advancing sewing as an art and life skill€¦ · the needle network ... advancing sewing as an art...
TRANSCRIPT
The Needle Network
Volume 26, No. 5 San Diego, California September/October, 2013
Founded: October 1987 www.sandiegoasg.org
Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dog days of summer are fast approaching with the scent of fall in the air not far behind. Soon it will be the
start of the holiday season and gift sewing will be our focus….but I get ahead of myself.
I have just returned from the National Convention, attended some great classes and did my fair share of
spending in the vender’s hall…. YES, it is true San Diego will be the host city for the 2015 ASG National
Convention, to be held at the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley. Although no further
information is available at this time, your CAB and I will keep you posted.
All of the attendees at Gail Yellen’s truck show and workshop were excited to see her wonderful designs and
inspired by the techniques she taught at her workshop. Unfortunately we had a very low turnout of members
which in turn increased the cost that was covered by the chapter. Our chapter and what you get from your
membership is enhanced by your participation. So we are changing our approach in regards to what type of
programs the Chapter will present next year.
Mark your calendars
September 14th and 21st September is National Sewing Month and we are marking the occasion with three
“Open House” events at the Encinitas, Poway and El Cajon libraries. Our Carlsbad NG has done this for sev-
eral years and has enjoyed the day and always welcomed new members. Details will be discussed at your NG
and I hope to see many of you there at these events.
October 26th October is our annual meeting and we have an exciting agenda planned. In addition to the
Denim Challenge, we will have a speaker from the garment industry and a sponsor of ASG’s National Con-
ference. Bring your creativity and sense of adventure for this new and exciting presentation. Once again I
hope you all can join me as it should be an inspiring day.
November 16th
In November we are teaming with Jinny Hoffman of Paradise Quilting as she brings back the ever popular
Judy Kessinger. Many of us have taken Judy’s tee top and pant classes and have been thrilled with the fit and
ease of sewing the garments. Now you have the opportunity to sign up for her Jean Class!!!! I have taken the
class and made the jeans with excellent fit and ease of assembly with Judy’s guidance and humor.
Please remember that we have a large county and are somewhat limited on where we can hold events. If an
event is a distance from where you live, a car pool is always a better way to travel and being with friends
makes the time go faster.
Happy sewing and see you soon.
Jackie
2 The Needle Network
MEET THE 2014 SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE CAB
POSITION: CHAPTER PRESIDENT
NAME: JACKIE CRUZ
BIO: I must be getting old as the last year has flown by….. Being your ASG
President has presented me with a learning curve that has had it challenges.
Most important. I have met many of you face to face at NG meetings and our
annual events. That has been a wonderful benefit of the “Job”. This past year
has made me dust off the sewing machine and really get back to sewing. My
garment production is picking up providing me with some show and tell items
to bring to the meetings.
As I mentioned last year, I was a sideline member of ASG for many years.
Accepting the President’s role is like diving into the deep end of the pool and I
realized just how much I had missed by not being more involved. I encourage
you to join the chapter in one more event than you did last year. I promise you
will benefit with increased creativity and new or renewed friendships with a
sewing sister.
If you chose to re-elect me as President I welcome your input and suggestions,
my email door is always open.
POSITION: TREASURER
NAME: JACKIE MC DONALD
BIO: I have been a member of ASG for almost 7 years. I’m semi-
retired from various careers - home closet, office designer for 5
years and 6 years as an Office Manager.
My love of sewing started when I was 10 years old. I have been
sewing for almost 50 years. Machine embroidery found its way into
my house 5 years ago.
After becoming a member of ASG, I have found many new inter-
ests in sewing, heirloom, quilting and others.
September/October 2013 3
MEET THE 2014 SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE CAB
POSITION: VICE PRESIDENT—MEMBERSHIP
NAME: PHYLLIS LEWCOCK
BIO: I was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. My mother taught me to
sew when I was a girl, and for years I loved making doll clothes. I sewed
many of my own clothes in high school. I am married and have a son and a
daughter. My husband's job brought us to Sunnyvale, CA in 1977. I was a
busy volunteer mom while our kids were growing up, and my sewing mainly
consisted of patching and mending. I worked as an elementary school teacher
until I retired in 2003. We moved to the Placerville, CA area, and I joined the
wonderful ASG chapter there. I discovered that sewing and sharing with ASG
friends was so much FUN! In 2006 when we moved to Carlsbad, one of the
first things I did was find an ASG meeting to attend. I continue to learn
from and enjoy ASG activities, and look forward to being Vice President—
Membership for the San Diego chapter.
POSITION: SECRETARY
NAME: LUANN GOEDERT
BIO: During my basic budgeting in the college years, I’d window browse,
see something I liked, then walk down the Mission Valley mall to House of
Fabrics to purchase the fabric. I felt like I’d won a prize when I’d make
something for one third the cost of the original. I always enjoy selecting my
own colors and getting the fit the way I like it.
After realizing that I did not enjoy my selected major it was easy to switch to
one for which I had a passion—Home Economics (now called Family and
Consumer Science). After graduating from San Diego State, with a degree in
Secondary Education, I was hired by the Carlsbad school district. Thirty-six
years after filling the position as ‘home economics’ teacher, where I had lots
of fun, a bit of stress, but, mostly, many wonderful students and good life-
time memories, I joined the retirement group. I’ve had the most passion with
the creative needle arts and sewing classes. ASG keeps me connected with
others who continue to inspire and motivate me to get those projects com-
pleted so I can race to start a new one.
WHY DO I NEED TO VOTE IF THERE’S ONLY ONE PERSON ON THE BALLOT?
Have you asked yourself this question? As in our national election, every vote is important. The
by-laws require that a minimum of 15% of the membership must return their ballots for the election to be ratified. If we do not achieve
the 15%, the election is null and void and we must have a re-vote. It is so much easier if everyone just fills out their ballot and mails it to
the Nominating and Election Coordinator, Patricia Limber. Mail-in ballots must be signed and have your membership number.
Your membership number is on your membership card.
The ballot is found on page 7. Just remove pages 5 (meeting registration) and page 7, (proxy ballot) fill them out, fold as indicated, sign
and mail. You can also vote in person at the Election meeting, October 26, 2013. However, to ensure that your ballot will be counted,
mail it in. Your proxy ballot must be postmarked by October 15, 2013.
4 The Needle Network
ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2013 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Once again it’s time for our yearly opportunity to get together with good friends, have delicious food and wonderful en-
tertainment. The meeting will be potluck so bring your favorite dish to share. Also, the meeting promises to be very en-
tertaining and educational so lets fill the room.
Along with the fun, there’s a very serious reason for this meeting. We will be voting for the Chapter Advisory Board
(CAB) for 2014. We have a candidates for the President, Vice President—Membership, Secretary and Treasurer. Your
CAB has decided to for a committee to serve in the capacity Special Events. If you would like to work with us on the
CAB in one of the appointed positions, contact any current member of the CAB. CAB members’ names and contact in-
formation are listed on the inside back cover page of the Needle Network.
The proxy ballot is on page 7 of this newsletter. If you can’t attend, don’t forget to mail your ballot by
OCTOBER 15, 2013. Mailing information is on the ballot. For your vote to be valid, you must be a member in good
standing . ..that means you must be current in your dues. You will have to put your membership number on the ballot for
it to be counted. Your membership number is on your ASG card. If you have any questions contact Patricia
Limber, [email protected].
.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERSHIP
SPECIAL EVENTS REPORT
According to the American Sewing Guild's Policy and Procedure Manual, it is a
requirement that the chapter hold at least one special event per year. Examples of
special events are: a sew-in, a bus trip, a special membership meeting such as
the annual meeting, a one or two day work shop with a special teacher, a sewing
retreat, a picnic, a special event to promote National Sewing Month, etc.
It has been the policy of the San Diego chapter to have at least one event per
year with a nationally known educator for a two day affair, usually a trunk show
followed by a workshop. The CAB budgets a certain dollar amount each year
to offset the cost of such events based upon past attendance.
Unfortunately attendance at the past two events of this nature, Marsha
McClintock, and Gail Yellen were not as expected. The budget overrun was
$2000 - $3000 respectively. Even the attendance at the Show Sew was not as
projected and had a budget over run of $1000.
Without more support of the membership these type of events are not financially
viable for the chapter without increasing the price for the event to $75-$80/day.
The CAB is now in the planning stage for 2014 and is exploring other options. Your input is all welcome and
encouraged. Drop a note to [email protected] with ideas and/or suggestions.
5 The Needle Network
REGISTRATION SAN DIEGO CHAPTER ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 2013
MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego 92120
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Name _____________________________________ Amt. Enclosed: $__________
Phone _______________ E-mail address: ____________________________
Guest Name:__________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________ E-mail address: ____________________________
I am volunteering to help with: _____ Registration & check-in ____ AM set-up _____ PM clean up
I plan to participate in the denim challenge in the following category (ies): Circle all that apply:
Garments Quilts Home Dec Accessories
Member Pricing: $15 donation - To defray the costs for the speaker, meeting room & lunch supplies.
Donation can be mailed or paid at the door.
Guest Pricing: $20 - This will be applied to the membership fee if application is completed at the
Election Meeting.
POT LUCK LUNCHEON: This meeting is a pot luck so please bring a dish to share to serve 10; and the
recipe if you are willing. LAST NAME A - L, bring your favorite salad; M-Z bring a dessert. The chapter
will provide roll and drinks. Come prepared to have a great time.
************************************************************************
Registration forms and checks should be made payable to: ASG, San Diego Chapter
Mail to: Patricia Limber, 951 Saint Clair Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91913-3160. Please send in your reservation
as quickly as possible so we can plan properly. Questions! Contact Loyce Swedberg at (619) 582-4178
Directions to the Fellowship Hall at the Mission Church of the Nazarene, 4750 Mission Gorge Place are below. For
help with directions or if lost, call Rhoda at (619) 993-0078.
From I-5, I-805 or I-15, take I-8 east to the Waring Road exit. At the bottom of the exit, go north (left) on
Waring Road to the first stop light at Adobe Falls. Turn right on Adobe Falls and go to the second stop sign. The street
changes name to Alvarado Canyon when you pass the first stop sign. The second stop sign is Mission Gorge Place.
Turn right and right again at the first corner, driving into the parking lot.
From El Cajon, La Mesa and points east, take I-8 west and exit Waring Road curving to the right to the first
first stop light at Adobe Falls. Follow directions above.
September/October 2013 6
ANNUAL MEETING DENIM CHALLENGE
Okay, Ladies, turn on your machine, heat up your iron and get ready we re having a chapter-wide sewing chal-
lenge. The theme of the challenge is Denim (new or up-cycled). You can use any pattern or technique as long
as there is some denim visible. You’ll be showing your item at the election meeting in October. The categories
to enter are: Garments, Quilts, Accessories, and Home Dec. Let your imagination fly and have fun!
Your entry will be displayed on a table or garment rack—please do not
wear your item.
DRESS FORM FITTING
Meet Joe Vaecchiarelli, owner of Fashion Supplies Inc. and a producer of
NBC's Fashion Stars. Joe was a presenter at the recent ASG National Con-
ference.
Fashion Supplies Inc is a retailer of fashion design supplies and equipment lo-
cated on Olive Street between Pico and 12th in the heart of Los Angeles Down-
town Fashion District.
When making a garment it becomes faster, more accurate than ever to create
your fit on a dress form with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to make
simple adjustments on the form to fit your shape instantaneously and eliminate
the frustration of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form can become
your body shape in seconds and make fitting faster and more accurate.
Joe’s presentation will include:
Industry Description
People I’ve worked with in the
industry
Dress Form Size Information
Detailed information on how to fit
your dress form to your body
Question and answer period
September/October 2013 7
San Diego Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc.
Annual Elections Proxy
2014 Chapter Advisory Board
October 26, 2013
Please check the box next to the name of the candidate for each office that you believe will do
the best job for the Chapter. You may also write in the name of someone you want to see in
this position.
President: Jackie Cruz ........................................................................................................ □
Candidate two .................................................................................................. □
Vice President/Membership: Phyllis Lewcock: ............................................................... □
Candidate two ................................................................................................... □
Secretary: LuAnn Goedert ....................................................................................... □
Candidate two: .......................................................................................................... □
Treasurer: Jackie McDonald ..................................................................................... □
Candidate two: .......................................................................................................... □
Note: You must enter your membership number on the ballot for your vote to be vali-
dated. You can find your membership number on your membership card or contact
Member signature (Required) __________________________
Print Member name (Required) ________________________
Member number (Required) __________________
Fold proxy ballot in thirds, seal with tape,
and mail with registration form to:
Patricia Limber, Nominating Chair-
person
951 Saint Claire Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913-3160
All proxy mail-in ballots must be returned to the Nominating chair by October 15, 2013
8 The Needle Network
BERNINA FOR SALE
Bernina 730 with embroidery module. All original
accessories including feet, bobbins, instruction manuals and embroidery
hoops. Low hours like new, looking for a good home. Annual service
just completed and current on all firmware.
Price $3,800.00 Call Jackie 760-846-3356
EL CAJON
SEW
CRAZIES
September/October 2013 9
Accessing the Members Only Area of ASG.org There are wonderful links and offers on the ASG National Web Site that should not be missed. Not everything is published in the quarterly magazine NOTIONS magazine and your CAB wants to be sure you understand the difference between ASG.org and sandiegoasg.org. ASG.org is the national site of the American Sewing Guild while sandiegoasg.org is our local chapter’s web site. Visit them both and become acquainted with the informa-tion posted at both locations. From the ASG.org office we received the following infor-mation. We are pleased to announce that our new log-in system on the Members Only area of the ASG website is now available. The site information remains the same; we have simply given each member personalized access to the
Members Only area. This area is for the exclusive use of ASG members and requires access with a
username and password. Please note the following: The old log-in of Username: sewing / Password: friends will no longer work to get you into the site. The new login page looks like this:
If you have PREVIOUSLY accessed the recently-launched member database and set a unique pass-
word for yourself, this is the information you will use for the Members Only area of the ASG website. Not sure of the email ASG has on file? Call Retha (our membership chair) at 760 749-4242 and she will provide it for you.
When you click any Members Only link, simply use your email address (the one associated with your -ASG membership) and your unique password. Once you access in this fashion you can begin access- ing the Members Only area. From then on you will use your email and unique password to access the site.
If you have NEVER accessed the recently launched member database, please log-in with your email address (the one associated with your ASG membership) and use the following password: Test. (Capital T and no period after the word Test.) You will be prompted to set up your unique password and begin accessing the Members Only area.
10 The Needle Network
Fall is the perfect time to construct a new jacket! In our upcoming fall webinars, we'll have four "follow-along" ses-
sions where you can completely construct a lined jacket totally by machine! This includes putting in shoulder pads,
sleeve headers, hemming and even sewing shank buttons on by machine. Register now for these upcoming webinars
and join in the fun of creating.
