PAST SPECIAL EVENTS

A Special Event

September 4 and 5, 2008

PAM DAMOUR of DAMOUR DESIGNS

Decorating Diva Pam DaMour’s Workshop

On September 4 and 5, 2008 ASG welcomed Pam Damour the Decorating Diva for a Home Décor seminar and workshop. On September 4, the first day of the seminar/workshop was held at the Sarasota Hotel & Marina on Tamiami Trail. The conference room was large and there was an abundance of beverages and snacks. Pam Damour was a very interesting and informative speaker. She showed us several techniques and had gorgeous samples of her work. Lunch was served in the dining room for our group. It was delicious and very filling. Coffee and dessert was served in the conference room so we could get back to Pam’s program. At the end of the day everyone was anxious for the workshop the next day.

On Friday morning, September 5, everyone met at the North Sarasota Library for the hands-on part of the workshop. Once we were all set and ready to go the techniques started. We were introduced to several miter procedures, welting, piping and so many other tips and tricks. Oh, how our heads were spinning.

For our lunch we all had a lovely buffet style meal complete with sandwiches, fruits, salads and best of all – cheese cake. After lunch we were back at our machines learning more amazingly simple ways to do things that looked really hard. It was a very informative and enjoyable two days. Not only did we all learn something new to encourage us to broaden our sewing ventures, but we also had a very lovely social get together.

Many thanks to all who made this two day extravaganza possible.

THANK YOU!!! Mary Jane Fuller

President Dolly Haerr , Workshop co-chairwomen, Marie Gartley and 1st VP Evelyn LeVasseur enjoy chatting during a break.

Day One - Lecture

Day Two - Hands On Workshop. Just look at all those high tech sewing machines.

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OUR TRIP TO “MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL”

On Saturday morning, June 28th, twenty eight of our ASG members met in the lobby of the Asolo Theatre. This was the “new” Asolo (which is over 20 years old ), as opposed to the “historic Asolo” (an original medieval Italian theatre), which is located within the Ringling Museum grounds.

We were not only there to see the musical! Marie Gartley, who had planned the day for us, arranged for us to have a tour of the facility including a meeting with David Covach, Director of the Costume Department.

We viewed the main stage, the Mertz Theater and the Cook Theater, which is smaller and mainly used by the graduate students for theater training. In addition, we viewed a wing that is used by the Sarasota Ballet for their rehearsals. We learned a lot of interesting things about the facility. The elaborate green-and-gold façade in the interior of the Mertz Theater was purchased from a 19th century theater in Scotland. The façade had to be refurbished, of course, and made to fit this building. It is very impressive.

The eighteen or so graduate students who use the smaller theater are recruited from all over the country. There are tryouts in several major cities. There cam be as many as 1500 trying out for the very few openings in this program. Candidates have to have a BA degree. At the end of the three year course, they receive their Master’s degree and their Actor’s Equity Card.

All expenses have been paid. In the Costume Department, Director David Covach described the production of costumes from designer through execution. He graciously answered our many questions. Some of our members could not get their eyes off the array of fabrics that were on the Costume Shop shelves! Talk about a stash!! All of this was before the Box Lunch and THE SHOW!

Just ask anyone who went. We loved the show! We were entertained by four talented women! They made light of many things to which we could all relate. They parodied familiar music from the 50’s and later years. It was a well-planned day and still absorbing everything, all of us were smiling as we went home with added knowledge.

Delores Higgins

THE ENGLISH TEA

March 5, 2008

The arrangements for the exquisite occasion and for the lovely pastel tablecloths with matching floral arrangements on the tables were made by Henrietta Driggers—Kelley. The mirrored “tea” room at the Venice Community Center was a perfect setting for the tea. There were delicious tea sandwiches and cookies as well as many varieties of tea!

The Fashion Show, narrated by Evelyn Levasseur, was spectacular! There were practical mix-and-match travel clothes, lovely wedding outfits, other dress and casual clothing, and an unusual below the knee skirt (with puffs) that could be changed into a sophisticated flowing ankle length skirt in minutes! What a clever use of buttons!! There were several examples of wearable art including embroidered items.

Evelyn and Tina Arsenault gave away a number of door prizes. Then the drawing of the winner’s name for Nicki, our American Girl Doll was made. All in all, the tea was a huge success enjoyed by many.

