The Status Thimble Volume 30, Issue 3 June/July/August 2014 Newsletter of the Fort Lauderdale, FL Chapter Serving Broward, Martin and Palm Beach Counties Visit us at asgfl.org IN THIS ISSUE: Donna’s Dispatch..................... 1 Advisory Board (CAB).............. 2 Advertiser List .......................... 2 Neighborhood Group News . 3-5 Sewing Superstitions ............... 6 Classified Ads .......................... 6 Membership ............................. 7 In Memoriam ............................ 7 Neighborhood Programs ....... 8-9 Taunton Magazine Discount .. 10 CAB News ............................. 10 Retailer Discounts............. 12-13 Retailer News ........................ 15 2014 Coming Events AEC Event Palm Beach Gardens May 28 to June 1 american-embroideryconference.com ASG National Conference St Louis, MO July 24-28. Chapter Annual Meeting with Louise Cutting, Boca Raton November 15 Spring, the most beautiful time of the year. Spring is jumping in everywhere. The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming. This is the time of year I just love. I see all the beautiful colors in the flowers and think how would those colors look if I made a (your garment choice) with them in it? Such inspirations! I was able to start the spring time by visiting three of the neighborhood groups and presenting a serger demo. I had such a wonderful time at each group. The questions that were asked just kept feeding me to talk more about this great machine that's sew much more than just finishing seams, just ask me. I love my BL serger. We have so much happening in the next few months and several events have already happened before you have time to read this newsletter. Eleanor Burns, known for her "Quilt in a Day" theme was here the beginning of April for 3 full days. Next is the Florida's Statewide American Sewing Guild Sew Together, May 2-4 in Cocoa, FL. This is the first year that ASG has held a Statewide Event. Stephanie Kimura, was our guest instructor with 2 classes. Several other shorter classes were offered with teachers from other chapters in the State. About 20 ladies attended from our chapter so mark your calendar for next year. Pam Damour, The Decorating Diva is hosted by Lori of Sew Much Fun, May 9th and 10th. Learn custom decor finishing, embellishments, Hands-on Zentangle and Finishing School. Register at the store 561-999-9992 or lori@sewmuchfunandmore.com. Floriani's four times the fun at quilting and embroidery workshop May 30th and 31st at Once Upon a Quilt—954-987-8827 or www.onceuponaquilt.com for registration. The end of May is the American Embroidery Conference in WPB. For more information go to their website, www.american-embroidery-conference.com. And then, the American Sewing Guilds National Conference in St. Louis, Mo. July 24-27th. As you can see from all the information above, your ASG Chapter Advisory Board would like to strengthen our bond with the retailers who support us by advertising in The Status Thimble and donating door prizes for our annual meeting. They have wonderful special events with guest educators throughout the year that our members not on their individual mailing lists never hear about. This would increase the attendance at these events to aid their businesses and increase our presence and membership as well. Through emails, The Status Thimble, Facebook, and our website we will be posting supporting retailers events. We hope this information will help you know more about local educational opportunities. Please let them know you are an ASG member and heard about their event through our communications. I know you have plenty of educational opportunities to choose from and hope you will attend our retailer's special events and classes. Donna 1 2014 Chapter Advisory Board Thank You Advertisers! President and Events Director Donna See their ads on the following pages: Azar's…………………….…...9 Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics………6,11 Ellie Crowder ........................ 10 Laura’s Sew & Vacuum ........ 14 Once Upon a Quilt ............... 10 Sew Much Fun and More..... 2 SewKeysE ............................ 9 StitchCraft............................. 15 Stuart Sew & Vac ................. 