Chapter Projects
Sewers are creative! The ASG mission statement says it all: "Advancing Sewing As An Art And Life Skill." This section will keep you posted on the creativity expressed by our membership as a collective.
We all sew to enhance our own personal lives, these projects will have an effect or influence on others. It's always rewarding to create something and be appreciated for that contribution. Now is your chance to participate in these special chapter projects. You know your creativity will be appreciated!
2009 ASG National Community Service Project
Standard Size Pillowcases for Ronald McDonald House
You are invited to participate in creating standard size pillowcases for Albuquerque's Ronald McDonald House! The pillowcases should be made of 100% cotton in children's prints and bright colors. Many free pillowcase patterns can be found on the Internet- simply enter "pillow case pattern" in your search engine and take your pick!
On the local front: We will sew additional pillowcases for donation to local agencies that serve children. We have supplied a pattern for a "french seamed" pillowcase. Special thanks to Suzanne Frederick for supplying these instructions for us. Download Pillow Case Instructions
"ANTI-OUCH POUCH"
Currently our Chapter has been sewing the "Anti-Ouch Pouch" for donation to the local American Cancer Society and a portion also being donated at the ASG National Conference in Chicago this July. We have a customizable label available if you'd like to make one in honor of someone please contact our Chapter President, Melanie Tisdale at (260) 486-2156 or email asgftw.president@gmail.com.
If you would like to know more about the "Anti-Ouch Pouch" or would like to have the instructions to make one (or more!), please use this link to our ASG National website. http://www.asg.org/files/projects/Anti_Ouch_Pouch.pdf
WINTER WARM UP COMMUNITY SERVICE SEW-INS
Once again we will be making fleece hats, scarves and mittens for our community service events in February and November. In the past we have been able to provide several hundreds of items to LOCAL organizations that safeguard the welfare of children. So far, we've donated to 5 different organizations. Each winter there has been an increasing need for our contribution. This year we would like to be able do even more. If you are able to donate fleece, cut-out pieces, or make the sets in advance every bit of your effort will be appreciated.
All of the items will be completed and prepared for donation at each of the Community Service Sew-Ins. For details, check the Events or Calendar sections of our website. So please plan to attend & watch our Chapter in action. It is amazing how much we can accomplish and have so much fun at the same time!
This would be a great opportunity to help children that will not otherwise have hats and mittens to keep Frosty from nipping at their noses. If you are making items in advance of the Sew-In and need help getting patterns and/or fleece for the pieces, please contact Melanie Tisdale at asgftw.president@gmail.com.