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Pants Workshop with Mary McCarthy
Ladies, put on your pants!!!
Thanks to Mary McCarthy for presenting a three part class in modifying a pants pattern for that perfect fit. Each participant’s body shape is taken into consideration when altering the pants pattern. No more droopy areas, pulling seams, short length, or too high waist. The end product of this class is a basic pants pattern--specifically fit to each participant’s body proportions. With this basic pants pattern, the perfect fit remains even when design elements
(length, leg flare, pockets) are changed for a totally different look. Mary is a
nationally known Palmer-Pletsch Certified Sewing Instructor, faculty at
International Academy of Design and Technology, and author of several books
and articles. Help also came from Mary’s helper, Linda Harper . The Ladies
taking the class were very helpful to the others who needed extra help. Although
not all pants were finished, they will be for the upcoming Fashion Show in October. Thanks to the participants and Chef Val for the nourishing food (cakes, tomato soup, stuffed cabbage, etc.).
Submitted by Hannah Morse
A Day of Fun with Kathy, Diane and Ellie
A Day of Fun…was had by all at our May chapter event. To energize us for the morning,
refreshments and breakfast fare was the first thing on the agenda. Several hands-on projects
were offered throughout the day. Diane Gay led us in creating sewing machine table protectors
with pockets, recycling jewelry and making greeting cards using paper snips and stamps. Kathy
Matura shared some of her conference knowledge with hands-on projects including the one
pattern piece collar, easy plaid matching and the perfect miter. There was so much creative
energy heating up (the irons), we blew a fuse! Not to worry, everyone took a few minutes to
relocate to the other room where we had plenty of power for our sewing machines, irons and
thankfully, the air conditioner. Chef Gloria Larrivee cooked up quite a feast including pots of
soups, meatballs, chicken wings and an incredible salad. Many others contributed wonderful
edible creations for our dining pleasure. Of course, there was no shortage of desserts. We
definitely are a sewing/cooking/eating group! Thanks to Gloria, Diane and Kathy for creating
such a fun day. Thanks also, to all who rallied together to reset the tables and chairs, put away
the sewing machine and cleaning up the rooms. Working together made the clean up a breeze!
What a dynamic group of women!
Submitted by Barb Fisher
Ruth Funk Center For Textile Arts
About 20 members of the Chapter enjoyed an exclusive tour of the Ruth Funk Center for
Textile Arts in Melbourne, conducted by the curator, Carla Funk, on March 13. The exhibit was
"Speaking with Thread: The Narrative of Textiles" and it consists of three parts. The first is
embroidered European Christian religious garments and altar hangings. The second is a collection of Chinese kimonos. Ms. Funk explained which colors, styles and patterns were worn by persons of rank and by those without rank. The colors in this section were vibrant. The third part is a collection of rare Persian Carpets from the collection of Jafar Falasiri, a businessman in Vero Beach. Stories are woven into many of the carpets. This exhibit was on display through April 24, 2010.
The Center is on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology at 150 W. University Blvd.
It's benefactor is Ruth Funk, a designer of wearable art. It is "dedicated to furthering the
understanding of cultural and creative achievements in the textile and fiber arts" according to its brochure and website, http://textiles.fit.edu/
Submitted by K Glen
Leadership is Key to SUCCESS!
Jan Squires, Region 7’s fearless leader, graciously came to provide
leadership training for our members wanting to learn more about the works of our
organization. Jan’s question to us “Are you Landing or Taking Off?” Are we
willing to grow with new ideas or are we content with status quo? Other topics
covered: National/Regional/Local-who is who; Chain of command-who do you
contact; Compliance issues; Recruiting and building a team; Mentoring:
Copyrights…legal issues; Standing rules; and Technology.
What a great start for our new chapter advisory board and neighborhood
group leaders as well as possible future leaders. We enjoyed a wonderful day of
training, sharing and of course eating a wonderful lunch.
The meeting took place at the Holiday Inn Express Convention Center in Cocoa,
Florida on January 23, 2010.
Submitted by Kathy Matura
Fabric Auction and Death by Chocolate
February 13, 2010
Death by Chocolate Fabric Auction 2010 proved to be fun-filled and profitable. With well over 35 people in attendance, there was a lot of bidding, as well as severe laughter. This was made possible by the awesome job of our auctioneers, Linda Harper and Hannah Morse. Thanks again
ladies. There were so many different forms of chocolate that one could have easily walked away from there with a chocolate overdose. Thanks for all the donations that were brought in. Shall
we do it all again next year?
Submitted by Shelia Kelsey
Thread Jazz for Quilting & Embellishing
Members and guests of Space Coast Chapter of ASG feasted on “eye candy” when Sulky representative Pam Laba treated us to a banquet of treasures which showcased Sulky threads,
stabilizers and books. Many of her creations; quilts, wall hanging and clothing, have stood the test of time. They are as current as fashion and decorating trends of today. Pam told stories concerning construction details and how “bleeps and boo-boo's” became design features of unquestionable beauty. An antique button, a cherished pin, and a lonesome earring became the finishing touches that created a masterpiece! Pam was so kind to let us have a “touchie-feelie” to our hearts content. A fun fur jacket knocked our socks off! And it is sooo simple! Just Lion Brand Fun Fur knitting yarn, stitched on a grid base drawn on bridal tulle (underlined with Ultra Solvy) with Sulky's Cotton Blendables thread, then embellished with crystals and bound with coordinating fabric. Bet it's on many to-do lists just for the fun-of-it and the “Oh's and Ah's” it evokes. Talks about “Feasts”, members were not to be outdone. Tables were laden with a variety of tasty treats to rival the cooking programs on TV.
Submitted by Tish Kallsen
Zip Couture
With Linda McGehee January 15-16, 2010 The ladies who attended the weekend event with Linda
McGehee had a fantastic, fun, educational sewing experience! There were many samples to see, wonderful instruction of techniques for zippers, piping and binding. Linda gives great step by step instructions and incorporates humor along the way. We could all relate to her humorous sewing theories. Thank you to all the ladies who helped with set-up, clean-up, food and drinks. Wonderful team work! Great job! I had the opportunity to view some of her DVD that
will be out for purchase the first part of March. The instructions she gave in class (plus much more) are illustrated on this educational one hour forty-five minute DVD. She is going to provide free shipping for pre-orders.
Submitted by Kathy Matura
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