Upcoming Educational Webinars
Sep 17: ASG Online! Getting the most from your ASG membership
Do you really know all that is included in your ASG membership? Are you taking advantage of all there is? This
session will show some of the many benefits and how you may access them.
Sep 12: Let's Talk Lined Jacket Construction (1 of 4 sessions)
For the month of October, all the webinars will feature a sew-along series with Ramona.
This session will be in preparation for those classes. For the sessions we will be using a lined blazer with a lapel
(you may use a similar pattern that you already have). Discussion will be on how to choose the fabric, interfacing
and notions for the lined jacket. Three sessions in October will be the constructions methods she developed from
studying ready-to-wear techniques to complete the lined jacket.
Sep 19: Let's Talk Cuffs and Collars
Do the undersides of cuffs and collars on garments peek out? Do the curves seem less than smooth? Have you
learned how to add piping? In this webinar learn some simple tricks to give you professional results.
Oct 3: ASG Online! Gift Giving Ideas
The clever folks at Clover have some fun tools on the market to make great gifts. We’ll take a look at three of them
and projects that may be made.
Oct 10: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 2 of 4
This session will be layout and cutting of the jacket and lining. Techniques for matching plaids will be discussed.
The interfacing will be applied and tips on pressing during the construction will be given.
Oct 17: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 3 of 4
Jacket construction will begin. All construction will take place on the sewing machine… absolutely no hand sewing
with these RTW (ready to wear) techniques! This session will include setting the sleeves, sewing in the sleeve head-
ers and shoulder pads (yes, by machine!), and discussion of buttonholes will begin.
Oct 31: Let’s Talk Lined Jacket Construction Session 4 of 4
If you have followed along and done the sewing between sessions, by the end of this session you will have a
completed, lined jacket, in just a few more hours of sewing after viewing this session which includes lining con-
struction, hemming, and sewing the buttonholes.
September/October 2013 11
No
rth
Co
un
ty
Co
asta
l 1
0 am
-2 p
m
Po
wa
y
Nig
ht
7:1
5-9
pm
7:1
5-9
pm
AS
G
Va
ga
bo
nd
s
9:3
0 am
-
12
:30
pm
Ch
ula
Vista
10
am-n
oo
n
Th
e Gla
mm
Gro
up
7 - 8
:15
pm
SA
N D
IEG
O C
HA
PT
ER
—A
ME
RIC
AN
SE
WIN
G G
UIL
D
SE
PT
EM
BE
R 2
01
3
Su
n
Mo
n
Tu
es
W
ed
T
hu
rs
F
ri
Sa
t
1
2 LA
BO
R
DA
Y
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Desert
Sew
& S
ews
10
am - N
oo
n
La
Mesa
10
am-n
oo
n
For
loca
tion
, p
rogra
m
sched
ules
an
d
con
tacts
for
all
Neig
hb
orh
ood
Gro
up
s, see pages 1
2-1
3
N. C
ou
nty
Inla
nd
Su
per S
ewer
s
10
am-n
oo
n
Na
t’l Sew
ing
Mo
nth
At
En
cinita
s
Lib
rary
Po
wa
y
Nig
ht
7—
9 p
m
Ja
ck
ie C
ruz
C
ha
pte
r Pre
sid
en
t
Ph
on
e: 7
60
) 84
6-3
356
E-m
ail:
pre
sid
en
t@s
an
die
go
as
go
rg
We
bs
ite: s
an
die
go
as
g.o
rg
Nee
dles, P
ins,
& S
ewin
g
Frien
ds
Fa
llbro
ok
10
- No
on
Allied
Ga
rden
s
5 –
8 p
m
Th
e Gla
mm
Gro
up
6:3
0 - 8
:00 p
m
CA
B
Meetin
g
El C
ajo
n
Sew
Cra
zies
10
am-n
oo
n
Po
wa
y
Da
ytim
e
10
am-n
oo
n
Cla
irem
on
t
10
am-n
oo
n
Tw
iligh
t
Stitch
ers
5:3
0-7
:30
pm
AS
G
Va
ga
bo
nd
s
9:3
0 am
-
12
:30
pm
Na
t’l Sew
ing
Mo
nth
At E
l
Ca
jon
&
Po
wa
y
Lib
rary
12 The Needle Network
ALLIED GARDENS 4th Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 [email protected]
Meeting Location Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave., San Diego Public Library, Allied Gardens
September 24 Join other members to work on project of your choice.
October 22 Join friends to work on project of your choice.
ASG VAGABONDS - Spring Valley 3rd Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pat Ray (619) 659-9279 [email protected]
Meeting Location: Spring Valley Public Library, Community Room, 836 Kempton St., Spring Valley
September 18 Community Sew-in. Bring your sewing machine or serger and basic sewing supplies.
We will be working on tote bags for battered women.
October 16 Community Sew-in. Bring your sewing machine or serger and basic sewing supplies.
We will be working on tote bags for battered women.
