Neighborhood Groups

 

Members are welcome to attend any and/or all NG meetings. Meetings are held even if a program topic is not listed. If you don’t normally attend a particular group, be sure to contact the NG Leader to verify the dates and times as the following information is subject to change without notice.

Athens Sew Classic	Meetings: 2nd Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Watkinsville First United Methodist Church 1331 New High Shoals Road Watkinsville, GA 30677 Group Leaders: Barb Trevena (706) 227-1007 Jennifer Ziegler-Gorman (706) 340-2139 asg.sewclassic@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Gelli Plate Monoprinting Demo Feb - Die Cutting Machine Demo Mar - No Meeting due to EXPO Apr - Expo updates, Community Service Sewing drop off (Chemo Caps and/or Bibs) May - Mother's Day Trunk Show. Examples and/or memories of projects done by our mothers or items members have made for their children Jun - Couching Demo Jul - Technique Challenge, Embellishment ideas Aug - T-Shirt Quilts Sep - Field Trip (TBA) Oct - Spa Accessories. Herbal Eye Packs – Jennifer, Heat Packs – Kathy Community Service Sewing drop off (Chemo Caps and/or Bibs) Nov - Webinar (TBA) Dec - Christmas Party, Pillow Challenge Return, Calendar Planning 2018 – All members *NOTE: This month's meeting/party will be in the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the main building rather than in the regular room.
Atlanta - Northeast In-Town Cut-Ups	Meetings: 1st Saturday 10:30 AM - Noon Various member’s homes Group Leader: Arlene Gross (404) 636-4529 asg.intowncutups@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Sewing Techniques Feb - Sewing Techniques Mar - No Meeting Apr - Share what we learned at Expo May - Measuring Solo Jun - Easy Obi Jul - Purse Organizer Aug - Easy Obi Sep - TBA Oct - Measured Dolman Top Nov - Planning for 2018 Dec - Holiday Party
Cartersville Bartow Buttons & Bows	Meetings: 3rd Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hobby Lobby 108 Market Square Cartersville, GA 30120 Group Leaders: Lynn Bagwell (770) 382-6425 Barbara Mackessy (770) 382-5932 Elaine Schwartz (770) 382-5004 asg.buttonsandbows@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan -Embellished Towels and Cathedral Windows Pot Holders Feb - Scrap Bucket Mar -Turbans for Cancer Patients Jun - Drawstring Backpack made from charm squares and fat quarters Jul - Annual summer social and show and tell Aug - Bitty Bags using charm squares (or scraps) Sep - Serger tips and projects for the home Oct - Small Christmas Gifts - we are asking everyone to bring their favorite gift along with the instructions to share with the group (like a cookie exchange) Nov - Christmas Ornaments & Planning for next year Dec - our annual Christmas brunch and show and tell
Cherokee County Sewrifics of Cherokee	Meetings: 2nd Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sixes Road United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, GA 30114 Group Leader: Diana Quinn (847) 867-0620 Karen Kaderlik (770) 262-2564 asg.sewrifics@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Machine Applique Pillow Feb - Paper Piecing Mar - What we Learned at EXPO Apr - Wreath/Candle Ring - Karen Kaderlik May - Wool Embellishments - Diana Quinn Jun - Anniversary Party @ Cottontails Jul - Getting Started with Machine Embroidery Aug - American Girl Doll Sewing Sep - Diva Folded Wallet Oct - Paper Piecing Nov - Quick Holiday Projects - Bring your Favorite to Share Dec - Holiday Party
Cobb County - Roswell Sew Incredibles	Meetings: 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 710 Mimosa Blvd Roswell, GA 30075 Group Leader: Desi Doucet (678) 296-5292 asg.sewincredibles@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings*: Jan - Zentangle Feb - Valentine themed sewing exchange Mar - Addictive Rope Bowls with Martha (the enabler) Apri - Expo review May - zippers, both functional & decorative with Gail Jun - Cookout Jul - Drop-cloth Challenge Aug - Jan M ribbon weaving Sep - Perfect Plackets with Rena Oct - Quick gifts to sew Nov - 2018 planning Dec - Holiday party *Please contact the group leader to let her know you are coming so they wait for you to arrive before heading to the room.
