Have you been to a Sew-N-Sews meeting and presentation? If you have, you’ve enjoyed an interesting and informative presentation along with a few good laughs. If you’ve never attended a Sew-N-Sews meeting, you have a treat in store. The next Sew-N-Sews meeting will be Wednesday, March 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Navajo Room of…
With the Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show opening on March 21 through March 23, 2019, at the Mesa Convention Center, many Desert Thread members are busy putting finishing touches on their show quilts. This is the first year Desert Thread members will have their quilts adjudicated by two nationally-ranked judges with a written score sheet.…
The Sew-N-Sews has a fun program scheduled for our February 13 meeting. Heidi Pridemore from The Whimsical Workshop will be showing us many of her quilts and pattern designs. Let me warn you: If you like traditional quilt designs, you may be surprised at Heidi’s designs. If you like unusual, extraordinary designs, you will be…
The Sew-N-Sews members had a great time at the annual Christmas Luncheon. If you missed it, maybe you can join us next year. Remember: This event is for members only, so join if you are not currently a member. New members pay $25, which includes the name pin. Renewals are only $15, and membership is…
Christmas is in the air! It’s time for the members of Sew-N-Sews to celebrate with their annual event. This year, it’s a luncheon you won’t want to miss! The date is our usual meeting date, the second Wednesday, December 12th. The time is noon. Make a note of that, since it is an hour…
Hope you were able to attend our October meeting. Six ladies displayed and discussed the purses they made. Classes were offered to members to make their own custom purse. Our November meeting will be a representative from Calico Corners sharing information on quick decorating changes with pillows and table covers. You don’t want to…
Were you able to attend our September meeting? No matter how long you’ve been sewing, there is always something new you can learn. We never “know it all.” Our October meeting, October 10, will be a bit different. We will have six (yes, I said six) presenters. Each lady will display and discuss the purses…
Pat Kovarik We’re back again hoping to see you at our first Sew-N-Sews meeting of the new year. Actually, it’s not New Year, but the start of our new year. Our year starts in September, and we go through May. Our meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in…
Five members attended the July meeting. It was a workshop meeting. We all made American Girl (18” doll) sandals. It was a fun meeting. Arlene and Darby supplied kits and many supplies for the sandals. Although some of us are not too “crafty,” we all had fun and produced some cute sandals. Seven shopping bags…
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…