STASH SALE

None of the former committee members were able to be there, so we appreciate and thank Annette Alberter and Della Covert for volunteering. The boxes of fabric that I took home have been sorted: some for the sale next year and some for the June 6th Community Workshop for the Cancer Anti-ouch Pouch and other Community Service projects. The rest is going to the group that is teaching the women in prison to sew.

There were some lovely pieces of fabric. Hope you are enjoying the material you found!

Marie Gartley

Thank You!

Dear All of the Ladies at the Sewing Guild,

Thank you for putting all of your hard work into making all of the clothes and accessories for the doll I received for my birthday! I will enjoy her very much! The gift is even more special to me knowing that all of the clothes, bed and accessories are handmade, And I have the best (luckiest!) grandmother in the world for winning Nicki and giving her to me.

Thank you very much again! I love her!

Sincerely,

Chelsea Mason, age 11 years., granddaughter of Elsie Mason

Nicki’s Note

After the English Tea on March 5, I went home with a member of the Venice neighborhood group and our Newsletter editor. She was so happy to have me with her until her grand-daughter Chelsea came to visit. Chelsea’s 11th birthday was in March, when I went home to live with her.

Thank you, ladies, for making me the nice wardrobe and supporting the Chapter Education Fund.

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BUS TRIP TO EXPO

On Thursday, February 21st, we had a Gr-r-r-r e-a-t bus trip to the Tampa Sewing Expo. All of our information, class tickets, and goodies were enveloped and delivered during the first rest stop. That meant there were no delays once we arrived at the Convention Center. We hurried in for an exciting day of classes and exhibits.

There were new booths and new stage presentations as well as many exhibits to offer something for everyone. Some went for the 10 cent bargains from Jays; some wanted the scenic tapestries for various projects, while many were glad just to see familiar faces from past years. Our own “Sew Worth It” store made their first appearance at the Expo with a “blooming booth”.

This was my second trip and I encourage all of you to plan on attending in 2009. We had a great bus driver, Larry, who could entertain us with songs like ”The Wheels on the Bus”…..It was a wonderful way for us to enjoy a day together, pursuing our Sewing Passion with excitement and laughter.

Kathy Hepburn

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007

A VERY SPECIAL EVENT

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at Mission Valley Country Club - Nokomis

Vintage Clothing Fashion Show

Member Fashion Show

Stash Sale

English Tea Report

I was so glad to see so many of you at the English Tea, all looking beautiful! A personal thank-you to all who participated in

The First Class Shirt Challenge (wasn't it interesting seeing nine different shirts made from the same pattern?)

The Vintage Fashion Show

The Member Style Show

Good work ladies!! You made this event a wonderful success!!!

This was our first event at Mission Valley Country Club in years and the setting was beautiful. But we were very disappointed with the food. I pointed this out right away to the management staff and they too agreed that the food was sparse and presented poorly. They usually do either a buffet or sit-down meal and had never done an English Tea before. They apologized profusely, discounted the price and begged for another chance to do right by us.

The board has decided to give them another chance and hold our Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 9th 2007 at Mission Valley Country Club. It will be a sit-down luncheon and I think they will go all out to make us happy. I hope you, the membership, will support this decision and join us for what I hope will be another wonderful annual meeting event.

Thank-you,

Evelyn LeVasseur

Special Events Chairman

Another Winner

On Wednesday, March 21, 2007 the Sarasota Chapter of the American Sewing Guild hosted another very interesting and enjoyable event, thanks to the tireless efforts of Evelyn LeVasseur , Dolly Haerr and many other volunteers.. Fifty eight women attended the English Tea at the Mission Valley Country Club and were treated to a variety of activities designed to inform, inspire and entertain.

First on the agenda was the members Stash Sale which provided an opportunity for adding to our growing and overflowing collection of fabric. There were many great bargains available here as well as at the Boutique table of hand-made goodies. Thanks to all who helped with this endeavor.

We were then treated to the first of three fashion shows presented that day; the First Class Blouse Challenge. Eighteen ladies bought this pattern during the past year and nine finished blouses were shown. Each one was a masterpiece of skill and creativity and so surprisingly different it was hard to believe they came from the same pattern.

Following our lunch of tea and finger sandwiches we saw the second Fashion show which consisted of vintage items of clothing and accessories belonging to group members and their families. Everything from wedding gowns to lingerie was represented, and it was amazing that so much was available, considering that most of us have left our mother’s and grandmother’s closets far behind.