CLAIREMONT 2nd Monday 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Cristie McGuire (858) 569-4085 [email protected]
Meeting Location Sew Hut, 4226 Balboa, San Diego
September 9 Contact leader for information
October 14 Contact leader for information
EL CAJON SEW CRAZIES 1st Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Ruth Gesler (619) 448-6058 [email protected]
Meeting Location El Cajon Sew & Vac, 987 Broadway, El Cajon September 4 Oven Mitt by Phyllis Griffin
October 2 Wine bags with Jean Nagy
DESERT SEW AND SEWS 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Ann Dyer (760) 352-2575 [email protected]
Meeting Location All Saints Episcopal Church, 305 H Street, Brawley
September 17 Sunbeam Lake RV Park, El Centro, 10 a.m. - done. How to best take advantage of rotary cutting and die-cutting.
Community service sew-in.
October 15 Location to be announced. Christmas and Gift Ideas to Make
DESERT TWILIGHT STITCHERS 2nd Monday 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Pamela Friesen (760) 554-7666 [email protected]
Meeting Location: Carrows Back Banquet Room, El Centro
September 9 Demo of lace Cathedral Windows by Pamela Friesen
October 14 Demo undetermined at this time
LA MESA GROUP 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Patricia Limber (619) 482-0457 [email protected]
Meeting Location: La Mesa Sew & Vac, 5346 Jackson Drive, La Mesa
September 17 Come share your latest Christmas/Holiday projects. Enoy some early cheer. October 15 Let’s make a simple fall placemat. Supply list to be emailed.
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
September/October 2013 13
NEEDLES, PINS, & SEWING FRIENDS 4th Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Karen Boggio (760) 723-1952 [email protected]
Meeting Location Fallbrook, call for address
September 26 Contact Leader for information.
October 24 Contact Leader for information.
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Luann Goedert (760) 434-6529 [email protected]
Meeting Location Pacific Breeze Church Hall, 3780 Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
September 14 National Sewing Month Open House - Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive
October 12 We will be working on a cute holiday bag that calls for embroidery all along the cuff. We will show
some tips and tricks if we have time after the embroidery lessons. NORTH COUNTY SUPER SEWERS 2nd Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Janice Steffen (760) 731-1167 [email protected] Meeting Location Sewing Machines Plus, 713 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
September 13 Contact Leader for information.
October 11 DARK POWAY NIGHT MEETING 3rd Monday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Kathy Hodges (858) 486-2796 [email protected]
Lynn Hastings (619) 384-5547 [email protected]
Meeting location Paradise Sewing, 12639 Poway Road, Poway
September 16 Costumes and Scarves - Program by Sue Davis and Lynn Hastings
October 21 Infinity Scarves– Make Your Own in 1 hour or less - Program by Lynn Hastings POWAY DAYTIME 1st Thursday 10 a.m. - noon
Cynthia Thomas (858) 312-6017 [email protected]
Seren Huston (619) 467-677 [email protected]
Meeting Location The Gateway 12751 Gateway Park Rd. Off Pomerado Road, Poway
September 5 Fiber reactive dyeing, with salt. Bring 2-3 yards muslin, prewashed without fabric softener.
Wear appropriate clothes.
October 3 Fiber reactive dyeing (ombre dyeing and parfait dyeing). Wear appropriate clothes.
THE GLAMM GROUP 4th Monday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sandra Wine (619) 238-0944 [email protected]
Meeting location: Discount Fabrics, 1205 West Morena Blvd, SD, 92110
September 23 Demo on How to Make Bound Button Holes October 28 Annual Halloween Party: location is 102 West Grape St. #8, San Diego.
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
14 The Needle Network
Su
n
Mo
n
Tu
e
We
d
Th
u
Fri
Sa
t
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
2
5
26
27
28
29
30
31
For
loca
tion
, p
rogra
m
sch
edu
le a
nd
con
tact
s fo
r
all
Nei
gh
borh
ood
Gro
up
s,
see
pages
12
—13
SA
N D
IEG
O C
HA
PT
ER
—A
ME
RIC
AN
SE
WIN
G G
UIL
D
No
. C
ou
nty
Co
ast
al
11
am
-2 p
m
OC
TO
BE
R 2
01
3
Po
wa
y
Da
yti
me
10
am
-no
on
N.
