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SEW-CIETY NEWS Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild
Summer (June, July, August) 2017
Volume 35, No. 2—Peoria, Illinois
Sue Melton Barnabee, Editor
Chartered 1986
Advancing sewing
as an art and life skill
www.peoriaasg.org www.asg.org
Summer Potluck
Our summer potluck, hosted by the Peoria Evening Neighborhood Group, will be held Tuesday,
July 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the Tremont Community Center. Come rain or shine! We will be indoors in the air
conditioning.
There are no stairs. The address is 216 S Sampson Street, Tremont, Illinois 61568.
RSVP to Pat West if you plan to attend at (309) 453-6682 or [email protected].
There is no cost to members or guests. Bring a dish to share AND Show & Tell. Meat, drinks and table
service will be provided.
This year we are having a Stash Sale. Bring sewing related items from your stash to set out on
tables to sell OR load the items you want to sell into your trunk, open your trunk and sell! You set the price and you keep the money.
Here is a link for a map and directions https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tremont+Community+Center/@40.5253902,-
89.4929914,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880afb965f71cc1b:0x522a380be406c8a!8m2!3d40.5253902!4d-89.4908027
OR, follow the directions below:
DIRECTIONS FROM PEORIA: Take I-74 toward Bloomington/Normal. Near Morton, take I-155 south toward Lincoln. Drive
approximately five miles to the Route 9 exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right toward Pekin. After about 3/4 mile, turn left on
Sampson (big church on your left). Community Center will be 1 1/2 blocks on your left. (If you see the fire station, you have just
passed the community center!)
DIRECTIONS FROM CHAMPAIGN: Take I-74 toward Bloomington/Normal. Take the exit to stay on I-74 toward Peoria. Just
past Morton, take I-155 south toward Lincoln. Drive approximately five miles to the Route 9 exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn
right toward Pekin. After about 3/4 mile, turn left on Sampson (big church on your left). Community Center will be 1 1/2 blocks on
your left. (If you see the fire station, you have just passed the community center!)
DIRECTIONS FROM BLOOMINGTON: Take Route 9 west toward Pekin. When you reach Tremont, turn left on Sampson St (big
church on your left). Community Center will be 1 1/2 blocks on your left. (If you see the fire station, you have just passed the
community center!)
SUMMER PICNIC REGISTRATION FORM Annual Summer Picnic – July 25, 2017
Send reservation form to: Pat West, 609 S. Prairie Lane, Tremont, IL 61568 You may also email [email protected]
or call Pat at (309) 925-3395 or (309) 453-6682 with this information.
Name:_______________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________________
Email:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact:__________________________________________________________Phone:_______________________
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 1
SEW SPECIAL ‘17
Featuring Judy Kissinger Saturday, October 14 at United Presbyterian Church, Peoria
Judy Kessinger started her career owning and operating a small retail fabric store in
Louisville, Kentucky. She traveled nationwide holding seminars for Hancock Fabrics for over
25 years.
She designed costumes for national and international figure skaters and created a fast
and easy way to conquer fitting problems for that field.
Judy’s next goal was to make stress-free sewing with simple solutions for fitting. Her
personal style included many relaxed, comfortable, well fitting outfits.
In her search for the “perfect” pattern, she decided to use her experience and create
the system herself. The Master Tops and Master Pants patterns were born! Once you FIT the
basic pattern, you can build and create an entire wardrobe on those two patterns.
Judy is known by many as the Fit Doctor, curing the ills of the sewing “blues”. Sewing is the easy part, but it’s the FITTING
that makes garments come alive and compliment the body instead of just covering it!
Her web site, www.fitnicesystem.com has allowed her to expand into more teaching tools for her “sewing sisters” with
videos and online classes. Judy has been blessed to have touched the lives of countless women. She has taught them the tricks of
looking trim and feeling fantastic by simply fitting themselves properly.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Workshop with Judy Kessinger—The Perfect Fitting Tee!
9:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration 9:00 am
Members $120 Non-members $140 (includes $40 kit fee)
Bring sack lunch and a snack to share. Supply list will be e-
mailed
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Sew Special ’17 with Judy Kessinger
Featuring State of Illinois Make It With Wool Style Show
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration 8:30 am
Members $65 Non-members $80 Students $15
Registrations postmarked by September 15 will be eligible
for a drawing to receive a free 1 year membership.
Continental breakfast and lunch included.
United Presbyterian Church
2400 Northmoor Rd., Peoria IL 61614
Registration deadline 10/6/2017
Registrations forms available at www.peroriaasg.org
For more information contact:
Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884 [email protected]
Vicki Ghidina (309) 267-1045 [email protected]
BUTTON CHALLENGE
Do you have a button stash? Most of us do. They may be some you bought, inherited or are plain or unusual.
At Sew Special ’17, we are having a button challenge. You can enter one, or more items that have buttons
on them or are made totally of buttons. Use your imagination!
Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity. https://www.pinterest.com/diamonds10/buttons-buttons-
making-things-with-buttons/?lp=true http://savedbylovecreations.com/2012/04/50-button-crafts.html
https://www.topdreamer.com/15-interesting-diy-button-projects https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Button-Craft-
Ideas-18611674 http://www.readersdigest.ca/home-garden/tips/5-things-do-buttons http://sadtohappyproject.com/easy-diy-button-
crafts-project-ideas https://www.pinterest.com/spilltojill/so-many-things-to-do-with-buttons/?lp=true
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS June: July August
Carol Clark Colleen Abel Phyllis Dunagan
Barbara Fahel Vicki Ghidina Linda Kobs
Judy McFarland Jean Montgomery Shirley Lippert
Glenda Ready Linda Robison Julie-Ann McFann
Carol Selby Cher Testroet Janet Mustread
Joyce Smith Le Ann Ryan
Diane Storey Linda Swett
Kathryn Sutter
Janice Webster
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 2
SUMMER DREAM SEWING RETREAT ‘17
Do you dream of uninterrupted sewing at a tranquil location offering comfortable accommodations, great food and beautiful
lakeside scenery? Turn your dream to reality and register for the annual summer sewing retreat scheduled for August 21-23rd at the
Villa Maria in Springfield, IL. Bring any project you desire, as much or as little sewing paraphernalia, and enjoy 3 days and 2 nights
of sewing bliss with like-minded sewing enthusiasts.
Registration fee includes room, food, access to a well lit sewing area and lakeside grounds. The facility is fully handicap
accessible. Space is limited to the first 15 participants, so register early to avoid disappointment. More info will be available upon
registration.
Please fill out this registration form and mail promptly to secure your spot.
SUMMER RETREAT REGISTRATION
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________________________________________ZipCode:___________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________Phone:(_____)________________________
Emergency Contact:__________________________________________________________Phone:(_____)_____________________
Room preference Members SINGLE @ $165__________ DOUBLE @ $155__________
NON MEMBER: Please add $20.00 to above room rates
Checks payable to Central Illinois Peoria ASG; mail to Lynne LaHood, 6028 N. Wedgewood Lane, Peoria, IL 61614 Your check is
required to hold your place.
Contact Lynne Lahood with questions at [email protected] or 503-784-0567
Registrations due by August 1st. Sorry no refunds unless ASG cancels the retreat.
DID YOU KNOW? Any current member who signs up 3 members for a full year membership
before Sew Special ’17 on October 13th will receive a free ASG membership.
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA AREA 2017 DATES TO REMEMBER July 25—Summer Picnic, Tremont, IL
August 21-23—Summer Retreat, Villa Maria, Springfield,
IL area
September 15—Charity Sewing Day, Anti-Ouch Pouches,
North Branch Library, Peoria
October 14—Sew Special, United Presbyterian Church,
Peoria
October 14—Illinois State Make It With Wool Contest,
United Presbyterian Church, Peoria
July 27-31—National Conference, Orlando, FL
BEE counted!! It is summertime and the bees are happily humming in the gardens. In the same way, ASG sewers have
provided happy community members with their busy-bee selves. It is time to savor the sweetness of all those
hours of charitable sewing you may have done since January.
Any sewing skills you have contributed for the benefit of the community can and should be reported to
Martha Gamble, Neighborhood Group Coordinator in June. Please either provide the information to your
neighborhood group leader so she can send it to Martha or just email Martha yourself howell-
She is pleased to be able to add your information to the impressive report our chapter sends to the
national office.
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 3
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
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 JUNE JULY AUGUST CONTACT
Chapter Advisory
Board (CAB) 1 pm,
E. Peoria Library
Members are welcome
Cyndy Monier
Chapter President
(309) 364-3831
BLOOMINGTON/
NORMAL
2nd
Saturday, 10 am
The Sewing Room,
112 Boeykens Pl,
Suites 3F-G,
Normal
6/3/17
No Meeting
Attend the June Luncheon at
the IVY Club, Peoria
7/8/17
Sewing Room
Solutions - Take cell
phone photos of
your best sewing
space ideas and bring
them to the meeting.
8/12/17
What to do with
your extra sewing
stuff? Share
ideas!
Angela Slama
(309) 825-8183
Champaign/Urbana
3rd Tuesday, 1 pm
Room 215,
Champaign Public
Library,
200 W Green St,
Champaign
6/20/17
Fine tuning fit for muslin
tops
Demonstration of machine
feet
Location: Margaret
Wallace's home
7/18/17
No meeting 8//15/17
Fashion show of
completed, well
fitting summer
tops,
Fitting for other
top/blouse
patterns?
Sharon Gerth
(217) 367-7652
Kathy Hatch
(217) 355-1213
FULTON COUNTY
4th
Thursday, 1 pm
Wallace Park, Canton
11:30, lunch optional
6/22/17
Protective Fabrics
Jan Webster
7/27/17
Magic Binding
Sue Barnabee
8/24/17
Putting Fabrics
Together
Theresa Kaveney
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
GARMENT SEWING
3rd
Saturday, 10 am
North Branch Library,
Peoria
6/17/17
Necklines 7/15/17
Shoulder length,
slope and rounded
shoulders. Cynthia
Guffey method
Pat Pearson
8/19/17
Color
Deon Maas
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
PEORIA EVENING
1st Tuesday 6-8 pm
Lakeview Library,
Peoria
6/6/17
Fasteners
Kim Caywood
7/25/17
Potluck Potluck
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Tremont Community
Center
8/1/17
Wardrobe
Updates
Bring an item
that needs an
update
Pat West
(309) 925-3395
(309) 453-6682-C
WOODFORD CO
3rd
Thursday, 7 pm
Maple Lawn
Community Room,
Eureka
6/15/17
Show & Tell Wedding
Projects
7/20/17
Purse Trunk Show
Karen Welch
8/17/17
Share Your
Favorite Notions
Karen Fyke
(309) 467-4525
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 4
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Many of you know that I am a bit of a gym
bum. My house would undoubtedly be
cleaner if I wasn't at the gym or hoofing it
down the blacktop. With the help of a
couple of workout friends. I keep putting
in sweat time for the health of it.
What does this have to do with
sewing? I'm sure you know I am going to
tell you if you keep reading. Did you know that sewing is
good for our physical health and mental well being? Maybe
the best part is that expensive workout shoes, clothes and
sweating is entirely optional! Fantastic news for sure.
Sewing has been shown to lower blood pressure and
slow the pulse. I admit there are times when I am not sure this
is always the case, but science has been able to measure these
positive benefits and the benefits of lowering blood pressure
has been known for years. How great is this when someone in
your family tries to interrupt your sewing project? All you
have to do is remind the interrupter you are working on
lowering your blood pressure. The look you get will be
priceless.
Sewing has also been shown to relieve depression
and anxiety. In today's crazy world, this is also great news.
Mental health experts have actually recorded measurable
improvements in relieving depression and anxiety in women
who attend and participate in sewing groups. The reasons
could be a sense of accomplishment, spending time with self,
developing a hobby, socializing with others, encouraging
others or receiving encouragement from others. These
attributes describe ASG perfectly, aka neighborhood groups.
Another health benefit is that sewing may delay or
even help prevent mental decline as we age. This perk should
be enough for all of us to sew every day with vigor and
creative passion. Again, the experts aren't quite sure why this
is so, but who cares if sewing gives our brain rest by focusing
mindfully on one task at hand, stimulates the brain with
learning, creativity, problem solving, on and on? Sewing is
just plain fun.
