Newsletter - Central IL/Peoria ASG

SEW-CIETY NEWS
Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild
Fall (September, October, November) 2016, Volume 34, No. 3—Peoria, Illinois
Sue Melton Barnabee, Editor
Advancing sewing as an art and life skill
www.peoriaasg.org www.asg.org
SEW SPECIAL ’16
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PEORIA IL
The featured speaker for Sew Special ’16 is Rhonda Buss of Chicago. Rhonda is president of the Haute
Couture Club of Chicago.
The event will feature a hands-on handbag workshop for 12 participants on Friday. Rhonda will be
designing this project that will teach participants about zipper application, pockets, hardware and other handbag
construction techniques. We will end up with a finished bag created just for us. The size is appropriate for a
weekend trip or a sewing bag. The cool feature is a separate zippered compartment at the bag bottom to separate
contents, like shoes from clothes, or fabric from sewing supplies.
Saturday will feature all things sleeves including how to change garments by restyling the sleeves. Samples will be available
for different sleeve variations. Rhonda will demonstrate how to draft, cut, slash and construct each sleeve variation. You don't have to
be an expert because these techniques can apply to even a simple t-shirt style garment.
There will be a trunk show of some of Rhonda's fashions. The afternoon will conclude with two make-it take-it wool flowers
suitable for a lapel, hat, bag or wherever. The kit fee for the fabric flower will be $10. All materials and supplies are supplied.
However, attendees should bring scissors to cut out the paper pattern and the felted wool for the flowers.
In addition, the Saturday Sew Special ’16 will feature a noon style show by the state Make It With Wool contestants.
A littleabout Rhonda. Some would say that Rhonda was born with a needle in her hand. Her first project was an embroidered
handkerchief that she made with the help of her grandmother at the age of five.
Once in high school, she took every sewing and design class that her school offered. With nothing more to offer, she attended
the local community college where she had the opportunity to study fashion illustration and costume design. While in college, she
took the limited fashion design classes that were offered. She had the opportunity to truly hone her skills at Ray College of Design in
Chicago where she graduated with a degree in Fashion Design. In her final year, Rhonda won numerous awards for her designs,
including fur and millinery awards. After graduating, Rhonda worked as a designer for a dress manufacturer. From there she did
costume design and returned to teach tailoring and design at Ray College.
In recent years, Rhonda began writing for Sew News magazine. She has also been featured in Threads magazine, Sew It All,
and Sew Stylish. Her design was on the Spring 2014 cover for Sew Stylish magazine.
In 2012, Rhonda won The People’s Choice Award in the Passion For Fashion competition at the American Sewing Expo. In
2013, her design won third place.
In her popular blog, Rhonda’s Creative Life, Rhonda features easy to make designs made from simple shapes. She has a
passion for sharing her knowledge and believes that everyone can sew and create. They just need the basic knowledge.
You can find and follow her blog at www.sewbussted.com.
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA AREA DATES TO REMEMBER
September 9, 2016—Charity Sewing Day. Peoria Public
Library North Branch www.peoriaasg.org
September 30, 2016—Handbag workshop with Rhonda
Buss. United Presbyterian Church. Peoria, IL
www.peoriaasg.org
October 1, 2016—Sew Special ’16. Featuring Rhonda
Buss, United Presbyterian Church. Peoria, IL
www.peoriaasg.org
October 11-12, 2016—Angel Gown Workday. Chillicothe
November 12, 2016—Annual Meeting. United Presbyterian
Church, Peoria, IL. Fulton County Neighborhood
Group, hostesses
July 27-31, 2017—National Conference. Orlando, FL
www.asg.org
NEWSLETTERS ARE DIGITAL!
If your e-mail address has changed recently, please contact Margaret Youssi, Membership Chairperson, at
[email protected] or (309) 369-9866 to update your account. If you would like to receive a printed copy, send
your name and address to Sue Barnabee, 21795 E Barnabee Road, Farmington, IL 61531.
Fall 2016
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THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
FRIDAY HANDBAG WORKSHOP
Featuring Rhonda Buss, Designer / Author for Sew News Magazine
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
9:00 Registration
9:30 am – 4:00pm
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
We are honored to offer Rhonda Buss’s Hands-On Handbag Workshop. Rhonda will be designing this
project that will teach participants about zipper application, pockets, hardware, and other handbag construction
techniques. The end-result will be a finished handbag. This workshop promises to be an exciting hands-on day
for sewers old and new!
