An American Sewing Guild chapter for sewers of all levels

ASG Atlanta

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.

Cartersville
Bartow Buttons & Bows		Meetings:
3rd Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hobby Lobby Classroom
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
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Quilt As You Go
  • Feb - Crossbody Purse
  • Mar - Scraps Bag
  • Group Trip - Expo (March 7, 8, 9) Day and Time TBA
  • Apr - Community Project (to be donated)
  • May - Serger Expertise and Tips
  • Jun - Grocery Tote and Food Carrier
  • Jul - Summer Social, Show and tell, Gondoliers Cartersville at 11:00am
  • Aug - Free lace Embroidery, Embroidery expertise and tips
  • Sep - Bog Coat/Jacket
  • Oct - Fall Project
  • Nov - Christmas Project – Planning 2020
  • Dec - Winter Social & Show and Tell at Gondoliers Cartersville at 11:00am
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:
Julie Barlow ‭(678) 232-5334‬
Illyse Shaeffer (678) 446-7129‬
asg.sewrifics@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Placemat bags and basket and wallet
  • Feb - Strip quilt challenge - charity
  • Mar - Quilt binding
  • Apr - Collage Quilting
  • May - Pumpkin placemats
  • Jun - Field Trip to Cottontail Quilts
  • Jul - Charity sew - Pillowcases (kits provided)
  • Aug - Spicy spiral table runner part 1
  • Sep - Spicy spiral table runner part 2
  • Oct - Prairie ornament - felt ornament
  • Nov - Shared quick gifts (demo)
  • Dec - Holiday Party
Roswell
SewIncredibles		Meetings:
2nd Tuesday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Baptist Roswell
710 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075

Group Leader:
Martha Myers 678-644-6986
asg.sewincredibles@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Fave Hand Stitches
  • Feb - Seam Finishes
  • Mar - Fabric Manipulation
  • Apr - Stencils
  • May - Screen Prints
  • Jun - Indie Patterns
  • Jul - Dec - TBD

    *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
Temple Kol Emeth
1415 Old Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30062

Group Leader:
Susan Eisen (678) 640-1514
asg.sewfarwest@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Pillow Case Kits - Charity Cut In
  • Feb - Hand Picked Zippers and Plaid Basting
  • Mar - New Fabrics
  • Apr - Plackets
  • May - Travel Accessory Challenge - Patterns and Ideas
  • Jun - Seam Finishes
  • Jul - Sourcing Obscure Sewing Supplies
  • Aug - Salad Supper - Location TBD
  • Sep - Travel Accessory Turn In
  • Oct - Program Planning
  • Nov - TBD
  • Dec - Holiday Potluck - Location TBD
Conyers/Covington
The Sewing Exchange		Meetings:
1st Tuesday
10:00 AM - Noon
Hobby Lobby
513 Highway 138 SE
Conyers GA. 30013

Group Leader:
Viv Hansen (321) 848-2740
asg.sewingexchange@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan 8 - Four sided placemat (DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY)
  • Feb - Repurpose necktie into beautiful neckpiece
  • Mar - No meeting--Expo
  • Apr - Expo Review
  • May - TBD
  • Jun - Shopping Trip--TBD
  • Jul - Christmas in July
  • Aug – Dec - TBD
Douglasville/Paulding
Tangled Threads		Meetings:
3rd Thursday Every Other Month
Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Home of Shirley Huffman
695 Smith Ferguson Rd.
Dallas, GA 30157
Ad Hoc Activities Non-Meeting Months - Contact Group Leader for Details, Locations and Times

Group Leader:
Joseli Neal (678) 294-7566
asg.tangledthreads@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • 2019 Schedule to be announced
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
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • 2019 Schedule to be announced



We will have show and tell at each Meeting; anything that you have
All meeting start at 4:30p until 9pm; dinner and water provided
Gwinnett - North Fulton
Fashionable Friends 		Meetings:
2nd Tuesday
10:00 AM - Noon
Atlanta Sewing Center
2148 Duluth Hwy. NE #120
Duluth, GA 30097
Gwen Hughes and Bette Martell
Group Leaders:
Gwen Hughes (770) 394-3211
Bette Martell (770) 396-5701
asg.fashionablefriends@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Yard Party and Swap
  • Feb - Create with Sharpies and Alcohol!
  • Mar - Easy Pieced Place Mats
  • Apr - Share EXPO Experience
  • May - Shark Pouch/Surprise Craft
  • Jun - Repurpose Goodwill Treasures
  • Jul - Christmas in July
  • Aug - Work on UFOs
  • Sep - Community Service Projects
  • Oct - Planning Programs for 2019
  • Nov - Favorite/Unusual Notions and Sewing Hints
  • Dec - Christmas Luncheon *date subject to change
Gwinnett (Central)
Sew-ers Anonymous		Meetings:
2nd Monday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (*see exceptions below)
Gwinnett County Fire Station #12 (in Community Room)
2815 Lenora Church Rd.
Snellville GA 30078

