The Status Thimble
Newsletter of the Fort Lauderdale, FL Chapter Volume 33, Issue 5 Serving Broward, Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties November/December 2017 Visit us at asgfl.org
IN THIS ISSUE: Donna’s Dispatch
Donna’s Dispatch ...... 1
Advisory Board (CAB) ...... 2 My Last Call
Advertiser List ...... 2 All good things must come to an end. What a ride!!! The last 4 years have
Neighborhood Group News .. 3-5 been absolutely wonderful. I really don’t know what has been my best ex- perience as President except to say I have met the most beautiful ladies What’s Out There ...... 7 you could ever want to meet. And the friendships that have developed are
Neighborhood Programs ...... 8-9 fabulous which mean sew much to me. I have had laughter, joy, entertain- ment, difficulties and tears. But nonetheless, I would not trade a moment Retailer News ...... 9 as that is life, we learn and we grow.
Membership Page ...... 11 Our Chapter Advisory Board is the greatest. Their comradery, the com- Taunton Magazine Discount .. 13 mitments, talents, and “Can do attitudes” are second to none. We can
Group Locations Map ...... 13 “make it happen” always left me feeling anything could be accomplished. This Board has worked together better than any board you could imagine. Retailer Discounts ...... 14-15 It has been an honor to have been a part of it. Thank you so much.
Coming Events ...... 15 Our Neighborhood Group Leaders… Again, I can’t say enough about Advertising Rates ...... 16 the dedication they have towards making their groups “Glow.” Look at all
the pictures in our newsletter that show the members and their sewing projects, charity work and beautiful sewing accomplishments. This re- flects from their leadership, generosity, devotion and love for sewing.
Again, Thank you so much.
As my 4-year term draws near and our new president, Faye Ariel, assumes the responsibility again, I am confident with her leadership the Fort Lauderdale Chapter will continue as an outstanding National chapter. It takes hard work to be an outstanding chapter and with the help of every member we will continue to grow. My only regret is we did not increase our membership substantially so that other ladies could enjoy our friend- ship and sewing times together.
Coming Events: Again, thank you to those who have worked hard and dedicated time to this wonderful organization to make it be the BEST!!! See page 15 for details of sewing events. Donna
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Thank You Advertisers! 2017 Chapter Advisory Board See their ads on the following pages:
President Azar's ...... 5 Donna Darracott…....954-254-2114
[email protected] Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics ..... 15
Vice President Faye Ariel……….….954-472-0472 Laura’s Sew & Quilt ...... 10
Sew Much Fun ...... 2 Secretary Karen Tucker …….. 954-532-5782 Sew with Ellie ...... 11 [email protected]
SewKeysE ...... 5 Treasurer Karen Davis ……... 954-654-2119 Stuart Sew & Vac ...... 13 [email protected]
The Factory Sew ...... 6 Media Linda Lawton …….. 954-917-0605 Tops Vacuum & Sewing ... 12 [email protected]
Membership Ann Reardon……… 561-558-9513
Newsletter Judy Rand…………. 954-426-2773
Retail Liaison—Broward County Kate Alexander……. 954-475-2671
Retail Liaison—PB County Belinda Adkins …….484-686-8456 [email protected]
Special Events Co-Chair Kay Hurley…………954-428-5553
Special Events Co-Chair Bobby Spiegel…….. 561-451-3448
ASG Headquarters Contact Jennifer Kelly…713-729-3000 x 110 [email protected]
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North Palm Beach
At our August meeting Diane demoed a reversible girl’s dress. Some of us will be making these dresses for Harmony House. Diane and her dresses are pictured. Barbara shows a beautiful quilt she made. Our September meeting was cancelled due to the storm.
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At the Embroidery Group, Sharon showed the group various embossed embroidery designs at our August meeting. Jane Cappo Tailor’s Ham Tip
Similar in size to a canned ham, this tailor’s tool can make the difference between home-made and hand-made. The stand- ard “ham” is made to reproduce nearly every curve on the human body. All curved seams such as darts, collars, cuffs, yokes, pockets and flaps that lie over curved areas of the body should be pressed. Once pressed the shape will retain that memory. Darts are an especially important aspect of pressing and the ham will help to follow the curve of the dart place- ment. Shaping collars, lapels and cuffs not only make the job easier but adds to the professional look of the garment.
