George?

The bus trip to the Expo was so much fun! I made a new friend:



Meet Member George Williams! George is a talented sewer who joined ASG in November of 2001. The outfit he is wearing was made by him. The pants are from a bedspread he made a while ago that was worn out in spots. So he is a recycler/reuser! He also says he made his wifes Easter outfit. He likes to make bathing suits and potholders among many other things. George has a heavy duty and very heavy sewing machine! It was great fun meeting George, unfortunately we chose different classes so we didn't see each other until it was time to get back on the bus. If you get to meet George ask him "what are you sewing?"

Clifton Park Neighborhood Group making a difference

Read about it on the Neighborhood Group page.
Entry submitted by Catherine Sentz

Tips!

Check out the May 2012 Threads magazine! Our very own member Debra Williams submitted a tip and was printed in this issue.

What is Threads Magazine? It is a Tauton's Press of Newtown, Conn. publication which was established in 1985. Not too long ago right? Yet this magazine has 108,580 paid subscriptions. That is a lot of readers right now reading Debra's tip!Threads says: "Threads is the premier magazine for sewing enthusiasts -- people who are passionate about sewing garments, home furnishings, gifts, and accessories."

Did you know you can get a significant discount on the Threads Magazine? It is one of the many perks of being an ASG member. Call up or send an email to our Member at large chair Maureen VanHeusen for all the details. Details about pricing are also on page 10 of our latest issue of Sew You Know. Just sew you know!

Info for some stats in above entry came from:http://www.taunton.com/press/pages/factsheet_th.asp

President for 2012 - Joyce Caruso

President for 2012 - Joyce Caruso

Hello Everyone - I am glad you found our blog. This is the way of the future and I know that we don’t like change but it is good.

I am excited about all the things we have planned for you.
Bus trip to Worcester, Mass
Peggy Sagers
Fabric sale
Annual picnic
Mary Mulari
Annual Meeting
NY bus trip
You can get all the information about these events in your newsletter.
I want to thank everyone who has helped in the past. When you volunteer to help it makes your Albany chapter stronger and better.
A special thanks to Juanita Brown for opening her home to some enthusiastic sewers. We had a great time sewing and chatting. Thanks Juanita.

Poke around this blog and you will be surprised how easy it is and how much we are doing.
See you soon - Joyce

A year to remember

Hello members! The year 2011 is out! Say "Bye-Bye" and now we are living it up and sewing it down in 2012.
First up! The ASG Houston chapter is hosting the 2012 ASG Annual Conference and has invited all chapter in sewing blankets for the Community project this year. It is a three part project in that the blankets will be used for hospice patients, veterans, and babies. It is suggested that our chapter make these and donate them locally. There are directions for each of these projects which can be found on our www.ASG.org website.

We have two events coming up in April. The Sew Expo bus trip is on April 12 and is sure to be exciting. Check out the classes available at www.sewingexpo.com. More info to come on the financial and contact info. The second event is Peggy Sagers of www.silhouettepatterns.com on April 28. Again more info to come.

On September 29 we will have Mary Mulari of www.marymulari.com.

Have you asked yourself "where is my newsletter?" You are not alone! The chapter has decided to email the Sew You Know newsletter to your email on ASG files. If you check your email "in" box and don't see something from Sallye check your "SPAM" box or trash box and look for Sallye. Mine was deliveried 12/10/11. You can also view the newsletter on the www.ASG.org website, under members then look for chapter newsletters.

Look out soon for a FACEBOOK page of our very own!

A gentle reminder: This is your chapter! Make it what you want! Submit to the blog or newsletter, go to board meetings, participate in events and help out! There are so many part time ways you can assist our great Albany Chapter.

Best to all this year!
Bonny

Sewing Community

Wings Falls Quilters Guild held a Quilt Festival this weekend at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury. The local quilt show was not a ASG event...however many of our members were there with entries!
Member Karen Sturtevant won First Place for her "Still Singing for Blue" entry in Wearable Art division. Karen also entered another quilt called "Cosmic Curves."
Member Linda Denner entered and won 3rd place for a hand applique piece called "Baltimore Bunnies" and a machine applique called "Bird Song."
Member Laurie Collins won 1st place for a large machine applique hand quilt called "My Hibiscus" and 2nd place for a machine applique wall hanging long arm quilt named "Breaking Free" and 1st place for a mixed technique small quilt on long arm for "Hawaiian Dawn." Laurie also won Honorable Mention for "Hawaiian Palms" another wall hanging.
Member Eileen McCabe won 2nd place for a quilt on long arm named "Happy" a custom original design.

This quilt show was a terrific opportunity to view so much local talent! My favorite quilt was by Joanna Monroe for "Baby Buzz Flies Solo." She drew it herself then made it up in fabric: a cute bee with huge eyes flying towards a flower. It was so cute! Another showing of a working umbrella sure caught my eye! It was beautifully pieced with silk by Nancy DiDonato named "Saratoga Silks."

Our supporter Jude Spero had several original pieces on display: "Danish Delights" and "Butterfly Fancy's" just to name two! I am sure her new business adventure Little Louise Designs is on its way to become a huge success.

There were other supporters of our local Albany Chapter there as well, such as KC Custom Framing and Fabrics (check out the show and tell page on this blog, some of the blue fabric in the cd holder came from a scrap bag from her shop), and The Joyful Quilter.

I hope you enjoyed your visit to the quilt show. Do you have something you would like to share? I am sure you do!
Disclaimer: Due to the overwhelming nature of a Quilt show where there is so much talent: It is impossible to duly note all entries of members represented this weekend. However, if you as a ASG member would like your entry to be added in this post or as a "show and tell" post, please email Flo Turner with your info and pictures!