The Needle Network

Volume 26, No. 5 San Diego, California September/October, 2013

Founded: October 1987 www.sandiegoasg.org

Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dog days of summer are fast approaching with the scent of fall in the air not far behind. Soon it will be the

start of the holiday season and gift sewing will be our focus….but I get ahead of myself.

I have just returned from the National Convention, attended some great classes and did my fair share of

spending in the vender’s hall…. YES, it is true San Diego will be the host city for the 2015 ASG National

Convention, to be held at the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley. Although no further

information is available at this time, your CAB and I will keep you posted.

All of the attendees at Gail Yellen’s truck show and workshop were excited to see her wonderful designs and

inspired by the techniques she taught at her workshop. Unfortunately we had a very low turnout of members

which in turn increased the cost that was covered by the chapter. Our chapter and what you get from your

membership is enhanced by your participation. So we are changing our approach in regards to what type of

programs the Chapter will present next year.

Mark your calendars

September 14th and 21st September is National Sewing Month and we are marking the occasion with three

“Open House” events at the Encinitas, Poway and El Cajon libraries. Our Carlsbad NG has done this for sev-

eral years and has enjoyed the day and always welcomed new members. Details will be discussed at your NG

and I hope to see many of you there at these events.

October 26th October is our annual meeting and we have an exciting agenda planned. In addition to the

Denim Challenge, we will have a speaker from the garment industry and a sponsor of ASG’s National Con-

ference. Bring your creativity and sense of adventure for this new and exciting presentation. Once again I

hope you all can join me as it should be an inspiring day.

November 16th

In November we are teaming with Jinny Hoffman of Paradise Quilting as she brings back the ever popular

Judy Kessinger. Many of us have taken Judy’s tee top and pant classes and have been thrilled with the fit and

ease of sewing the garments. Now you have the opportunity to sign up for her Jean Class!!!! I have taken the

class and made the jeans with excellent fit and ease of assembly with Judy’s guidance and humor.

Please remember that we have a large county and are somewhat limited on where we can hold events. If an

event is a distance from where you live, a car pool is always a better way to travel and being with friends

makes the time go faster.

Happy sewing and see you soon.

Jackie

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MEET THE 2014 SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE CAB

POSITION: CHAPTER PRESIDENT

NAME: JACKIE CRUZ

BIO: I must be getting old as the last year has flown by….. Being your ASG

President has presented me with a learning curve that has had it challenges.

Most important. I have met many of you face to face at NG meetings and our

annual events. That has been a wonderful benefit of the “Job”. This past year

has made me dust off the sewing machine and really get back to sewing. My

garment production is picking up providing me with some show and tell items

to bring to the meetings.

As I mentioned last year, I was a sideline member of ASG for many years.

Accepting the President’s role is like diving into the deep end of the pool and I

realized just how much I had missed by not being more involved. I encourage

you to join the chapter in one more event than you did last year. I promise you

will benefit with increased creativity and new or renewed friendships with a

sewing sister.

If you chose to re-elect me as President I welcome your input and suggestions,

my email door is always open.

POSITION: TREASURER

NAME: JACKIE MC DONALD

BIO: I have been a member of ASG for almost 7 years. I’m semi-

retired from various careers - home closet, office designer for 5

years and 6 years as an Office Manager.

My love of sewing started when I was 10 years old. I have been

sewing for almost 50 years. Machine embroidery found its way into

my house 5 years ago.

After becoming a member of ASG, I have found many new inter-

ests in sewing, heirloom, quilting and others.

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MEET THE 2014 SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE CAB

POSITION: VICE PRESIDENT—MEMBERSHIP

NAME: PHYLLIS LEWCOCK

BIO: I was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. My mother taught me to

sew when I was a girl, and for years I loved making doll clothes. I sewed

many of my own clothes in high school. I am married and have a son and a

daughter. My husband's job brought us to Sunnyvale, CA in 1977. I was a

busy volunteer mom while our kids were growing up, and my sewing mainly

consisted of patching and mending. I worked as an elementary school teacher

until I retired in 2003. We moved to the Placerville, CA area, and I joined the

wonderful ASG chapter there. I discovered that sewing and sharing with ASG

friends was so much FUN! In 2006 when we moved to Carlsbad, one of the

first things I did was find an ASG meeting to attend. I continue to learn

from and enjoy ASG activities, and look forward to being Vice President—

Membership for the San Diego chapter.

POSITION: SECRETARY

NAME: LUANN GOEDERT

BIO: During my basic budgeting in the college years, I’d window browse,

see something I liked, then walk down the Mission Valley mall to House of

Fabrics to purchase the fabric. I felt like I’d won a prize when I’d make

something for one third the cost of the original. I always enjoy selecting my

own colors and getting the fit the way I like it.