Co
un
ty
Inla
nd
Su
per
Sew
ers
DA
RK
Cla
irem
on
t
10
-12
no
on
Tw
ilig
ht
Sti
tch
ers
5:3
0-7
:30
pm
D
eser
t
Sew
& S
ews
10
am
-1 p
m
La M
esa
10
-12
no
on
AS
G
Va
ga
bo
nd
s
D1
0-1
2 n
oo
n
Nee
dle
s, P
ins,
& S
ewin
g
Fri
end
s
Fa
llb
roo
k
10
– n
oo
n
All
ied
Ga
rden
s
5 –
8 p
m
Po
wa
y
Nig
ht
7
-9 p
m
Th
e G
lam
m
Gro
up
6:3
0-8
:00
pm
El
Ca
jon
Sew
Cra
zies
10
am
-no
on
Ja
ck
ie C
ruz
C
ha
pte
r P
res
ide
nt
Ph
on
e:
76
0)
84
6-3
356
E-m
ail:
pre
sid
en
t@s
an
die
go
as
go
rg
We
bs
ite
: sa
nd
ieg
oas
g.o
rg
AN
NU
AL
ME
ET
ING
9:3
0—
3 P
M
September/October 2013 15
Renewing Members
Our renewing members are the heart and soul of the Chapter.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Memberships Expiring—Renewing Dues $45
Expiring November 30, 2013
Please welcome New Members Since the last Needle Network
l
Expiring December 31, 2013
Marie Bradley Ruth Gesler Sharon Kleven Patricia McGrew Iliana Sonntag
Kathryn Caro Donna Grizzle Kim Krebs Daphne Mitchell Jan Steffen
Lynn Cline Emily Harris Brenda Kross Teri Nance Chris Tatham
Jackie Cruz Ave Herndon Sandra LaPlant Gail Paris-Watson Elizabeth Taylor
Shirley Daniell Jinny Hoffmann Judy Leach Lynne Robinson Cynthia Thomas
Susan Deppe Donna Holtaway Brigit Luciani-King Doris Schloh Ruth Wick
Carolyn Doherty Barbara Hombs Lucy Magana Janice Shank Linda Wright
Julie Gaddis Marlene Hoover Joanna Mancusi Barbara Sigler
Liz Gaskill Kris Kettenburg Alyce Masters Carla Smith
Barbara Bennetts 92130 Delu Plourd 92250
Edna Derringer 92020 Rosanne Ramos 92128
Cathy Gomez 92056
Bobbie Brunson Rebecca Elder Joan McKenna Donnie Schiff
Vicki Colasurdo Charron Gottreich Johnna Pokojni Rinda Van Lennep
J. E. Crall Lois Green Lois Powell Sue Walters
Dorothy Crummy Seren Huston Madeline Rodriguez Pattie Westmoreland
Janis Douglas Jo-Ann Jacques Hilda Russell
Carol Distabile Doris Kennedy Shirley Kudzia
Lynn Hastings Deborah Kolkman Cyndi Newell
16 The Needle Network
McPhee #31
Awesome Knit
Jacket
DESERT SEW AND SEW
17 The Needle Network
4226 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117 Store hours: Tues - Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5
858 - 273 - 1377
www.sewhut.com
Rosie’s Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop
7151 El Cajon Boulevard – Suite F
San Diego, California 92115
Quilt Fabrics, Sewing, & Embroidery
Authorized JANOME Dealer
Paradise Sewing 12639 Poway Road Poway, CA 92064 858 679 9808
UPCOMING DATES
Sunday - September 8th— CAB Meeting
Saturday - October 26th Annual Meeting
Denim Challenge
18 The Needle Network
Hats
Off To
Fashion!
Name: _________________________ Phone #: ________________________
ASG Group: _____________________________________________
The Riverside/San Bernardino
Chapter of the American Sewing
Guild Presents...
Saturday, October 5, 2013 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Lunch will be served Benedict Castle
5445 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507
Please let us know if you have special
dietary requirements and need a special
meal.
If you wish to be seated as a group,
please make a list of group members
and submit your checks together.
Enclose a SASE if confirmation is
desired.
Tickets: $30. if response received before Sept. 9th
$40. if received after Sept. 9th
No Ticket sales at door. No Refunds
Make check payable to ASG and send to:
Betty Renck
1915 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
19 The Needle Network
Using the correct needle for your threads is as important as having correct tension settings. If too small a needle is used, the thread may fray, shred, or break. There's not too many things more frustrating than having your top thread break constantly. How do you know what size of needle to use with a particular thread? We've made it easy for you with our Thread Reference Guides, available for both Home and Longarm machines. Within the Thread Reference Guides, you will find information on the proper needle size, recommended bobbin thread, and recommended tension settings for all our threads. By following these three recommendations, you will have success. When a thread is shredding or breaking on your machine, find the point where it is occurring. It will probably be at the needle or just after the tension disc area. If the problem is at the needle, change the needle to the next size larger. The most common reason why thread shreds, frays, or breaks at the needle is because the eye is too small to accommodate the thread, causing stress and friction, which results in shredding or breaking the top thread. As an additional safeguard to eliminate thread shredding or breaking, we use and recommend Superior Topstitch Nee-dles. The Topstitch needle has an elongated eye which is nearly twice as long as the eye in most other needle styles (see photo below). This extra space allows the top thread more room to move and thereby alleviate extra stress placed on the top thread.
If you follow Superior's Thread Reference Guide and match the correct needle size to the thickness (weight) of your top thread, you will find more joy in sewing, quilting, & embroidery due to less thread breakage and better stitch-ing capabilities.
