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• Thread is Thread, Isn’t It?

  

  How choosy are you when it comes to thread? Or does price drive your decisions? Here’s a fun .pdf graphic of the different types of threads from Nancy’s... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Happy National Sewing Machine Day

  

  Treadle, mechanical, computerized or embroidery…hug your sewing machine today because it’s National Sewing Machine Day today! Don’t forget your coverstitch,... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• City of Chicago April & May Fashion Events

  The City of Chicago is hosting some exciting fashion related events starting Monday, April 28 and, the best part, these are free! Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Gee’s Bend Quilts on Display at DePaul Art Museum

  

  Whether you’re an experienced quilter, novice, or know nothing at all, you still can appreciate the artistic beauty and historic significance of Gee’s Bend... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Dazzling Dancewear

  

  Those attending the 2013 ASG Chicago fashion show were treated to a display of absolutely gorgeous dancewear. These are the creations of two of our members,... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Fabric Challenge 2013

  

  Every year, we give 1 yard of fabric to members who are up to the challenge of incorporating it in a project that falls into one of five categories: children’s... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• National Sewing Month at Area Libraries

  

  Some enterprising ASG Chicago Neighborhood Groups organized displays at their community libraries to celebrate National Sewing Month. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Sew for the Skill of It

  

  September is National Sewing Month and this year’s theme is Sew for the Skill of It. We’re always thinking about ways to sharpen our sewing skills and it’s... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Are You Ready for the Sew Spring Fling 2013?

  

  It’s that time of year again. Time for Spring Fling 2013! This year’s fling takes place April 27th at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714,... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• ASG Chicago Member Wins Sew It All Casting Call

  Congrats to ASG Chicago Chapter Member Rhonda Buss! Rhonda is the winner of the Sew it All Casting Contest. Rhonda will demonstrate a dress on an episode of... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• ASG Chicago Member Wins IPCA Ticket to Paradise Contest

  

  The 2013 Ticket to Paradise Grand Prize went to Eve Kovacs of Woodridge, Illinois, who used patterns from Saf-T-Pockets to create a skirt and jacket ensemble. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• ASG Chicago Presents: Traditional Bargello Jacket Workshop with Joan Derylak

  

  The Chicago Chapter of The American Sewing Guild presents A Traditional Bargello Jacket Workshop with Joan Derylak of Figure Flattering Quiltwear. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Call for Fibre Artists!!!

  

  The Third Annual Driftless Area Fibre Arts Faire, sponsored by Arlene Byrne/de la Pear, will be held June1-2, 2013 at Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point,... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• J. Stern’s Tee to Dress Tutorial

  

  Photo courtesy of Jennifer Stern Check out Jennifer Stern’s How to make a Tee into a Knit Dress! tutorial. To view the entire tutorial click here for... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Workshop Alert: Don’t Miss Piecing with Silks, Satins & Other Fun Fabrics

  

  Hope Quilt by Judy ZoelerWorkshop alert!!! Are you a quilter who feels your repertoire is limited to only cotton? Then we have just the workshop for you. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Jennifer Stern Workshop Weekend

  

  Jennifer showing students how to raise the rise of their jeans. To see more photos click on the pics.The ASG Chicago Chapter hosted Jean Tee Fit Workshops wit... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Break Free! Go Bold! Rethink Quilting with Jacquie Gering.

  

  “Break free! Go bold!” That’s what Jacquie Gering wrote in my copy of the book she co-authored with Katie Pedersen, Quilting Modern: Techniques and projects... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Mac Berg Directs the Drama of Serging

  

  You have a serger and aren’t sure what to do next. Do you remain afraid to plug it in or do you fearlessly embrace all it can do? Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• ASG Chicago Welcomes Jay Watts as New Membership Chair!

  

  Jay Watts, ASG Chicago Chapter Membership ChairASG Chicago welcomes Jay Watts as the new Membership Chair to the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB). Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• New and Improved: The ASG Chicago Web Site!

  The ASG Chicago Chapter web site has undergone a facelift. Everything from Susan’s fabulous banner photo to ease of navigation is new and, if we must say so... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS