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.

Sew Styling will be sewing Community Service project items. Sign up will be at the November guild meetings for the 10 open sewing spots in December. See Joyce Savage at the guild meetings to sign up.

We will be meeting at the Bath Twp Public Library on Thursday, December 10th from 9:00am- 2:00pm, 14051 Webster Rd, Bath, MI 48808.

Sign up is required due to the limited 10 sewing spaces. We will be sharing a table. Ironing board & iron and extension cords will be provided. Please bring your sewing machine or serger.

After 15 years, the Sew Styling Neighborhood Group has decided to go on sabbatical after the December
meeting. Leader, Joyce Savage, and co-leader, Sandy Herman have taught many techniques throughout the
years. When you see either of these ladies, please let them know how much we appreciated their time and
efforts.

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 Novmber 3, 2026 1-3 pm at the Hen House in Charlotte for a discussion and sharing of in-the hoop designs.

Happy Hoopers discussion/projects for 2026

November - Where to find embroidery designs

December - Ornament exchange and treats

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

NG - Pattern Works

Purpose – To learn how to fit patterns and make changes to patterns (pattern hacking).

The next meeting for the Pattern Works Neighborhood Group will be Saturday,

November 14, 2026 during the Sew-In from 10 a.m. - noon at the St. Davids.

This group meets the second Saturday of each month at the Delta Community Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Rd., Lansing, MI 48917 from 10:00 a.m. – noon. There may be times when we need to change which Saturday we meet. If that happens, the new meeting date will be announced in advance on this website.

We are working on unlined jackets. Please bring your muslim or jacket if you need help

If you have questions, contact Mary Adkins at adkinsm928@gmail.com or 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.

Next meeting January 25, 2027 at 10am in the Delta Community Library, Lissa K. McLean Room, 5130 Davenport Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

Bring your needles and yarn and join in with the Skein Gang for fellowship

and fun.

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