(Items to bring to workshop will be emailed to you upon receipt of registration)
Chapter website: www.peoriaasg.org
Questions? Contact Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884 [email protected]
Or Vicki Ghidina (309) 267-1045 [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FORM
Complete and mail by Sept. 21, 2016
Mail to Gisela Schuman
432 E. Pearl, Box 282
Farmington, IL 61531-0282
Registrations postmarked by September 9, 2016 will be entered in a special drawing
to receive a free one-year ASG membership
$55 ASG Members
$65 non-ASG members
Class Limited to 12 Participants
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Join ASG now (1 year $50) and attend at the member price
Contact Margaret Youssi at (309) 369-9866 or [email protected]
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________State: _______________________Zip: ___________________
Phone: (_________)__________________________________________________ASG Member? Yes____
No____
Emergency Contact: ______________________________________ Phone: (__________)_______________________
Amount Enclosed:_________Email: ___________________________________________________________________
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THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
Sew Special 2016
FEATURING RHONDA BUSS
ILLINOIS STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL CONTEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016
8:30 Registration
9:00 am – 4:00pm
United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Rhonda’s all day session (lecture/demonstration) will focus on :
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Sleeve Variations Demonstration (draft, cut, slash & construct)
Trunk Show with Rhonda’s fashions
Make It- Take It Wool Flower Accessory- suitable for a lapel, hat, or bag $10 kit fee.
Chapter website: www.peoriaasg.org
Questions? Contact Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884 [email protected]
ILINOIS MAKE IT WITH WOOL: Marilyn Donoho (815) 627-9422 [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FORM
Complete checks to Central IL/Peoria ASG and mail by Sept. 21, 2016
to Gisela Schuman
432 E. Pearl, Box 282
Farmington, IL 61531-0282
Registrations postmarked by September 9, 2016 will be entered in a special drawing
to receive a free one-year membership
$60 ASG Members
$70 non-ASG members
$35 Students
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Join ASG now (1 year $50) and attend at the member price
Contact Margaret Youssi (309) 369-9866 or [email protected]
Includes Continental breakfast & box lunch from McAlister’s. Beverages, cookies & chips provided
Please select one
Veggie on Pita ___ Roast Beef on Sourdough ___ Turkey on Croissant___ Salad with Chopped Chicken ___
Those with dietary issues, please feel free to bring your own lunch
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State: _______________________Zip: __________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________ ASG Member?
Yes____
No____
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________Phone:______________________________
$60 (ASG/student) ________________ $70 (non-ASG member) ______________ Kit fee $10__________________
Amt. Enclosed: __________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________
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2016 CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, November 12, 2016
United Presbyterian Church
2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Registration 9:00 am
Program 9:30 am
PROGRAM: “Life as a Fashion Designer” Lily Scalf of Canton
LOCATION:
COST:
Lunch:
The United Presbyterian Church
2400 W Northmoor Road
Peoria, IL 61614
Lunch at Noon. We will be finished by 1:00 pm
$15.00 for Members and Students under 18
Olive Garden soup, salad & bread sticks
Coffee/Tea/Muffins served from 9:00-9:30 am
Program begins at 9:30 am
$18.00 for Non-Members
AGENDA
Business Meeting & Election of Officers
Program
Show & Tell – Door Prizes
Luncheon
RESERVATION DEADLINE:
November 4, 2016
ANNUAL MEETING RESERVATION FORM
Please make your check payable to: American Sewing Guild/Peoria Chapter
Mail check and Reservation Form to: Gisela Schuman, 432 E. Pearl, Box 282, Farmington, IL 61531-0282
Call (309) 245-4884 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________________________State:____________Zip:___________________
Phone(_______)_______________________E-mail:__________________________________ Member? Yes_______No___
Check one: Member/Students under 18 ($15)_______________________ Non-member ($18)_____________________
Please select one: Soup Choice: Chicken & Gnocci __________________ Minestrone___________________________
Salad dressing: Regular_________________________________Light________________________________________
Note: Those with dietary issues, please feel free to bring your own lunch.
Emergency Contact: Name_____________________________________ Phone: ( )__________________________
Reservation Deadline: November 4, 2016
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY WEB SITES
www.berninausa.com
www.babylock.com
www.brothersews.com
www.elna.com
www.husqvarnaviking.com
www.janome.com
www.JukiHome.com
www.pfaffusa.com
www.singerco.com
CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER ON THE WEB
Have you checked out our web site www.peoriaasg.org yet? It was designed by Pat West, webmaster.
You will find our latest newsletter including neighborhood news; contacts for chapter leaders; photo;
ASG discounts; calendar of events; ASG web site link and information about meetings, special events,
community service, CAB (Chapter Advisory Board) and membership. There are direct links to all of those
pages. Check it out!
