The Plano ASG Annual Spring Gathering is just around the corner!
Keep a look out in your email, as registration opens on March 4th. This year’s theme is “Hats in Bloom”
(Wearing a hat is not required, but all hats are welcome.)
- Come hear Elena Wittman of ArtofHatsstudio as our guest speaker (zoom on a big screen) gives us some history and tips for creating and wearing hats.
- Please bring your make from using the challenge bag. Two great challenge prizes will be awarded: one for the Fan Favorite and another specifically for a hat created using the items from the challenge bag.
Make plans to join us in March for a fun afternoon—sip some tea, enjoy a sweet treat, admire some great makes, and maybe even take home a prize! Yes. There will be door prizes.
March Neighborhood Group Meetings
Maybe you will get inspired at a March Neighborhood Group Meeting to finish your challenge for the Hats in Bloom!!
March 3 & 14 – We’re Sew Special – making a table runner
March 4 – Couture – exploring sewing rooms in small spaces
March 5 – Beaders Workshop – making twisted bracelet
March 6 – Community Sew – making stuffed animals for PediPlace
March 9 – Material Girls – making polymer clay buttons
March 14 – TAG – making a sewing tool holder
March 16 – Upping Your Game – TBD
March 17 – Hoopla Sisters – Making a patriotic card
Designing Divas – drafting various necklines
Plano Senior High Fashion Show
ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR!!!!
April 2, 7 P.M.
Plano Senior High Fashion Show
Plano Senior High School Auditorium
Several of our members have spent hours assisting the students in learning sewing skills so they could develop creative garments. A fun evening outing for all of us. At the Hats in Bloom I will have information on how to buy tickets.
Alpha School Plano needs volunteers!
Alpha School Plano has asked for volunteers on Friday. 1-2 p.m, March 27, to help the elementary students sew a charity project. If interested, contact me at president@planoasgsews.org.
Annual Retreat Recap!
The overnight retreat at Sunset Retreat Center was amazing! I personally had so much fun getting to know the fabulous sewists. Plus, the wealth of knowledge that attendees openly shared was so appreciated. It was a great time to try something “out of my box”. I already have plans for what I want to attempt next year! Go ahead – Reserve the first week in February, 2027, for our annual retreat!
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Lots of opportunities to learn new skills this summer! Share with anyone wanting to learn something new! Registration will happen this spring. Note: Members have a very low fee for each workshop!
- Saturday, June 20 – Beginning Quilting – taught by Tiffani Standridge and Sharon Merlo
- Saturday, July 18 – Beginning hand embroidery – taught by Jami Roux
- Friday, August 14 – beginning bag making – taught by Cathey Jordan
- Saturday, September 26 – Umbrella making workshop – taught by Tammy Moberg and Roxanne Carder