The Lincoln Sewing Guild

Felting Program Tonight (1-24-11)

2011-01-24T15:42:00.001-06:00

Sounds like a good program tonight. It's going to be on felting by some of our experienced felters. There will be supplies and tools available so that we can try it too!

See you there!

Monday, November 22nd 7pm

2010-11-19T17:56:00.000-06:00

The Lincoln Sewing Guild's next meeting is this coming Monday, November 22nd at 7pm. Our program is:

Making Bags and Accessories

Sounds interesting and timely with the holiday giving season almost upon us.

As always, we'll meet at the Sew Creative classroom in Sutter Place Mall.

See you there!

September 27, 2010

2010-09-22T22:55:00.003-05:00

The first meeting of our new year is this Monday, Sept. 27th, at 7pm at the Sew Creative Classroom at Sutter Place Mall. Please see the map on the right-hand sidebar of this blog for complete directions.

As we have for the last several years, the first meeting will include some time for members and guests to enjoy some desserts, and catch up on our activities over the summer. We will also have a short program.

Once again, we have NOT raised our dues. They remain an unbelievable bargain at only $15/year. Our Treasurer will be accepting dues at this meeting, or you may mail them. It's important that we know what our budget is as soon as possible, so the committee can plan activities for the year.

May 24, 2010

2010-05-21T16:38:00.001-05:00

Our last regular meeting of the year is this Monday at 7pm at Sew Creative's classroom, as usual. Our program should be very interesting. It will be

Inside Your Purse

Elizabeth Meyer will show us how to customize and organize our existing purses with an insert which holds your essentials, and moves easily from purse to purse.

A bonus project will be making a makeup bag/coin purse with a steel tape measure. I think this sounds like great fun, and something we can all use. Who doesn't need a more organized bag?

See you Monday!

2009-11-17T09:43:00.002-06:00

There is an exciting program on tap next Monday for our November Sewing Guild meeting.

Fabric Painting, with Mary Dittenber

I know you'll all want to attend, so be sure to mark your calendars. As always, we will meet at Sew Creative's New Classroom at 7pm. Don't forget to sign in at the front desk.

In other Textile News:

Today:

There's a traveling Smocking Trunk Show from the American Smocking Guild that's been on display at Sew Creative for a time. Carla Fiedler will be doing a showing of the items TONIGHT (Tuesday), so you might want to attend that. There is a wide variety of smocking styles represented. It will go to California after tonight.

Saturday:

The State Make It Yourself With Wool contest is at the Home Economics building on East Campus. State Winners will be announced at the Style Show at 1:30pm.

Omaha's Sewing Guild will have a program on holiday gifts to make, at 1:30 at Presbyterian Church of the Master 10710 Corby Circle, Omaha NE

Ongoing:

Hillestad Textile Gallery: 11/16/2009 -- 12/04/2009
Celebration of Youth XVI - Highlights of the creative work in textiles, apparel, and home environment by 4-H youth selected from entries at the Nebraska State Fair. Ages of participants range from 9 to 18 years and mark achievements in skill and design exploration.

Hope to see you all on Monday!

Make & Take October 26, 7pm

2009-10-20T12:45:00.000-05:00

Our next meeting is coming up, with an exciting program.

Make&Take Gift,
with Darlene Miller and Lois Ullman

Please remember to bring your scrap fabric to use. Woven, 6" or 8" squares. If you have any questions, call Darlene or Lois. This should be fun, and it will give us a chance to learn a quick method to make some nice gifts for the upcoming holidays.

As always, we're meeting at Sew Creative at Sutter Place Mall, 48th & Hwy 2. 7pm until about 9. Sign in at the front desk, please, then come on back to the classroom.

Meeting Sept. 28, 2009

2009-09-07T14:31:00.005-05:00

Our first meeting is coming up soon, so mark your calendars!

Sept. 28th, 7pm at Sew Creative

Our program will be:

FELTING
by Mona Jenkins
of the Hillestad Textile Gallery

As usual for our first meeting of the season, there will be dessert and coffee for a social time. This is provided by Norma and Elizabeth.

Please bring finished mittens for the Headstart classrooms.

Hope to see you all there!

Programs 2009-2010

2009-09-07T12:44:00.001-05:00

Sept. 28 - Felting, with Mona Jenkins of the Hillestad Textile Gallery

Oct. 26 - Make&Take Gift, with Darlene Miller and Lois Ullman (details of supplies needed provided at Sept. meeting)

Nov. 23 - Fabric Painting, with Mary Dittenber

Jan. 25 - Alternative Pattern Companies, with Liana Sandin & Elizabeth Meyer

Feb. 22 - Sewing "Green", with Elizabeth Meyer

Mar. 22 - What's New, with Paul Sorenson of Sew Creative

Apr. 26 - To Be Announced

May 24 - To Be Announced

Nearby Sewing Events

2009-09-05T14:19:00.001-05:00

I've just been notified by the Omaha Sewing Guild (see their link in our sidebar) that they will be hosting Linda MacPhee on September 19 & 20, for both a Hands-On Workshop and a Trunk Show. It sounds like great fun, and Linda has lots to show and teach. Some of her specialties are Slinky fabric sewing and patterns, and Coat sewing and patterns. Lots more details at the link above.

