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,…
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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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Bead embellishment on clothing and art quilts
Mary Jameson Rose Mary has always loved working with beads and all things sparkly. Her first beading project was actually her wedding bouquet, a huge assortment of ivory roses and baby’s breath all made in the French Beaded Flower technique. Since then, she has been designing fashion in various mediums for over 30 years, first…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Sew-N-Sews presents Fashion Show January 11
It’s amazing what you will find in the new Assistance League East Valley’s new location at 2326 N. Alma School Rd. in Chandler. The new location has so much more space to display the many unique articles. On January 11 at Sun Lakes Country Club at 1:00 p.m. the Sew-N-Sews will be presenting a fashion…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Sew-N-Sews to meet Wednesday, November 9
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Dolly Dressers gears up for the fall
Viv Sloane Seven members attended our September meeting. More members should be at our October meeting since they will be returning from their summer homes. Our meetings are the first Thursday of the month in the Oakwood sewing room at 1:00 p.m. A great variety of donated items, fabric, dolls, etc. were received during the…