American Sewing Guild Lansing Chapter:  Lansing Clippers

 MEETING NOTICE

March 10th
Buttons, Buttons we've got the buttons so enjoy a wonderful evening with the Button Lady, Nancy Kienitz! 

WHAT TO BRING & 2014 EVENT SIGN-UP INFORMATION:

• Refreshments!  If you signed up to bring one.
• A friend!  If a visitor joins and you are responsible for the member joining, your name is put in for a chance to win in December your next membership renewal!
• $ to Sign-Up for 2014 classes and retreats (see forms on EVENTS page):
  • MAY 29-JUNE 1 2/3 day SEWING RETREAT at Kettenun Center in Tustin  Members:  $50 to reserve.
  • JULY 14^th 1-4pm CLASS:  UNDERSTANDING PATTERN ALTERATIONS WITH JANET DAPSON OF FABRICATIONS. 
    Cost is $25.
  • SEPTEMBER 9-12 TWO 2-DAY SEWING RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES WITH JUDY KESSINGER:  $50 to reserve:
    • 2-DAY TOP & JACKET DESIGN SEWING RETREAT
    • 2-DAY PANTS & JEANS SEWING RETREAT- class is full, we are taking names for a waiting list.
• Sign-Up for March 17^th 10am-4pm to sew Easter placemats for Meals on Wheels- THEY NEED OUR HELP; Community Service in action!  Join us at Country Stitches.
• MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS:  remember to come prepared to pay your membership if you have not renewed.  We don’t want your renewal to lapse, we value your membership. 

AGENDA:

• 6:15 Doors Open
• 6:15-6:45 Demo on Making & Changing UP Buttons
• 6:15-7 Social Time, Refreshments, Library, Free Table
• No Show & Tell due to sale of buttons
• 7:00 Guild Meeting
• Drawing
• Program
• Button Sales

We are the Lansing Chapter of the American Sewing Guild:  asg.org.

  Monthly Guild Meeting
2nd Monday of every month

6:30 to 7 pm:  Social Refreshments, Community Service turn-in, Event SignUp, free Resource Library & free table.
6:15 to 6:45:  Demo
7:00 to 9 pm: Guild Meeting includes Program, Show & Tell and drawings.

Location: Local 652 Union Hall, 426 Clare Street, Lansing Michigan 48917.

Link to Map

Visitors are Welcome: first two meetings are free. Visitors must join after attending 2 free meetings over the lifetime of the chapter.  Come enjoy the fun, sharing, learning and friendship; all focused around the textiles.

2014 Programs & Demos

Embellishments, Tips & Techniques

January 13:   Interfacing and other Tips & Techniques plus the 2014 kick off!
DEMO:  Top Stitching Ideas

February 10:  Notions Night– bring your one favorite notion!
MEET at demo time to discuss questions or concerns.

March 10:  Button Lady- Nancy Kienitz
DEMO:  Making & changing up buttons.
No Show&Tell

April 14:  WIREKNITZ- Norma Melton
No Show&Tell

May 12:   Newsletter Advertiser Evening- Retailer Appreciation with shopping!

June 9:   ICORD tips & techniques

July14:  Fitting Solutions- Janet Dapson

August 11: ASG Member’s Garment Style Show Challenge with Prizes. Garment or accessory with your swapped button; must be completed.

September 8:  Sew Inspiring Trunk Show- Judy Kessinger of Fit Nice; bring your camera!

October 13:  Annual Meeting with election, catered dinner (RSVP), enjoy a fun-filled surprise evening.

November 10:   Machine Care, Cleaning, Needles & Threads- Gall Sewing.

December 8:  Bring holiday dessert & canned good, buttons or pennies to play SEW-IN!