Whether mending a garment, sewing on a button,
hemming a pair of pants or creating a sewing masterpiece, be
mindful of the unseen health benefits taking place. Since the
fountain of youth is as close as the next guild function, be sure
to share this marvelous health supplement with others. Invite
that friend along to the next NG meeting or sewing seminar. I
encourage all of you to fire up that sewing machine, serger or
thread that needle, and sew for the health of it!
Don’t forget the button challenge at Sew Special ’17!
Cyndy
2017 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: Charolette Cronin (309) 253-4276
TREASURER: Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884
COMMITTEES COMMUNITY LIAISON: Lynne LaHood (503) 784-0567
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]
PUBLICITY: Karen Fyke (309) 467-4525
SEW SPECIAL COORDINATOR: Vicki Ghidina
(309) 353-7015 [email protected]
WEBMASTER: Pat West (309) 453-6682-C
NATIONAL ASG HEADQUARTERS: 9660 Hillcroft, Ste 510, Houston,
TX 77096 (713) 729-3000 www.asg.org
Contact: Barbara Cortez [email protected]
Spring (March, April, May) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 5
SEWING WEB SITES www.aenathan.net
www.annewhalley.com
www.belagioenterprises.com
www.biascutblueprints.com
www.blankquilting.net
www.clothworks.com/frou-frou
www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com
www.craftoptics.com
www.EvaDress.com
www.expressiveimagesolutions.com
www.fabriceditions.com
www.henryglassfabrics.net
www.HomeSewingDepot.com
www.jamylabels.com
www.laceimports.com
www.quiltingonthegrid.com
www.sewchicpatterns.com
www.SeeWhatMaterializes.com
www.SewFitography.com
www.sewtimeless.com
www.smuggler’sdaughter.com
www.stitchable.com
www.studioefabrics.net
TASTE OF ASG TRIAL MEMBERSHIP Have you thought about joining the American Sewing Guild but wanted a “test drive” first? Here’s your chance! ASG is
providing a limited time offer: Sign up for a 60-day Trial “Taste of ASG” Membership for only $10! You can get a full 60-day
unlimited access to everything ASG has to offer. Full access to the Members Only area of the ASG website
ASG’s Online Sewing Education Library of classes, webinars and videos
Member’s Only special offers and discounts
Electronic copy of Notions, ASG’s Quarterly Publication
Special pricing from ASG partners such as Craftsy and University of Fashion
Entrance to chapter meetings, neighborhood and special interest groups and events
Opportunity to register at Members Only price for the Annual ASG Conference in Orlando, FL, July 27-30, 2017
A WORD FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LIAISON Our first charity sew of 2017 on Friday April 7th, was a big success! We made 100 bibs! Our sewing
benefited Crittenton Crisis Nursery. Eleven women traced, sewed, trimmed, turned, pressed and topstitched the
bibs donating 29 hours to this worthy cause. We kept busy, stopped for a quick lunch and went back to our jobs.
Thank you to everyone for your time, energy and bringing a fun attitude.
Our next charity sew is Friday, September 8 at the North Branch of the Peoria Library off of Allen
Road. We will be working on anti-ouch pouches. See you there!
The summer retreat is at Villa Maria in Springfield from August 21-23. The registration form is on page 4 of this newsletter.
See you soon!
Lynne LaHood, Community Liaison
WHAT TO DO WHEN SEWING FRUSTRATES? So in the interest of full disclosure, I must share with you fellow members that I have had a bad
couple of months. I know many of you have shared about wadders over the years. They are those projects that
end up “wadded” up and thrown in the trash.
I have generally finished projects, even when I am unhappy with them. I have always figured that
someone might use the garment or at the very least, it was a good learning opportunity. However, in the last
few months, I have not had a significant success in several projects in a row. For me, I put all the fabric and
sewing machines away and closed the door for a break.
In the midst of this, though, I have continued to attend neighborhood meetings. What I am finding is
that seeing the fantastic items folks have made, learning about new, interesting techniques, and hearing about the challenges and
frustrations from others is slowly but surely drawing me toward a desire to pull my fabric back out.
