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Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild Spring 2016, Volume 34, No. 1—Peoria, Illinois Sue Melton Barnabee, Editor Advancing sewing as an art and life skill www.peoriaasg.org www.asg.org
‘Show & Tell’ Luncheon June 18, 2016
Sponsored by the ASG Garment Group
The Garment Neighborhood Group invites all ASG members to start creating items to share with everyone at the
Show & Tell Luncheon. You can bring anything you have made -- garments for you or your family, accessories, home dec
items, quilts, crafts, embroidered items, community service projects – whatever you like to make. It’s fun to share this day
with visitors, so invite friends or family members to come with you.
For those who have never attended this event, bring or wear the items you want to show. You will be invited to come
to the podium to describe your project and then walk around the room showing the others what you have made. Don’t be
intimidated – come join us and have fun!
This year, we are featuring the 2016 DENIM JEANS CHALLENGE which began November 14, 2015. Winners will be
selected at the luncheon. The purpose is to repurpose denim clothing. No yardage or new denim fabric can be used.
Other fabrics allowed in addition to re-purposed denim include: leather trim or handles, other fabric trim, linings or
skirt flounce.
The challenge is to make a useful item from denim jeans – purse, tote bag, skirt, tool holder or craft item. Your
imagination is the limit. Don’t have any jeans? Check with your grandchildren, neighbors, friends or your local resale shop.
Our “Stash Sale” has been successful in the past. This year we are doing something different. Each member can bring
one item to swap. Bring something you want to “share” with someone and you take home a different item that someone else
wanted to “share”.
DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Registration will be at 9:00 am
LOCATION: Tony Roma’s Steak House, 1607 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
LUNCH: Noon. We will be finished by 1:30 pm
PROGRAM: Begins at 9:30 am
COST: $5 Registration Fee, made out to Central IL/Peoria ASG. Send to Gisela
Schuman with registration
FOOD: Drink and entree approximately $10 plus tax from a menu that day.
DIRECTIONS: http://tonyromas.com/location/bloomington
RESERVATION DEADLINE: June 6, 2016
2016 LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM
Mail $5 Registration Fee and Reservation Form to: Gisela Schuman, PO Box 282, Farmington, IL 61531
Call 309-245-4884 or e-mail at [email protected] for more information
Make check payable to Central IL/Peoria ASG
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________State:____________Zip:___________
Phone: (____) ___________________________ e-mail:____________________________________________
Emergency contact _________________________________________________________________________
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Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 1
SEW SPECIAL…’16Featuring Rhonda Buss
The featured speaker for Sew Special…’16 is Rhonda Buss of Chicago. Rhonda is a past president of the
Haute Couture Club of Chicago.
The event will feature a hands-on handbag workshop for 12 participants on Friday. Rhonda will be
designing this project that will teach participants about zipper application, pockets, hardware and other handbag
construction techniques. We will end up with a finished bag. Saturday will feature all things sleeves including how to change garments by restyling the sleeves.
Samples will be available for different sleeve variations. Rhonda will demonstrate how to draft, cut, slash and construct each sleeve
variation. You don't have to be an expert because these techniques can apply to even a simple t-shirt style garment.
There will be a trunk show of some of Rhonda's fashions. The afternoon will conclude with a make it take it wool flower
accessory suitable for a lapel, hat, bag or wherever. A small kit fee will apply.
In addition, the Saturday Sew Special….’16 will feature a noon style show by the state Make It With Wool contestants.
Some would say that Rhonda was born with a needle in her hand. Her first project was an embroidered handkerchief that she
made with the help of her grandmother at the age of five.
Once in high school, she took every sewing and design class that her school offered. With nothing more to offer, she was sent
to the local community college where she had the opportunity to study fashion illustration and costume design.
While in college, she took the limited fashion design classes that were offered, but finally had the opportunity to truly hone
her skills at Ray College of Design in Chicago where she graduated with a degree in Fashion Design. In her final year, Rhonda won
numerous awards for her designs, including fur and millinery awards.
After graduating, Rhonda worked as a designer for a dress manufacturer. From there she did costume design and returned to
teach tailoring and design at Ray College.
In recent years, Rhonda began writing for Sew News Magazine. She has also been featured in Threads magazine, Sew It All,
and Sew Stylish. Her design was on the Spring 2014 cover for Sew Stylish magazine.
In 2012, Rhonda won The People’s Choice Award in the Passion For Fashion competition at the American Sewing Expo. In
2013, her design won third place.