And don’t forget the tailor’s “sausage” for avoiding pressing marks along the seams.
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Neighborhood Group News Port St. Lucie
For our August meeting we had our Charity Sewing for Ryan’s Cases for Smiles. We had 11 ladies sewing and ironing pillowcases. We had lots of fun and fellowship. Laura’s provided lunch for us hard-working ladies! We made a total of 52 pillowcases!!
In September, Lyn Marino demonstrated three different approaches to mitered corners. She did a fantastic presentation.
Belinda Adkins
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Boca Raton
Several members of the Boca groups spent a fun morning at the James A. Rutherford Community Center at Patch Reef Park dressing the display windows for National Sewing Month.
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ASG Fabric Design Challenge
The winning design for the ASG Fabric Design Contest was a big hit at conference. Now we are moving into the second phase, and it’s open for all members to participate. Each member is challenged to produce sewn items fea- turing the winning fabric design. Entries may incorporate the coordinating designs or any other fabric, but the winning design must be featured. Pictures of each item will be submitted in the spring. Recognition will be given to both the individual submissions as well as chapters with the greatest participation. So get those creative juices flowing, scissors snipping, and machines humming; and go to MyFabricDesigns.com (search for ASG) to get your fabric to get started. To get a limited 20% discount, use code: ASG20. Look for updated entry information later this fall.
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Neighborhood Group News
Coral Springs
The Northwest Regional Library, where we have our monthly meetings, offered THREE display cases this year for us to fill with sewn items for National Sewing Month.
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Hello to all our friends and family, We all have been impacted by hurricane Irma and we hope that all of you made it through safely and have all of your services restored. We really dodged the bullet so to speak. It was a trying time for us as we have a home and a business to protect along with other loved ones in the area, as many of you do as well. Thank God, all is well and we are here ready to help you in any way that we can. Needless to say this event is not really good for our business because many of you now have other issues like home damage, trees falling, water damage and sewing is probably the furthest thing from your mind. So here are some super deals to help you:
All packaged in stock Husqvarna Viking software is on sale 60% off. Coming in October, Designer Epic bundle with designs and accessories, 2 new Tribute machines. November all machines and after market accessories on sale, Black Friday, and Black Friday preview weekends. See store for details. Late model trades all with warrantys, Babylock Ellegante 2……. $2999.00 / Babylock Ellageo …….$1999.00 Husqvarna Viking Diamond Royale ……$3999.00 (I sold all of these machines when they were new.) Financing always available / lay away-all year round / scissor sharpening HUGS are always free so come in and get one or two. 39 years still family owned The Factory Sew Vac 6680 Lantana Road Suite 7 Lake worth FL 33467 561-433-4011 / www.thefactorysew-vac.com PS- We are also a Miele home care vacuum dealer, best warranty in the business.
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Reprinted with permission from the ASG Columbia River Sewing newsletter August/September 2017.
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Neighborhood Group Meetings Neighborhood meetings are great places to meet with new and old friends. All neighborhood groups are open to any member and guests. Guests may attend two meetings before joining the Guild. Bring and share your sewing projects. Ask for help with problems you may be having. Please call first when attending at private homes. Occasionally, it’s necessary for programs to change after the newsletter is printed. The latest information is at www.asgfl.org.
Your attendance at programs sponsored by the American Sewing Guild may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. These images may be used on our website or in our newsletters. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify the photographer or Group Leader. All members are welcome to attend the Chapter Board meetings. You need to contact any board member (see page 2) in advance to confirm time and location. We welcome member questions, comments and suggestions.
LOCATION AND TIME LEADERS DATE AND AGENDA ASG PALM BEACH EMBROIDERY Jane Cappo, 561-776-0998 November 3: Program with Colleen 1st Friday at 10:30 AM [email protected] December 1: No Meeting Laura’s Sew & Vac Colleen Bills, 561-627-5066 December 18: Holiday Luncheon 3966 Northlake Blvd. [email protected] Palm Beach Gardens
BOCA RATON - DAYTIME November 2: Call for Information. December 4: Holiday Party. Bring First Thursday at 12:30 PM Rosanne Costa, 561-276-1711 Covered Dish * Glades Road Branch Library [email protected] 20701 95th Ave. South Boca Raton * MONDAY 12:00 to 3:00 PM (Date and time change.)
