NEWS UPDATES & PHOTOS

Check out the news items below to find out what is happening within the chapter and the website. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                            

With the New Year,  in 2008 we will have a NEW CAB, and another new Neighborhood Group.   

Lyn F. continues to be our president, with Joan C. as 1st VP and Neighborhood Group Coordinator.     New CAB Members will take office in January for the positions of Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Education.    And we welcome the Piedmont_Triad Neighborhood Group as the latest new Neighborhood Group.

Thank you to Jan M., Marilyn H. and Peg H. for jobs well done during the past year!  We know that you have made it much easier for the new Cab members to assume the responsibilities you are passing on.

 

State Fair Winners

Congratulations to the following members who won prizes for their creations at the 2007 States Fair.  If you were not able to get to the fair, you missed some beautiful creations.  Let's hope these winners are showing them off at their Neighborhood Groups.

Marilyn S. 1st prize in the Art Piece category for her apron entry in the ASG Raleigh Apron Challenge.
Joann M. Blue Ribbon and Best in Show for her painted ceramic plates.
Cathy R. Five (5) Blue Ribbons, Three (3) Red Ribbons, and a Best Of Show for the eight fabulous heirloom garments she submitted

Roberta M.

 Blue Ribbons for a creative Jacket and for a Vest with Decorative trim.  The latter also won the Wearable Art Judges Choice Award that the Raleigh Chapter sponsors.  Roberta also won Third Place in the home dec category for a machine quilted wall hanging and beaded work.

 

ASG 2008 Creative Contest

ASG Headquarters, together with Simplicity Patterns has identified the patterns that will provide the basis for the 2008 Creative Contest.  Click here for a description of the patterns and a contest entry application.

This year’s contest will again feature award categories to encourage young sewers, expanded size ranges for the patterns, and special occasion dresses for both misses’ and little girls’ sizes.   The Simplicity patterns selected include:  Simplicity 3631, a top and slacks;  Simplicity 3634, a knee-length coat/tunic; Simplicity 3665, a stylish skirt with uneven hem;  Simplicity 3668, a young girl's dress with yoke and a gathered skirt; Simplicity 3676, a lady's party dress; Simplicity 3668, a lady's suit; Simplicity 3692, a lady's short sleeve dress; Simplicity 3694, a Sporty top and shorts; Simplicity 3705 casual top and slacks for men and boys.    These patterns are now available.

The Contest Categories are:

Entries must be postmarked not later than midnight Friday, May 2, 2008. Finalists will be notified by phone not later than Friday, May 23, 2008. Finalists’ garments must be postmarked not later than midnight Friday, May 30, 2008 and winners will be notified by phone not later than Friday, June 13, 2008.    The grand prize winner in each category (excluding Rising Star) will receive a check for $500 plus a Sewing Machine or Serger from Brother International Corporation.
 

Save on Magazine subscriptions. Don't forget that ASG Members can get discounts on several sewing magazines.  For a minimum of 10 subscriptions, we can get a discount on subscriptions to Threads magazine.  Click here for the Taunton Order Form.  ASG members can also get discounts on subscriptions to Sew News and Creative Machine & Embroidery.  Refer to the September-October Sew What's New newsletter for details.

ASG Headquarters has announced the community service project for 2008.  As a way for the ASG to say thank you to the host city for the 2008 National Conference, the creation of Anti-Ouch Pouches for Chicago Hospitals and Cancer Clinics has been designated as the 2008 project.

When you link to the National ASG site, try out the new ASG Store too! 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                      

If you would like to submit member news and/or a sewing project photograph, please email an electronic copy to webmaster@asgraleigh.org or  US mail to ASG Raleigh Chapter, Attn: Webmaster at PO Box 90305, Raleigh, NC 27675.  Be sure to include your return address if you wish to have your photo returned. (The submitter must obtain permission from the photographer and participating models to display the photograph.) Please provide a short descriptions for the photograph.  Neighborhood group projects are also encouraged.

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