Notice the difference of the eye What happens to thread when it shreds
PREVENTING THREAD FRAYING, SHREDDING, and BREAKING
From Superior Thread
713 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 739-8222, email: [email protected]
20 The Needle Network
DEALER CLUBS Bits & Pieces (760) 745-5878 Sewing Club: 4th Wed. & Sat. at 10 a.m. Embroidery Club: 4th Sat. 2-4 p.m. El Cajon Sew & Vac (619) 442-2585 Viking Club: 2nd Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Pfaff Club: 1st Sunday, 1-3 p.m. La Mesa Sew & Vac (619) 698-2972 Deco Embroidery Club: 1st Thursday 10 am-12 noon Sewing Club: 3rd Tuesday 10 am-12 noon Paradise Sewing (858) 679-9808 Club Paradise: 1st Saturday of every month. 10 a.m. Open to every make of sewing machine owner! No dues or requirements. Rosie’s Calico Cupboard (619) 697-5758 Sewing Club: 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon Embroidery Club: 2nd Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sew Hut San Diego (858) 273-1377 Bernina Club: 1st Friday at 11:30
GUILDS Bead Society of San Diego County 3
rd Saturday except September and Dec at 10 am at the
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.sdbeadsociety.org Imitation of Life Construction Company (IOLCC Doll Club) - 4
th Tues at 6:30 pm at Senior Community Bldg.
4421 Bannock Ave. San Diego. http://www.iolcc.com San Diego Knitters 4th Monday at 1 p.m. Weingart Center 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway Call Maggie Whitson (619) 596-0788 San Diego Creative Stitchery Guild - 2nd Monday Sept-October at 6:30 PM at Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego. Contact Sandra Durbin (619) 993-0599 WAC Wearable Art Connection of So. Calif. Quarterly meetings at various locations in Los Angeles. Membership $35 or just the newsletter $20. c/o Diane Ricks, 6548 Belhaven Court, Alta Loma, CA 91701
QUILTING Canyon Quilters meet January - November at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Al Bahr Shrine Auditorium, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego. Membership dues are $35. For more information, contact Cristie McGuire, at [email protected] for check their web site at: www.canyonquilters.com
Chula Vista Quilters Guild – meets the 2nd
Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Community Congregational Church, 276 F St., Chula Vista. President Mary Swanson (619)-475-2456 or email [email protected]
Friendship Quilters of San Diego meets the 2nd
Monday Sept-October at Garden Rd. Elementary School, 14614 Poway Rd., Poway. www.friendshipquilterssd.org for info.
Seaside Quilt Guild meets the 1
st Tues at 6:30 pm at
Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Rd. Pacific Beach. Dues are $25, Guests $3. Web site is: www.seasidequilters.com San Diego Quilt Show www.sandiegoquiltshow.com
Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds Contact the appropriate board member at www.sccqg.org Sunshine Quilters meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Wells Park, 1153 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon. Yearly dues are $30 Guests $5 www.sunshinequilters.com
September/October 2013 21
El Cajon Sew & Vac
www.elcajonsewandvac.com 987 Broadway, El Cajon 92020 (619) 442-2585 20% discount on notions, books, and sew-ing accessories FabricLand 936 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange 92865 (714) 974-1214 10% discount on non-sale items Hancock Fabric Warehouse All locations 10% discount on non-sale items 15% discount on notions every day Home Fabrics www.homefabricsonline.com 4711 Clairemont Drive #A San Diego 92117 858 581-3975 Ask for ASG discount & value card Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts All locations 10% with special card La Mesa Sew and Vac www.lamesasewandvac.net 5346 Jackson Dr, La Mesa 91942 (619) 698-2972 10% discount on non-sale items Memory Lane Quilt Shop
www.memorylanequiltshop.com 1626 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon 92020 (619) 562-2288 Ask about new rewards program Paradise Sewing www.paradisesewing.com 12639 Poway Road, Poway 92064 (858) 679-9808 Discount to ASG members Poway Sewing 12813 Poway Road, Poway 92064 (858) 486-3303 Mention ad get 10% off suggested retail
the Bead Boutique http://www.thebeadboutique.net/ 2676 Fletcher Pkwy., El Cajon 92020 (619) 337-2323 10% discount, show card Beverly Fabrics www.beverlys.com/san-diego-store 6185 Balboa Avenue San Diego 92111 (858) 278-8072 10% discount on non-sale items, 30% off regular mdse for Joann 40% coupon. Bits & Pieces Inc.
http://www.sew2000.com/bitsnpieces 12625 Danielson Ct, Ste 111 Poway 92064 10% discount on non-sale items Central Sewing Center Centralsewing1.com 1125 N. Second St., El Cajon 92021 (619) 447-3244 15% on all notions Cozy Quilt Shop
www.cozyquilt.com 2940 Jamacha Road, Ste H El Cajon 92019 (619) 670-0652 10% discount on fabric Crazy 9 Patch Quilt Shop Www.crazy9patch.com 2260 Main Street, Ramona 92065 (760) 789-4050 Designer Fabric 1031 Bay Boulevard Suites R & S Chula Vista 91911 (619) 422-2340 Discount Fabrics 1205 W. Morena Blvd. San Diego, 92110 (619) 275-2445 Ask for ASG Discount
PLEASE SUPPORT THE RETAILERS WHO SUPPORT THE GUILD
Quilt in a Day www.quiltinaday.com 1955 Diamond St, Unit A, San Marcos 92069 (760) 591-0081 10% discount on all non-sale items Rosie’s Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop www.rosiescalicocupboard.com 7151 El Cajon Blvd., Suite F San Diego, 92115 (619) 697-5758 ask for ASG discount, show ASG Card 10% discount on all non-sale items, excluding machines & fabric on bolt Sew Hut www.sewhut.com 4226 Balboa, San Diego 92117 (858) 273-1377 10% discount on all non-sale items, excluding machines Sewing Machines Plus www.sewingmachinesplus.com 713 Center Drive, San Marcos 92069 (760) 739-8222 10% discount on all notions, threads, and scissors Yardage Town (all locations) Ask for ASG Discount
22 The Needle Network
HAVE YOU JOINED?