After realizing that I did not enjoy my selected major it was easy to switch to

one for which I had a passion—Home Economics (now called Family and

Consumer Science). After graduating from San Diego State, with a degree in

Secondary Education, I was hired by the Carlsbad school district. Thirty-six

years after filling the position as ‘home economics’ teacher, where I had lots

of fun, a bit of stress, but, mostly, many wonderful students and good life-

time memories, I joined the retirement group. I’ve had the most passion with

the creative needle arts and sewing classes. ASG keeps me connected with

others who continue to inspire and motivate me to get those projects com-

pleted so I can race to start a new one.

WHY DO I NEED TO VOTE IF THERE’S ONLY ONE PERSON ON THE BALLOT?

Have you asked yourself this question? As in our national election, every vote is important. The

by-laws require that a minimum of 15% of the membership must return their ballots for the election to be ratified. If we do not achieve

the 15%, the election is null and void and we must have a re-vote. It is so much easier if everyone just fills out their ballot and mails it to

the Nominating and Election Coordinator, Patricia Limber. Mail-in ballots must be signed and have your membership number.

Your membership number is on your membership card.

The ballot is found on page 7. Just remove pages 5 (meeting registration) and page 7, (proxy ballot) fill them out, fold as indicated, sign

and mail. You can also vote in person at the Election meeting, October 26, 2013. However, to ensure that your ballot will be counted,

mail it in. Your proxy ballot must be postmarked by October 15, 2013.

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ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2013 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Once again it’s time for our yearly opportunity to get together with good friends, have delicious food and wonderful en-

tertainment. The meeting will be potluck so bring your favorite dish to share. Also, the meeting promises to be very en-

tertaining and educational so lets fill the room.

Along with the fun, there’s a very serious reason for this meeting. We will be voting for the Chapter Advisory Board

(CAB) for 2014. We have a candidates for the President, Vice President—Membership, Secretary and Treasurer. Your

CAB has decided to for a committee to serve in the capacity Special Events. If you would like to work with us on the

CAB in one of the appointed positions, contact any current member of the CAB. CAB members’ names and contact in-

formation are listed on the inside back cover page of the Needle Network.

The proxy ballot is on page 7 of this newsletter. If you can’t attend, don’t forget to mail your ballot by

OCTOBER 15, 2013. Mailing information is on the ballot. For your vote to be valid, you must be a member in good

standing . ..that means you must be current in your dues. You will have to put your membership number on the ballot for

it to be counted. Your membership number is on your ASG card. If you have any questions contact Patricia

Limber, splimber@wwdb.org.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERSHIP

SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT

According to the American Sewing Guild's Policy and Procedure Manual, it is a

requirement that the chapter hold at least one special event per year. Examples of

special events are: a sew-in, a bus trip, a special membership meeting such as

the annual meeting, a one or two day work shop with a special teacher, a sewing

retreat, a picnic, a special event to promote National Sewing Month, etc.

It has been the policy of the San Diego chapter to have at least one event per

year with a nationally known educator for a two day affair, usually a trunk show

followed by a workshop. The CAB budgets a certain dollar amount each year

to offset the cost of such events based upon past attendance.

Unfortunately attendance at the past two events of this nature, Marsha

McClintock, and Gail Yellen were not as expected. The budget overrun was

$2000 - $3000 respectively. Even the attendance at the Show Sew was not as

projected and had a budget over run of $1000.

Without more support of the membership these type of events are not financially

viable for the chapter without increasing the price for the event to $75-$80/day.

The CAB is now in the planning stage for 2014 and is exploring other options. Your input is all welcome and

encouraged. Drop a note to sdspecialevents@yahoo.com with ideas and/or suggestions.

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REGISTRATION SAN DIEGO CHAPTER ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING

OCTOBER 26, 2013

MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego 92120

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Name _____________________________________ Amt. Enclosed: $__________

Phone _______________ E-mail address: ____________________________

Guest Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________ E-mail address: ____________________________

I am volunteering to help with: _____ Registration & check-in ____ AM set-up _____ PM clean up

I plan to participate in the denim challenge in the following category (ies): Circle all that apply:

Garments Quilts Home Dec Accessories

Member Pricing: $15 donation - To defray the costs for the speaker, meeting room & lunch supplies.

Donation can be mailed or paid at the door.

Guest Pricing: $20 - This will be applied to the membership fee if application is completed at the

Election Meeting.