13 First Vice President Faye Second Vice President and Neighborhood Group Coordinator Rosanne Secretary Karen Treasurer Karen Community Service Kay Member-At-Large Bobby Membership Ann Newsletter Judy statusthimble@comcast.net Retail Liaison—PB County Colleen Retail Liaison—Broward County Kate Publicity Chair ……………...Open  2 Neighborhood Group News Plantation In January the Plantation NG exchanged “ugly fabric.” Well, in March we brought back beautiful outfits and a set of four-sided place mats. So, fabric that’s been sitting in your stash for years, can have a life when someone else sees it. Yvonne Photo by: Janet …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pembroke Pines Our March meeting at Pembroke Pines was led by Marietta who showed us how to make quilt squares, complete and ready to assemble into a full-size quilt, or perhaps smaller, to use as place mats on our kitchen table. Marietta brought "kits" for each of us, and we stitched and chatted and learned. A good time was had by all, and 2 squares went home with each Member, as a starter. The quilt was from a Georgia Bonesteel book and is called the McAllister McPuff Quilt. It is designed for lap quilting. Mariana Photo by: Janet I made this dinosaur costume for my grandson's 4th birthday. For several weeks before his birthday he would come to my house, take the pattern out of the file cabinet, carry it around and repeatedly remind me that he wanted a dinosaur costume. He and his sister have both informed me that they would also like the dinosaur with wings that is part of the pattern. Looks like I am going to be busy. The pattern is Simplicity 0860. Carol Photo by Mariana 3 Neighborhood Group News Boca Raton—Daytime Sergers anyone? In April we had a GREAT presentation from Lani. She took us back to school with a “schoolhouse demonstration” that we can’t soon forget. We all had a chance to participate in the program. Lani's unique approach entailed being a part of the machine. She had each part of the machine on a separate piece of paper. She assigned or we selected a part. Then one by one she had us act like the part by showing us how each part interacted with another . . . and another . . . and another, etc. It was so much fun and so informative. Many of us who have sergers, I might say the original type machine, never knew how it really worked. Why sometimes the overlock wasn't quite right, why was it too narrow, too long, too loose? Why isn't the fabric pushing through the feeddogs? Why is it called the differential feed on the serger? Why is the darn thing so difficult to thread? Our lesson included a very clear explanation of most of these things and we all came away with a greater understanding of the machine. It eliminated our fear of touching something and messing it up. Today there are new sergers that don't have these issues when they're working correctly. Thread the needles, no problem just push the button and viola! auto-threading. You want a rolled hem? How about a wave edge? Want to put in a zipper? You have numerous stitch selections at the touch of a button. No more fiddling with the tension of each of the loopers—it's automatic. And oh those feet, just change them like you do your own shoes for whatever your intending to do. Using a serger has enabled us to make garments, crafts, quilts and other items in much less time than our regular sewing machine. Regardless of the type of serger you have you certainly can agree that if you know how easy it is to use (once properly educated) you'd never give it up, ever! If you don't have one yet, go to one of our fabulous sewing stores that are listed in our Status Thimble and get a demonstration. You will be glad you did. Thank you for your attendance, support and continued participation in our Chapter. And thank you again Lani for your generous sharing of your knowledge. Rosanne Photo by Judy ............................................................................................ Stuart Help With Charity Sewing Recently I found some old newsletters from an organization called Carewear. Carewear is a 501 (c)3 charitable organization that provides assistance for organizations like ASG that sew, knit and crochet for charity. Carewear now has a website, www.carewear.org. On their website you will find many patterns for hats, booties, sweaters, kimonos, burial garments, bibs, toys and other items like walker bags. The patterns can be printed and used at no cost to your sewing group. Under the tab called Hospitals, you will find information about the needs of hospitals across the country; and the contact info for people you can write to or speak to at each hospital. All hospitals distribute the items without charge. Under Links there is info about yarn, button and fabric companies and other items that might be a resource for you. Below is a paragraph I have copied from the website because I have