Fall 2015
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CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER OF
THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, INC.
BALLOT
Annual Election of Chapter Advisory Board Positions
November 12, 2016
United Presbyterian Church
2400 W Northmoor Road, Peoria, IL 61614
President
⃝
Cyndy Monier
1st Vice-President
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Martha Gamble
2nd Vice-President
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Vicki Ghidina
Secretary
⃝
Charlotte Cronin
Treasurer
⃝
Gisela Schuman
The following are appointed or volunteer positions:
Webmaster
Membership
Newsletter Editor
Community Outreach
Pat West
Margaret Youssi
Sue Barnabee
Lynne LaHood
Karen Fyke is the proxy holder until the time of the election. All proxy ballots will be voted as
submitted by the member, provided the ballot is signed and member number included. All ballots will be held
in confidence and destroyed immediately after the election.
All proxy ballots must be returned to Karen Fyke by November 7, 2016. The address is 617 N Webster
Ave., Eureka, IL 61530.
Member name (printed) ________________________________________________________________
Member signature ____________________________________________________________________
Member number _________________________ (This number is on your ASG membership card.)
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NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP MEETING CALENDAR
ASG members may attend any and all Neighborhood Group meetings in the Central IL/Peoria Chapter and anywhere around
the country. Prospective members are encouraged to attend two meetings before joining the chapter.
Please contact the Neighborhood Group leader to confirm monthly meeting times, programs and locations, especially if you
are traveling a distance. Programs sometimes change.
WHERE
Chapter Advisory
Board (CAB)
1 pm, E Peoria
Library.
Members are
welcome.
SEPTEMBER
9/16/2016
CAB
E. Peoria Library
1:00pm
OCTOBER
2016
NOVEMBER
2016
CONTACT
Cyndy Monier
Chapter President
(309) 364-3831
[email protected]
BLOOMINGTON/
NORMAL
2nd Saturday, 10 am
The Sewing Room,
112 Boeykens Place,
Suites #F-G, Normal
IL 61761
FULTON COUNTY
4th Thursday, 1 pm
Wallace Park, Canton
11:30 lunch at
Blessings, optional
GARMENT SEWING
3rd Saturday, 10 am
Peoria Library North
Branch
PEORIA EVENING
1st Tuesday 6-8 pm
Lakeview Public
Library
9/10/16
Serger Tips &
Techniques, Pat West
Bring serger, manual,
accessories & thread
(optional)
10/8/16
Full Bust Adjustment,
Martha Gamble
11/12/16
No meeting
Attend the Annual
Meeting at United
Presbyterian Church in
Peoria
Denise Karbarz
(309) 846-3616
[email protected]
NOTE: meeting place has
changed
9/22/16
Drafting Sleeves,
Pat Pearson
10/27/16
Fine Tuning Sleeve
Drafts
11/24/16
Happy Thanksgiving
No Meeting
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
[email protected]
9/17/16
On line Resourses,
Charlotte Cronin
10/15/16
Drafting Sleeves,
Pat Pearson
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
[email protected]
9/6/16
Diaper Covers, Kim
Caywood Bring items
you are sewing (or
have previously sewn)
for babies or children.
9/15/16
Make Your Own
Pattern from Ready-towear
10/4/16
Sewing Machine Feet
Everyone bring sewing
machine feet and tell us
how to use them
11/19/16
Alabama Chanin
Patty Schmidt &
Cyndy Monier
11/1/16
Bring your favorites.
Any sewing items:
patterns, notions,
magazines, fabric,
tools, etc.
11/17/16
Pocket Prayer Quilt
WOODFORD CO
3rd Thursday, 7 pm
Maple Lawn
Community Room,
Eureka
Fall 2016
10/20/16
Tips and Techniques
on Free-Motion
Quilting
Pat West
(309) 925-3395
[email protected]
(309) 453-6682-C
Karen Fyke
(309) 467-4525
[email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Do you remember who taught
you how to sew? Maybe you had a mentor,
relative or neighbor, who solved a sewing
conundrum, consoled you about a sewing
disaster or celebrated your sewing
successes. My grandmother was one of the
most influential sewing artists in my life.
She knew how to do everything. She was
way ahead of her time, especially when it
came to fabric painting and wearable art. She taught me
everything from pressing to crochet.
My grandmother's fabric stencils from the 1960's are
in my collection now. Can you believe she belonged to a
stencil club founded by a woman from a very small town in
central Kansas? This club sent mail orders all across the
country, including Hawaii. (Imagine all this happened without
the internet. Absolutely primitive). I absolutely loved the
projects made using these stencils, and now I use these stencils
with my own little granddaughters.