POT LUCK LUNCHEON: This meeting is a pot luck so please bring a dish to share to serve 10; and the

recipe if you are willing. LAST NAME A - L, bring your favorite salad; M-Z bring a dessert. The chapter

will provide roll and drinks. Come prepared to have a great time.

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Registration forms and checks should be made payable to: ASG, San Diego Chapter

Mail to: Patricia Limber, 951 Saint Clair Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91913-3160. Please send in your reservation

as quickly as possible so we can plan properly. Questions! Contact Loyce Swedberg at (619) 582-4178

Directions to the Fellowship Hall at the Mission Church of the Nazarene, 4750 Mission Gorge Place are below. For

help with directions or if lost, call Rhoda at (619) 993-0078.

From I-5, I-805 or I-15, take I-8 east to the Waring Road exit. At the bottom of the exit, go north (left) on

Waring Road to the first stop light at Adobe Falls. Turn right on Adobe Falls and go to the second stop sign. The street

changes name to Alvarado Canyon when you pass the first stop sign. The second stop sign is Mission Gorge Place.

Turn right and right again at the first corner, driving into the parking lot.

From El Cajon, La Mesa and points east, take I-8 west and exit Waring Road curving to the right to the first

first stop light at Adobe Falls. Follow directions above.

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ANNUAL MEETING DENIM CHALLENGE

Okay, Ladies, turn on your machine, heat up your iron and get ready we re having a chapter-wide sewing chal-

lenge. The theme of the challenge is Denim (new or up-cycled). You can use any pattern or technique as long

as there is some denim visible. You’ll be showing your item at the election meeting in October. The categories

to enter are: Garments, Quilts, Accessories, and Home Dec. Let your imagination fly and have fun!

Your entry will be displayed on a table or garment rack—please do not

wear your item.

DRESS FORM FITTING

Meet Joe Vaecchiarelli, owner of Fashion Supplies Inc. and a producer of

NBC's Fashion Stars. Joe was a presenter at the recent ASG National Con-

ference.

Fashion Supplies Inc is a retailer of fashion design supplies and equipment lo-

cated on Olive Street between Pico and 12th in the heart of Los Angeles Down-

town Fashion District.

When making a garment it becomes faster, more accurate than ever to create

your fit on a dress form with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to make

simple adjustments on the form to fit your shape instantaneously and eliminate

the frustration of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form can become

your body shape in seconds and make fitting faster and more accurate.

Joe’s presentation will include:

Industry Description

People I’ve worked with in the

industry

Dress Form Size Information

Detailed information on how to fit

your dress form to your body

Question and answer period

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San Diego Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc.

Annual Elections Proxy

2014 Chapter Advisory Board

October 26, 2013

Please check the box next to the name of the candidate for each office that you believe will do

the best job for the Chapter. You may also write in the name of someone you want to see in

this position.

President: Jackie Cruz ........................................................................................................ □

Candidate two .................................................................................................. □

Vice President/Membership: Phyllis Lewcock: ............................................................... □

Candidate two ................................................................................................... □

Secretary: LuAnn Goedert ....................................................................................... □

Candidate two: .......................................................................................................... □

Treasurer: Jackie McDonald ..................................................................................... □

Candidate two: .......................................................................................................... □

Note: You must enter your membership number on the ballot for your vote to be vali-

dated. You can find your membership number on your membership card or contact

retbob@sbcglobal.net

Member signature (Required) __________________________

Print Member name (Required) ________________________

Member number (Required) __________________

Fold proxy ballot in thirds, seal with tape,

and mail with registration form to:

Patricia Limber, Nominating Chair-

person

951 Saint Claire Drive

Chula Vista, CA 91913-3160

All proxy mail-in ballots must be returned to the Nominating chair by October 15, 2013

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BERNINA FOR SALE

Bernina 730 with embroidery module. All original

accessories including feet, bobbins, instruction manuals and embroidery

hoops. Low hours like new, looking for a good home. Annual service

just completed and current on all firmware.

Price $3,800.00 Call Jackie 760-846-3356

EL CAJON

SEW

CRAZIES

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Accessing the Members Only Area of ASG.org There are wonderful links and offers on the ASG National Web Site that should not be missed. Not everything is published in the quarterly magazine NOTIONS magazine and your CAB wants to be sure you understand the difference between ASG.org and sandiegoasg.org. ASG.org is the national site of the American Sewing Guild while sandiegoasg.org is our local chapter’s web site. Visit them both and become acquainted with the informa-tion posted at both locations. From the ASG.org office we received the following infor-mation. We are pleased to announce that our new log-in system on the Members Only area of the ASG website is now available. The site information remains the same; we have simply given each member personalized access to the

Members Only area. This area is for the exclusive use of ASG members and requires access with a

username and password. Please note the following: The old log-in of Username: sewing / Password: friends will no longer work to get you into the site. The new login page looks like this:

If you have PREVIOUSLY accessed the recently-launched member database and set a unique pass-

word for yourself, this is the information you will use for the Members Only area of the ASG website. Not sure of the email ASG has on file? Call Retha (our membership chair) at 760 749-4242 and she will provide it for you.