In her popular blog, Rhonda’s Creative Life, Rhonda features easy to make designs made from simple shapes. She has a
passion for sharing her knowledge and believes that everyone can sew and create. They just need the basic knowledge.
You can find and follow her blog at www.sewbussted.com.
WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER NEW MEMBER! Jeanne Parks, Bloomington
Please introduce yourself to our newest member at your next neighborhood group meeting or chapter event. A special THANK YOU to all members who have renewed your ASG membership!
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA AREA DATES TO REMEMBER March 15-16, 2016—Angel Gown Day. Chillicothe Christian
Church, Chillicothe, IL.
April 29, 2016—Anti-Ouch Pouch Sewing Day. Peoria Public
Library North Branch. www.peoriaasg.org
June 18, 2016—June Luncheon, Denim Challenge. Tony
Roma Steakhouse, Bloomington, IL. Garment
Neighborhood Group, hostesses.
July 7-11, 2016—National Conference. Indianapolis, IN. www.asg.org
August 18-21, 2016—Sun-Sational Retreat. Quilt Corner. August 26-28, 2016—Fall Retreat. Villa Maria, Springfield, IL.
www.peoriaasg.org
September 9, 2016—Charity Sewing Day. Peoria Public Library
North Branch. www.peoriaasg.org September 30, 2016—Handbag workshop with Rhonda
Buss. United Presbyterian Church. Peoria, IL.
www.peoriaasg.org
October 1, 2016—Sew Special ….’16, Featuring Rhonda
Buss, United Presbyterian Church. Peoria, IL.
www.peoriaasg.org November 12, 2016—Annual Meeting, United Presbyterian
Church, Peoria, IL. Fulton County Neighborhood
Group, hostesses.
July 27-31, 2017—National Conference, Orlando,
FL. www.asg.org
ASG CONFERENCE offers workshops, seminars and lectures in two-day, all-day, half-day, two-hour
and 90-minute formats. Classes are tailored to every sewing interest and every level of sewing skill.
Join us for the 2016 ASG Conference, July 7-11, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN, the birthplace of the American
Sewing Guild.
For hotels contact: Marriott Downtown, 314 West Maryland. (317) 822-3500. (888) 236-2427.
Group Code: ASG. Clicking on the above link takes you to the Marriott web site.
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 2
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www.buckleguy.com
http://www.elliottbermantextiles.com
www.fabricshack.com
http://fabric-warehouse.info
www.fabricworm.com
www.fit2stitch.com
www.flamingoislanddesigns.com
www.girlcharlee.com
www.hancockfabrics.com
www.hidehouse.com
www.marcytilton.com
www.millyardage.com
www.nyfashioncenter.com
www.organiccottonplus.com
www.pacifictrimming.com
www.patternsforpirates.com
www.peakfabrics.com
www.Rust-Tex.com
http://www.sewsteady.com/
www.spandexhouse.com
www.strapworks.com
www.stylishfabric.com
www.thefabricmarket.com
www.valdani.com/admin/site_index.p
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS MARCH
Colette Conard
Helen Flint
Janet Lickey
Gail Lithgow
Janet Mustread
Dee Ryan
Leanne Trotter
Joanne Wade
Margaret Wallace
APRIL
Ruth Ann Abbott
Haroldine Baker
Joyce Borzello
Tina Colombo
Anne Craig-McEldoweny
Dorothy Deem
Katy McCue
Cynthia Monier
MAY Mary Allen
Dorothy Burks
Lois Campbell
Martha Dontje
Shirley Harper
Karen Henry
Deb Kauffman
Margaret Youssi
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS November 12, 2016, the annual meeting will be in Peoria at the United Presbyterian Church, hosted by the Fulton County
NG. Plan to attend.
The Fulton County NG has donated 10 dresses and 56 sets of knitted caps and booties this quarter to OSF Children’s
Hospital of Illinois Preemie center for the Angel Project for infants who have passed away.
The Champaign/Urbana NG is reorganizing at this time. We will announce when meetings will be held. Contact Martha
Gamble with interest at (309) 689-1951 (309) 678-6259-C [email protected].
As a member of the American Sewing Guild (ASG), you have access to wonderful, useful information to help improve your
sewing skills. If you have not spent a little time on the national website or on the website of our local chapter, you are really missing
out on lots of valuable information.
Of all the benefits of membership, perhaps the most beneficial is being able to gather together in Neighborhood Groups.
Most Neighborhood Groups are organized by geographical location. However, groups may also be formed around a particular area of
sewing such as garments, home decorating, or embroidery.
