If you missed this meeting you missed a good time and lots of good food.  Our guests of honor were from the ASYMCA, Virginia Ruehwein  and Karena Vigliotti, Operation Kid Comfort.

The Janome Felting Machine was won by Patricia Limber.

 

The winning ticket was pulled by Virginia Ruehwein.  The look of surprise on Patricia’s face was amazing.

If anyone know how much fun the felting machine can be, it’s Patricia.  Congratulations!!

Our “Opportunity Drawing” netted $800 which will be divided between Bobbi Brunson and Janice Shaffer.  Both of these members’ homes were completely destroyed by the recent fires.

Bobbi was able to attend the Anniversary meeting and has sent the following:

To all my sewing friends in ASG,

           

THANK YOU!   Thank you for the outpouring of care and concern for me and my family since the fire destroyed our home.  We have felt so much love and so many prayers on our behalf.  Your generosity and kindnesses have been amazing—so many gifts and kind words.  You have lifted my sometimes sagging spirit and cheered my sad heart.  I so much enjoyed being with you at the Chapter’s 20th Year celebration.  I was a little embarrassed by all the gifts, but I truly felt I was surrounded by friends.  Thank you so much for being the wonderful women you are.             With love and appreciation,             Bobbie Brunson

 

Again, I want to thank Ron Martin from Martin’s Sewing in San Marcos for making the Janome available to us as a fund raiser for these deserving members.

 

There were several demonstrations by members of various Neighborhood Groups.  If you are interested in having these techniques demonstrated on your group, please contact the presenters.

 

Presentation by Ann Clark

Making baby bibs from fingertip towels presented by Ann Clark.  Ann is the NG Leader from the Clairemont daytime group.  Contact Ann at apclark101@hotmail.com if you are interested in having this demonstration at your group meeting.

 

Ann also shared how to “dress up” the recyclable grocery bags available at most stores.

 

Presentation by Carolyn Standifer

 

Carolyn Standifer, NG leader for the Poway night time group, demonstrated how to make purses from hand towels.  This technique was originally presented at last year’s election meeting by Gay Gerlack.  Carolyn has certainly mastered the technique.

She had several samples to show.  Carolyn said now is the time to find “holiday” towels at reduced prices so look for them when you go shopping. She had several different towels that could be used all year and some for other special occasions.

Contact info for Carolyn is in the Neighborhood Group section of the newsletter.

 

Presentation by Jackie McDonald

 

Jackie McDonald demonstrated a new product from Spotted Dog. These iron-on decals are completely absorbed into your fabric.  They come in several designs including labels for quilts, etc.  They are available at your local retailer, including El Cajon Sew & Vac, Bits & Pieces, Quilter’s Choice, Quilter’s Paradise, Paradise Sewing & Baker’s Sewing.

Contact Jackie at lvgma@cox.net for more information.

 

Presentation by Phyllis Lewcock

Baskets from clothesline and fabric was demonstrated by Phyllis Lewcock from the No. County Coastal Group.  Are you interested in learning how this is done, contact the No. County Coastal group and arrange to have them visit your group and give a hands-on demonstration.

 

Presentation by Glenna Evans

Glenna Evans, our Special Events CAB member demonstrated a technique from Pam Damour.  It’s a faux piping/embellishment idea that can be used on wearables as well as Home Décor.

Glenna Evans also handled the sales of Leandro Fabrics. A portion of the proceeds will come back to the Chapter as a fund raiser.

For more information, contact Glenna at
sewglenna@peoplepc.com

 

Presentation by Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Thomas showed us how to use paint sticks to embellish just about anything. Cynthia has really perfected this technique and would love to share it with your group.  You can contact Cynthia at ctsews@sbsglobal.net.

 

Presentation by Carol Filbeck

Carol Filbeck, representing the CAB, demo’d a quick and easy finger pin cushion made with a water bottle cap, a 3” circle of fabric, fiberfill batting, a little elastic and a little lace. Many of the attendees were able to get at least one made before the meeting ended.  You all know how to contact Carol if you’d like to arrange to have this demo’d at your NG meeting.

 

Presentation by Darlene Holland

Darlene Holland demonstrated Flower Pins.  This is Joan Frayher’s technique.  Joan is a member of the ASG Vagabonds.  If you’d like to get a hands-on class for your Neighborhood Group, contact  Darlene Holland @ dholland5@cox.net and she will put you in contact with Joan. These 2 are only a sampling of the different pins Joan had prepared. 

As you can see, the various Neighborhood Groups have much to share.  Please consider going to meetings that you might not normally attend.  You can check the website to see what is being offered.  Invite someone from another group to come and visit your meeting.

The icing on the cake was a game named “Quilt O”. It’s played like Bingo and was so much fun we are considering buying a copy to put in our new Library. 

 

It was a fun day, let’s meet again next year!!