They have their programs, etc. listed on their site, as we do, so take a look and see if there's something interesting you'd like to attend. I'm sure we're welcome to visit, as they are to visit us. With sewing events few and far between, we need to take advantage of what's available near us.

They also do Charity Sewing, as do we, and we are invited to join them at their next charity sewing event. Here's the message from Beverly, President of the Omaha ASG Chapter:

Glad to see your group does charity sewing,too! The Omaha Sewing Guild has a special day in January for a whole group meeting. Join us January 23rd, 2010.

Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Summer Charity Sewing

2009-07-03T14:00:00.000-05:00

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

2009-07-01T13:44:00.002-05:00

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

2009-05-13T02:11:00.001-05:00

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

2009-04-22T21:10:00.002-05:00

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

2009-03-23T14:08:00.003-05:00

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

2009-02-20T13:15:00.000-06:00

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

2009-02-06T01:57:00.000-06:00

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

2009-01-25T01:10:00.001-06:00

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

2008-12-05T00:53:00.002-06:00

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

2008-11-28T14:32:00.000-06:00

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

Meeting Monday, November 24 - Smocking

2008-11-18T14:36:00.000-06:00

We meet Monday at 7:30pm at Sew Creative (see map in sidebar).

Our program will be:

A Trunk Showing of “Smocking Ideas” by Carla Fiedler, plus trying your hand at it
(Bring shears, size 8 crewel needle, skein of floss).
Carla will lead us in this mini-workshop.

Please don't forget to bring your Show and Tell items. We love to see what everyone's been doing, and we know you have lots of Xmas sewing to show.

October 27 Meeting

2008-10-22T14:57:00.000-05:00

We meet Monday, October 27th at 7:30pm at Sew Creative.

Our program is:

"Hooking All the Way" to rugs and totes by Mary Jo Lahners.

Don't forget to bring your items to Show&Tell. We love to see what everyone's doing! Hope to see you there.

Shirley Adams at Omaha ASG Oct.6, 2008

2008-09-23T18:54:00.002-05:00

The Omaha Chapter of the ASG is presenting Shirley Adams (of The Sewing Connection) in a trunk show and workshop October 6th. You can see the complete details in their brochure. It's a Monday afternoon and evening, dinner included. Should be fun!

Link to Brochure

In case the brochure does not show for you, the main information is as follows:

Shirley Adams presenting her amazing Trunk Show with over 200 garments. Come and enjoy a delightful day of fun and tips from Shirley about fiberdance wearable art, embellishing, pin weaving, perfect hang, color blocking, bags, purses, garments from leftovers, and much more! You will also get a chance to admire and examine garments and accessories she has created. As she explains each garment she will discuss pattern changes, sewing techniques, fabric usage and embellishments.

Afternoon Session: 1:30-4:30
Dinner 5:30-6:30
Evening Session 6:30-9:30

at Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Circle, Omaha.

For details and prices for ASG members and non-members, contact Robin Pruitt, apruitt at cox.net.

Monday, September 22nd - First Meeting of the Year

2008-09-20T13:08:00.003-05:00

I hope you're all planning to attend the first meeting of the Lincoln Sewing Guild for the fall season. We meet at 7pm, 1/2 hour earlier than usual, so we'll have time to chat and greet friends we haven't seen over the summer. We also have dessert. The rest of our meetings are food-free, since there are often lots of textile items to touch, examine, and admire.

Our program will be:

“Internet Connections” for garment design, fitting and construction by Liana Sandin.

We will explore some of the many varied resources available on-line to help us with different aspects of our sewing and design projects. From patterns, fabric and runway show videos to technique tutorials and personal fitting help through photos, we'll see what's out there. It can change your sewing outlook to find others who share your particular interests, and you may hear ideas that you never thought of, but that are perfect for you. Join us!

Nancy Erickson at Kearney Sewing Expo

2008-09-15T13:19:00.001-05:00

Nancy Erickson of the Fashion Sewing Group will be in Kearney, Nebraska for a workshop Oct. 3 and 4th. She's being presented by the Nebraska Bishop Method of Clothing Construction and the Kearney Area Sewing Guild. It looks like a great program. See the details here.

Welcome!

2008-07-30T11:38:00.001-05:00

This blog is the new home base for The Lincoln Sewing Guild, of Lincoln, Nebraska. We will use this site to announce our upcoming meetings, programs, and other events, and to give more information about them when necessary. You will be able to see when and where we will be meeting, what the program will be. Charity sewing events will also be announced.

We will also use this space to post Weather Cancellations and Rescheduled Events if necessary. So, if the weather looks threatening and you're wondering if we're going to venture out, please check here first.

Please also check the Google Calendar below. Click on the date of the meeting or event, and you'll see a pop-up with full details. If you need to contact us, please email us at lincoln-sewing-guild at googlegroups dot com. You know what to do with the at and the dot.