Martha Gamble is the new Neighborhood Group Liaison. Her responsibility is to support the Neighborhood Group Leaders
and ensure that the leaders are receiving complete information from the Chapter Advisory Board. Please look in the newsletter or on
the website to see which group is either closest to you or presenting on a topic of interest to you.
So just how is ASG organized?? Who is guiding each area??
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 3
Champaign/Urbana
Starting soon!
Woodford County
Fulton County
Bloomington/Normal
Peoria Evening
Garment
Karen Fyke
Sue Barnabee
Denise Karbarz
Pat West
Sue Barnabee
Margaret Wallace
Sherrill Tittle
Cyndy Monier, President
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The indications of renewal are
evident as the freshness of Spring
envelopes the landscape. It is so refreshing
and comforting to know that nature comes
alive once again. The same is true for our
chapter. We are beginning a new year with
a new CAB composed of competent and
enthusiastic sewists. I am not new to the
board, but new to the presidency. I am so excited to see what
we as a chapter can accomplish this year. There are so many
opportunities to introduce the best kept secret in Central
Illinois. What secret you ask? Well, it is knowing that sewing
and ASG membership provide one of the most rewarding
adventures one can experience.
Sewing is such a wonderful activity and I want
everyone in the guild to become sewing advocates and share
our secret. Sewing allows one to express creativity, give to the
community, express love to family and forge friendships that
last a lifetime. Where else can you show off your sewing
creations, modest to extravagant, and receive encouragement
and accolades? I know within my own family I might get a
"that's nice". But my sewing friends at garment group
meetings ooh and ahh over a set in sleeve, or even a doll dress.
There is always a sewing friend to help with sewing dilemmas,
assist the creative process or place a pin to fit a muslin.
Sewing introduces new techniques, keeping the mind
active and the brain healthy. Sewing lowers blood pressure
(sometimes I do question this) and builds problem solving
skills. Sewing allows color skills to be developed and
exercises the tactile senses. Building a fabric stash, keeping up
with the latest sewing technology and working on a vintage
technique or pattern are just plain fun. And, what about
sewing road trips, retreats, conferences and trade shows?
These experiences are just too good to remain secrets
If you haven't picked up by now, sewing is my
passion, and I want to share my passion with all of you. I want
to encourage you to build your sewing passion or maybe
rekindle your sewing passion by sewing often and attending
guild meetings and activities. Check the chapter website,
www.peoriaasg.org, and plan to attend a group meeting. Ask
friends to attend with you. Challenge yourself to sew every
day or complete a new project every month. Plan a recycled
denim project for the Denim Challenge and maybe enter a
sewing project in the county fair. Use a creative approach to
reach out to those who don't sew and get them involved. My
goal is to see our chapter become so much fun that everyone
will want to be part of the sewing experience.
Plan to share your sewing successes and even
projects that don't turn out so well with your fellow sewing
enthusiasts. Take show and tell to meetings, send an article to
the chapter newsletter editor, submit a blog idea to the chapter
website, volunteer to lead a neighborhood group, and let a
CAB board member know about program or project ideas you
would like to see our chapter provide.
Renew yourself and be bold, creatively active, and
passionate about sewing.
2016 CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER
ADVISORY BOARD (CAB) www.peoriaasg.org
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Cyndy Monier (309) 364-3831
1ST
VICE PRESIDENT: Martha Gamble (309) 689-1951
(309) 678-6259-C [email protected]
2nd
VICE PRESIDENT: Vicki Ghidina (309) 353-7015
(309) 678-6259-C [email protected]
SECRETARY: Pat Pearson (309) 344-2670
TREASURER: Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884
COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP: Margaret Youssi (309) 369-9866
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS: Martha Gamble
(309) 689-1951 (309) 678-6259-C
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Sue Barnabee (309) 647-0111
(309) 229-7999-C [email protected]
SEW SPECIAL COORDINATOR: Vicki Ghidina (309)
353-7015 [email protected]
WEBMASTER:Pat West (309) 925-3395 (309) 453-6682-C
RETAIL LIAISON: Lynne LaHood (503) 784-0567
PUBLICITY: Karen Fyke (309) 467-4525
NATIONAL ASG HEADQUARTERS: 9660 Hillcroft, Ste 510, Houston,
TX 77096 (713) 729-3000 www.asg.org
Contact: Barbara Cortez [email protected]
Cyndy
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 4
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP MEETING CALENDAR
ASG members may attend any and all Neighborhood Group meetings in the Central IL/Peoria Chapter and anywhere around the
country. Prospective members are encouraged to attend two meetings before joining the chapter.
