Thursday Night Artistic Encounters

Join us for C3 Artistic Encounters in the Center for Creative Connections to experience art in new ways! C3 Artistic Encounters happen on selected Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center for Creative Connections Art Studio or Tech Lab (unless otherwise noted).

C3 Artistic Encounters are free with general admission but registration is required.… Read the rest

National ASG Upcoming Webinars

Here is the list of webinars for the first quarter, offered by the National ASG:

January

10 – ASG Online!: Polar Fleece. We know polar fleece is a great fabric. Do you know what it is made from? Please join us for our first ASG Online of the New Year and learn about some techniques and projects for fleece fabric.… Read the rest

Kirsten Kimono Tee and Fleece Socks

What’s better than starting the New Year with a new sewing project? Well, maybe finishing a few UFO’s (UnFinished Objects), but you can always leave that for later ;).

Maria Denmark has 2 free patterns on her blog:

– Super Socks:

Perfect for this cold weather! Please note that this download is only free till January 1st.… Read the rest

Free book download

The book Pants: How to do your own measuring, pattern drafting, fabric selection, cutting, and sewing for a perfect fit by Anna Romaniuk and Ellen Knight (1974) is available as free download through the Perfect Nose blog. If you’re interested you can find it here.

The book (pdf format) is 58 pages and sections included are: The pattern draft; Layout and cutting procedures; Sewing techniques; and Pant fabrics.… Read the rest

9th Annual ASG Winter Retreat

Get away from distractions and sew to your hearts content with fellow ASG members. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at the Lodge with a roaring fireplace and great lake view while working on your favourite project. It’s the perfect time to indulge your passion and regenerate your spirit!

The 9th Annual ASG Winter Retreat is taking place January 17th-20th!… Read the rest

Happy Trees mini quilt

Hop over to Jaceycraft’s blog for a cute Happy Trees Mini Quilt Tutorial!

You’ll need the following materials:

  • fabric scraps, cut into triangle shapes
  • Fusible interfacing (for example Pellon SF 101)
  • Batting (approx. FQ size)
  • Fat quarter of background fabric
  • fat quarter of backing fabric
  • 1/4″ yard of binding fabric
  • small scraps for tree trunks
  • Basting spray or safety pins

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Felt Ogee and Snowflake Ornament

This felt ogee ornament is created from a square and a few straight cuts. Betz White shows in her tutorial exactly how it’s done.

The classic 3D paper snowflake is made up of 6 of these shapes, each becoming one ‘arm’ of the snowflake. The snowflake can therefore be easily made out of felt as well!… Read the rest

Tiny tree decorations

These little mini Christmas trees can be used for your home and Christmas gift decorating.

What you need to make them:

  • 1 sheet 12×18 wool felt, you could use acrylic too, but wool holds up much better
  • handful of fiberfill stuffing
  • mini charm pack or fabric scraps
  • small scrap of fabric for tree trunk
  • thread
  • tree template
  • fabric glue stick
  • embroidery floss (for garland)
  • leather string (for ornament)

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