My teenage sewing years were also blessed by a gem
of a neighbor, Opal Smith. Opal was there to save me from a
near fatal clipping accident. I was constructing my first jacket
as a gift for my mom. Progress was smooth until the notched
collar/lapel area. Something was dreadfully wrong after I
clipped and snipped. Opal eased the flow of tears by assuring
me that we could fix it. Several hours later, I retuned home
with a beautifully turned out collar/lapel on my jacket. Years
later, Opal confessed that she thought the jacket was ruined
but she just didn't have the heart to tell me so. We shared a
good laugh.
The point I want you to glean from my personal
sewing accounts is that you never know what impact you
might have if you share and teach your sewing skills. When a
child or teen in your life asks to sew, or stitch, or bead or
embroider, take time and make it happen. Find a 4-H Club or
Girl Scout troop and discover how you can volunteer to teach
sewing skills. Next time a non sewing friend compliments the
garment or handbag you created, offer to teach your friend
how to sew. Volunteer to teach a technique to your
neighborhood group or consider creating a sewing tutorial for
the chapter website. Be creative and keep your eyes open for
ways to share your sewing passion.
This summer I volunteered to help an energetic
young woman teach beginning sewing classes on Thursday
evenings. The experience has been a blast. I encourage all of
you to get out there and share your skills, teach someone to
sew, and make a lasting impression!
Cyndy
Fall 2016
2016 CENTRAL IL/PEORIA CHAPTER
ADVISORY BOARD (CAB)
www.peoriaasg.org
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Cyndy Monier (309) 364-3831
[email protected]
1ST VICE PRESIDENT: Martha Gamble (309) 689-1951
(309) 678-6259-C [email protected]
2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Vicki Ghidina (309) 353-7015
(309) 678-6259-C [email protected]
SECRETARY: Pat Pearson (309) 344-2670
[email protected]
TREASURER: Gisela Schuman (309) 245-4884
[email protected]
COMMITTEES
MEMBERSHIP: Margaret Youssi (309) 369-9866
[email protected]
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS: Martha Gamble
(309) 689-1951 (309) 678-6259-C
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Sue Barnabee (309) 647-0111
(309) 229-7999-C [email protected]
SEW SPECIAL COORDINATOR: Vicki Ghidina
(309) 353-7015 [email protected]
WEBMASTER: Pat West (309) 925-3395
(309) 453-6682-C [email protected]
RETAIL LIAISON: Lynne LaHood (503) 784-0567
[email protected]
PUBLICITY: Karen Fyke (309) 467-4525
[email protected]
NATIONAL
ASG HEADQUARTERS: 9660 Hillcroft, Ste 510, Houston,
TX 77096 (713) 729-3000 www.asg.org
Contact: Barbara Cortez [email protected]
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ASG ONLINE!
At www.asg.org go to the “Members Only” section to choose educational classes for those brand new
to sewing as well as those who are returning to sewing.
If you have class ideas, send an e-mail to [email protected], with suggestions.
SEWING WEB SITES
www.ByAnnie.com
www.KAISCISSORS.com
www.pamelaspatterns.com
www.i-bead.com
www.sewtimeless.com
www.danamarie.com
www.maryjohineydesigns.com
www.quiltsmart.com
www.Dakotacollectibles.com
www.AriaDesignStudio.com
www.MoreTheMerrierDesigns.com
WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER NEW MEMBERS!
Martha Dontje, Peoria
Lynda Kobs - Bloomington
Evon Long, Bloomington
Janet Mustread-Astoria
LeAnn Ryan – Delavan
Karen Valentin - Galesburg
Please introduce yourself to our newest members at your next neighborhood group meeting or chapter event.
A special THANK YOU to all members who have renewed your ASG membership!
County Fair Winners
Each year, the Central IL/Peoria Chapter gives an ASG membership to county fair winners in our membership area. This
year’s winners are Alison Rappleyea, Fischer (Champaign County Fair); Janet Mustread, Astoria (Fulton County Fair); LeAnn Ryan,
Delavan (Heart of Illinois Fair) and Karen Valentin, Galesburg (Knox County Fair); and Phyllis Dunagan, Putman (Marshall-Putnam
Fair).