The third fashion show of the day featured items of clothing and decorative arts made by the members themselves. The immense talent found in our little corner of paradise never ceases to amaze me, and special mention must be made of the treat we had in seeing the budding talent of our junior model and

seamstress, Zoe Pollux. She is the granddaughter of member Jayne Steiff and is only in the 7th grade. We should all keep in mind the need to encourage and support our daughters and granddaughters in their creative endeavors, not only because it is good to keep handicrafts alive and well, but also because it is rewarding to see our young ladies derive the same satisfaction and joy that we do from creating unique, personal and beautiful things.

The afternoon was concluded by a drawing for the lovely hand-dyed scarf and purse made and donated by Evelyn LeVasseur and I am pleased to report that the lucky winner was yours truly. Since Evelyn told me that a shawl of this type was de rigueur on a Caribbean cruise, my next challenge is to convince my better half that a glamorous silk shawl MUST have an ocean to admire it. This could turn into a most expensive cup of tea. Stand by for further developments.

Arlene A. Ferrick

One of a Kind

HAND DYED SHAWL & MATCHING PURSE

Made and donated for the Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Sewing Guild's Education Fund by Evelyn LeVasseur of Dye Crazy Silk

The winner of the shawl and purse pictured was Arlene Ferrick.

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Did You Go To EXPO????

About 50 members of the Chapter enjoyed the bus trip to the Expo in February 2007. There was a new venue, parking can be hectic near the Tampa Convention Center so it was so nice when the bus let us off right in front.

Many thanks to Elaine Chapman for taking over midstream making it possible for us to have a grand time. This year we stayed later so we could be there for the drawings. Two members came home with prizes. Brenda Broadbent of the Sew What’s New Group and Marti Plageman of Sew Much Fun.

Mary Jane Fuller

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The Pinecraft Bazaar

The Bazaar on November 17^th and 18^th, 2006 was great. After canceling on Thursday because the weather was so unpleasant, we had two nice sunny days. Thank you to so many:

Shirley Mendolera - scheduling the workers

Elaine Chapman - collecting names of workers

Eva Winter - the loan of a tent and table

Bob Gartley - using his truck to move items from storage unit to the Bazaar site

Betty Lou Johnson - setup and takedown each day

And the workers: Annette Alberter, Brenda Broadbent, Patti DiMicele, Henrietta Driggers, Mary Jane Fuller, Dolores Higgins, Lillian Karmel, Louise Landry, Donna Lundquist, Shirley Mendolera, Marie Panyik, Vernelle Penney, Jaynie Steiff, Addie Towery, and Eva Winter.

A project like this takes a lot of coordination and time. Between customers, we had achance to get to know each other better and to shop. Chapter members that did not come to the Bazaar missed the opportunity to see the work of our talented members and to get to know other members. THANK YOU to all who made items and to those that helped.

Marie Gartley

Images by Shirley Mendolera

National Sewing Month

September 2006

Our Chapter participated by having displays of garments, purses and various articles for Community Service in our libraries. All the library displays have been taken down since September is over. It’s time for a B I G “THANK YOU” to these members who decorated each library:

Marie Gartley – Bradenton -Library & North Sarasota Library

Shirley Mendolera – Selby Library

Pam Scothorn - Fruitville Library

Eva Winter – Gulf Gate Library

Henrietta Driggers & Mary Ann Mazzarella— Jacaranda Library

Gulf Gate Library display case was arranged by Eva Winter.

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Mystery Bus Destination Revealed!! September 16, 2006

The wheels on the bus go round and round, all though the town. It is Saturday morning, September 16, 2006 and the Mystery Bus has arrived to take a group of ASG ladies on a Mystery Bus Tour. The doors open and out steps the driver, Larry. He is a pleasant man with a Hawaiian tie on. Are we going to Hawaii? We all get on the bus. There is much buzz among the ladies as the last passenger takes her seat . We are awaiting the announcement of the MYSTERY destination. All is quiet when Dora stands at the front of the bus and finally tells us where were going.

We are heading for Clermont. And what is in Clermont you may ask? Besides being a lovely little town near Orlando there is this fabulous shop. It is called Clermont Sewing and Quilting, www.clermontsewing.com. The owners are Linda Maschino and Brenda Plunkett. The shop is a new business started about one year ago, but it is filled with marvelous and beautiful fabric. However, I am getting ahead of myself.