Please contact the Neighborhood Group leader to confirm monthly meeting times, programs and locations, especially
if you are traveling a distance. Programs sometimes change.
WHERE MARCH APRIL MAY CONTACT Chapter Advisory
Board (CAB)
1 pm, E Peoria Library.
Members are welcome.
3/18/2016
CAB Meeting
East Peoria
2016
2016
Cyndy Monier
Chapter President
(309) 364-3831
BLOOMINGTON/
NORMAL
2nd
Saturday, 10:00 am Hancock Fabrics on
Eldorado
3/12/16
Fitting Tops
4/12/16
Fitting Tops 5/9/16
Fitting Tops
Denise Karbarz
(309)846-3616
[email protected] NOTE: meeting place will
be changing soon
FULTON COUNTY
4th
Thursday, 1 pm
Wallace Park, Canton 11:30 lunch at
Blessings, optional
3/24/16
Totes & purses 4/28/16
Lining an unlined
jacket
Sue Barnabee
5/26/16
All about facings
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
GARMENT SEWING
3rd
Saturday, 10 am
Peoria Library North
Branch
3/19/16
Waistbands
Sue Barnabee
4/16/16
Interfacings
Cyndy Monier
5/21/16
Hems
Sue Barnabee
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
PEORIA EVENING
1st Tuesday 6-8 pm
Lakeview Public
Library
3/1/16
Spring Skirts
Bring your favorite
skirt pattern or skirt
you like to wear for
Spring
4/5/16
Scan and Cut Machine
Cyndy Monier
5/3/16
Dart Rotation
Martha Gamble
Pat West
(309) 925-3395
[email protected] (309) 453-6682-C
WOODFORD CO
3rd
Thursday, 7 pm
Maple Lawn
Community Room,
Eureka
3/17/16
Making a new ironing
board cover
4/21/16
Self-storing One-yard
Tote
5/19/16
How to Make a pillow
case dress
Karen Fyke (309) 467-4525
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 5
MEET MEMBER LYNNE LAHOOD Sewing has been my passion since I can remember. Like many of you, my first attempts were making
clothes for my Ginny Dolls, baby dolls, and stuffed animals. My efforts resulted in awkward, misshapen outfits
but I loved them and my dolls didn’t complain. All my seams were on the outside so I say I was way ahead of my
time. I had found a way to express myself!
Serious sewing began when I was in the eighth grade and insisted on making my white graduation dress.
My mother was against it and she had a back up dress in case mine didn’t turn out. My creation was a beautiful,
tiered, cotton dress and it came out beautifully and was less expensive than the store bought dress. I couldn’t wait
to take off my graduation gown and show it off. I was hooked.
I made a few clothes in high school and early college and after that I took a break of many years from
clothing construction. But not from sewing! I decorated my homes with window treatments, pillows, bedspreads and quilts. I branched
into needlework, knitting and appliqué. If a gift could be made, I made it. My children always had homemade costumes and I am sure
there were times when they would have preferred the store bought versions! To me, that sewing was easier than clothing because of
fitting.
Then something wonderful happened. It was 2010 and I was living in Portland, Oregon, and I discovered ASG. A whole new
world opened up for me regarding clothing fit and construction. We had a large neighborhood group for garment construction and just
as we do in our chapter here, we shared our joys, fitting issues, frustrations and successes with one another. I was in sewing heaven.
Two years later I moved to Peoria and joined ASG as soon as I could. I am still frustrated by fit and sometimes construction, but
sewing remains my passion. I am so grateful to the women who have kept our chapter vibrant and fun because it really became a life
line for me when I moved here.
This is the year I am reducing my stash – have you heard that one before? Thus far I have sewn two pieces so I have a long
way to go! I am keeping a notebook outlining my projects that I want to accomplish by year’s end.
As the new Outreach/Community Liason, I welcome your ideas, comments and questions. I so appreciate all the dedication
and hard work that goes into an organization like ASG. Hats off to everyone who participates and makes our chapter what it is.
SEWING TIPS FROM SUE When sewing with shears, use silk thread, machine embroidery thread or lingerie thread to make the buttonholes. Use a net
or self fabric to make a lining for the garment. For full skirts, cut the skirt from the length, eliminating the side seams for a nicer look.
For full skirts, use a deep hem for added look and weight. Make a one thread dart by breaking the rule. Start at the point with a 20”
thread drawn out and threaded backwards through the needle. Tie a knot between the bobbin and top threads. Wind the excess thread
back onto the spool. Repeat for each dart. Remember to select lightweight buttons. The lining should be 1” shorter than the garment.
