Fairfax Seams Sew Fun Neighborhood Group Presents Kitchen Sewing!

 

We will meet Friday, March 7th, at Noon.  

NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE:  
SULLY GOVERNMENT CENTER
4900 STONECROFT BLVD
CHANTILLY VA 20151

This is the same location as the Annual Meeting about two years ago.  We will meet in the smaller, Frank Room which is adjacent to the larger room. 

Melissa will give a presentation on sewing for the kitchen, including the Quilt-As-You-Go Method. If you have examples of either topic, please bring them to share.

Let's catch up with each other and share our makes, so please plan to attend if you can.

 Zoom will not be available at this meeting.

Here are some ideas for the upcoming meeting!

• Quilted Potholder
• Fat Quarter Tea Towels
• KitchenAid Mixer Cover
• Toaster Cover
• Cloth Napkins
• Apron
• Bowl Cozy
• Casserole Hot Pad

Patterns you might have on hand include aprons, appliance covers, and curtains. Many are available for free online, or you can search Simplicity.com for inspiration.

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to think about sewing for your kitchen. Melissa will discuss how sewing for the kitchen can be fun and rewarding. One of the methods she will cover is QAYG and its applicability to a variety of benefits, including: 

1. Customization: You can create kitchen items that perfectly match your style and the dimensions of your kitchen. From aprons to oven mitts, to placemats and table runners, you can ensure everything fits and looks just right.

2. Cost-Effective: Making your own kitchen items can be more affordable than buying them, especially if you use upcycled fabrics or repurpose old clothing.

3. Personal Touch: Handmade items add a unique, personal touch to your kitchen, making it feel more homey and inviting. Plus, they make great, thoughtful gifts for family and friends.

4. Durability: You can choose high-quality materials and sturdy construction methods, ensuring your kitchen items last longer than many store-bought alternatives.

5. Functionality: You can customize the features of your kitchen items to suit your needs. For instance, you could add extra pockets to an apron or make potholders with better heat resistance.

6. Sustainability: By creating your own kitchen items, you can opt for eco-friendly materials and reduce waste by repurposing old fabrics.

No matter what, sewing has you covered. Like these kitchen chaps, aka unisex apron with detachable potholders.

ASG NOVA is Holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, November 9 from 11:30-2:30

Get Ready for the Ultimate Rummage Sale for Sewists, Crafters, and Makers! 

Dive into a treasure trove of fabrics, threads, tools, and crafty goodies! Whether you're a sewing newbie, a seasoned crafter, or a passionate maker, this is the event you don’t want to miss. 

• Date: Saturday, November 9
• Time: 11:30-2:30 
• Location: Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St, Vienna, VA

Stand by for amazing 

• Apparel fabric, home decorating fabric, quilting cottons, and fat quarters
• Notions, elastics, buttons, zippers, and trims
• Patterns
• Sewing books 
• Sewing demonstrations and "Make & Take" stations

Why You Should Come:

• Score amazing deals on high-quality materials and supplies
• Meet fellow creatives and share ideas
• Get inspired by unique projects and innovative designs
• Perfect chance to stock up on essentials for your next big project

Bring your friends, family, and fellow craft enthusiasts for a few hours of fun, shopping, and creativity. Let’s make this an unforgettable event!

Interested in donating items for this event? ASG NOVA is a 501(c) 3 charity. 

All proceeds go to funding educational workshops and supporting charities.

Charities and non-profits supported through ASG NOVA volunteer sewing and expertise:

Dress a Girl Around the World

Pohick Regional Library Maker Space

Quilts of Valor

Days for Girls

Fleece hats for local hypothermia prevention efforts

 

Anyone Can Win!

Submit your entry for ASG's Anyone Can Win contest
Deadline to Enter is Midnight EDT, July 1, 2018

No special sewing skills required! Because the winners are selected electronically at random, everyone who enters has an equal chance of winning.

• Get started by making all or part of one of the 13 designated ASG Simplicity patterns. Unsure which ones they are? Go to the Members Only section of the ASG website or check the contest information in the Winter 2018 issue of ASG Notions.
   
• There are two categories: one for ASG members “over age 18” and one for any sewer “age 18 and under.” The latter does not have to be an ASG Junior Member. However, these youth entries do require an ASG member as a sponsor. You don’t have to be involved in the young person’s sewing; we just want you to encourage he/she to enter! 

The entry process is easy

1. Take a digital photo of your creation.
2. Go to the Members Only section of the ASG website.
3. Click on Submit Your Entry.
4. Fill out the entry form, and follow the easy instructions to upload and label your photo (only one photo per garment, please – but you are welcome to submit more than one garment).

And what will you win?

• The first ASG “over 18” member selected will receive a wonderful assortment of Clover sewing tools from Nancy’s Notions.
• The second member selected will receive an assortment of A&E Intressa premium polyester thread.
• The first “18-and-under” winners will receive gift cards from Nancy’s Notions - $100 for the first winner and $50 for the second winner. Both young winners will also receive one-year ASG Junior Memberships.

All winners will also be featured in ASG Notions. So . . . what are you waiting for? Start sewing!!!

 

Enter by Midnight EDT, July 1, 2018