never heard of this. I am curious how the flannel squares are to be finished. A good project to use the smallest leftovers! Geisinger Medical Center, (Attn: Phoebe Beckley, NICU Family Support, 100 N Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-2710) requests donations of "Share Squares" so that every family will have 2 (for Mom and baby). Share Squares are 4" squares of flannel fabric with finished edges. Parents keep the square against their skin and then the square is given to calm the baby—while Mom is not present. This is an easy project and your help is appreciaed. (pibeckley@geisinger.edu or 570-271-7345). (March 5, 2014) Rusty 4 Neighborhood Group News Coral Springs Show and Tell is always a highlight of our group. Our March meeting featured several outstanding items. Linda displays one of her gorgeous quilts. A “pillow pal” for children in crisis situations is shown on the table. "Kanzashi Flowers" by Kate. Kate will demo these at our June group meeting. Donna added serger crochet to her holiday towels. Gloria shows her knitting expertise. Donna describes a fun table runner. Lorna with a tote bag she created. Photos by Judy 5 SILLY SEWING SUPERSTITIONS - To upset a box of pins, foretells a surprise, as long as some of them are left in the box. - See a pin and pick it up, all the day you’ll have good - If you mend your apron or dress while you are wearluck. See a pin and let it lie, luck will surely pass you ing it, someone will lie about you. by. - While sewing on a garment should you sew it to your - Never give a present of scissors or the friendship will dress by mistake, as many stitches as you take so many be cut. Scissors should always be sold, they should nev- lies will be told about you. er be given. - If you break your needle while making a dress you will - It is bad luck to sew clothing while some one is wear- live to wear it out. ing it unless the person in the clothes holds a thread in - If you tear a hole in a new dress the first time wearing their mouth. it, you will have a new one before that one is worn out. - Always sew a pillow case on New Years Eve to hold - Never start a garment on Friday unless you can finish all of your troubles. it the same day. - Never leave sewing undone on New Years or it will - Breaking one blade of a pair of scissors is an omen of stay that way for the next year. quarrels and discord. If both blades are broken at once - Never sew on Sunday because you will have to rip out a calamity is to be feared. all of those stitches when you get to heaven. - If you make a quilt or spread be sure to finish it or - There is harm in sewing on Sunday if you do not use a marriage will never come to you. thimble. - When you are sewing and your thread knots and tan- You will �cut off’ your fortune if you use scissors on gles, someone is talking about you. New Year’s Day. - If you put your petticoat on wrong side out and wear - Dropping a pair of scissors is said to warn that a love it that way all day, you are all right. If you change it, you is unfaithful. will have bad luck. - A bride must sew a swan’s feather into her husband’s pillow to ensure fidelity. (Reprinted from Niles, Ohio On Pins and Needles 4/14) - Don’t wash clothes on New Year’s Day or someone in your family will pass away. Classified Ads Sewing-related classified ads are free for members. Send to: statusthimble@comcast.net FOR SALE: Brother Project Runway Limited Edition sewing machine with extension table, foot pedal and included feet. I do not have the manual. It has a pretty pink front. Purchased this from my dealer where she had it on consignment. I have used it maybe five times. Great machine but I just don't have room for it in my sewing room. (I have 2 other sewing machines). I'm asking $180.00. Email statusthimble@comcast.net FOR SALE: Baby Lock Elegante 2 sewing and embroidery machine with the V4 update. In excellent condition. No smoking, no pet home. About 3 1/2 years old in fabulous shape. Includes all accessories. $2,200.00. Email statusthimble@comcast.net 6 Membership 7 Neighborhood Group Meetings Neighborhood meetings are great places to meet with new and old friends. All neighborhood groups are open to any member and guests. Guests may attend two consecutive meetings before joining the Guild. Bring and share your sewing projects. Ask for help with problems you may be having. Please call first when attending at private homes. Occasionally, it’s necessary for programs to change after the newsletter is printed. The latest information is at www.asgfl.org. Your attendance at programs sponsored by the American Sewing Guild may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. These images may be used on our website or in our newsletters. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify the photographer or Group Leader. All members are welcome to attend the Chapter Board meetings. You need to contact any board member (see page 2) in advance to confirm time and location. We welcome member questions, comments and suggestions. LOCATION AND TIME LEADERS BOCA RATON - DAYTIME First Thursday at 12:30 PM Glades Road Branch Library 20701 95th Ave. South Boca Raton June 5: Make and Take earrings with Irene July 3: Serger Techniques with Donna August 7: Chinese Auction Rosanne BOCA RATON - EVENING 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM James A. Rutherford Community Center at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton June 11: Tote Bag Challenge July 9: YoYo Pin & Flower Hands-on with Aliece and Ann August 13: Brother Scan & Cut Demo with Margaret Ann BOYNTON BEACH 1st Saturday at 1:00 PM Email statusthimble@comcast.net June 7: Machine Stitches with Kay July 5: Tote from a T-shirt with Mary Ellen August 2: Bound Buttonholes with Claire Karen CORAL SPRINGS Last Wednesday at 10:15 AM Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs June 25: "Kanzashi Flowers" from 4" squares of fabric. July 30: Sewing & Quilting Tips, plus scissor keeper. August 27: Repurpose a clothing item. Linda, Donna HOLLYWOOD Second Tuesday 1:00 PM Broward County Library 3151 Stirling Road Hollywood DATE AND AGENDA June 10: Stuff bears July 8: Make and take with Marietta August 12: Christmas in August! Share ideas and patterns for holiday gifts and decorations. Joyce, Terry 8 LOCATION AND TIME LEADERS DATE AND AGENDA NORTH PALM BEACH 3rd Monday at 1:00 PM Laura’s Sew & Vac 3918 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens Jane, Colleen June 16: Aprons July 21: Home Dec August 18: Upholster a Sewing Chair Mariana, Marietta June 2: Pot Luck Dinner July: No Meeting August: No Meeting PEMBROKE PINES 1st Monday at 7:30 PM Memorial Manor 777 So. Douglas Road Pembroke Pines PLANTATION Last Saturday at 1:00 PM St. Benedict’s Church 7801 NW 5th St., Plantation June 28: Making a Market bag. July 26: Our Annual Party: A Tea Party Aug. 30: Altering/embellishing a RTW T-shirt Yvonne, Irma POMPANO BEACH 2nd Friday at 10:00 AM NW Regional, BCC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek STUART Cookie, Laura June 13: Decorating Flip Flops July 11: Making Walker Bags August 8: Making Placemats for Nursing Homes Maryann, Rusty Monthly meetings will resume in September. 3nd Saturday at 10:00 AM Email statusthimble@comcast.net WEST PALM BEACH 1st Tuesday at 10:00 AM Email statusthimble@comcast.net Susan Monthly meetings will resume in November 9 CAB Meeting Highlights Donna opened the meeting and we discussed the Annual Meeting in November. After some brainstorming, the theme “A Cut Above the Rest” was chosen since our guest teacher is Louise Cutting. Louise will teach three classes: Cutting and Pasting, Cutting In and Cutting Out, Why Patterns Don’t Fit Me. Karen distributed the 2013 end of the year report. Ann gave the membership report. We have 227 members as of April 11. Rosanne will send out notices of meetings to local newspapers. Judy gave the Status Thimble report. We are trying to print only as many copies as retailers want. Also discussed was the upgraded chapter website—asgfl.org. We’ve received positive feedback and hope to improve it even more in the future. The CAB agreed to make inserts for the tri-folds listing the current group programs and contact information. These are posted in retailer outlets and given to prospective members by our Group Leaders. The next scheduled CAB meeting is July 18 at 10:30 AM at the Coral Springs Country Club. All members are welcome to attend our meetings. SEW WITH ELLIE ELLIE CROWDER SEWING INSTRUCTOR Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced Sewers Classes * Group & Private Lessons “Fitting the Girls” & Lectures DESIGNER * SEAMSTRESS Alterations & Fitting Specialist 954-806-4351 elliecro@comcast.net Plantation, Fl. 33324 www.SEWWITHELLIE.COM TAUNTON MAGAZINE DISCOUNTS Taunton Press offers ASG Members a 20% discount on 1, 2, or 3-year subscriptions for all their magazines (Threads, Fine Cooking, Fine Gardening, Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding). Threads prices are: $26.36 for 1 year, $43.96 for 2 years and $63.16 for 3 years. All magazines are 20% off regular subscription