When you click any Members Only link, simply use your email address (the one associated with your -ASG membership) and your unique password. Once you access in this fashion you can begin access- ing the Members Only area. From then on you will use your email and unique password to access the site.

If you have NEVER accessed the recently launched member database, please log-in with your email address (the one associated with your ASG membership) and use the following password: Test. (Capital T and no period after the word Test.) You will be prompted to set up your unique password and begin accessing the Members Only area.

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Fall is the perfect time to construct a new jacket! In our upcoming fall webinars, we'll have four "follow-along" ses-

sions where you can completely construct a lined jacket totally by machine! This includes putting in shoulder pads,

sleeve headers, hemming and even sewing shank buttons on by machine. Register now for these upcoming webinars

and join in the fun of creating.

Upcoming Educational Webinars

Sep 17: ASG Online! Getting the most from your ASG membership

Do you really know all that is included in your ASG membership? Are you taking advantage of all there is? This

session will show some of the many benefits and how you may access them.

Sep 12: Let's Talk Lined Jacket Construction (1 of 4 sessions)

For the month of October, all the webinars will feature a sew-along series with Ramona.

This session will be in preparation for those classes. For the sessions we will be using a lined blazer with a lapel

(you may use a similar pattern that you already have). Discussion will be on how to choose the fabric, interfacing

and notions for the lined jacket. Three sessions in October will be the constructions methods she developed from

studying ready-to-wear techniques to complete the lined jacket.

Sep 19: Let's Talk Cuffs and Collars

Do the undersides of cuffs and collars on garments peek out? Do the curves seem less than smooth? Have you

learned how to add piping? In this webinar learn some simple tricks to give you professional results.

Oct 3: ASG Online! Gift Giving Ideas

The clever folks at Clover have some fun tools on the market to make great gifts. We’ll take a look at three of them

and projects that may be made.

Oct 10: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 2 of 4

This session will be layout and cutting of the jacket and lining. Techniques for matching plaids will be discussed.

The interfacing will be applied and tips on pressing during the construction will be given.

Oct 17: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 3 of 4

Jacket construction will begin. All construction will take place on the sewing machine… absolutely no hand sewing

with these RTW (ready to wear) techniques! This session will include setting the sleeves, sewing in the sleeve head-

ers and shoulder pads (yes, by machine!), and discussion of buttonholes will begin.

Oct 31: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 4 of 4

If you have followed along and done the sewing between sessions, by the end of this session you will have a

completed, lined jacket, in just a few more hours of sewing after viewing this session which includes lining con-

struction, hemming, and sewing the buttonholes.

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ALLIED GARDENS 4th Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 serensews@gmail.com

Meeting Location Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave., San Diego Public Library, Allied Gardens

September 24 Join other members to work on project of your choice.

October 22 Join friends to work on project of your choice.

ASG VAGABONDS - Spring Valley 3rd Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Pat Ray (619) 659-9279 jimpatray@att.net

Meeting Location: Spring Valley Public Library, Community Room, 836 Kempton St., Spring Valley

September 18 Community Sew-in. Bring your sewing machine or serger and basic sewing supplies.

We will be working on tote bags for battered women.

October 16 Community Sew-in. Bring your sewing machine or serger and basic sewing supplies.

We will be working on tote bags for battered women.

CLAIREMONT 2nd Monday 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Cristie McGuire (858) 569-4085 cmcguir1@san.rr.com

Meeting Location Sew Hut, 4226 Balboa, San Diego

September 9 Contact leader for information

October 14 Contact leader for information

EL CAJON SEW CRAZIES 1st Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Ruth Gesler (619) 448-6058 ruth6@cox.net

Meeting Location El Cajon Sew & Vac, 987 Broadway, El Cajon September 4 Oven Mitt by Phyllis Griffin

October 2 Wine bags with Jean Nagy

DESERT SEW AND SEWS 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Ann Dyer (760) 352-2575 hodja975@roadrunner.com

Meeting Location All Saints Episcopal Church, 305 H Street, Brawley

September 17 Sunbeam Lake RV Park, El Centro, 10 a.m. - done. How to best take advantage of rotary cutting and die-cutting.

Community service sew-in.