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
September
Kim Caywood
Carolyn Dodge
Rebecca Dominic
Denise Karbarz
Alison Rappleyea
Jeanie Simpson
Jane Strevils
Bonnie Wachter
October
Jennifer Banning
Sue Buchanan
Barbara Day
Rosemary Deiter
Ann Doerzaph
Cheryle Fryman
Martha Gamble
Sharon Gerth
Rose Harms
Kathy Hatch
Susan Hood
Theresa Kaveney
Wendy McMahill
Phyllis Muller
Sandra Pigg
Jo Deen Schmidt
Sherrill Tittle
Karen Welch
November
Susan Baker-Bachman
Diane Carlton
Lyn Fedden
Carol Ann Harris
Lynne LaHood
Madelyn Mofield
Barbara Pearson
Pat Pearson
Patricia Rozum
Elizabeth Staudenmeier
Joanne Talbott
Paula Vogel
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
November 12, 2016, the annual meeting will be in Peoria at the United Presbyterian Church, hosted by the Fulton County
NG. Plan to attend.
The Champaign/Urbana NG is reorganizing at this time. We will announce when meetings will be held. Contact Martha
Gamble with interest at (309) 689-1951 (309) 678-6259-C [email protected] or Sherrill Tittle at (217) 367-0594.
Fall 2016
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JUNE LUNCHEON
The June luncheon was held at Tony Roma’s in Bloomington. Below are pictures from the annual event. This year it was
hosted by the Garment NG group.
First Prize in the Denim challenge was a coat for Poppy by Pat Pearson, second prize was Patty Schmidt with a denim jacket
and third was Lynne LaHood with a child’s coat. (No photo).
Show and tell pictured was Becky Burgess, Vicki Ghidina, Sharon Gerth, Evelyn Kitchen, Linda Kobs, Cyndy Monier, and
Jan Webster plus a whole table of entrants in the contest. Next year we are going to have a button challenge for the June Luncheon.
WITH SYMPATHY
Vicki Ghidina, brother, August 2016
Berniece McGlasson, son, August 2016
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SEWING BINDS A COMMUNITY TOGETHER . . .
In June, the Peoria Park District hosted a bus trip to Vogue Fabrics in Chicago. Gathering sewers of all kinds on a bus was
just wonderful! There was delightful conversation among the attendees. It was amazing to discover how various sewing skills touch
the community. There were quilters who make blankets for nursing homes. There were several groups who costume for the casts of
local community theatres. There were sewing guild folks who make anti-ouch pouches. Sewing skills provide satisfaction and an
income for so many: fiber artists, cosplay participants, members of the local Society for Creative Anachronism, and many others who
do alterations or tailoring. Sewing skills are a part of life’s most powerful moments: the joy of a bride in her wedding gown or the
sorrow of a mom seeing her child in an angel gown. The day reinforced to me that those of us developing our sewing skills are also
strengthening the fabric of our communities in so many ways. Keep up the fantastic work!
Martha Gamble submits the semi-annual report of charitable sewing that guild members have completed to the national
organization. Please continue to keep close track of the time you have shared your sewing skills. Report those projects and the hours
you have given to working on them to your local neighborhood group leader. She will forward that information on to Martha to
include your contributions in our next report to the ASG headquarters.
Martha Gamble, Neighborhood Group Coordinator
SEWING TIPS FROM SUE
Deon Maas is a member of the Fulton County NG. She has started a blog. She has pictures and
descriptions of some of her creative garments. https://antiouchpouchdeonmaas.wordpress.com/ is the place to check
it out. Awesome Deon.
The Pantone color institute presents the Fall 2016 color forecast. Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director of
the Pantone Color Institute™.
The leading colors for fall are: Riverside (blue); Airy Blue; Sharkskin (gray); Aurora Red; Warm Taupe;
Dusty Cedar (rose) Lush Meadow (green); Spicy Mustard; Potter’s Clay (rust) and Bodacious (lavender). It’s fun to
see examples of items made in each of the above colors. It’s a fun site to check out.
You can learn more here http://www.pantone.com/fashion-color-report-fall-2016?from=pcipage#hero .
Just one quick tip: When using wax to strengthen a sewing thread, remember to iron the thread to set the wax.
Sue Barnabee is a former Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, and member of Haute Couture Club of Chicago and
Stitcher’s Guild of Peoria. Her articles and projects have appeared in Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, Woodworker’s
Journal and McCall’s Quilting magazines.
ILLINOIS STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL
Have you started your Illinois State Make It With Wool project! 2016 is the 55 th year of the
Make It With Wool contest in Illinois. Contact Marilyn Donoho, 7450 W. County Line Road, Paw
Paw, IL 61353, (815) 627-9422, or [email protected], for more information and entry forms.