As you are doing your spring cleaning in your sewing room, remember to select one item you are willing to swap for
someone else’s item at the June luncheon. Remember the change to Bloomington for the luncheon this year.
If you are cleaning out 100% wool sweaters to donate, you might consider throwing them in the washer with hot water and
soap and then in the dryer on hot. These can then be recycled for one of those felted wool projects. Give it a try.
While we’re on the subject of wool, this is the year for you to enter the make-it-with wool contest here in Peoria during Sew
Special. What could be more convenient? Come to the garment neighborhood group. We’ll be glad to help.
Sue Barnabee is a former Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, and member of Haute Couture Club of Chicago. Her
articles and projects have appeared in Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, Woodworker’s Journal and McCall’s Quilting
magazines.
ILLINOIS STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL Now is the time to start your Illinois State Make It With Wool project! 2016 is the 55
th year
of the Make It With Wool contest in Illinois. Contact Marilyn
Donoho, 7450 W. County Line Road, Paw Paw, IL 61353, (815)
627-9422, or [email protected], for more information and
entry forms. The purpose of the MIWW contest is to focus attention
on the beauty and versatility of wool; encourage the use of wool
fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and
weaving wool fabrics and yarns; offer the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes; and
recognition for sewing, knitting or crocheting skills.
Start sewing your wool garment now! It would be nice to have another ASG member in
the competition. The Central IL/Peoria Chapter ASG is a sponsor of the Illinois State Make It
With Wool contest.
Next year the National Make It With Wool contest will be held January 2017 in Denver, CO.
This year’s senior winner, Allison Parks, Bloomington, placed in the top 10 finalists at National MIWW.
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 6
FROM THE BOOKSTORE
ARTFUL MACHINE EMBROIDERY: A Visual Guide to Creating Clothing You'll Love to Wear, Bobbi Bullard
With this guidebook you will get a bonus CD of embroidery designs. You will learn how to make the most of
your machine embroidery by creating wearable art that you can really wear. Whether you're embellishing hand-
sewn or store-bought clothing, you'll learn how to add sophisticated designer style that is uniquely you.
You will get professional-looking results on any home embroidery machine by working with basic design
principles. Learn how to create upscale one-of-a-kind apparel that will make you look and feel more beautiful. You
will receive a complete supply guide to ensure your work is successful.
ISBN: 978-1-60705-582-2 (eISBN: 978-1-60705-583-9) www.ctpub.com/sew
PIPSQUEAKS - ITSY-BITSY FELT CREATIONS TO STITCH & LOVE: 30+ Easy-to-Make Animals & Accessories, Sally
Dixon
Whether you're young or just young at heart, this book will satisfy your appetite for cuteness. You will be
able to craft the cutest, tiniest felt animals imaginable—all by hand!
You will learn to make 31 tiny hand-sewn felt projects range from pint-size koalas and elephants to miniature
strawberries and ice cream cones. A glossary of stitches, a techniques chapter and hand-sewing techniques are
included as guides, along with easy-to-follow patterns for each project.
You will need only a handful of supplies (embroidery floss, felt, a few beads) to bring these adorable critters
and accessories to life. The size of the projects makes them perfect for being made into quirky earrings or
whimsical brooches, too—the cutest new additions to your accessory collection.
Included will be the patterns for the 31 tiny animals and accessories. This makes these projects friendly even for novice crafters.
ISBN: 978-1-61745-119-5 (eISBN: 978-1-61745-120-1) http://www.ctpub.com/sew/?sort=featured&page=3
BABY BOUTIQUE: 16 Handmade Projects - Shoes, Hats, Bags, Toys & More, Sue Kim
Nothing is more heartwarming than an exquisite handmade keepsake for a new little one. In this charming
collection, designer Sue Kim puts her signature style into 16 projects to welcome a new baby.
You will find patterns for hats, bibs, booties, blankets, toys, diaper bags, and so much more. All the projects
are accompanied with beautiful photography that highlights various infant-friendly fabric options.
A comprehensive section on sewing basics and expert advice makes the book exceptionally easy to use.
There is even an innovative eco-friendly gift-wrap chapter to help you showcase your lovely gift.
The projects are perfect for using your stash! Many of the projects are fat-quarter friendly!
ISBN: 978-1-60705-721-5 (eISBN): 978-1-60705-722-2) www.ctpub.com/baby-boutique
RIBBONWORK FLOWERS: 132 Garden Embellishments - Beautiful Designs for Flowers, Leaves & More, Christen Brown
Create a floral fantasy by gathering, twisting, and stitching an array of flowers from elegant ribbons and lace.
