Viv Sloane We had 10 members attending our January meeting. That includes Paula Swanson who will be helping us for a few months. Deliveries of most of the Barbies, books and Beanies went to West Valley Foster Child Help. Other deliveries went for the Clothes Cabin and Jose’s Closet and School for the Deaf for…
Tag: Sew-N-Sews
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sew-n-Sews
Judy Waltz Arizona fiber artist Karen Lackey will discuss “Upcycling Vintage Linens and Modern Burlap” at the next meeting of the Sun Lakes Sew ‘n’ Sews. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10 in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. Karen will present ideas and samples for making…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Sew-N-Sews guest speaker
Arizona’s award winning art quilter, Barbara Janson, will present “Under African Skies” for the Sun Lakes Sew ‘n Sews on Wednesday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Barb makes a return visit to our community to share her collection of African-inspired art quilts in a colorful…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Dolly Dresser news
Viv Sloane Seven members met in the Sewing Room for our last meeting of the year; six went to Poolside for a lovely lunch before. We received a large bag of baby hats to use for our baby dolls as they were made too small for real babies; also a box of beautiful cashmere squares.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Thank you to all Sew-N-Sews
Marilyn Rutledge and Ardith Worrell We need to give thanks to our Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews for the charity work they support. Here are some of the examples: Chandler Hospital has received 4000 heart pillows for heart patients and 2500 baby hats and 1000 plus receiving blankets and 1000 Christmas stockings for newborns. Jo Ploszaj has…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Sew-N-Sews to meet November 11
Pat Kovarik The program for the November 11 meeting of Sew-N-Sews will be Mary Coonts, serger and sewing instructor. Mary is an experienced sewist and teacher. She has a Master’s Degree in education and taught at community colleges for 10 years and now teaches at various stores and events around Arizona. Mary has been sewing…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Sew-N-Sews to meet October 14
Mary Louise Lansbarkis Sew-N-Sews will meet on October 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Oakwood Ballroom. Our program will be Judy Waltz displaying and talking about decorated clothing and the techniques used in their designs. Judy is a retired music teacher now living in Sun Lakes and has been in the retail business of her…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
Sew-N-Sews to host fashion show from upscale charity thrift store
Fashionable looks from an upscale thrift store will be modeled by Sun Lakes residents wearing their own thrift store purchases at a meeting of the Sew-N-Sews of Sun Lakes at 1:30 p.m. on September 9 in the Oakwood Ballroom. Moderating the unique fashion show will be Lois Katzin, a 92-year old former model who now…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
30 shades of color for Sew-N-Sews
The May 13 program for Sew-N-Sews will be a trunk show with 30 outfits made by Mary Louise Lansbarkis. Members will be modeling the ensembles. She will share where she purchased the fabrics, patterns and the designers. Sewing has always been her hobby. The following new officers and chair people will be installed for the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Sew-N-Sews news – April 2015
Hats off to the Wednesday, April 8 luncheon meeting of the Sun Lakes Sew and Sew at the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is for members only. Be sure to wear your favorite hat. The new Board for next year will be installed. Bring your show and tell…