I may have avoided disappointment by not sewing, but I have also certainly missed the joy of accomplishment and the
delight of creativity. I am thinking what project I should pursue next. I would be eager to hear how some of you have waded through
these “wadders,” and come out ready to move forward again.
Martha Gamble, Neighborhood Group Coordinator
Spring (March, April, May) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 6
FROM THE BOOKSTORE
Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method, Sara Alm
Sara Alm guides you through customizing your clothes by desiging new pattern shapes, style lines and
fashion details with easy-to-follow instructions.
The author uses basic pattern blocks—slopers. She show us how to create patterns for nearly any piece
of clothing we want to sew.
You can change the hemline of a basic skirt from a straight skirt to an A-line or a full swing with
multiple gores. Waistbands can be converted to a waistline facing. The style and placement of closures can also
be changed. There are endless options given.
The book is divided into sections: skirts, tops and pants. Many principles apply to each garment type.
There are also different techniques to take into account in each garment.
Once we know how to design a sloper for a skirt, top or pants, we can transfer that knowledge to designing dresses, shorts,
jumpsuits and outerwear.
The principles and techniques can also be transferred to children’s wear.
There are twelve different garments designed from each basic sloper. Photographs are included so we can fully understand
the process as well as the end result.
ISBN: 9781589239340
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589239340/Designing-Clothes-with-the-Flat-Pattern-Method.html
The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to altering Patterns, Editors of Creative Publishing
We all know that good fit improves the comfort and appearance of any garment. That is why many of us
sew our own clothes. We also worry about ruining a pattern when we cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. This
book makes pattern alterations easy with methods illustrated step-by-step.
The books includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the pattern and fine-tuning the fit
with small adjustment such as moving buttons or reshaping darts.
It shows how to change a commercial pattern which is sized for millions of women into a sewing blueprint
sized to fit each individual figure.
There are 400 step-by-step photographs in this book.
ISBN: 9781589232272
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589232273/The-Perfect-Fit.html
Successful Serging: From Setup to Simple and Specialty Stitches, Beth Ann Baumgartel
This is a reference book that you will want to keep at your fingertips. It contains hundreds of
techniques and tips to make the most of your serger or overlock machine. Sergers are versatile and speedy
tools for stitching garments and home décor projects.
You will learn how the serger works and about the many styles available. It explains the variety of
functional and decorative stitches possible.
There are easy-to-find and easy-to-follow charts. The book explains thread choices, must-have
accessories and the best stitches for a range of fabric types.
It is an easy-reference collection of basic techniques, tips and helpful information for anyone who is
just learning about a serger or those of us who already own a serger.
ISBN: 9781589234611
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589234611/Successful-Serging.html
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 7
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
NOTE: Be sure to report any charitable sewing you have done to your neighborhood group leader or to Martha Gamble directly
or to the neighborhood group leader.
ANTI-OUCH POUCH Anti-Ouch Pouches (AOPs) 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.
Read more at www.asg.org/?s=Anti+Ouch+Pouch.
This will continue to be an ongoing project for our chapter. We take them to the OSF Susan G Komen Center, Methodist
Diagnostic Center in Peoria and OSF in Galesburg. The digital mammography is catching so many more cases that our need has
increased. We would appreciate help making AOPs. Follow this link www.asg.org/files/community_service/Anti_Ouch_Pouch.pdf for
the pattern. If you have questions, contact Deon Maas at [email protected] or Sue Barnabee, [email protected].
Please consider donating soft fabric, stuffing or completed AOPs. We donate hundreds every few months in our area at OSF
Komen Center and Methodist Diagnostic Center.
ANGEL GOWNS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS Loss of an infant leaves a sorrowful emptiness in the arms and hearts of their families who never
were able to bring the child home from the hospital. It can be an isolating time, especially as parents
try to find clothing in which to bury their tiny babies.
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 gowns are made for baby boys and girls to serve as baptismal/end of life gowns. Navy, gray
and black are used for pant sets for the boys. The gowns are made to fit the small premature babies. One
wedding dress can make up to 10-12 Angel Gowns. Each little outfit comes packed in a special, pretty keepsake box. In the box,
along with the gown, is a handmade blanket and hat and booties.