Christen Brown shares 132 flowers to sew from ribbon and lace, leaves, and garden extras - each with complete
instructions and colorful how-to photos.
You will learn clever twists on vintage ribbon work construction, plus hand-sewing basics and an overview
of techniques. Fashion your own floral arrangements from interchangeable petals, leaves, center and greenery, to
create never-before-seen custom stem designs and swappable centers.
A gallery of bouquets will inspire you to craft realistic blooms embellished with fruit, flourishes, and garden
accessories. From single-stem posies to bountiful bouquets, this collection has something for everyone.
There are step-by-step photos make everyone an expert.
ISBN: 978-1-60705-945-5 (eISBN): 978-1-60705-946-2) www.ctpub.com/ribbonwork-flowers
Spring 2016 Sew-Ciety News, Page 7
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
CRITTENTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Crittenton Development Center serves Central Illinois children and families by providing loving child
care as well as a 24-hour staffed crisis nursery. The center is in need of crib sheets. The pattern is on the web site www.peoriaasg.org. You can donate
them directly, contact a CAB member for pick up or bring them to a chapter/neighborhood meeting.
Our chapter donates custom-made bibs, crib and cot sheets, burp pads and wash cloths to help defray the costs of purchasing
these items. Crittenton staff members have said the items our chapter provides are "much higher quality" than those they can purchase.
They are in constant need of sheets. Please consider helping. Supplies will be provided to you. This year we will help support Crittenton Development Center by collecting coupons for baby items. Since these are time
limited, gather your coupons periodically and mail them to Crittenton Development Center, 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL
61605.
Our support at Crittenton Child Development Center is done by donating items that they need. This is a project we will be
continuing. Contact Pat West for information at [email protected].
ANTI-OUCH POUCH Anti-Ouch Pouches were designed by our chapter member Deon Maas. This underarm hanging pillow is
intended to add a little comfort to people’s lives during a stressful, painful time. The pillow hangs from the shoulder,
fitting snugly under the arm to cushion and ease the pressure of the underarm and breast area after breast surgery, upper
body surgeries or during radiation treatment. Tens of thousands of anti-ouch pouches have been lovingly sewn and donated to breast centers across the United
States. The American Sewing Guild featured the anti-ouch pouch as the 2008 National Community Service Project. This will continue to be an ongoing project for our chapter. We continue to take them to the Susan G Komen
office, Methodist Diagnostic Center in Peoria and OSF in Galesburg. The digital mammography is catching so many more cases. Our
need has increased. We would appreciate help making AOPs. If you have questions, contact Deon Maas at [email protected] or
Sue Barnabee, [email protected]. The Peoria area is in continual need of Anti-Ouch Pouches. Please consider donating soft fabric, stuffing, or completed
AOPs. We donate 100’s every few months in our area at OSF Komen Center and Methodist Diagnostic Center.
Central IL/Peoria Chapter ASG is organizing a booth at the ASG convention this summer in Indianapolis to make Anti-Ouch
Pouches. We can use your help on April 29, 2016, at the North Branch of the Peoria Library to make a minimum of 500 kits to take
for the booth so attendees at the convention can make an Anti-Ouch Pouch to take home.
ANGEL GOWNS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS To lose an infant leaves a sorrowful emptiness in the arms and hearts of their families who never
were able to bring their children home from the hospital. It can be an isolating time, especially as parents
try to find clothing to bury their tiny babies in.
The Chillicothe Christian Church is coordinating the project to make Angel Dresses from
wedding and formal gowns. The Angel Dresses are for babies who never recover in the neonatal intensive
care unit at Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
The white and ivory gowns made for baby boys and girls serve as baptismal/end of life gowns,
which traditionally adorn infants in white. Navy, gray and black are used for pant sets for the boys. The gowns are made to fit the
small babies, who are often born premature. One wedding dress can make up to 10-12 Angel Gowns.
Bridesmaid, Communion or Easter dresses, silky ribbons, lace, cotton thread and other notions or donations to purchase
sewing supplies will be accepted. You can contact Dorothy Burnett at (309) 647-1956 or Sue Barnabee, [email protected] (309)
647-0111.
Dresses do not need to be cleaned before you send them. Unless your gown has been trashed, sewers have had lots of luck
spot cleaning and working around damage.
