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 Did you attend the January meeting of the Sew-N-Sews? Our speaker at that meeting was from one of our SIGs (Special Interest Groups), the Dolly Dressers. We learned all about what they do, where the dolls come from, how they are prepared and, finally, where they go after their “beauty makeover.” What an…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…