Over 100 wedding dresses have been donated since the project began. There is a need for pink, blue or black gowns. They
currently have a supply of wedding dresses. They also need ribbons, lace, buttons, thread and other notions, cash donations or JoAnn
Fabric gift cards to purchase sewing supplies. 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.
ASG members can contact Dorothy Burnett at (309) 647-1956 or Sue Barnabee, [email protected] (309) 647-0111 to make
donations or for more information.
CRITTENTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Crittenton Development Center serves Central Illinois children and families by providing loving
child care and a 24-hour staffed crisis nursery.
The center is in constant need of crib sheets. You can donate them directly, contact a CAB member for pick up or bring them
to a chapter/neighborhood meeting. The pattern is on the web site. www.peoriaasg.org/CommunityServiceCrittenton.html
Our chapter donates custom-made bibs, crib and cot sheets, burp pads and wash cloths to help defray the costs of purchasing
these items. Those patterns are on the web site link above. Crittenton staff members have said the items our chapter provides are
"much higher quality" than those they can purchase. Please consider helping. Supplies to make the items will be provided for 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 Lynne LaHood for information at [email protected].
Spring (March, April, May) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 8
STATE AND NATIONAL 2017 DATES TO REMEMBER
July 20-22—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Raleigh,
NC. www.sewingexpo.com
August 18-23—Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing.
Heirloom & Beyond. Arlington, TX.
www.AmericanSewingExpo.com
August 24-26—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Arlington, TX. www.sewingexpo.com
September 28-30—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Schaumburg, IL. www.sewingexpo.com
October 2-4—Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion.
Fredericksburg, VA. www.sewingexpo.com
October 5-7—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Fredericksburg, VA. www.sewingexpo.com
November 9-11—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Minneapolis, MN. www.sewingexpo.com
NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017 The National ASG Conference will be held July 27-30, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
The link to making hotel reservations in the ASG conference room block is also on the national website.
www.asg.org/resources/conference.
Experience a relaxing retreat within walking distance to Disney Springs™. The Hilton Lake Buena Vista
features shuttle transportation to and from Disney Theme Parks, seven delectable dining options, two pools, an arcade,
and more.
MEET CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEIGHBORHOOD CO-CHAIR
SHARON GERTH My interest in sewing began when I was about 12 years old. None of the women in my family were
sewers. However, my mother always included her daughters when visiting her lady friends, many who did
sew, knit, and/or crochet.
Before tackling the required apron and skirt in my middle school home economics class, those ladies
helped me make a crop top and a gathered skirt.
In high school my sister and I would sew for ourselves using the money we earned babysitting to
purchase patterns, fabric, etc. One particular favorite of mine was a shift made from a cotton fabric with a
strawberry design over a white background. I even figured out how to apply a ruffle around the hem.
Due to the fact we didn’t receive new clothes very often, the garments I made for myself were worn
and treasured. Limited funds and a desire to have a personal say in the design spurred my sister and I to sew
the wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses for our own weddings. I remember my mother’s old Singer
sewing machine had a shuttle instead of a bobbin and it was a challenge to keep it threaded and to keep the
thread from breaking. In the years that followed, time permitting, I made many of my nursing uniforms and lab coats.
When I came to Champaign-Urbana in the 1970’s I discovered The Treadle in a little house in Fisher where the end run bolts
of knit fabric were available for purchase at a good price. From the variety of knits acquired, I made clothes for my mother as well.
About that time the Stretch and Sew Fabric Shop opened in Champaign. I enrolled, completed all the classes and made nearly all the
garments in the book that accompanied the course. My large collection of Stretch and Sew patterns includes several of my favorites
that I still use today. Unfortunately after a few years Stretch and Sew closed. Somewhere along the way I took some classes at the
Singer Sewing Center in the Country Fair Shopping Center but they too closed. When they were selling out, I was given the
opportunity to purchase a machine in a nice cabinet that I used for years after.
