Charity Sewing neighborhood group meets every first Friday at the Bernina store in Plano.… Read the rest
Our 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
The Plano TX Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is dedicated to Teaching Another Generation
We now have a special interest group for kids who like to sew or want to learn how to sew. There is not a fee to attend each session, except for a small kit fee.… Read the rest
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
I 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
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
