Jan 4, 2017 - New Year, New Room

Attendance was light this afternoon, but I suspect many of our members are still traveling or  recouping from the holidays.   We had a default table setup for the first meeting, but now that I was able to assess the outlet situation without a stage in the way, I think we can actually support the same number of sewing machines as we have had show up in the other room.  We will continue with the current non-sewing projects we had planned for this winter, but will be more flexible next year.

This room is different from our regular room because the rec center staff will set it up the way we need it ahead of time.  I have submitted a floor plan that optimizes use of the outlets and they should have that set up for us for the rest of the winter.  So anyone who wants to bring a sewing machine to our winter meetings can do so.

Show and Tell:

Diana Gosselin showed the Lilly Frog thread catcher & pin cushion she made.

Kathy Nichols showed a patriotic pillow she made for her next honor flight companion and a couple of Christmas Ornaments. 

Roberta Kelsey Brought a couple of Christmas table runners and some ornaments. 

Bev Minnerly showed a Santa doll she and her daughter made a few years ago and a Reindeer wreath she made at her church group. 
















Nella Rose showed the mini bag she made from Lu's December demo. She even enhanced it with an outside pocket.  She also talked about how she had embellished her shirt by taking a plain denim shirt and applying bleach with a rubber stamp to create the design.  It really came out beautiful.

I also showed the mini bag I made, which got a lot of use while I was away last week. 







Our next meeting is on January 18th and the plan is for Pat Pipa to show us how to do some basic hand embroidery.  I know that many of you avoid hand sewing, but there are always a few times when we have to resort to this, such as putting a face on a stuffed toy.  This will be a chance to learn some basic hand embroidery stitches to help you with those finishing touches.


I have also had a couple of requests from club members to learn about machine embroidery. Anyone who has an embroidery machine who would like to bring it to work on their own projects is welcome to do so at the next meeting.  I plan to bring mine.  This will give everyone a chance to see ow this works too.

A few of us wandered into the room we usually have to meet the group that has it reserved for Jan, Feb & March.  They are the northern section of the Boggy Creek Bear club and they make bears for Boggy Creek Camp ( http://www.boggycreek.org/)   A couple of our ladies have decided to go and help this group by cutting out fabric pieces on the weeks when we don't have a room to meet in.   If you are interested in doing this, they welcome the help.  You can also volunteer to help sew pieces together, but I understand this is not an easy sewing project.


According to their web site: 

"Each session, campers and families go home with a hand-made afghan and Boggy Bear stitched with love. Our campers are amazed to see all the beautiful quilts that adorn the beds and walls of the cabins and buildings. We’re also looking for some volunteers who can make and/or mend costumes for our theater program. This exciting opportunity to help can be done from home.

When making Boggy Bears, please use our standard pattern. Click here to view and print the bear pattern. Afghans: can be crocheted or knitted and should be 35-40 inches wide by 40-50 inches long. Quilts for beds: use cotton or flannelette and should be 60 inches by 80 inches. Machine washable and lightweight. Decorative Quilts: no larger than 7 feet by 10 feet"

Don't forget, we only have the room the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays during Jan, Feb and March. Hope to see you all on the 18th