Group Leaders:
Marilyn Bowman (404) 790-1459 Cell
India Wells (678) 372-0518
asg.sewersanonymous@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - On-line sewing groups - discussion
  • Feb - Spiffy Accessory Scarf - Sewing
  • Mar - Expo Discussion
  • Apr - View and discuss a DVD (TBD)
  • May - Make pillowcase(s) - Charity Sew
  • Jun - June 10- NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE - Dinner and discussion 6:30
    Meet at Red Robin – Snellville; Visit Barnes and Noble
  • Jul - Christmas fabric swap Sew a Project Hanger
  • Aug - Make a case for your glasses or sunglasses or make a cell phone charger caddy.
  • Sep - Favorite sewing books/magazines discussion
  • Oct - Sew a tote bag for The Lydia project - Charity Sew
  • Nov - Planning meeting for 2020 / No-Sew Burlap Holiday Wreath
  • Dec - December 2-*NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE First Monday at 6:00 pm*
    Dinner and “Show and 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:
Mary Johnson (404) 788-6260
Leslie Weigel (404) 997-9748
asg.spoolinaround@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Sewing Machine & Tool Maintenance (scissors/rotary cutters) Bring a quilt with a story to discuss
  • Feb - Help Me Fit Myself
  • Mar - Organizing Fabric/Sewing Room & Recipes/Tips for more sewing time (Everyone bring pictures)
  • Apr - Ugly fabric challenge results!
  • May - String Quilts and Charity Sew -TBD
  • Jun - Embroidery Placement
  • Jul - Kits - Trunk Show at a local quilt shop - Location TBD
  • Aug - Purse techniques & interfacing
  • Sep - Teacher & Quick Gifts
  • Oct - Recycle/Upcycle Sweaters
  • Nov - Planning
  • Dec - Holiday Party!
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
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Recap of Paris Trip
  • Feb - Finishing seam allowances
  • Mar - Converting a one piece sleeve to a two piece sleeve
  • Apr - Buttonholes
  • May - The Versatile Backstitch
  • Jun - Unusual construction and details for cuffs
  • Jul - TBD
  • Aug - Fabric manipulation / Grainline and fit
  • Sep - Edges and closures
  • Oct - Burn test / Programs for 2020
  • Nov - No Meeting
  • Dec - Holiday 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:
Sally Malone (770) 630-5669
Rita Kennedy (404) 583-7888
asg.sewfitting@asgatlanta.org

Group Site:
Sew Fitting Facebook Page
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - 2019 Annual SF Tunic Challenge. Bring FashionPatterns.com #1201 Dart Block pattern - Must purchase individually.
  • Feb - Seam Finishes
  • Mar - No Meeting - Sewing Expo
  • Apr - Discussion -Sewing Expo Experiences
  • May - Alteration Tips
  • Jun - Drafting custom skirt patterns
  • Jul - Flattering Silhouettes and Proportions
  • Aug - Salad Social and Tunic Challenge Reveal
  • Sep - Sleeves
  • Oct - Annual 2020 Planning Meeting
  • Nov - Working with plaids, stripes and patterns
  • Dec - Holiday Party
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:
Kay Wilkerson (770) 876-1239
Melanie Leigh (770) 655-6271
asg.sewmanygarments@asgatlanta.org
    2019 Upcoming Meetings:
  • Jan - Sloper to Commercial Pattern
  • Feb - Winners and Losers / Using appropriate fabric/pattern for your body (bring pattern) / Accountability – bring pattern for Unused Challenge from your stash
  • Mar - Embellishment – Show & Tell
  • Apr - Field Trip to Top Stitch
  • May - Unused Pattern Challenge Show & Tell / Bound buttonholes, decorative, embellishing fabric buttons / Sources for buttons
  • Jun - Quilted Vest/Jacket Challenge – (first of 2 programs) / Short demo. Challenge may be partial quilted or prequilted. / Discussion of pattern.
  • Jul - Designer Ways – Collar Stand /Louise Cutting, David Coffin, Oticca Beamer
  • Aug - Artistic Inspirations: Color blocking / Mixing prints & stripes / Design balance for figure / Correct fabric hand for pattern/body
  • Sept - Alabama Chanin – hands on or lecture
  • Oct - Quilted Vest/Jacket Challenge Show & Tell / 2020 Planning
  • Nov - Holiday Luncheon
  • Dec - No Meeting

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