What's New...

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Visitors Welcome!

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 NOV:

 Anything Sews - No Meeting

 Creative Sassy Sewers - Embroidered Name Tag

 Embroidery SIG - Hair & Fur Techniques

 Pins & Needles - No Meeting 

 Sew Chic - Mesh Bag

 Sew Social- Presser Feet & Threads

 Sew Wearable - Repurposed/Travel Garment   (cont'd)

 Zoom WW-  A Cool Tote

 

DEC:

 Anything Sews - Holiday Party

 Creative Sassy Sewers - Holiday Party

 Embroidery SIG -Holiday Project Ideas

 Pins & Needles - Holiday Party

 Sew Chic - Holiday Party

 Sew Social- Holiday Project & Potluck

 Sew Wearable - Repurposed/Travel Garment   (cont'd)

 Zoom WW- No Meeting (Holidays)

 

JAN:

Anything Sews - Brown bag challenge, Sustainable, foldable tote Marsha S

Creative Sassy Sewers - Quilt as you go technique

Embroidery SIG - Check with leader

Pins & Needles - Seams and hemming from  Katrina Walker lecture, Lorraine P

Sew Chic - Check with leader

Sew Social- Check with leader

Sew Wearable - Winter project

Zoom WW-  Beaded Bracelet, Kathleen C

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Members who would like to receive birthday cards are asked to contact Kimmie, our Sunshine Chair, with their birth month. 

 

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Link to all our Public You Tube Videos.

We have Community Service and ASG Members Only videos of our recorded content

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Evening Meetings

Contact Us if you would like to start up an evening group in person or on Zoom. Any new or current member is welcomed to become a group leader or co- leader.

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HALL of FAME:

Community Service Awards, Member of the Year and Special Recognitions are listed on our Hall of Fame.

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2024 - 2025 Upcoming Events

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Christmas Party

Dec 7

 

Manatee County Fair

Jan 16-26, 2025

 

SGC Chapter Retreat

Feb 18-21, 2025

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Next CAB Meeting - Nov 8 @ 9:30

Chapter Members Welcome

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Members are encouraged to upload their photos when attending programs and events. Check out our Photo Page for more information. 

 

If you want to see what members have uploaded please visit our SGCASG Smug Mug photo site or click on the photo below. 

NOTICES

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 Our current issue of Needle News is available for Download.

Deadline for next issue is Jan 2, 2025

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Zoom Meetings: Go to zoom.us 
The Zoom join link and program information is sent to all members as a Blast Out, contact us to be added.

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Position VACANCIES:

Social Media Manager

Domain Email Manager

You Tube Manager

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Our chapter's current policies can be downloaded from the Members Only page.

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Community Service Opportunities

SMH NICU is seeking scent cloths for babies to use in the absence of their mom. SMH NICU is seeking scent cloths for babies to use in the absence of their mom. Contact Jackie for more information.

 

Tidewell Hospice needs wheelchair and walker caddies, fidget mats, small pillow covers, journal covers, foley bag covers (request for navy or gray fabric only, in twill or a heavy fabric or fleece).  Please contact Jackie Pettit for videos and instructions.


Healthy Start Sarasota needs receiving blankets in cotton flannel (about 28-30” square).  They request no knit or crochet items and no edging in which infants can get tangled. Also do not include any items that would pose a choking hazard.  

Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota needs volunteers to help to sew and alter costumes for their up coming shows.

 

Manatee Memorial Hospital NICU/newborn unit needs newborn hats, knitted or crocheted. Please use only baby weight acrylic and/or nylon or cotton yarn,  NO WOOL. See pattern pdf below.  Contact Paulette for delivery pickup.


Contact us for more information. 

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Community Service: We track our reported volunteer time and money donations and report the information to CAB. If you sew for local, national and international charity agencies and organizations please tell your NG Leader at your next Neighborhood Group meeting. 

Our members are currently involved in:
1. Teaching sewing on Monday and Saturday evenings at the  Bradenton Central Library.
2. Teaching sewing at the Englewood Library.
3. Helping with a textile project at the Boys and Girls Club, at both the DeSoto and Palmetto branches in June and July which will use in items that have been donated to us. 
4. Loaning 5 of our machines to the Visual Art Center in Punta Gorda. 

We are seeking member input on how best to utilize our other machines in storage.

Looking for Inspiration? The calendar below is a list of dates in the world of needle crafting. 

What is an NG? Its a Neighborhood Group!  

We are real people meeting in real buildings to sew real things. And we have a blast. So take a moment to step away from the world of virtual reality and mosey on down to your nearest NG. Better yet, bring a friend with you!

THANKS for letting us sew...

Opening your doors to our Neighborhood Group meetings means A LOT to us! 

Manatee County Library System, Sarasota County Library System, 

 Charlotte County Library System, and The Modern Sewist.


Special Thanks to Smug Mug for hosting our photos at no charge.

ASG Volunteer Forum

Are you new in your ASG Volunteer position?  We have an online group of past and present ASG volunteers who offer mentoring and provide answers to your many questions. Experienced Volunteers are also welcome to join.  Visit our ASG Volunteers Group to apply.