Peggy Abney The summer months are slowly coming to an end, but members have still been keeping busy with crafts and sewing. Children’s Charities has stayed active this summer between all our trips to sewing centers. Gail Moore delivered dolls to Amanda Hope, which is one of our Children’s Charities recipients. In July, the members…
Peggy Abney Welcome to this month’s Sew–N–Sews newsletter! Whether you are finishing a quilt, learning a new technique, mending a favorite piece, or simply enjoying time with fellow makers, we hope you are inside and keeping cool! We ended the 2025-26 season in May with installation of our 2026-2028 co-presidents, Sue Boucher and Judy Davies.…
Peggy Abney Our May meeting had us saying goodbye to our snowbirds and welcoming our newly elected board members who begin in September. The program last month highlighted the talented Garment Gusto girls and the fun they have re-creating garments, sharing, and learning from each other. Check out some of the creative talents of our…
Peggy Abney The March meeting of the Sew–N–Sews found us back at the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, with great attendance at hand. We are at 167 members! Our presenter was Sun Lakes’ own Loretta Moyer who brought us her many raw edge applique quilts and wall hangings to share. She does fabulous…
Peggy Abney For our March general meeting, we’ll be back in our usual location at the Navajo Room on March 11 at 1 p.m. Be sure to join us as our guest speaker will be Loretta Moyer who will be bringing us her applique trunk show! It is sure to be fabulous. Speaking of fabulous,…
Peggy Abney December has arrived, and with it comes the excitement of the holiday season! Our Sew-N-Sews members are busy creating wonderful, handmade gifts and festive projects. This is a joyful time for sharing creativity, learning new techniques, and connecting with friends. Sew-N-Sews is offering many opportunities to try something new or refresh your skills,…
Peggy Abney The Sew-N-Sews October meeting was a lively gathering filled with inspiration, laughter, and exciting plans for the remainder of 2025. With attendance high and enthusiasm even higher, members were treated to a special presentation by local favorite Jan Kohlstedt who showcased her imaginative use of the Cricut machine. Jan wowed the crowd with…
Peggy Abney As the Arizona heat begins to mellow and our beloved snowbirds return, the Sew-N-Sews sewing club is back in full swing! Our first meeting of the season on Sept. 10 was a lively reunion, with a fantastic turnout and plenty of laughter, creativity, and inspiration. To kick off the season, members participated in…
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director, and Ann Diamond It was a “second childhood” experience as Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Rotarians and Sew-N-Sews members met to assemble wardrobes for dolls to be donated to Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, an agency working with pediatric cancer patients in Phoenix. Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews locates and…
Peg Abney The summer months are keeping members of the Sew-N-Sews groups busy making beautiful craft items. During June and July, several fun classes were held and were well attended. A Jelly Roll Rug class was led by Sheilah Buscaglia on June 27, with some pretty rugs being made from just 2-1/2-inch fabric strips. Découpage…