Summer Charity Sewing

Charity Sewing
at
Sew Creative
Monday, July 23rd
6:30-9pm

We will be gathering at Sew Creative on July 23rd to do charity sewing. We have met previously at Elizabeth's home for this, but Paul Sorenson has graciously offered us the use of a classroom and machines. All we have to do is let him know how many are coming, and then show up and help sew. This is always a fun activity, and it will be nice to catch up with everyone's summer activities so far.

Elizabeth is in charge of this, so please Call Her to let her know you are planning to come. We will begin about 6:30 or 7pm, and finish by 9pm.

You may also leave a comment here to let us know you're planning to attend.

News Of A Member

I didn't know if I should post this, but since I'd do it if it were another of our members, I'm tooting my own horn a little (a lot!) to say that I have an article in the latest issue of Threads Magazine (September 2009.)

My article is called Custom Covered Shoes, and it's about covering shoes to match your clothing, or whatever you want to match.


The very end of the article shows my favorite shoe of all. It's a silk matka with fiber embellishments that were great fun to do, and I have a Marfy jacket that you've all seen during Show&Tell at a meeting, that matches it.

Jeanette's Bears

Our last meeting of the year is Monday, May 18th. This is a week earlier than usual, as always in May, so we don't hit on Memorial Day.

Our program will be given by Jeanette Summers, one of our talented members, and is called Bear With Me. She will tell us some of her teddy-bear making secrets, and show us her work. This highly anticipated program should be a wonderful finish to another good year with the Lincoln Sewing Guild.

There will be updates here throughout the summer, so check in once in a while to see what's happening.

News from the Olympics of Wearable Art

Yes, our next meeting should prove to be both interesting and exciting, as Diane Gloystein, Founding Member of our Guild and Sulky Educator, returns to show us how she created Caribbean Sunset, her ensemble now touring with the 2008 Bernina Fashion Show, often called The Olympics of Wearable Art. She was among those receiving a coveted invitation to contribute an entry to the juried competition and showcase. Those of us who know her and her work are hardly surprised.

She will show us the portfolio she created while designing her entry, and discuss the techniques used, as well as noting the challenges along the way. All in all, it should be a great evening. We'll see you there, Monday, April 27, 7pm at Sew Creative's new classroom.

Rescheduled Program for March 23

Meeting Rescheduled to Next Monday, March 30.
Same time, same place.
See you then, and stay dry tonight.

Tonight's meeting will feature Paul Sorenson, owner of Sew Creative, who will give us all the latest on what's new in sewing equipment, software, notions and techniques for this year. Should be very interesting.

The weather's looking unstable, and there are Tornado Watches and High Wind Warnings for tonight, so watch this spot for announcements if necessary. Otherwise, we'll see everyone at Sew Creative's classroom at 7pm tonight. Don't forget to sign in at the front desk please.

Mini-Seminar Monday

February 23rd at our regular meeting, the program is:

3 Mini Seminars

Hand Picked Zippers and Other Zipper Techniques led by Darlene Miller

Hand Rolled Hems led by Liana Sandin

Tailors Invisible Hems led by Nancy Sutton

Please bring shears, needle and thread and give these techniques a try!

See you at Sew Creative's new classroom at 7pm, Monday Feb. 23rd. Don't forget to sign in at the front desk before you come to the classroom, and bring your Show & Tell.

Eye Candy - Go and See

Rebeckah put up a very nice post about our last Guild Program , with photos. Thanks, Rebeckah! It's on her blog, RASmataz. So, go take a look.

You may also have noticed that there's a new section on the sidebar. This is Links to our Members & Friends. If you have a link you'd like us to post, let us know by leaving a comment.

Buttons and 'Green' Fibers

We are meeting Monday, January 26 at 7pm at Sew Creative. Our program will be on Buttons and 'Green' Fibers.

NOTE TIME CHANGE PLEASE. As we're starting earlier, we should finish earlier too.

Also, please be aware that because of Fire Marshall rules, we MUST enter through the front of Sew Creative and SIGN IN at their front counter. We may then proceed to the new classroom, which is directly South (to the right) of our usual room.

Carla's Smocking Links

Carla Fiedler's list of helpful links to smocking information, patterns, supplies and photos.  This was given to the Lincoln Sewing Guild when she gave the program in November of 2008.


Basic Smocking Tips  http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/3351/smkstch2.html#pointers from The Smocking Index

Everything Sewing  http://www.everythingsewing.net/index.htm  click on the Smocking link on the left side of the page.

Maggie B Smocks  http://maggiebsmocks.typepad.com/smocking/saga-classes-with-maggieb.html
  
Adrienne's Attic - supplies  http://www.adriannes.com/category.php?category_id=169

Delicate Stitches - supplies  http://delicatestitches.com/index.asp

Berry Hill Heirlooms  - supplies  http://berryhillheirlooms.com/index.html

Carol Harris Co.  - supplies  http://carolharrisco.com/index.html

Martha Pullen - supplies  http://marthapullen.com/

Susan Stewart Designs  http://susanstewartdesigns.com/

Farmhouse Fabrics - supplies  http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/

Martha's Heirlooms  - supplies  http://marthasheirlooms.com/

St. Anne Quilting  (Carla's Business)  http://stannequilting.com/

 

Hillestad Textiles Gallery Workshops

The Hillestad Textiles Gallery is offering workshops about once a month. Here's the schedule. For more information, call Mona at 402-499-3471. All workshops are on Saturdays, and more are being scheduled. There is a charge for all workshops.

• January 17, 2009 - Needle Felting by Mona Jenkins
• February 21, 2009 - Purse Sewing Project by Judy Lane
• March 28, 2009 - Tassel Construction and Dyeing by Robert Hillestad
• April - Bead Embroidered Buttons by Judellen Thornton-Jaringe