The MIWW contest offers the opportunity to focus attention on the beauty and versatility of
wool; encourages the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving
wool fabrics and yarns; offer the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes; and gives recognition for
sewing, knitting or crocheting skills.
Start sewing your wool garment now! It would be nice to have more ASG members in the
competition. The Central IL/Peoria Chapter ASG is a sponsor of the Illinois State Make It With Wool contest.
Next year the National Make It With Wool contest will be held January 2017 in Denver, CO.
Fall 2016
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FROM THE BOOKSTORE
The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, Elaine Schmidt
This paperback book has hundreds of crafty tips and ideas for the novice and expert ribbon crafter. It has
detailed Step-by-Step instructions for over 100 projects.
Techniques are included for ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery and bow making. It explores a wide
range of techniques using all kinds of ribbon and gives ideas for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting and
fashion.
ISBN: 9781589234697
www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589234697/The-Complete-Photo-Guide-to-Ribbon-Crafts.html
Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket , Editors of Creative Publishing International
This paperback is a complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats which is most helpful. It teaches
proven methods of tailoring a jacket with impeccable details and the perfect fit.
It is geared to the intermediate sewer who wants to become more challenged. More than 400 photos give
detailed, step-by-step instructions. It discusses products and how to use them. It helps you in every aspect of
tailoring a jacket. Included are fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and
finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents,
and making perfect buttonholes.
The book is perfect for someone wanting to make a tailored jacket or coat.
ISBN: 9781589236097
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589236097/Tailoring.html
The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns, Editors of Creative Publishing
The comfort and appearance of any garment is improved by good fit. A well fitting garment is why many
of us sew. This book published by Creative Publishing International Editors gives up proven methods of making a
fitting adjustment that is easy.
It includes how to analyze a figure, measure your body and customize the pattern. It also includes finetuning the fit by small adjustments including how to move the buttons and re-shape the darts. The book explains
how to change a commercial pattern that is sized for the sewing public into a special pattern that is sized to fit our
own figure.
There are 400 step-by-step photographs to help you gain success.
ISBN: 9781589232273
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781589232273/The-Perfect-Fit.html
NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017
The next National Conference will be held July 27-30, 2017 in Orlando Florida. Here is the hotel
information for 2017. Hilton Lake Buena Vista, 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
The link to making hotel reservations in the ASG conference room block will be available on the ASG
web site on September 1st.
Experience a relaxing retreat within walking distance to Disney Springs™. The Hilton Lake Buena Vista
features shuttle transportation to and from Disney Theme Parks, seven delectable dining options, two pools, an
arcade, and more.
In 2018, the conference will be in Las Vegas July 12-15, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort NV.
Fall 2016
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ANTI-OUCH POUCH
Anti-Ouch Pouches (AOPs) were designed by our chapter member Deon Maas. This underarm hanging pillow
is intended to add a little comfort to people’s lives during a stressful, painful time. The pillow hangs from the shoulder,
fitting snugly under the arm to cushion and ease the pressure of the underarm and breast area after breast surgery, upper
body surgeries or during radiation treatment.
Tens of thousands of anti-ouch pouches have been lovingly sewn and donated to breast centers across the United
States. The American Sewing Guild featured the Anti-Ouch Pouch as the 2008 National Community Service Project.
This will continue to be an ongoing project for our chapter. We take them to the OSF Susan G Komen Center,
Methodist Diagnostic Center in Peoria and OSF in Galesburg. The digital mammography is catching so many more cases so that our
need has increased. We would appreciate help making AOPs. If you have questions, contact Deon Maas at [email protected] or
Sue Barnabee, [email protected].
Please consider donating soft fabric, stuffing, or completed AOPs. We donate hundreds every few months in our area at OSF
Komen Center and Methodist Diagnostic Center.
Deon Maas and Sue Barnabee organized a booth at the ASG convention this summer in Indianapolis to make Anti-Ouch
Pouches. The Central IL/Peoria Chapter assisted in booth preparations. On April 29, 2016, at the North Branch of the Peoria Library
we made 922 kits to take for the booth so attendees at the convention could make an Anti-Ouch Pouch to take home.
In July, Deon Maas and Sue Barnabee traveled to the ASG national conference where Sue & Deon set up a make-it-take–it
booth (shown on the left) for ASG members to construct or take 400 Anti-Ouch Pouch kits that were made and donated by the Central
Il/Peoria chapter. On the right, Deon is shown modeling a garment she made and an anti-ouch pouch.
ANGEL GOWNS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Loss of an infant leaves a sorrowful emptiness in the arms and hearts of their families who never
were able to bring the child home from the hospital. It can be an isolating time, especially as parents
try to find clothing to bury their tiny babies in.