Each little outfit comes packed in a special pretty keepsake box. In the box, along with the gown, is a handmade knitted or
crocheted blanket and hat and booties. Those who knit or crochet can also volunteer to make the blankets, hats and booties.
Tuesday March 15 from 9-3 and Wednesday, March 16 from 9-2 at the Chillicothe Christian Church, 510 W. Frances
Street, Chillicothe, IL. You can bring completed gown, pick up fabric and supplies, sew and visit. The group is not taking wedding
gowns at this time. They are accepting pink, blue, or black gowns, thread, buttons, ribbon or gift cards for JoAnn Fabrics. RSVP to
Kim Aldag for lunch. Contact Kim Aldag at (309) 698-2026 or e-mail at [email protected]. Go to
https://www.facebook.com/gowns4angels for more information about the group.
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NEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LIAISON
We are so fortunate to belong to a group who has the same interest – sewing! No matter what type of sewing you like, there
is someone who will support you and enjoy the process with you. We have so many opportunities to learn, share and give. As your
new Outreach Liaison, I just wanted to say a few words about ASG and what it means to me.
Relationships – Wonderful opportunities to meet other women and share what we know and love about sewing.
Education – Learning in Neighborhood Groups and being exposed to other learning opportunities through Sew Special, The Haute
Couture Club of Chicago, and the word of mouth that takes place about seminars and conferences in other cities.
Opportunities to give back – Sewing Days where we meet and sew for Crittenton by making cot sheets and bibs, making Anti-Ouch
Pouches for women who have had breast surgery. We bring a sack lunch and there are jobs for everyone. You do not have to bring
your machine because there are non-sewing tasks like cutting and ironing. We need everyone to participate because the need is great.
IF YOU HAVE FABRIC TO DONATE, PLEASE BRING TO ONE OF THESE DATES, OR CONTACT ME.
The dates this year are April 29 & September 9, 10 am to 6 pm. The location is the Peoria Public Library North Branch.
Support Your Local Fabric Stores -The Quilt Corner, Peddler’s Way, Sew Sassy, Galesburg Sewing and The Sewing Studio have
all purchased ads in our newsletter. When you shop at these fine stores, please thank them for their support, and mention that you’re a
member of ASG.
Lynne LaHood, Community Liaison
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS
Mention these retailer ads and the Peoria Chapter ASG when you visit our local stores
Galesburg Sewing Center
And
Sewing Center II 243 E Main Street
Galesburg, IL
1-800-962-7180
4700 N University Street
Peoria IL
1-309-689-5499
www.sewingcenter123.com
Brother, Handi Quilter, Husqvarna-Viking, Singer
Specializing in Sales & Service
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ASG DISCOUNTS AT AREA STORES!
Galesburg Sewing Center: ASG members receive a 10% discount. ASG card must be presented.
Hancock Fabrics:For online orders receive 10% with code
PASGUX at check-out at www.hancockfabrics.com,
JoAnn Fabrics: 10% discount with ASG discount card. Peddler’s Way Quilt Co: Customer discount Sew Creative: Show your ASG membership card to receive a 10% discount on regular-priced fabric and
sewing notions.
Sewing Studio: 10% discount. Sew Sassy: 10% discount. The Quilt Corner: Punch card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MEMBERS: Bring your ASG card when you shop! RETAILERS: This article is extended to our advertisers and
national sponsors. If we missed your store or there are
changes, please be sure to let us know.
AREA QUILT CLUBS Gems of the Prairie Quilters, St Paul Lutheran Church, 1427
W Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614—1st Wednesday,
6:30 pm http://gemsoftheprairie.com.
Handi Quilter Club, Morton—2nd
Monday of the odd
numbered months. Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, Washington—1
st Thursday,
1 pm
Prairie Points, Peoria—2nd
Saturday, 10 am Sew Sassy, Urbana Project Linus—1
st Thursday, 5 pm
The Piecers of the Heartland Quilt Club, Trinity
Lutheran Church, Canton—2nd
Monday, 6:30 pm The Quilt Corner, Morton—3
rd Monday, 10:00 am &
6:30 pm See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
AREA EMBROIDERY CLUBS Fulton County Machine Embroidery Club—2
nd
Wednesday, 11:45 lunch, 1 pm meeting at Big Racks, Canton.