The trip on the magical bus was delightful and full of voices visiting and having a great time. Upon arrival in Clermont we were met by Linda and Brenda at the Clermont Garden Club. They had refreshments waiting for us and once we were settled the show began.

Linda demonstrated making pillowcases with no seams showing and it was unbelievably simple but looked like a lot of work even though it wasn’t. Then we all sat and made the cutest little shirts you have ever seen. We were also shown some very useful items that were available at their store. A pen that made seams and snippers that made “unsewing “ much easier. We also were allowed to try a bias maker that made chenille like material. Very, very mysterious.

Lunch was next on the agenda. Believe it or not we had a delicious lunch at the European Bistro. The whole restaurant was full of oohs and aahs as each one of us ate our meal. The choices were a chicken salad sandwich, tuna salad sandwich or quiche Lorraine. YUM YUM!!!!

Once our energy was refortified we journeyed to the other side of the street and began SHOPPING. All was well. The shop was full of fabric, accessories, special gadgets and so much more. It was more than a shopping spree. It was a social gathering of women exchanging ideas and everyone was curious as to what you bought. Several of us made more than one trip to the cutting table.

It was time to go. The coach was ready to take us home. The mystery trip was over, but new friendships were formed. This was my very first bus tour and I truly hope that I can take more. It was fun, exciting and very rewarding. Let’s do it again!

Mary Jane Fuller

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Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Sunnyside Village

Serging Fun with Diana Cedolia

Everyone had a wonderful time Saturday, May 13, at Sunnyside Village learning the many things we can do with our sergers. Diana had a wealth of information and ideas that she shared with us. I now know how to remove a serged seam by just pulling 1 or 2 threads. For me this info was priceless. She made a zippered bag, lined, all on the serger in less than 5 minutes. (How many of us couldn't wait to get home to make one of those?)

From decorative chain stitches to cover stitches, we learned various ways in which to incorporate them into garments and accessories. She explained all the feet for the serger and what they do. I loved the shirring foot. Can't wait to make something with ruffles all in one step. Then there is the cording foot--yes you can sew a zipper on with the serger using this foot. Oh, the time we can all save now! And you know what that means!--more time to shop for fabric!

Diana truly inspired us all, with her wit and charm, she had us on the edge of our seats the whole time.

Sunnyside Village not only catered a delicious lunch, but we had coffee, juice & pastries when we arrived there in the morning. I want to grow up and live there! The meeting room was very accommodating, with Diana up on the stage with her high-tech camera, all was able to see every detail.

Thank you ASG for putting this event together, and thank you Diana for sharing your talent and time with us.

Kathleen Heinicke

Kreations by Kathleen

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Region 7 Meeting in Orlando April 27,28, 29, 2006

For CAB (chapter advisory board) members of the Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter of ASG left University Outlet mall at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. First item on the 3 day trip was breakfast at Cracker Barrel.

To break up the trip, a stop at Peace Creek Beads in Lakeland was made. After a spell of oohing and aahing and a couple of purchases, of course, we left for the Sewing Studio in Maitland. This store demands serious shopping! The next stop was lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, just down the street a ways. Then some more shopping for ideas-- neat purses, place mats, rugs, statues, etc.

After settling into our room, we needed to go eat again.--Banana Supreme makes an awesome late night meal. Wake up 6 a.m.;--really, one woke at 5:50 and by 6:40 all four of us left for breakfast and the start of the Region 7 conference.

The day was filled with reports from various chapter members of the region. Janice Harski one of the directors from national was there along with Margo Martin, the executive director. They were filled with insight about the organization. Many questions were answered by them. It is really nice to get to put a face with the names that we often hear.

After a little R&R in the room, we decided to go for dinner at Cafe Tu Tu Tango. What an awesome place to try new foods. You might ask why I'm using the word “awesome” again. Well,---at each of the restaurants, the waiter would tell us that we made an “awesome” decision or choice. It got to be pretty funny when it happened at the second restaurant.

Saturday morning, we were off again before 7:00 for breakfast and conference at 8:00. During the ½ day meeting, more discussions were held covering activities required of CAB members, the necessity of keeping records and staying in compliance with national regulations, the needs of neighborhood groups, and how to encourage growth using education and publicity. There was lots to think about in a short time.