The Chillicothe Christian Church is coordinating the project to make Angel Dresses from
wedding and formal gowns. The Angel Dresses are for babies who never recover in the neonatal
intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
The gowns are made for baby boys and girls to serve as baptismal/end of life gowns. Navy, gray
and black are used for pant sets for the boys. The gowns are made to fit the small premature babies. One
wedding dress can make up to 10-12 Angel Gowns. Each little outfit comes packed in a special pretty keepsake box. In the box, along
with the gown, is a handmade blanket and hat and booties.
Over 100 wedding dresses have been donated since the project began. Right now the group needs to use the previously
donated wedding dresses so wedding dresses are not currently being accepted. However, there is a need for pink, blue or black gowns
as well as ribbons, lace, buttons, thread and other notions, cash donations or JoAnn Fabric gift cards to purchase sewing supplies will
be accepted. Dresses do not need to be cleaned before you send them. Unless your gown has been trashed, sewers have had lots of
luck spot cleaning and working around damage.
The next Angel Gown Day will be October 11-12 from 9-2 in Chillicothe at the Chillicothe Christian Church. For lunch
reservations call Kim Aldag at (309) 698-2026.
You can contact Dorothy Burnett at (309) 647-1956 or Sue Barnabee, [email protected] (309) 647-0111 to make donations.
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CRITTENTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Crittenton Development Center serves Central Illinois children and families by providing loving child care as well as a 24hour staffed crisis nursery.
The center is in need of crib sheets. The pattern is on the web site www.peoriaasg.org. You can donate them directly, contact
a CAB member for pick up or bring them to a chapter/neighborhood meeting.
Our chapter donates custom-made bibs, crib and cot sheets, burp pads and wash cloths to help defray the costs of purchasing
these items. Crittenton staff members have said the items our chapter provides are "much higher quality" than those they can
purchase.They are in constant need of sheets. Please consider helping. Supplies to make the items will be provided to you.
This year we will help support Crittenton Development Center by collecting coupons for baby items. Since these are time
limited, gather your coupons periodically and mail them to Crittenton Development Center, 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL
61605.
Our support at Crittenton Child Development Center is done by donating items that they need. This is a project we will be
continuing. Contact Pat West for information at [email protected].
NEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LIAISON
Dear Peoria/Central Illinois Members
Summer is flying by and to ring in the fall we have another community sewing day planned for Friday, September 9th from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Same location: North Allen Road Peoria Public Library. We should be in the front room but if we are not there, look
in the room in the back past the computers.
Most likely, the sewing will be cot sheets and bibs for Crittendon Center with anti-ouch pouches if there is time. We are
always in need of fabric for the cot sheets and bibs and would appreciate any donations.
We had a great showing last April and lots of fun. We assembled over 900 anti ouch pouch kits for the national conference
in Indianapolis. This community service work is part of being a member of ASG and you are so appreciated by the people we serve.
See you there and enjoy the last days of summer.
Lynne LaHood
Community Liaison
STATE AND NATIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER
September 8, 9 & 10, 2016—Quilt Expo. Madison, WI.
www.wiquiltexpo.com
September 23-25, 2016—American Sewing Expo. Novi, MI.
www.americansewingexpo.com
September 25-28, 2016—Sewing & Stitchery Expo.
Puyallup, WA. www.sewexpo.com
September 29-October 1, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt
Expo. Fredericksburg. VA. www.sewingexpo.com
November 10-12, 2016—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo.
Minneapolis, MN. www.sewingexpo.com
CHAPTER CHANGE OF ADDRESS
You should address mail of chapter interest to Central IL/Peoria ASG, 1115 Yankee Lane, Sparland, IL 61565-9760.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: November 1, February 1, May 1 and August 1.
Barnabee Rd., Farmington, IL 61531, or [email protected] (309) 647-0111.
Send information to Sue Barnabee, 21795 E
NANCY’S NOTIONS: 10% off entire order. Use source code 169411-5224. Not valid at special events, on the purchase of
gift certificates or for class registration. Limit one source code per order. This discount cannot be combined with any other
promotions. It expires October 31, 2016.
SEW-CIETY NEWS is the quarterly newsletter of the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
(ASG) located in Peoria, Illinois. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization of home sewers. Its purpose is to provide
information, education and programs for its members and the community. Membership to ASG is open to the public. The chapter has
neighborhood groups in Peoria, Woodford County, Fulton County, and Bloomington/Normal. See page 6 for details about the
neighborhood groups.
