The Quilted Forest Quilt Show
APRIL 19 – 20, 2013
Humble, TX
More info on KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com
Help ASG Grow!
Participate in the
Share the Love – Get a Member Contest
The ASG member who shares the most love by bringing in the most new members will win 3 days of the exclusive services of ASG Sewing Education Director Ramona Baird in your very own home sewing room (or where ever you do your sewing).… Read the rest
Sewing with Shirley Cunningham
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon in Shirley Cunningham’s Llano studio watching her design a collage jacket for my mother.
She designed an abstract collage of a favorite cliff on my mother’s ranch. I will then stitch it on an existing jacket.
Reminder: Shirley will share her collage, pants fitting, or other sewing expertise at her Hill Country Sewing Escape Weekend , April 3-7.… Read the rest
Retro bowette belt
Make a bow for your belt, your bag, a pillow…
For the retro bow belt you’ll need:
- 3 pieces of fabric: the belt main piece is 5” wide and your waist measurement + 5”, the bow rectangle is 6” x 12”, the knot rectangle is 3” x 3”.
- Fusible interfacing 2” x your waist measurement + 5”
- 2 hooks
- 4 eyes
- Thread to match fabric
- Sewing machine or hand needle
- Small amount of ribbon for turning
Craftsy Valentine Sale
From now till February 17, Craftsy is running a Valentine’s Day Sale and classes are up to 75% off!
Check out the large variety of classes that are on sale! Make sure to click on one of the price points at the top of the page.
… Read the restNeedle Nuts Embellished Sweatshirt
Hi Needle Nuts,
We are embarking on our Embellished Sweatshirt project next Monday, Feb. 18th.
Whether you will be making a jacket, vest, or material for a tote, purse or pillow; this will be the first of 3 classes for the project. Below is the agenda for each class and homework assignments:
Feb.
… Read the restGarment vocabulary
“As a self-taught seamstress, I never quite acquired the sort of professional vocabulary that allows me to talk about garments.”
This inspired Meg from Meg Made This to gather infographics on various garment styles, like sleeves, collars and necklines, dresses, hats, shoes etc. Check out this wonderful collection of garment vocabulary!… Read the rest
Favorite place
Check out this wonderful music video by the band Black Books. The video explores the world of sewing. “The aim was to create an energetic, fun and at the same time warm and intimate music video to illustrate the track. Cloth is very symbolic, warm, personal, and of course colorful, so, I chose to explore the world of sewing and play with material and tools.”… Read the rest
February Group Schedule online
The new Neighborhood Group Schedule for February is online and can be downloaded from this page.
Needle Nuts Stiletto’s
Check out the Stiletto’s, the Needle Nuts made during their last meeting! Make sure to also check out the rest of the Needle Nuts gallery.
The Stiletto can be used as an aid in needle felting and machine sewing. This tool will help keep your fingers away from sharp needles.… Read the rest
Fiber Wrapped Necklace
During our monthly Saturday Meeting this week, Louise will show us how to make these beautiful Fiber Wrapped Necklaces!
Louise will be happy to prepare kits and will have a wide assortment of yarns and fibers. Kits will be $10 and will include both sizes of cording, fibers and a clasp.… Read the rest
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