This meeting is open to everyone in the chapter, however it is really geared to those on the board. It would be great if members who were interested in being on the board would consider going to the regional meeting. You can learn a lot from it.

Marie Gartley

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January 11, 2006 - Bernina Fashion Show - Michael's on East Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

January/February 2006

Pine Craft Days

November 17, 18, & 19, 2005 the Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter spent these days in front of Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop selling our crafts that our members have made in the last few months. This included, purses, placemats, a big bunny, an assortment of Christmas items, coasters, vests and many other beautiful items too numerous to mention. There were thirty plus volunteers to man/woman the two large tents that were filled with our special items. The ladies had fun, time to chat and purchase the crafts that they would arrange and then rearrange as the day passed. There were lots of traffic (people) looking and manipulating our crafts and then one of our volunteers would approach them and talk them into purchasing the items. I think that Dela Covert did a great job enticing customers to buy, buy, buy! I would like to thank our Pres., Elaine Chapman for all the work she did, picking up all the items from the storage unit and then taking it all back afterwards, for being there to help set up and take down, for use of her large tables and her time. Thanks to Marie Gartley, Educator, for keeping track of the money all three days and to all the volunteers too numerous to mention for their time spent for a good cause. Last but not least, a big THANKS to all the buyers because without you we would not have made all the funds we took in.

Norma Holman, VPI

ASG Halloween Party

Fifteen members attended ASG's Oct. 21st. Halloween Party held at the Fruitville Library. The event was planned as a Chapter Party for local Neighborhood Groups.

A festive table offered treats-Halloween candy, cookies and other munchies-that were enjoyed by all.

Judy Bennett emceed the "spooktacular" event, opening with some appropriate Halloween puns. These were greeted with both laughter and moans.

Judy also coordinated a fabric exchange for those who wanted to give and receive a new piece of Holiday fabric.

The party's highlight was the Halloween Costume Contest. Members wearing costumes modeled their outfits for all so see. Among some of those presenter were: A Fortune Teller willing to use her crystal ball to tell us "sewing secrets"--2 cents for members and 5 cents for non-members: a green haired mermaid with seaweed and a cellulite encrusted tail; a ballerina, quite possibly rejected by the Sarasota Ballet; a flapper in a gold dress with black jeweled accessories and "fancy pants"; a very noisy Wolf complete with long nails and big feet; a professor of quilting and sewing; a cowboy (oops, cowgirl) with boots, hat and a "moving horse'' a Mardi Gras queen with very purple hair; a Gothic queen who lost her eye to her own sword and a sinister devil minus her pitchfork.

Prizes were awarded to the three costumes with the most votes awarded by the Judges, Pam Scothorn, Louise Landry, and Judy Gries.

This year's first prizewinner was the Big Bad Wolf, Norma Holman,who growled her appreciation at the choice. The Mermaid, Judy Bennett, was the second prizewinner and third place was awarded to the Fortune Teller, Betty Lou Johnson. Prizes included sewing patterns and books.

A Halloween candy cup given out upon arrival included a small spool of thread, which was used to select the winner of the Door Prize. An orange spool of thread was lucky for Jean Johnson who took home an appropriately orange Gerbera Daisy plant.

A big thank you goes out to Judy Bennett, Marie Gartley, Louise Landry and Suzanne Goldman for organizing this fun event.

Nancy Jalovec

The competitors.

And the winners are: Judy Bennett, Norma Holman and Betty Lou Johnson

July / August 2005

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The May 21^st special event featuring June Colburn was a great success judging by the number of people who attended and the number of questions asked. June presented a very informative lecture on the origin and tradition of the Japanese kimono and it’s accessories. When the kimono is worn by younger women they tend to wear brighter colors and longer sleeves; married women wear shorter sleeves. Geishas sometimes used to wear as many as 12 kimonos. And this little known fact - kimonos are worn by men as well as women. Kimonos are dated by the type/design of the fabric used to construct the garment. There are many rules about wearing kimono. One of which it is considered an insult to not have an updated one. This can be an issue since some kimonos can cost as much as $30,000 with the obi costing as much as $15,000 due to the cost of silk and handstitching.

After the lecture and a simply smashing luncheon from Sunnyside, we had the afternoon to view several garments she created from her wonderful patterns. June had also brought some kimonos for purchase as well as other fabric from her stash to tempt us all.

If you have not tried one of her Japanese style patterns, she has a level for everyone on her website (www.junecolburn.com) . She also has developed a few designs for Simplicity Patterns.