October 15 Location to be announced. Christmas and Gift Ideas to Make

DESERT TWILIGHT STITCHERS 2nd Monday 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Pamela Friesen (760) 554-7666 sewnangel@gmail.com

Meeting Location: Carrows Back Banquet Room, El Centro

September 9 Demo of lace Cathedral Windows by Pamela Friesen

October 14 Demo undetermined at this time

LA MESA GROUP 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Patricia Limber (619) 482-0457 slimber15@att.net

Meeting Location: La Mesa Sew & Vac, 5346 Jackson Drive, La Mesa

September 17 Come share your latest Christmas/Holiday projects. Enoy some early cheer. October 15 Let’s make a simple fall placemat. Supply list to be emailed.

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NEEDLES, PINS, & SEWING FRIENDS 4th Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Karen Boggio (760) 723-1952 kboggio@roadrunner.com

Meeting Location Fallbrook, call for address

September 26 Contact Leader for information.

October 24 Contact Leader for information.

NORTH COUNTY COASTAL 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Luann Goedert (760) 434-6529 lulu2u@roadrunner.com

Meeting Location Pacific Breeze Church Hall, 3780 Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

September 14 National Sewing Month Open House - Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive

October 12 We will be working on a cute holiday bag that calls for embroidery all along the cuff. We will show

some tips and tricks if we have time after the embroidery lessons. NORTH COUNTY SUPER SEWERS 2nd Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Janice Steffen (760) 731-1167 janicesteffen@roadrunner.com Meeting Location Sewing Machines Plus, 713 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

September 13 Contact Leader for information.

October 11 DARK POWAY NIGHT MEETING 3rd Monday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Kathy Hodges (858) 486-2796 sew4kathy@cox.net

Lynn Hastings (619) 384-5547 lbh1066@yahoo.com

Meeting location Paradise Sewing, 12639 Poway Road, Poway

September 16 Costumes and Scarves - Program by Sue Davis and Lynn Hastings

October 21 Infinity Scarves– Make Your Own in 1 hour or less - Program by Lynn Hastings POWAY DAYTIME 1st Thursday 10 a.m. - noon

Cynthia Thomas (858) 312-6017 cmt52@cox.net

Seren Huston (619) 467-677 serensews@gmail.com

Meeting Location The Gateway 12751 Gateway Park Rd. Off Pomerado Road, Poway

September 5 Fiber reactive dyeing, with salt. Bring 2-3 yards muslin, prewashed without fabric softener.

Wear appropriate clothes.

October 3 Fiber reactive dyeing (ombre dyeing and parfait dyeing). Wear appropriate clothes.

THE GLAMM GROUP 4th Monday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sandra Wine (619) 238-0944 sandysews@nethere.com

Meeting location: Discount Fabrics, 1205 West Morena Blvd, SD, 92110

September 23 Demo on How to Make Bound Button Holes October 28 Annual Halloween Party: location is 102 West Grape St. #8, San Diego.

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS

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Renewing Members

Our renewing members are the heart and soul of the Chapter.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

Memberships Expiring—Renewing Dues $45

Expiring November 30, 2013

Please welcome New Members Since the last Needle Network

l

Expiring December 31, 2013

Marie Bradley Ruth Gesler Sharon Kleven Patricia McGrew Iliana Sonntag

Kathryn Caro Donna Grizzle Kim Krebs Daphne Mitchell Jan Steffen

Lynn Cline Emily Harris Brenda Kross Teri Nance Chris Tatham

Jackie Cruz Ave Herndon Sandra LaPlant Gail Paris-Watson Elizabeth Taylor

Shirley Daniell Jinny Hoffmann Judy Leach Lynne Robinson Cynthia Thomas

Susan Deppe Donna Holtaway Brigit Luciani-King Doris Schloh Ruth Wick

Carolyn Doherty Barbara Hombs Lucy Magana Janice Shank Linda Wright

Julie Gaddis Marlene Hoover Joanna Mancusi Barbara Sigler

Liz Gaskill Kris Kettenburg Alyce Masters Carla Smith

Barbara Bennetts 92130 Delu Plourd 92250

Edna Derringer 92020 Rosanne Ramos 92128

Cathy Gomez 92056

Bobbie Brunson Rebecca Elder Joan McKenna Donnie Schiff

Vicki Colasurdo Charron Gottreich Johnna Pokojni Rinda Van Lennep

J. E. Crall Lois Green Lois Powell Sue Walters

Dorothy Crummy Seren Huston Madeline Rodriguez Pattie Westmoreland

Janis Douglas Jo-Ann Jacques Hilda Russell

Carol Distabile Doris Kennedy Shirley Kudzia

Lynn Hastings Deborah Kolkman Cyndi Newell

16 The Needle Network

McPhee #31

Awesome Knit

Jacket

DESERT SEW AND SEW

17 The Needle Network

4226 Balboa Avenue

San Diego, CA 92117 Store hours: Tues - Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5

