Neighborhood Groups

Neighborhood Groups (NGs) are small member groups who meet to pursue special interests such as:

Garment construction
Machine Embroidery
Knitting and crocheting
Fitting and pattern manipulation
Quilting
Hand sewing (embroidery, Sashiko, etc.)
And other fiber arts related interests

Please contact us LINK if you have an idea for a NG or would like more information.See the calendar LINK for meeting times and places.

Currently, the Lansing Clippers have the following Neighborhood Groups:

NG – Sew Styling

Purpose – To pursue the love of sewing. Every sewist is welcome, from beginner to experienced. We are primarily a discussion group, with interest in learning sewing tips and techniques. Members also try to help each other with sewing issues.

Join us Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 1-3 PM at the Bath Twp Public Library at 14051 Webster Rd.

We've chosen to make aprons and we'll be showing them off at our February’s meeting. In January we will be bringing ideas of what items we can make for the library to reward in July, the participants in their Children, Teen and Adult Reading Program.

Contact: Joyce Savage 517-331-9933 or savagejoyce@gmail.com.

NG – Happy Hoopers Embroidery Group

Purpose – To learn more about machine embroidery. This is a discussion group only. All aspects of machine embroidery are discussed and members show successful embroideries as well as those that did not turn out as expected. Members try to help each other with problems they encounter with embroidery projects. Everyone is welcome regardless of level of expertise or brand of embroidery machine.

Join us January 7, 2025 1-3 pm at the Hen House in Charlotte for a discussion and sharing of in-the hoop designs.

Happy Hoopers discussion/projects for 2025

Jan 7 In the hoop

Feb 4 Metallic thread

March 4 Applique

April 1 Patches /badges

May 6 Trouble shooting

June 3 Embroidery on screen

July 1 Title scenes

Aug 5 3-D

Sept 2 Corner embroidery

Oct 7 TBA

Nov 4 Stain glass

Dec 2 Tips and free standing lace exchange

Contact: Bev Day, dayb55@gmail.com or Char Thelen, thelen.cj@gmail.com

NG - Pattern Works

Purpose – To learn how to fit patterns, hack/mash patterns, and draft patterns.

This group meets the second Saturday each month at the Delta Community District Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, MI 48917. Meeting dates for the next three months are:

Jan. 11, 2025

Feb. 8, 2025

March 8, 2025

At our January meeting we discussed the pattern adjustments order and horizontal balance lines on the muslin. We are making fitting muslins for woven blouses.

Don't forget to bring your muslin with you to the February 8th meeting if you want help with fitting it.

Please join us at the February 8th meeting if you are interested in learning to fit patterns.

Contact Judy Huhn at 2huhns@gmail.com.

NG- Skein Gang

Purpose - To pursue the art of knitting and crocheting. This group will work on individual projects. Members will help each other with problems encountered with their projects. Everyone is welcome regardless of their level of expertise.

Join us Monday, January 27th at the Delta Community Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, MI 48917 from 10 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch and something to drink. All drinks must have lids to prevent spilling.

The group will be led by Pam Iwanicki. If you have any questions, please call her at 517-242-3613.

See the calendar HERE