Galesburg Sewing Center, Galesburg—lst Monday, 1 pm
(not Jan or July); 1st Thursday, 6 pm (not Jan or
July) Prairie Points, Peoria—4
th Monday, 2 pm & 6 pm
Sew Creative, Peoria Heights—2nd
Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Sewing Center II, Peoria—lst Wednesday, 10 am Sewing Center II, Peoria—3rd Thursday, 6 pm (not
December) Sewing Studio, Normal—3
rd Saturday, 12:30-2:30 (not
in December) Sew Sassy, Urbana—2
nd Tuesday, 1- 4 pm; 6-9 pm;
following Thursday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
ADVERTISING RATES
Business Card (3 ½”) $15.00
¼ Page (4 ¾” X 3 ½”) $25.00
½ Page (4 ¾” X 7 ½”) $50.00
Full Page (9 ¾” X 7 ½”) $75.00
Insert (Inserts provided by you) $75.00
Special Mailing $75.00 Plus Postage ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER ON THE WEB Have you checked out our web site www.peoriaasg.org yet? It was designed by Pat West, webmaster. You will find our latest newsletter, neighborhood news, contacts for chapter leaders, meeting information and photos,
information about special events, community service information, CAB (Chapter Advisory Board) information, ASG discounts
available, calendar of events, membership information. There are direct links to all of those pages.
Nancy’s Notions: 10% off entire order. Use source code 169411-5222. Not valid at special events, on the purchase of gift
certificates or for class registration. Limit one source code per order. This discount cannot be combined with any other promotions. It
expires April 30, 2016.
TO GIVE AWAY: Full length wedding gown full crinoline. For more information call Dorothy Burnett at (309) 647-1956 by March
15, 2016.
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STATE AND NATIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER March 10-12, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Atlanta,
GA. www.sewingexpo.com
March 31-April 2, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Cleveland, OH. www.sewingexpo.com
May 5, 6 & 7, 2016—Sewing Weekend. Beaver Dam, WI.
www.nancysnotions.com/category/store/sewing+w
eekend.do?nType=2
May 26-28, 2016—American Quilts Expo. Des Moines, IA.
www.sewingexpo.com
July 20-23, 2016—Sewing Holiday. Sioux City, IA. Joi
Mahon. www.sewingholiday.com
September 8, 9 & 10, 2016—Quilt Expo. Madison, WI.
www.wiquiltexpo.com
September 23-25, 2016—American Sewing Expo. Novi, MI.
www.americansewingexpo.com
September 25-28, 2016—Sewing & Stitchery Expo.
Puyallup, WA. www.sewexpo.com
September 29-October 1, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt
Expo. Fredericksburg. VA. www.sewingexpo.com
November 10-12, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Minneapolis, MN. www.sewingexpo.com
KEEP YOUR E-MAIL UP-TO-DATE! E-mail keeps you up-to-date on items that can’t wait for the next newsletter. Keep your e-mail address current by sending it to
Margaret Youssi, 2300 W Paddington Ct, Peoria, IL 61615 (309) 369-9866 [email protected]. Your e-mail will be used
exclusively for sewing guild communications and will not be sold or otherwise given to a second party.
ASG ONLINE! At www.asg.org go to the “Members Only” section to choose educational classes for those brand new to sewing as well as
those who are returning to sewing. If you have class ideas, send an e-mail to [email protected], with suggestions.
CHAPTER CHANGE OF ADDRESS You should address mail of chapter interest to Central IL/Peoria ASG, 1115 Yankee Lane, Sparland, IL 61565-9760.
NEWSLETTERS ARE DIGITAL! . If your e-mail address has changed recently, please contact Margaret Youssi, Membership Chairperson, at
[email protected] or (309) 369-9866 to update your account. If you would like to receive a printed copy, send your
name and address to Sue Barnabee, 21795 E Barnabee Road, Farmington, IL 61531.
SEW-CIETY NEWS is the quarterly newsletter of the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) located in
Peoria, Illinois. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization of home sewers. Its purpose is to provide information,
education and programs for its members and the community. Membership to ASG is open to the public. The chapter has
neighborhood groups in Peoria, Woodford County, Fulton County, Canton and Bloomington/Normal. See page 5 for details about the
neighborhood groups.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: May 1, and August 1, November 1, and February 1. Send information to Sue Barnabee,
21795 E Barnabee Rd., Farmington, IL 61531, or [email protected] (309) 647-0111.
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY WEB SITES www.berninausa.com www.babylock.com www.brothersews.com
www.elna.com www.husqvarnaviking.com www.janome.com
www.JukiHome.com www.pfaffusa.com www.singerco.com
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Central IL/Peoria
CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD
1115 Yankee Lane
Sparland, IL 61565-9760
SEW-CIETY NEWS
TIME DATED MATERIAL
DELIVER BY March 15, 2016
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
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