BOCA RATON - EVENING November 8: Call for Information December 4: Holiday Party. 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM Ann Reardon, 561-558-9513 Bring Covered Dish * James A. Rutherford Community [email protected] Center at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton * MONDAY 12:00 to 3:00 PM (Date and time change.)
CORAL SPRINGS
Last Wednesday at 10:15 AM Linda Nastro, 954-796-0558 No meetings in November Northwest Regional Library [email protected] 3151 University Drive or December
Coral Springs
HOLLYWOOD Patty Chambers, 954-607-8266 November 13: Meals on Wheels Second Tuesday 1:00 PM [email protected] placemat pick-up. Broward County Library Terry Hill, 954-524-8152 3151 Stirling Road Planning Session for 2018 Hollywood December 12: Holiday Party
NORTH PALM BEACH
3rd Monday at 1:00 PM Jane Cappo, 772-888-3303 November 20: Sloper with Rosanne Laura’s Sew & Vac [email protected] December 18: Holiday Luncheon 3966 Northlake Blvd. Colleen Bills, 561-627-5066 Palm Beach Gardens [email protected]
PEMBROKE PINES November 6: Easy Casserole Carrier 1st Monday at 7:30 PM Carol Short, 954-483-6440 December 4: Covered Dish Dinner Memorial Manor [email protected] 777 So. Douglas Road Pembroke Pines
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Neighborhood Group Meetings
LOCATION AND TIME LEADERS DATE AND AGENDA PLANTATION November: No meeting Last Saturday at 1:15 PM Yvonne Austin, 954-977-9285 December 2: Holiday Party St. Benedict’s Church [email protected] (No meeting last Saturday.) 7801 NW 5th St., Plantation POMPANO BEACH Karen Davis, 954-654-2119 November 9: Holiday Gifts 2nd Thursday at 10:30 AM [email protected] December: Holiday Luncheon Sunshine Fabrics Karen Tucker, 954-532-5782 Call for date. 1821 Banks Rd, Margate [email protected]
PORT ST. LUCIE November 18: Scrap Happy Bowl 3rd Saturday at 10:30 AM Belinda Adkins, 484-686-8456 Demonstration Laura’s Sew & Vac [email protected] December: Holiday luncheon. 1707 NW St. Lucie Blvd. (Call for time and place) STUART November 19: Mitered Corners and the Maryann Chandler, 772-283-3490 Various Uses in Garments and 3rd Sunday at 12:30 PM [email protected] Quilting by Lyn Marino. JoAnn’s Classroom, Jensen Beach Rusty Landgren, 772-220-2121 December 3: Christmas and Holiday [email protected] Party. Call for details. Guests welcome! WEST PALM BEACH November 7: Share National and 1st Tuesday at 10:00 AM Susan Reney, 561-684-6641 Chapter Event Classes 1085 Gator Trail, WPB [email protected] December 5: Make a gift from fabric Gate Code: Sewing And embroidery samples
Broward County and Boca Raton Retailer News
Despite being without electricity, phones and internet and cancelled classes for one and a half weeks, thanks to Hur- ricane Irma, Sew Much Fun is back to normal. The “Try Our Sergers” class has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oc- tober 21, 10:00 AM to Noon, when you will make a simple kimono jacket and see how fabulous serging is! Call the store (561-999-9992) for more info and reservations – 3 spots are left.
Also based on the success with Camp Runway and the repeated request from adults who wanted their own camp they had planned our first Camp SMF during Irma. They now have re-scheduled it to Wednesday, October 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday October 13, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each camp will appeal to different levels of sewers and the first one is geared towards advanced beginners. They will have an information part (how to read/understand patterns) and a project to teach how to work with a specific fabric or machine foot, etc. This time they are making a cute, clear plastic zipper bag with ribbon trim. Again, call the store for more info and reservations. Also stop by to see the new Brother sewing and embroidery machines and the great sale prices on the discontinued models!
Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics’ new schedule of events is available on the website. Peggy Sagers is among the guests and will be presenting an all-day event on January 19, 2018. Go to cynthiasfinefabrics.com for more information.