rates. To order, send a check to Carol Planthaber, 1135 SW 13th St., Boca Raton, FL 33486-5435. Phone 561-368-3146 or e-mail dplanthabe@aol.com. We need a minimum of 10 subscriptions to process the order. Threads Videos are available for a 20% discount (+ $1 shipping). Books have a 30% discount + $2 shipping. Call Carol for details. Name _____________________________ Street ___________________________ City, ST, Zip _________________________________________________________ New/Renew ________ Magazine ______________________ Subscription Length ____________ ASG Member # __________ 10 11 Retailer Discount List Retailer Address Discount Specialty Eric is a dealer for Janome, Viking, Juki, Brother and Singer and carries a full line of sewing and embroidery machines and accessories as well as industrial machines and notions. There are creative classes for sewing and quilting as well as support classes for sewing and embroidery machines and software. Ace Sewing & Vacuum 509 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-943-4772 acesewvac.com A to Z Fabrics & Scrubs 3999 NW 19th St. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 954-677-2499 Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics 8126 N. University Dr. Tamarac, FL 33321 954-724-2900 Creative Rewards Cards with 5% cash back on 7th purchase. The Factory 6680 Lantana Rd. Suite 7 Lake Worth, FL 33467 561-582-7777, 800-634-3389 www.thefactorysew-vac.com/ 10% discount on all but sale items Lawrence carries Husqvarna Viking and Baby Lock sewing machines plus vacuum cleaners. He has a wide selection of notions, books, software and all the accessories you need to sew and embroider. The store offers a variety of classes and seminars. Gold Coast Sew & Vac Center 770 S. Military Trail, Ste. 1 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 561-686-3123 10% discount on all but sale items Gold Coast has Singer sewing machines, industrial sewing machines, sales and service and Eureka vacuums. They have threads and accessories for the sewing machines and vacuum cleaner accessories. They service all brands of sewing and vacuum cleaners. 15% discount on all non-sale items. 10% discount on all non-sale items. www.cynthiasfinefabrics.com JoAnn Fabric Stores 10% discount (including sale items) with JoAnn Card Laura’s Sewing and Vacuum 1632 S. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach - 561-734-6324 3340 NW 62 Avenue, Margate, FL 33063 - 954-970-1707 801 S University Dr., Plantation - 954-472-0004 4700 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood - 954-966-9660 9810 Alt A1A, Palm Beach Gardens - 561-624-8181 11251 Pines Blvd, Pemb. Pines, FL 33026 - 954-435-3230 1131 S Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach - 954-941-5110 2329 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart - 772-220-0222 1940 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach - 561-689-0720 940 SR 7, Wellington, FL 33414 - 561-204-5622 1632 S. 3918 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 561-799-5228 1701 NW St. Lucie Blvd., 102 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 772-344-5229 www.sewwithlaura.com laurassewing@bellsouth.net 10% discount on all but sale items Naieem and Irshad carry a variety of decorator fabrics and trims as well as apparel fabrics and notions. There is a large selection of uniforms for the medical profession as well. Cynthia is a Pfaff and Baby Lock dealer and carries a full line of sewing and embroidery machines as well as sewing and embroidery accessories. She has fine fabrics, notions and patterns. At Cynthia’s one can find a full range of creative sewing classes as well as support classes for sewing and embroidery machines and software. JoAnn carries fabrics, craft items, quilt supplies and notions. Go to www.joann.com for special offers and to sign up for e-mail coupons. Laura has a great selection of Brother and Baby Lock machines plus service and vacuum sales. They have fine fabrics, notions and accessories plus classes and free demo/lectures. A trained technician is available to service all makes of sewing machines. Visit us on facebook! You don’t need to have a facebook account to visit: https://www.facebook.com/ASGFortLauderdale 12 Retailer Discount List Retailer Address S&S Fabrics 4553 N. University Dr. Lauderhill, FL 33351 954-316-6677 Sew Much Fun and More 7491 N. Federal Highway C-11 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-999-9992 Discount Specialty 10% discount on Everything. S & S carries elegant fabrics for evening, prom and bridal wear. He carries linens, silks, men’s suiting fabrics, ethnic fabrics, buttons, zippers, home décor fabrics and trims. 