Until we eliminated our family gift exchanges at Christmas, I made garments for each of my five sisters, my brother, and my
nieces and nephews. My husband prefers to buy his own clothes, but I have sewn a wool vest, some shirts, and nightshirts for him in
addition to repairing items to prolong the wear. When he recognizes that I am wearing a garment I made, he will frequently say how
nice I look and his favorite line is “When you make something, you make it to last.”
Although I vowed I would never make a quilt, my sewing took off in that direction. After several memory quilts, log cabin
designs, and other patterns, my interest waned. Since my retirement, garment construction has taken on an increased focused. One
day while in JoAnn Fabrics looking for bargains, I picked up a flyer for the Champaign-Urbana Neighborhood group of ASG. Once I
joined, my attendance was regular until schedule conflicts arose in my work with the Friends of the Urbana Free Library. When the
neighborhood group was reorganizing to focus on garment construction, I wanted to see that happen and a change in the meeting day
and time for the neighborhood group resolved the conflict. Beside garment construction, I found that others in the group are interested
in fitting issues too. We have some very talented and knowledgeable ladies in our neighborhood group. I expect to learn a lot in the
days to come while I continue to refresh and update my knowledge base and hone my skills related to the art and craft of sewing.
This year I am serving as co-chair of the Champaign/Urbana Neighborhood Group.
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ILLINOIS STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL
Have you started your Illinois State Make It With Wool project? 2017 is the 56th
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 MIWW contest offers the opportunity to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of wool;
encourages the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving wool fabrics
and yarns; offers the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes; and gives recognition for sewing, knitting or
crocheting skills.
Start sewing your wool garment now! It would be nice to have more ASG members in the competition. The Garment Group
as well as the other Neighborhood Groups is willing and able to offer assistance if you need it. The Central IL/Peoria Chapter ASG is
a sponsor of the Illinois State Make It With Wool contest.
WITH SYMPATHY The family of Pam McEnroe, Peoria, April 2017
SEWING TIPS FROM SUE
Happy “scrapping”! If you haven’t seen them, one of the latest trends to use up scraps or “bits” is the mug
rug. It’s a fabric coaster used to set your coffee (or other beverage) on to protect your furniture. Here are some
ideas: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=mug+rug, https://www.pinterest.com/auntpittypat2/quilted-mug-rugs/?lp=true
and http://tipnut.com/mug-rugs.
So, what do you do with your fabric scraps? You could make flowers, phone pouches, pin cushions,
pillows, yo yo’s, cup cozies, key fabs, book marks, gift or luggage tags and the list goes on and on. Here are ideas
for you to explore on line: http://crazylittleprojects.com/2013/03/25-things-to-do-with-fabric-scraps.html ,
https://www.pinterest.com/fabricdotcom/scrap-fabric-projects/?lp=true, http://www.diyncrafts.com/15703/repurpose/100-brilliant-
projects-to-upcycle-leftover-fabric-scraps, http://tipnut.com/scrap-happy-fabric-scrap-ideas-free-patterns/ and one more for you to
check http://thesewingloftblog.com/100-scrap-fabric-projects/ . This is just a beginning!
Are they organized or in a pile, sack or box? They can be organized by color, size, or just randomly. They can be stored in
clear shoe boxes, bins, glass jars, baskets, or bags. They can be cut so they are all one size for future use—think jellyrolls, etc. They
can be cut in same size strips for strip quilting. Small “bits” can be saved for appliqué.
Or, you can just throw them out!
Sue Barnabee is a former Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, and member of Haute Couture Club of Chicago and Stitcher’s Guild
of Peoria. Her articles and projects have appeared in Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, Woodworker’s Journal and McCall’s
Quilting magazines.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1. Send information to Sue Barnabee,
21795 E Barnabee Rd., Farmington, IL 61531, or [email protected] (309) 647-0111.
NANCY’S NOTIONS: 10% off entire order. Use source code 179411-5223. 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 July 31, 2017.
JOANN.COM: 10% off entire order. Use source code VIPSAVE1718. 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 May 31, 2018.
