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!
2010 ASG National Community Service Project
U.S. Troops Drawstring Bag
Operation Care Package is a non-profit organization that receives, fills and mails drawstring bags to deployed service men and women from all branches of the armed forces. The drawstring bag pattern for this project was designed by Laura Martell of The Creative Thimble. The 14" drawstring bag holds a filled gallon baggie. The troops use the bags for personal use and some pass them on to the children in Iraq. When finished send to Operation Care Package, 611 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435. Download the pattern
COMMUNITY SERVICE SEW-INS
Once again we will be making fleece hats, scarves and mittens for our community service events in January 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.
Also, there will be additional community service oriented projects at every Sew-In. These projects are selected for the Sew-Ins to fulfill a need in the community. If you know of an organization that our Chapter may be able to help with sewn items, please contact our Community Service Chair at (260) 426-4697.