858 - 273 - 1377

sewhut@sbcglobal.net

www.sewhut.com

Rosie’s Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop

7151 El Cajon Boulevard – Suite F

San Diego, California 92115

Quilt Fabrics, Sewing, & Embroidery

Authorized JANOME Dealer

Paradise Sewing 12639 Poway Road Poway, CA 92064 858 679 9808

UPCOMING DATES

Sunday - September 8th— CAB Meeting

Saturday - October 26th Annual Meeting

Denim Challenge

18 The Needle Network

Hats

Off To

Fashion!

Name: _________________________ Phone #: ________________________

ASG Group: _____________________________________________

The Riverside/San Bernardino

Chapter of the American Sewing

Guild Presents...

Saturday, October 5, 2013 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Lunch will be served Benedict Castle

5445 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507

Please let us know if you have special

dietary requirements and need a special

meal.

If you wish to be seated as a group,

please make a list of group members

and submit your checks together.

Enclose a SASE if confirmation is

desired.

Tickets: $30. if response received before Sept. 9th

$40. if received after Sept. 9th

No Ticket sales at door. No Refunds

Make check payable to ASG and send to:

Betty Renck

1915 Adams Street

Riverside, CA 92504

19 The Needle Network

Using the correct needle for your threads is as important as having correct tension settings. If too small a needle is used, the thread may fray, shred, or break. There's not too many things more frustrating than having your top thread break constantly. How do you know what size of needle to use with a particular thread? We've made it easy for you with our Thread Reference Guides, available for both Home and Longarm machines. Within the Thread Reference Guides, you will find information on the proper needle size, recommended bobbin thread, and recommended tension settings for all our threads. By following these three recommendations, you will have success. When a thread is shredding or breaking on your machine, find the point where it is occurring. It will probably be at the needle or just after the tension disc area. If the problem is at the needle, change the needle to the next size larger. The most common reason why thread shreds, frays, or breaks at the needle is because the eye is too small to accommodate the thread, causing stress and friction, which results in shredding or breaking the top thread. As an additional safeguard to eliminate thread shredding or breaking, we use and recommend Superior Topstitch Nee-dles. The Topstitch needle has an elongated eye which is nearly twice as long as the eye in most other needle styles (see photo below). This extra space allows the top thread more room to move and thereby alleviate extra stress placed on the top thread.

If you follow Superior's Thread Reference Guide and match the correct needle size to the thickness (weight) of your top thread, you will find more joy in sewing, quilting, & embroidery due to less thread breakage and better stitch-ing capabilities.

Notice the difference of the eye What happens to thread when it shreds

PREVENTING THREAD FRAYING, SHREDDING, and BREAKING

From Superior Thread

713 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 739-8222, email: info@sewingmachinesplus.com

20 The Needle Network

DEALER CLUBS Bits & Pieces (760) 745-5878 Sewing Club: 4th Wed. & Sat. at 10 a.m. Embroidery Club: 4th Sat. 2-4 p.m. El Cajon Sew & Vac (619) 442-2585 Viking Club: 2nd Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Pfaff Club: 1st Sunday, 1-3 p.m. La Mesa Sew & Vac (619) 698-2972 Deco Embroidery Club: 1st Thursday 10 am-12 noon Sewing Club: 3rd Tuesday 10 am-12 noon Paradise Sewing (858) 679-9808 Club Paradise: 1st Saturday of every month. 10 a.m. Open to every make of sewing machine owner! No dues or requirements. Rosie’s Calico Cupboard (619) 697-5758 Sewing Club: 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon Embroidery Club: 2nd Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sew Hut San Diego (858) 273-1377 Bernina Club: 1st Friday at 11:30

GUILDS Bead Society of San Diego County 3

rd Saturday except September and Dec at 10 am at the

Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.sdbeadsociety.org Imitation of Life Construction Company (IOLCC Doll Club) - 4

th Tues at 6:30 pm at Senior Community Bldg.