10% discount on all but sale items. Lori is a Brother sewing machine dealer and carries a full line of sewing and embroidery supplies and software. She also carries sewing fabrics including apparel fabrics and notions. There are a variety of creative classes as well as support classes for sewing and embroidery machines and software. www.sewmuchfunandmore.com StitchCraft 399 S. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 561-447-4147 Frequent shoppers Program www.stitchcraftboca.com Stuart Sewing & Vacuum 3289 NW Federal Hwy. Jensen Beach, FL 34957 772-692-4200 Stuartsewandvac.com Viking Sewing Gallery (Inside JoAnn’s) 4700 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33021 954-981-6599 801 S. University Drive Plantation, FL 33324 954-472-1853 10% discount on threads, notions and accessories 10% discount on all but machines and sale items. Hollywood store: 15% discount on ASG meeting day (2nd Tuesday). Johanna is a Baby Lock sewing machine dealer and carries a full line of sewing and embroidery supplies and software. She has a wide selection of apparel and quilting fabrics, kits, notions and patterns. Koala sewing furniture is also available. The shop provides a variety of creative quilting and sewing classes. Stuart Sewing & Vacuum carries a full line of Janome sewing machines. They service all brands of sewing machines and they carry threads, notions and accessories. The Viking Sewing Galleries are Husqvarna Viking sewing machine dealers. They carry a full line of software, accessories and notions for sewing and embroidery. A variety of sewing classes as well as support classes for sewing and embroidery machines and software are offered. Service is available for all makes and models of machines. The Best Stitch Length? by Jackie The stitch length default on my machine is set at 2.25. I accepted that as the “rule” and rarely changed my straight stitch length, because I thought I needed lots of stitches to keep my garment together! After many classes, teachers, and much guidance from expert sewists, I have learned that the best stitch length for garments is between 3.0 to 3.5. This length gives nicer looking seams, less puckering and much easier for ripping out! (Reprinted from the Detroit Michigan ASG newsletter Sew On and Sew On, June/August 2013) 13 Laura’s Sewing & Vacuum Email: laurassewing@bellsouth.net Website: sewwithlaura.com 3918 Northlake Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 561 799-5228 1707 NW St Lucie West Blvd #102 Port St Lucie, FL 34986 772 344-5229 Spend time with us this summer!!!! Floriani: Thread, Stabilizers and Software Port St Lucie - June 20 Palm Beach Gardens - June 21 10:00 – 4:00 $50 includes lunch and gift from Floriani We have had some fantastic events this spring. Sew many of you now have new machines, new sergers, new software. Take the time this summer to relax, learn and enjoy!!!! Lots of Classes Serger, Quilting, Embroidery, Purses, Clubs, Stonehenge BOM Software Kids Classes Christmas in July Classes for everyone Visit our website for the latest news www.sewwithlaura.com Fabric! Fabric! Fabric! Chevrons, Knits, Polka Dots, Stripes Suzy Bee Children Panels and complements Timeless Treasures novelty prints 90” batik and batik blenders And More coming all the time!! Coming Events: Mark your calendar NOW Walter Floriani – November 7 & 8 Anita Goodesign – December 4 & 5 14 Retailer News Broward County and Boca Raton Palm Beach County As you have probably read, Karen and I have switched places on the Chapter Advisory Board. As a result my stash has been added to. There were so many “Oh, I like that fabric and I wonder what I can use that piece for?” moments. I started out to visit our retailers empty handed but didn’t go home that way. Here are some of the things going on with our supporting retailers in the area. Buttonwood Quilt Shop. Robin and Ann offer beautiful quilting fabrics, patterns, and notions in their shop. They display many of their projects and offer classes, kits, and supplies. Please check out their website: www.buttonwoodquilts.com for updated information about their class schedule. Their hours have changed. They are open 10:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 10:00 to 4:00 on Saturday. Sew with Ellie has her new space up and humming at i4Trend Boutique at 1930B E. Sunrise Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale and invites everyone to come and see her special