
At our July CAB meeting, it was decided that we will meet virtually until at least one month after the state of California authorizes indoor gatherings for groups of our size. At that time we will look again at holding indoor meetings. Check our our calendar of virtual programs.
Power Bags: 2020 Community Service Project
Four Power Bags From the Sew Powerful Website: In Zambia it’s the common cultural practice in both poor urban and remote village areas that girls stay home when they are on their period. This is because they don’t have a reliable product solution that they can afford. To avoid the risk of social embarrassment–they stay home. Disposable products are not the solution because there is no garbage collection, and the cost is an impossible barrier to overcome. A well-made reusable product that replaces their traditional method is the best solution....
read moreFace Mask Shortage, can we help?
The following is a letter from our Chapter President, Diana Hotelling, The shortage of protective face masks for health care personnel is being widely reported. With COVID-19 concerns still in the forefront of our minds (and lives), the pressing question is: Is there anything we, as makers, can do to help? There are strong opinions on both sides of the conversation. Fabric masks won’t protect the wearer from droplet inhalation … Any barrier is better than no barrier … Several resources are now popping up to help makers know...
read moreEco Fabrics with Dawn Pickering March 28, 2020
SATURDAY, March 28th, 2020
The Walnut Creek/East Bay Chapter of the American Sewing Guild Presents:
ECO FABRICS with Dawn Pickering
Election and Installation of New Officers
Join us for the election, and installation of 2020 officers, Potluck and Cookie Exchange. Please see the instructions for the cookie exchange below.
read moreFall Fashion Show and Luncheon
Download this form describing your fashion show items here.
read moreAugust Jelly Roll Rug, Prep Required
Right up front, you need to know, your success and completion of the project will be closer if you scroll down to page 2 of the flyer, follow the instructions to prepare for this class.
read moreUpdate to June Community Sew
At the June 22, 2019 Community Service Program you all amazed me. Together, we completed 54 burping cloths, 32 baby bibs, 12 quilts and 4 receiving blankets – we did all this in one meeting! I am so proud of “us” and pleased that we can help the community through our love of sewing. Thank you for your participation and for being a fun and talented group of sewists. Our next Community Sew Day will be in September – a pillowcase challenge.
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