4421 Bannock Ave. San Diego. http://www.iolcc.com San Diego Knitters 4th Monday at 1 p.m. Weingart Center 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway Call Maggie Whitson (619) 596-0788 San Diego Creative Stitchery Guild - 2nd Monday Sept-October at 6:30 PM at Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego. Contact Sandra Durbin (619) 993-0599 WAC Wearable Art Connection of So. Calif. Quarterly meetings at various locations in Los Angeles. Membership $35 or just the newsletter $20. c/o Diane Ricks, 6548 Belhaven Court, Alta Loma, CA 91701

QUILTING Canyon Quilters meet January - November at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Al Bahr Shrine Auditorium, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego. Membership dues are $35. For more information, contact Cristie McGuire, at president@canyonquilters.com for check their web site at: www.canyonquilters.com

Chula Vista Quilters Guild – meets the 2nd

Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Community Congregational Church, 276 F St., Chula Vista. President Mary Swanson (619)-475-2456 or email granmarys@aol.com

Friendship Quilters of San Diego meets the 2nd

Monday Sept-October at Garden Rd. Elementary School, 14614 Poway Rd., Poway. www.friendshipquilterssd.org for info.

Seaside Quilt Guild meets the 1

st Tues at 6:30 pm at

Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Rd. Pacific Beach. Dues are $25, Guests $3. Web site is: www.seasidequilters.com San Diego Quilt Show www.sandiegoquiltshow.com

Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds Contact the appropriate board member at www.sccqg.org Sunshine Quilters meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Wells Park, 1153 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon. Yearly dues are $30 Guests $5 www.sunshinequilters.com

September/October 2013 21

El Cajon Sew & Vac

www.elcajonsewandvac.com 987 Broadway, El Cajon 92020 (619) 442-2585 20% discount on notions, books, and sew-ing accessories FabricLand 936 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange 92865 (714) 974-1214 10% discount on non-sale items Hancock Fabric Warehouse All locations 10% discount on non-sale items 15% discount on notions every day Home Fabrics www.homefabricsonline.com 4711 Clairemont Drive #A San Diego 92117 858 581-3975 Ask for ASG discount & value card Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts All locations 10% with special card La Mesa Sew and Vac www.lamesasewandvac.net 5346 Jackson Dr, La Mesa 91942 (619) 698-2972 10% discount on non-sale items Memory Lane Quilt Shop

www.memorylanequiltshop.com 1626 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon 92020 (619) 562-2288 Ask about new rewards program Paradise Sewing www.paradisesewing.com 12639 Poway Road, Poway 92064 (858) 679-9808 Discount to ASG members Poway Sewing 12813 Poway Road, Poway 92064 (858) 486-3303 Mention ad get 10% off suggested retail

the Bead Boutique http://www.thebeadboutique.net/ 2676 Fletcher Pkwy., El Cajon 92020 (619) 337-2323 10% discount, show card Beverly Fabrics www.beverlys.com/san-diego-store 6185 Balboa Avenue San Diego 92111 (858) 278-8072 10% discount on non-sale items, 30% off regular mdse for Joann 40% coupon. Bits & Pieces Inc.

http://www.sew2000.com/bitsnpieces 12625 Danielson Ct, Ste 111 Poway 92064 10% discount on non-sale items Central Sewing Center Centralsewing1.com 1125 N. Second St., El Cajon 92021 (619) 447-3244 15% on all notions Cozy Quilt Shop

www.cozyquilt.com 2940 Jamacha Road, Ste H El Cajon 92019 (619) 670-0652 10% discount on fabric Crazy 9 Patch Quilt Shop Www.crazy9patch.com 2260 Main Street, Ramona 92065 (760) 789-4050 Designer Fabric 1031 Bay Boulevard Suites R & S Chula Vista 91911 (619) 422-2340 Discount Fabrics 1205 W. Morena Blvd. San Diego, 92110 (619) 275-2445 Ask for ASG Discount

PLEASE SUPPORT THE RETAILERS WHO SUPPORT THE GUILD

Quilt in a Day www.quiltinaday.com 1955 Diamond St, Unit A, San Marcos 92069 (760) 591-0081 10% discount on all non-sale items Rosie’s Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop www.rosiescalicocupboard.com 7151 El Cajon Blvd., Suite F San Diego, 92115 (619) 697-5758 ask for ASG discount, show ASG Card 10% discount on all non-sale items, excluding machines & fabric on bolt Sew Hut www.sewhut.com 4226 Balboa, San Diego 92117 (858) 273-1377 10% discount on all non-sale items, excluding machines Sewing Machines Plus www.sewingmachinesplus.com 713 Center Drive, San Marcos 92069 (760) 739-8222 10% discount on all notions, threads, and scissors Yardage Town (all locations) Ask for ASG Discount

22 The Needle Network

HAVE YOU JOINED?

The San Diego ASG yahoo group is just for mem-

bers of the San Diego ASG. This yahoo group is

an excellent way to share information with a large

number of members in a very easy manner. We

can share meeting information, files,

photos, hints & tips, and projects with members

throughout the Chapter.