The San Diego ASG yahoo group is just for mem-
bers of the San Diego ASG. This yahoo group is
an excellent way to share information with a large
number of members in a very easy manner. We
can share meeting information, files,
photos, hints & tips, and projects with members
throughout the Chapter.
Several of our neighborhood group leaders are
using “Yahoo Groups” as a means of remind-
ing all San Diego members of up-coming
neighborhood group meetings. This is a won-
derful way of prompting members to venture
out into the wonderful world of all that we
have to offer. Updated information of pro-
gram changes as well as supply lists are often
included. It’s easy to sign up. Just follow these
steps:
Sign on to www.yahoogroups.com
If you do not belong to any other Yahoo
group, follow the instructions for “signing
up”.
You will create a Yahoo ID & a password.
You will have to agree to their terms, how-
ever, there is NO CHARGE for belong-
ing to a Yahoo Group.
Once you are a member, search for our group
by typing in sandiegoasg in the search
field.
Click on Join the Group and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Margy Fordyce will get your request and ap-
prove your membership.
If you have any questions, contact Margy at
[email protected]. She will walk you through the
process.
San Diego
September/October 2013 23
National Office
American Sewing Guild
9660 Hillcroft, Suite 510,
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-3000 FAX: (713) 721-9230
E-Mail: [email protected]
President Jackie Cruz (760) 846-3356 [email protected]
1st Vice President, Special Events Loyce Swedberg (619) 582-4178 [email protected]
2nd Vice President, Membership Retha Meneghini (760) 749-4242 [email protected]
Secretary Phyllis Lewcock (760) 602-0458 [email protected]
Treasurer Jackie McDonald (619) 263-5585 [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Community Service Stephanie Wiesenfarth (858) 485-5384 [email protected]
Neighborhood Group - Co-chairs South: Patricia Limber (619) 454-4242 [email protected]
North: Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Rhoda Keegan (858) 278-3632 [email protected] Publicity Joe Huston (619) 467-4677 [email protected] Web Site Seren Huston (619) 467-4677 [email protected] San Diego Fair Coordinator Pam Burleton (619) 291-3935 [email protected] Retail Liaison Joe Huston (619) 467-4677 [email protected]
2013 San Diego Chapter Advisory Board
CAB Meetings—Sunday
Every other Month Next Meeting:
September 8TH - 1:30 PM
5707 Antigua Blvd.
San Diego (Tierrasanta Area)
(this schedule is subject to change)
ASG NAME BADGE
Jackie McDonald will be taking orders for name badges. Orders will be placed on the 15th and
30th of each month.
Please send this form and a check payable to Jackie McDonald for $5 (Add $2 for shipping, if
needed). Mail to Jackie McDonald, 605 Tibbett, San Diego, CA 92114
Name:__________________________ Please Print to Ensure Accuracy
Phone Number:___________________ Neighborhood Group: _____________
Or call to arrange delivery
The Needle Network is published bimonthly.
Articles and comments are welcome. Send materials
by e-mail to [email protected]
OR via regular mail to:
Rhoda Keegan, 5707 Antigua Blvd
San Diego, CA 92124
Deadline for November/December 2013 issue
October 5, 2013
Please check the name, address, and expiration information on your mailing label. If any of the information is incorrect, contact Retha Meneghini to correct. ( See CAB Directory). Dues are $50 for new members, $45 for renewals.
IF YOU HAVE MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, use the change form on the National ASG web site at www.asg.org. The form is in the member only area. EMAIL ADDRESSES: If you have changed your email address please notify Retha Meneghini.
Advertising Rates: All merchant ads must be camera ready or there will be an additional
charge for ad preparation.
Full Page $65 per issue Half Page $55.00
Quarter Page $35 per issue Eighth Page $25 (2 3/8 by 4)
Business Card $15 (2 X 3 1/2) Pre-printed insert: $150.00 (provide 500 copies). A 10% discount is given on advertising for a full year (6 issues) when paid in advance; advertising is also available on an every-other issue basis (3 issues). One-time classified rates: Members - free, Non-members - $25.00. Good quality black and white ad copy can be mailed with payment to: American Sewing Guild, c/o Rhoda Keegan 5707 Antigua Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124 ASG members private party sewing ads are free, space allowing. Individuals with sewing related items for sale September e-mail [email protected] or snail-mail the information to: Needle Network, c/o Rhoda Keegan, 5707 Antigua Blvd., San Diego 92124
SAN DIEGO—FUN IN THE SUN
Jackie Cruz
111 Listz Avenue
Cardiff-by-the Sea, CA 92007