classroom. Visit her website: www.sewwithellie.com Laura’s Sewing and Vacuum. Laura and Dave have been very busy with quilt shows this year. They have continued to add fabric to their store. They also offer many notions, threads, and other supplies for sewing and embroidery. Sew Much Fun and More is proud to announce that we Both stores will host a Floriani thread, stabilizers and softnow carry the complete line of Juki machines. As the only ware presentation in June. Please check out their website: authorized Juki dealer in the tri-county area, we can offer eve- www.sewwithlaura.com for all the latest classes and events. rything from the popular air-threading MO-1000 serger to the See their ad on page 14 for more. MO-735, a combination serger and cover-hem machine. Quilters will love the Juki quilting machines with box feed The Factory. Lawrence carries Husqvarna Viking sewing dogs as well as the Juki long-arm machine. Visit us to see machines and vacuum cleaners. He has a wide selection of these very affordable and user-friendly products! SMF will also host Camp Runway again this summer for ages notions, books, and software for all your sewing needs. He is currently looking for a sewing teacher who is familiar 9 and up. Eight individually themed weeks of camp will run with computers and sewing machines. If you are interested from June 9 to August 8 (no camp the week of June 30 to July 4). The cost is $175/week; each week runs from Monday in working at his store, please contact him at 561-582-7777. His website is www.thefactorysew-vac.com. to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Encourage your daughters and granddaughters to sign up for a week or more of fun sewing Colleen and making new friends! www.sewmuchfunandmore.com. Stitchcraft in Boca has some wonderful quilting classes be- Martin County ginning on June 11th. These classes are so popular that they fill up very quickly. There is even a waiting list. Check out the Stuart Sew and Vac. Stop by to see the fabulous Juki long times on Johanna’s website www.stitchcraftboca.com. -arm quilting machine. Stuart Sew and Vac services most sewing machines and vacuums and offer classes and Ace Sewing and Vac has a new website coming soon with notions. improved search and easier navigation. Along with an amazing line of machines, they do repairs. Visit their website: www.acesewvac.com. Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics offers machine embroidery classes including a multi-needle machine forum for people who love to embroider. These are given the last Friday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Her full list of classes can be seen on her website www.cynthiasfinefabrics.com. Check Cynthia’s ad on page 11 for Kid’s Sewing Camp and Sue-Green Baker coming in July. JoAnn’s Fabrics will offer classes this summer ranging from Take-It-Easy-Shorts to Quilting Basics and Teen Sewing. The cost is reasonable, from $35-$40. As an ASG member, if you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up for your 10% discount card. The Viking Sewing Gallery inside some JoAnn’s has a variety of sewing and support classes, as well as software. Kate 15 American Sewing Guild Non Profit Organization Fort Lauderdale Chapter US Postage Paid PO Box 970226 Permit NO. 111 Coconut Creek, FL 33097 BOCA RATON, FL Or Current Resident American Sewing Guild’s Mission Statement: “Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill” Advertising Rates Display Ads Electronic ads preferred but not required. Full Page………….………………………..$75.00 Half Page………….……..………………...$45.00 Quarter Page……….……….……………..$25.00 Business Card…….…………………….…$15.00 Business Card (five issues)……………. $50.00 Single Page Insert (Per Issue)...............$100.00 Insert (Composed by Status Thimble)….……. $120.00 CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS All members are welcome to attend. Contact Donna or any board member for time, location and directions (see Advisory Board Listing on page 2 for contact information). We welcome member questions, comments or suggestions. Newsletter Deadlines September/October Issue...July 23 November/December Issue...Sept. 23 Jan/Feb/March Issue…November 23 April/May Issue…February 23 June/July/August Issue…April 23 ASG Member Discount 25% Contact Judy Rand (p. 2) for more information Classified Ads Free for ASG Members Non-members $10.00 + $.22 per word Send Program Info, Ads, Articles to: statusthimble@comcast.net Make checks payable to American Sewing Guild 16
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