Cobb County - West Sew Far West	Meetings: 2nd Monday 7:00 PM -9:00 PM St James Episcopal Church 161 Church St. Marietta, GA 30060 Group Leaders: Donna McComa (770) 319-9400 Jan McGrain (678) 520-5623 asg.sewfarwest@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Alabama Chanin Feb - Art to Wear, Hang or Place Kickoff Mar - Travel with Your Machine Apr - Wraps from Shapes May - Hidden Places Demo Jun - Felted Wool Appliqué Project Jul - Making Chenille, Check in on Art Project status Aug - Salad Supper Sep - Art Project Reveal Oct - Program Planning Nov - TBA Dec - Holiday Extravaganza with gifts for Battered women
Conyers/Covington The Sewing Exchange	Meetings: 1st Tuesday 10:00 AM - Noon Hobby Lobby 513 Highway 138 SE Conyers GA. 30013 Group Leaders: Mary Michael Mattie McMillan (770) 483-1416 asg.sewingexchange@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Mary Cawton, Coasters Feb - Glee Francis, Small quilted bag Mar - Oticca Beamer, 3 easy garment pattern designs (2 collars and one sleeve) Apr - All Shoping - Fabric World… May - Mary Michael, Iron pad tote bags Jun - Mattie McMillan, Folding tote Jul - Nancy Hernandez, Seminole blocks Aug - Delisa Williams, Sweather Sep - Margie Jones/Jones, Repurpose project/Planning Meeting Oct - ALL Community Service- walker bags Nov - Karen Bunnell, Magic Hobo Bag Dec - ALL, Christmas Party
Douglasville/Paulding Tangled Threads	Meetings: 3rd Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Home of Shirley Huffman 695 Smith Ferguson Rd. Dallas, GA 30157 Group Leader: Laura Southerland (404) 512-5597 asg.tangledthreads@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: May - Fitting the Bust Jul - Sleeves and Armholes Sep - Couture Waistband Nov - Hem Treatments Dec - Holiday Party
Fayetteville Sew Creative	Meetings: 4th Monday 7:00 - 9:00 PM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 257 Highway 314 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Group Leader: Yvornnie Rice (770) 827-2185 asg.sewcreative@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Charity Sew Potholders Feb - Quilts/Comforter Mar - Jean Purse by Nancy (bring small jean of choice) Apr - 24th Alterations by Gretchen (bring something to work on) May - UFO’s or Charity Sew Jun - Paint on fabric by Geanne Jul - Christmas in July (make a Craft and bring instruction) Aug - Charity Sew Sep - Charity Sew & UFO’s (completed from May) Oct - Micro-wave bowls by Nancy Nov - Year-end Social and 2018 planning Dec - No Meeting We will have show and tell at each Meeting; anything that you have
Gwinnett - North Fulton Fashionable Friends	Meetings: 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM - Noon Atlanta Sewing Center 2148 Duluth Hwy. NE #120 Duluth, GA 30097 Group Leaders: Inna Marttinen (404) 431-7107 Edy Marsal (770) 394-5247 asg.fashionablefriends@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Vest Measurements Feb - Vest Fitting Mar - Finish a UFO Project Apr - Field trip, Thrift store up-cycle May - Rag bag and Donna’s bag Jun - Christmas in June Jul - Thrift store upcycling project show and tell and Mystery fabric swap Aug - Book/notebook cover Sep - Community service Oct - Mystery bag show and tell Nov - Planning 2018 program Forget me nots Dec - Lunch
Gwinnett (Central) Sewers Anonymous	Meetings: 2nd Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Rm attached to Fire Station 2815 Lenora Church Rd. Snellville, GA 30078 Group Leaders: Marilyn Bowman (678) 944-7631 India Wells (678) 372-0518 Kathleen Stempien asg.sewersanonymous@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jun - Red Robin and Barnes &a Noble Jul - Purse accessories and Christmas fabric swap Aug - Embroidery tips Sep - Working with leather Oct - Hhome Dec trims Nov - Hand towel decorations Dec - TBD, Dinner and Christmas fabric show & tell
Kennesaw Spoolin' Around	Meetings: 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM - Noon Ashby's Sewing Center 2255 Old Hwy 4 NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 Group Leaders: Angie Mitchell (770) 977-2664 Leslie Weigel (404) 997-9748 asg.spoolinaround@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Charity Blanket Sew In Feb - Machine Feet/Rulers Mar - Ugly Fabric Challenge Results Apr - Portable Iron Table/Caddy May - Copy A Garment Jun - Plackets – sleeves/necklines Jul - Fabric Painting Aug - Machine Embroidery Sep - Bog Coat/Pareo Vest Oct - Hand Embroidery Stitches & Wool Felt Applique Nov - Craftsy Interfacing Video & Planning Meeting Dec - Holiday Luncheon!
