Pat Kovarik Today’s message is a reminder to the members of Sew-N-Sews that April 11 is the date of our annual luncheon. We usually have this in May; however, we’re hoping that more of the members will be able to attend before “flying off” to cooler climates. Sign-up for the luncheon was at the…
Pat Kovarik We have another interesting and informative program planned for our March 14 meeting. Pam and Kay from Mulqueen’s Sewing will give us information on interfacing and stabilizers. What is the difference between the two? How do you determine which type to use? How best to use it? Did I hit on a…
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.…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
Judy Waltz Sew-N-Sews November meeting will be a round robin of different sewing techniques shown by our members. The six demonstrations will include making yo yos, interfacings, texture magic, appliqué, binding with mitered corners, and use of different presser feet. The meeting will be held at the Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room at 1:00…
Judy Waltz Sew-N-Sews will meet September 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Our program will introduce Special Interest Groups (SIGS) and Friendship Interest Groups (FIGS). These include: SIGS – Beading, Embroidery, Needlework, Pads for Paws and Charity Sewing for Chandler Regional Hospital; and FIGS – Bobbinettes and Sew…
The Sew-n-Sews March meeting will be a Round Robin of different sewing techniques shown by our members. Some of the demonstrations will be Pleated Posy by Penny Sturgis, Using the Serger by Phyllis Prysock, Texture Magic by Carol Harris, Serged Necklace by Iva Lee Garrison and Reversible Binding by Bonnie Clark. All together there will…