Palm Beach County
Sweet Pea, Jenny Haskins, Martha Pullen, Zundt—some of the fabulous events that Laura’s Sewing and Quilt Shop is bringing to our area in the coming months. See page 12 for dates and check the website for up-to-date information.
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Membership
Thanks for renewing to the following members:
Joyce Buker Suzanne Lodanski Rebecca Burnett Lyn Marino Jane Cappo Charmain Mitchell Maryann Chandler Kimberly Shriver Ann Cochran Sandra Sorenson Nancy Cotter Marie Sottile Camila Gutierrez Audry Vandergriend Katherine Hubbert Joan Whitman Barbara Kahn Pamela Wooster Sandy Kiser
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TAUNTON MAGAZINE DISCOUNTS Neighborhood Group Locations
Taunton Press offers ASG Members a 20% discount on 1, 2, or 3-year subscriptions for all their magazines (Threads, Fine Cooking, Fine Gardening, Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding). Threads prices are: $26.36 for 1 year, $43.96 for 2 years and $63.16 for 3 years. All mag- azines are 20% off regular subscription rates.
To order, send a check to Carol Planthaber, 1135 SW 13th St., Boca Raton, FL 33486-5435. Phone 561-368- 3146 or e-mail [email protected].
We need a minimum of 10 subscriptions to process the order. Threads Videos are available for a 20% discount (+ $1 shipping). Books have a 30% discount + $2 ship- ping. Call Carol for details.
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What does my unique link do? When customers click on the organization’s unique link, they skip the process to search for a charity to support among over 1 million eligible charities. Instead, they’re tak- en to smile.amazon.com and are automatically asked if they want to support American Sewing Guild Inc.
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Retailer Discount List
Ace Sewing 509 E. Sample Rd., 15% discount Ace is a dealer for Janome, Viking, Juki, Brother and Singer and on all carries a full line of sewing and embroidery machines and accesso- Pompano Beach, FL 33064 & Vacuum non-sale items. ries as well as industrial machines and notions. They offer classes 954-943-4772 for sewing and quilting, support classes for machines and software. acesewvac.com
A to Z Fabrics & 3999 NW 19th St. 10% discount Naieem and Irshad carry a variety of decorator fabrics and trims as on all well as apparel fabrics and notions. There is a large selection of Lauderdale Lakes, FL Scrubs non-sale items. uniforms for the medical profession as well. 954-677-2499 8126 N. University Dr. Cynthia is a Pfaff and Baby Lock dealer and carries a full line of Cynthia’s Fine Tamarac, FL 33321 10% discount sewing and embroidery machines as well as accessories. She has 954-724-2900 on all non-sale fine fabrics, notions, patterns, and support classes. Fabrics items. www.cynthiasfinefabrics.com 6680 Lantana Rd. Suite 7 Lake Jeff carries Husqvarna Viking, Singer and industrial sewing ma- The Factory Worth, FL 10% discount chines plus vacuum cleaners. He has a wide selection of notions, 561-433-4011, on all but sale books, software and all the accessories you need to sew and embroi- www.thefactorysew-vac.com/ items der. The store offers a variety of classes and seminars.