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 10
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
(800) 962-7180
4700 N University Street
Peoria IL
(309) 689-5499
www.sewingcenter123.com
Brother, Handi Quilter, Husqvarna-Viking, Singer
Specializing in Sales & Service
AREA QUILT CLUBS Gems of the Prairie Quilters, Peoria--1
st Wednesday, 6:30
pm
Handi Quilter Club, Quilt Corner, Morton—2nd
Monday of
odd numbered months.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, Washington—1st Thursday, 1pm
Prairie Points, Peoria—2nd
Saturday, 10 am
Sew Sassy, Project Linus, Urbana—1st Thursday, 5 pm
The Piecers of the Heartland, Canton--2nd
Monday, 6:30
pm
The Quilt Corner, Morton—3rd
Monday, 10:00 am &
6:30 pm
AREA EMBROIDERY CLUBS Fulton County Machine Embroidery Club, Big Racks,
Canton. —2nd
Wednesday, 11:45 lunch, 1 pm
Galesburg Sewing Center, Galesburg—lst Monday, 1 pm
(not January or July); 1st Thursday, 6 pm (not
January or July)
Prairie Points, Peoria—4th
Monday, 2 pm & 6 pm
Sewing Center II, Peoria—1st Wednesday, 10 am &
3rd
Thursday, 6 pm (December)
Sewing Studio, Normal—3rd
Saturday, 12:30-2:30 (December)
Sew Sassy, Urbana—2nd
Tuesday, 1- 4 pm; 6-9 pm;
the following Thursday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites
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ASG DISCOUNTS AT AREA STORES!
Galesburg Sewing Center: ASG members receive a 10%
discount. ASG card must be presented.
JoAnn Fabrics: 10% discount with ASG discount card.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co: Customer discount
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.
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 including neighborhood news; contacts for chapter leaders; photos;
ASG discounts; calendar of events; ASG web site link and information about meetings, special events,
community service, CAB (Chapter Advisory Board) and membership. There are direct links to all of those
pages. Check it out!
CHAPTER CHANGE OF ADDRESS You should address mail for the chapter to Cyndy Monier, Central IL/Peoria ASG, 1115 Yankee Lane, Sparland, IL 61565-9760.
WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER, NEW MEMBERS! Patricia Ianone, Bloomington
Jeanie Simpson, Brimfield
Janice Sleeter, Normal
Please introduce yourself to our newest members at your next neighborhood group meeting or chapter event.
A special THANK YOU to all members who have renewed your ASG membership!
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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASG ONLINE! At www.asg.org go to www.asg.org/members-only/videos/# to choose videos and projects for those
brand new to sewing, as well as those who are experienced in sewing and would like to sharpen their skills. If
you have class ideas, send an e-mail to [email protected] with suggestions.
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY WEB SITES
www.babylock.com
www.berninausa.com
www.brothersews.com
www.elnaUSA.com
www.husqvarnaviking.com
www.janome.com
www.JukiHome.com
www.pfaffusa.com
www.singerco.com
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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, Bloomington/Normal and Champaign/Urbana. See page 3 for
details about the neighborhood groups.
SEPTEMBER is the month to celebrate sewing and it’s right around the corner. In 1982, President
Ronald Reagan declared September as National Sewing Month “in recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.” We
need to work on making that an international celebration, too.
THE SEWER’S ALPHABET
Again…I sewed it backwards again?
Baste…you’ve got to be kidding!
Credit card…great sewing tool
Does…it have to be ironed?
Ease…size14 lady in a size 12 pant
Fabric…a non-fat weakness
Gee...why did I buy this fabric?
Hem…straight is good
Ideas…come by the yard
Jazzy…can be just a button
Knot…small, please
Love…to wear what you sew
Manikin…does it have to be MY size?
Never enough…can be C,E,F,Q R,T,Y
Often…when you’d like to sew
Pattern…bless the good ones!
Quiet (and peace)…see N
Room to sew…see N
Size…can vary from top to bottom
Time to sew…see N
Ugly…avoid this
Very ugly…avoid this too!
Wearable…the ultimate goal
‘Xact…well, we try!
Yards…see N
Zig…companion stitch to zag
By Summa Designs
Summer (June, July, August) 2017 Sew-Ciety News, Page 13
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 JUNE 10, 2017
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
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