Some stitching suggestions:

When stitching on vintage clothing such as old kimonos use beads and metallic threads to cover stains or holes because your eye is drawn to the beads or metallic thread rather than the stain/hole.

Use touches of color not the whole kimono in a garment for a more casual garment.

In a pillow made from an obi, June used the design of two Pekinese dogs and split the design to make two pillows. She also used a piece of an obi as part of a garment – she appliquéd the piece onto a blouse.

Use a straight stitch on straight lines in any appliqué and then complete the appliqué using a loose zig zag stitch in the color of the appliqué.

June showed samples of her Japanese inspired machine embroidery designs that she had digitized for Husquvarna Viking.

One of her most outstanding designs to me was a white long coat that she had created for the Bernina Fashion Show of 2001. It was really an incredible piece of art to wear; however, another person won that year – too bad because her offering was incredibly designed, appliquéd, and stitched.

Several of June’s mottos:

When you’ve got good fabric, don’t louse it up with pattern details.

With kimono fabric, less is more.

Mismatching things is much more interesting than matching.

Avoid the Harley Davidson look by adding appliqué to the front as well as the back.

Karen Miller

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Bus Trip to the Sewing Studio and the Bead Bucket

March 23, 2005

As a new ASG member, the bus trip to Orlando on March 23 was a great way to socialize with many people. The Sewing Studio and Bead Bucket are great places to get inspired to create albeit even if a bit overwhelming for a newby! And inspired I was. Carmella from the Sewing Studio gave all who were interested a hands-on demonstration on how to hand-smock a decorative pillow. As usual she had worked her magic fingers to come up with a pillow everyone would like to replicate. The amount of fabric in the Studio’s main store was enough to keep me busy for most of our time there but oooh la la – the bargain area. What treasures there too! Most everyone had purchases picked out in a short period of time. We had good incentive – Perkins Restaurant was the next stop.

The Bead Bucket had an amazing assortment of beads. With our 30% discount, it made purchasing beads for all sorts of projects do-able. From wonderful huge one-of-a-kind beads from Tibet to the smallest glass bead, we were all inspired to create our one-of-a-kind creations.

It was a great day for all who attended. Next time let’s all go!!

ASG Bus Trip to Expo

February 24, 2005

Back in February, Dora Markle arranged our yearly excursion to Clearwater, for the Sewing Expo. As each year before, we had a great time! If you remember, when Emma Seabrooke was here, she had cut herself. When she went looking for a bandage for it, all she could find was a "Scooby-Doo" bandage. She mentioned a few times that she was going to start a fashion trend by wearing the bandage. Sooo---someone on the bus, made sure that everyone continued the "fashion trend" by supplying everyone with "Scooby-Doo" bandages to wear. We had the whole Expo buzzing, asking why so many people had "Scooby-Doo" bandages on! Wouldn't it be fun, if the "fashion trend" continued all the way to the ASG convention?? I know, I'll be wearing mine! Yes, we're a little crazy, but what fun!!!

It was great to see all the returning vendors and to see the new members of our chapter, Barb Callahan, Michael and Melissa Callahan in action in their booths and classes at Expo. A number of us were quite disappointed to see that Paper Creations wasn't there. It seems that Sue's husband had injured his arm and couldn't attend.

As usual, we had a great day! Thanks, Dora for all you do for us! Anonymous

January 29, 2005 - Emma Seabrook Seminar at Sunnyside Village Sarasota, FL

Welcome, Emma Seabrook

Ladies, if you did not make it to this seminar, you missed a very good one! About 53 of us were educated about sewing with knits. Different finishes for necklines and hems, plus tips on all parts of garment construction. Her trunk show was great too. I Liked so much of it I'll have a hard time remembering it all.

She explained her pattern designs and how to make fitting adjustments so they would fit your body. She brought with her husband Al, who handled the sale of her fabrics and patterns. A very nice selection of knits and notions He's a good husband!

Lunch at Sunnyside is always good. We had soup and a nice chicken salad and even made our own ice cream sundaes for dessert on the veranda. Doesn't that sound so cool?

Make sure you come to the June Colburn seminar in May. After all you don't want to miss another good time.

Sherry Ebey

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March 13, 2004 - Mary Mulari Seminar, Sunnyside Village, Sarasota, FL

“Sewing Inspiration for the New Millenium.”