Atlanta City-Wide Couture (Special Interest Group)	Meetings: 4th Saturday 10:00 AM - Noon Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Suite #103 Chamblee, GA 30341 Group Leaders: Lisa Milam (770) 778-8122 James Stopher asg.C-Wcouture@asgatlanta.org Group Sites: CWC Facebook Page CWC Blog	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Quick 30 minute techniques that can take a garment to the next level Feb - Trunk show featuring Cathy Alby, Evanlee Daum, and Jane Morphis Mar - Recycle / Inna Marttinen Apr - TBD May - Lace / Gail Kelley Jun - TBD / Marie Yolande - Lottery for Aug. Presentation Jul - Making tights and Leggings / Carlee Terrell Aug - Sewing and Fitting Challenges / Deanne & Sally Sep - Redesign 2 / Jeannine Haack Oct - Room Organization / Sandie, Lorraine, Lucretia - Set programs for 2018 Nov - Thanksgiving – No meeting Dec - Christmas Party
Atlanta Sew Fitting (Special Interest Group)	Meetings: 2nd Saturday 10:00 AM - Noon Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Suite #103 Chamblee, GA 30341 Group Leaders: Evanlee Daum (404) 377-3473 Rita Kennedy (404) 583-7888 asg.sewfitting@asgatlanta.org Group Site: Sew Fitting Facebook Page	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Capes, the latest trend. This will be presented by Joi Bostic and Rita Kennedy Feb - Pattern Analysis by Deanne Smith Mar - No meeting (same week end as Sewing Expo) Apr - Karen Rechsteiner, how to mend or reweave holes in an otherwise perfectly good garment. May - Undergarments, you can make your own and be creative at the same time. Joi Bostic June and July-fitting Silhouette Pattern #195--all Aug - Combining Fabrics--Barbara Moss Barb Moss & Diane Smith Sep - Alabama Chanin Style--Evanlee Daum Oct - Ergonomics--Rita Kennedy & Planning for 2018 Nov - Pin tucks--Sally Malone Dec - Holiday Party TBA
Canton Sew Many Garments (Special Interest Group)	Meetings: 3rd Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM R.T. Jones Library 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy Canton, GA 30114 Group Leaders: Terry Kretzmer (404) 377-3473 Melanie Leigh (770) 655-6271 asg.sewmanygarments@asgatlanta.org	Upcoming Meetings: Jan - Bog Coat Feb - Vanessa Jackson will teach refashioning your skirt sloper Mar - Sue Leonard will show us some great embellishing details Apr - Glenda Hayes and Mary Shult will teach us some great Chanel jacket buttonholes & more May - Cheryl Ortwein, refashioning ideas and techniques Jun - Glenda and Mary are back with Chanel jacket finishing techniques Jul - Great techniques to teach, agenda to follow, hands-on Aug - More hands-on techniques Sept. - Barbara Mock will show how to use quilted fabrics in clothing. Oct - Joan Bowers and Sherry Carter will give demonstrations and ideas for refashioning wraps and scarves. Nov - Thanksmas dinner and planning for the next year. Dec - we Take off to enjoy Christmas!

For more info on neighborhood group meetings, please contact our neighborhood groups coordinator, asg.neighborhoodgroups@asgatlanta.org