770 S. Military Trail, Ste. 1 Gold Coast has Singer sewing machines, industrial sewing ma- Gold Coast Sew & West Palm Beach, FL 33415 10% discount chines, sales and service and Eureka vacuums. They have threads on all but sale and accessories for the sewing machines and vacuum cleaner acces- 561-686-3123 Vac Center items sories. They service all brands of sewing and vacuum cleaners. 1632 S. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach - 561-734-6324 JoAnn Fabric 3340 NW 62 Avenue, Margate, 33063 - 954-970-1707 JoAnn carries fabrics, craft items, quilt supplies and notions. Go to website for special offers and to sign up for e-mail coupons. Stores 801 S University Dr., Plantation - 954-472-0004 4700 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood - 954-966-9660 9810 Alt A1A, Palm Beach Gardens - 561-624-8181 10% discount 11251 Pines Blvd, Pemb. Pines, 33026 - 954-435-3230 (including sale items) 1131 S Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach - 954-941-5110 with JoAnn Card 3563 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach - 772-692-2121 3942 Northlake Blvd., P. B. Gardens - 561-776-4209 940 SR 7, Wellington, 33414 - 561-204-5622 www.joann.com 3966 Northlake Blvd. Laura’s Sewing Palm Beach Gardens, FL Laura has a great selection of Brother and Baby Lock machines 561-799-5228 10% discount plus service and vacuum sales. They have fine fabrics, notions and and Quilt Shop accessories plus classes and free demo/lectures. A trained technician 1701 NW St. Lucie Blvd., on all non-sale items. is available to service all makes of sewing machines. Email: Port St. Lucie, FL [email protected] 772-344-5229 www.sewwithlaura.com
S&S Fabrics 4553 N. University Dr. 10% discount S & S carries elegant fabrics for evening, prom and bridal wear. on They carry linens, silks, men’s suiting fabrics, ethnic fabrics, but- Lauderhill, FL 33351 everything. tons, zippers, home décor fabrics and trims. 954-316-6677
Sew Much Fun 7491 N. Federal Hiway Lori is a Brother and Juki sewing machine dealer and carries a full C-11 Boca Raton, FL 10% discount line of sewing and embroidery supplies and software. She also car- 561-999-9992 on all non-sale ries sewing fabrics including apparel fabrics and notions. There are www.sewmuchfunandmore. items. a variety of creative and support classes . com 399 S. Federal Hwy. Johanna is a Baby Lock sewing machine dealer and carries a full StitchCraft Boca Raton, FL Frequent shop- line of sewing and embroidery supplies, classes and software. She 561-447-4147 pers Program has a wide selection of fabrics, kits, notions and patterns. Koala www.stitchcraftboca.com sewing furniture is also available.
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Retailer Discount List
Stuart Sewing & 3289 NW Federal Hwy. 10% discount Stuart Sewing & Vacuum carries a full line of Pfaff and Janome Vacuum Jensen Beach, FL 34957 on threads, sewing machines and Juki products. They service all brands of 772-692-4200 notions and sewing machines and they carry threads, notions and accessories. Stuartsewandvac.com accessories
Sunshine Sewing 1821 Banks Rd, 10% discount Faye carries beautiful quilting fabrics and Janome sewing and Quilting Margate, FL 33063 on non-sale machines, conducts quilting classes, cruises, contests and 954-971-4810 items on day of retreats. See full details at sunshinesewing.com. www.sunshinesewing.com/ ASG meeting.
Tops Vacuum and 10826 Pines Blvd. Tops stocks machines, notions, threads and frequently hosts Sewing Pembroke Pines, FL 10% discount classes, events, and parties throughout the year. Check out 954-431-3552 on non-sale their Events Calendar at www.topssewing.com to see what's www.TopsSewing.com items. happening. You can also see all of their upcoming events on the official Tops Facebook Page.
Viking Sewing 4700 Hollywood Blvd., 10% discount The Viking Sewing Galleries are Husqvarna Viking sewing ma- Hollywood, FL 33021 on all non-sale chine dealers. They carry a full line of software, accessories and Gallery 954-981-6599 items. notions for sewing and embroidery. A variety of sewing classes as (Inside JoAnn’s) Hollywood well as support classes for sewing and embroidery machines and 801 S. University Drive store: software are offered. Service is available for all makes and models Plantation, FL 33324 of machines. 954-472-1853
Coming Events:
November 9, 2017: Sweet Pea at Laura’s Sew and Quilt Shop. See sewwithlaura.com.
December 2-3: Jenny Haskins event at Laura’s Sew and Quilt Shop. More information: sewwithlaura.com.
December 2-4, 2017: Once Upon a Quilt Annual 3-day Retreat: For information and registration go to onceuponaquilt.com.
February 1-3, 2018: “Quilting in Paradise,” Port St. Lucie Civ- ic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida. For more information contact Marlynn Thompson at [email protected] check out the web site at www.pslcrazyquilters.com.
February 9-11, 2018: The Victorian Smockers’ Chapter of SAGA is hosting Vaune Pierce for a 3-day weekend of smock- ing and fine sewing at the Duncan Center in Delray Beach. For more information email or call Judy at [email protected] or 954-426-2773.
February 16-18: Martha Pullen event at Laura’s Sew and Quilt Shop. For more information: sewwithlaura.com.
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