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS
Mention these retailer ads and the Peoria Chapter ASG when you visit our local stores
Galesburg Sewing Center
And
Sewing Center II
243 E Main Street
Galesburg, IL
(800) 962-7180
[email protected]
4700 N University Street
Peoria IL
(309) 689-5499
[email protected]
www.sewingcenter123.com
Brother, Handi Quilter, Husqvarna-Viking, Singer
Specializing in Sales & Service
ASG DISCOUNTS AT AREA STORES!
Galesburg Sewing Center: ASG members receive a 10%
discount. ASG card must be presented.
JoAnn Fabrics: 10% discount with ASG discount card.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co: Customer discount
Sew Creative: Show your ASG membership card to
receive a 10% discount on regular-priced fabric and
sewing notions.
Sewing Studio: 10% discount.
Sew Sassy: 10% discount.
The Quilt Corner: Punch card
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEMBERS: Bring your ASG card when you shop!
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RETAILERS: This article is extended to our advertisers and
national sponsors. If we missed your store or there are
changes, please be sure to let us know.
AREA QUILT CLUBS
Gems of the Prairie Quilters, St Paul Lutheran Church, 1427
W Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614—1st Wednesday,
6:30 pm http://gemsoftheprairie.com.
Handi Quilter Club, Quilt Corner, Morton—2nd Monday of
the odd numbered months.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, Washington—1st Thursday,
1 pm
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Prairie Points, Peoria—2nd Saturday, 10 am
Sew Sassy, Urbana—Project Linus—1st Thursday, 5 pm
The Piecers of the Heartland Quilt Club, Trinity Lutheran
Church, Canton—2nd Monday, 6:30 pm
The Quilt Corner, Morton—3rd Monday, 10:00 am &
6:30 pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
AREA EMBROIDERY CLUBS
Fulton County Machine Embroidery Club, Big Racks,
Canton. —2nd Wednesday, 11:45 lunch, 1 pm
Galesburg Sewing Center, Galesburg—lst Monday, 1 pm
(not Jan or July); 1st Thursday, 6 pm (not Jan or July)
Prairie Points, Peoria—4th Monday, 2 pm & 6 pm
Sew Creative, Peoria Heights—2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Sewing Center II, Peoria—lst Wednesday, 10 am
Sewing Center II, Peoria—3rd Thursday, 6 pm (not
December)
Sewing Studio, Normal—3rd Saturday, 12:30-2:30 (not
in December)
Sew Sassy, Urbana—2nd Tuesday, 1- 4 pm; 6-9 pm;
following Thursday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
ADVERTISING RATES
Business Card (3 ½”)
¼ Page (4 ¾” X 3 ½”)
½ Page (4 ¾” X 7 ½”)
$15.00
$25.00
$50.00
Full Page (9 ¾” X 7 ½”)
$75.00
Insert (Inserts provided by you) $75.00
Special Mailing
$75.00 Plus Postage
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Meet Member Sherrill Tittle
My grandmother gave my mother her Singer treadle machine when I was six years old. I was so
fascinated that I nagged my mother until she taught me how to run it. I spent many hours practicing on lined
paper with a threadless needle.
Mother became a 4-H leader when my older sister was old enough to join 4-H. I went to all the
meetings. I wanted to do all the projects the older girls did. I made my first school dress when I was nine. In
eighth grade sewing class, I made a two-piece wool dress while the rest of the class learned to make gathered
skirts.
After I was married, I made all of my maternity clothes and the baby layettes. Besides clothing, I made
drapes, slipcovers, pillows, tablecloths, bedspreads and Halloween costumes.
In 1952, I saw an ad for a correspondence course in Dress Design. It was one of the best projects I ever
invested time or money in. I taught sewing for the Singer Sewing Machine Company for a year. While I was working there I made all
the store samples. I was also responsible for all the window displays. Much of my wardrobe at that time appeared there. Also shown
were my daughter’s dresses.
In 1960, I started a dressmaking and design business. Back then, there were a lot of formal dances. Saturday night at the
country club was semi-formal. I dressed the U of I Cheerleaders for their first TV appearance (before spandex). I made the stage
costumes for the U of I Dance program for five years before Krannert started their costume department.
In 1990, I joined ASG when they first started a NG in the Champaign-Urbana area. Jean Montgomery and I were co-leaders
for several years. Through the years the local group made angel gowns, pajamas for Crisis Nursery, bibs for children and adults,
cancer turbans, Christmas boots and anti-ouch pouches.
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD
1115 Yankee Lane
Sparland, IL 61565-9760
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