Several of our neighborhood group leaders are

using “Yahoo Groups” as a means of remind-

ing all San Diego members of up-coming

neighborhood group meetings. This is a won-

derful way of prompting members to venture

out into the wonderful world of all that we

have to offer. Updated information of pro-

gram changes as well as supply lists are often

included. It’s easy to sign up. Just follow these

steps:

Sign on to www.yahoogroups.com

If you do not belong to any other Yahoo

group, follow the instructions for “signing

up”.

You will create a Yahoo ID & a password.

You will have to agree to their terms, how-

ever, there is NO CHARGE for belong-

ing to a Yahoo Group.

Once you are a member, search for our group

by typing in sandiegoasg in the search

field.

Click on Join the Group and follow the on-

screen instructions.

Margy Fordyce will get your request and ap-

prove your membership.

If you have any questions, contact Margy at

margy@san.rr.com. She will walk you through the

process.

San Diego

September/October 2013 23

National Office

American Sewing Guild

9660 Hillcroft, Suite 510,

Houston, TX 77096

(713) 729-3000 FAX: (713) 721-9230

E-Mail: info@asg.org

President Jackie Cruz (760) 846-3356 president@sandiegoasg.org

1st Vice President, Special Events Loyce Swedberg (619) 582-4178 sdasgspecialevents@yahoo.com

2nd Vice President, Membership Retha Meneghini (760) 749-4242 retbob@sbcglobal.net

Secretary Phyllis Lewcock (760) 602-0458 Phyllis_4@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer Jackie McDonald (619) 263-5585 lvgma531948@yahoo.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Community Service Stephanie Wiesenfarth (858) 485-5384 swiesen1@me.com

Neighborhood Group - Co-chairs South: Patricia Limber (619) 454-4242 splimber@wwdb.org

North: Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 serensews@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor Rhoda Keegan (858) 278-3632 rhodak@san.rr.com Publicity Joe Huston (619) 467-4677 publicity@sandiegoasg.org Web Site Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 webmaster@sandieogasg.org San Diego Fair Coordinator Pam Burleton (619) 291-3935 pburleton@yahoo.com Retail Liaison Joe Huston (619) 467-4677 retail@sandiegoasg.org

2013 San Diego Chapter Advisory Board

CAB Meetings—Sunday

Every other Month Next Meeting:

September 8TH - 1:30 PM

5707 Antigua Blvd.

San Diego (Tierrasanta Area)

(this schedule is subject to change)

ASG NAME BADGE

Jackie McDonald will be taking orders for name badges. Orders will be placed on the 15th and

30th of each month.

Please send this form and a check payable to Jackie McDonald for $5 (Add $2 for shipping, if

needed). Mail to Jackie McDonald, 605 Tibbett, San Diego, CA 92114

Name:__________________________ Please Print to Ensure Accuracy

Phone Number:___________________ Neighborhood Group: _____________

Or call to arrange delivery

The Needle Network is published bimonthly.

Articles and comments are welcome. Send materials

by e-mail to Rhodak@san.rr.com

OR via regular mail to:

Rhoda Keegan, 5707 Antigua Blvd

San Diego, CA 92124

Deadline for November/December 2013 issue

October 5, 2013

Please check the name, address, and expiration information on your mailing label. If any of the information is incorrect, contact Retha Meneghini to correct. ( See CAB Directory). Dues are $50 for new members, $45 for renewals.

IF YOU HAVE MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, use the change form on the National ASG web site at www.asg.org. The form is in the member only area. EMAIL ADDRESSES: If you have changed your email address please notify Retha Meneghini.

Advertising Rates: All merchant ads must be camera ready or there will be an additional

charge for ad preparation.

Full Page $65 per issue Half Page $55.00

Quarter Page $35 per issue Eighth Page $25 (2 3/8 by 4)

Business Card $15 (2 X 3 1/2) Pre-printed insert: $150.00 (provide 500 copies). A 10% discount is given on advertising for a full year (6 issues) when paid in advance; advertising is also available on an every-other issue basis (3 issues). One-time classified rates: Members - free, Non-members - $25.00. Good quality black and white ad copy can be mailed with payment to: American Sewing Guild, c/o Rhoda Keegan 5707 Antigua Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124 ASG members private party sewing ads are free, space allowing. Individuals with sewing related items for sale September e-mail Rhodak@san.rr.com or snail-mail the information to: Needle Network, c/o Rhoda Keegan, 5707 Antigua Blvd., San Diego 92124

SAN DIEGO—FUN IN THE SUN

Jackie Cruz

111 Listz Avenue

Cardiff-by-the Sea, CA 92007