Pat Kovarik Welcome to the New Year. Have you made resolutions? Is one of them to do things you want to do rather than things you have to do? Is one of those “want to do” to be more creative, be challenged, just have fun? Well the Sew-N-Sews is a good fit for you.…
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Generals, November 2017
Comfort pillows available
Are you or a loved one anticipating surgery for breast cancer? If so, Sun Lakes Country Club has a special gift for your post-op recovery. Comfort Pillows are available free of charge and provided by the generosity of many women volunteers in our community, including the Sun Lakes Women’s Association and the Sew-N-Sews. This pillow…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Sew-N-Sews news
Pat Kovarik Were you able to attend the Community Days last month? If you were, you probably saw the display of beautiful items created by Sew-N-Sew members. This is a very talented group! Are you interested in learning more about the Sew-N-Sews? Are you in need of inspiration to get those creative juices flowing? Or…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Sew-N-Sews news
Pat Kovarik You see the Sew-N-Sews name and article every month. Do you ever wonder what we do or what we’re about? Why don’t you come and see? We do all sorts of sewing: garments, quilts, embroidery, and we even have beading classes; we’re always learning new things or new ways of doing “old” things.…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Sew-N-Sews class update
Pat Kovarik The Sew-N-Sews, a club for anyone interested in any type of needlework, will be offering the following classes for members in October: Beginning applique featuring a seasonal towel of the month; beginning quilting featuring a table runner, microwave bowl pads and a heart-shaped pot holder. There are three beading classes to choose from,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Sew-N-Sews news
Pat Kovarik It’s the start of a “new year” for the Sew-N-Sews. We have some exciting programs and many classes planned for this year. Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of Sun Lakes Country Club (Phase 1). Penny Sturgis, a designer of purses…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Dolly Dressers on summer hiatus
Viv Sloane Our last meeting until September 2017 was attended by four members. We have two new ladies who joined us; Barbara Kase and Linda Nicolin. We sorted through newly-donated fabric and that in the cabinet. A short meeting followed, since several women had to leave early. Underprivileged or homeless boys and girls are very…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Dolly Dressers prepare Easter Baskets
Eight ladies attended the April meeting of Dolly Dressers. Two will be leaving later in the month to go back to their summer homes. Donations were sorted, although we didn’t receive much since our last meeting. We filled 55 small bags with candy to be used in Easter baskets. Helen’s Hope Chest will be getting…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Sew-N-Sews to hear from Linda Larson April 12
Linda Larson Sew-N-Sews will be presenting former member Linda Larsen on April 12 at Sun Lakes Country Club at 1:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Members will also be voting on the new slate of officers for 2017 and 2018. Linda has taught many types of sewing in her life. She has designed patterns, traveled, taught…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Bernina Connection speaks to Sew-N-Sews
Diane and Val from The Bernina Connection will be speaking at the Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews on Wednesday, March 8. Last year was an exciting one for them as they traveled to both Bernina International factories. They traveled to Thailand in January to see the factory in Chiang Mai and in September, they had their second…