Christmas is coming, the new year is approaching fast, and we’re trying to keep up with everything!   As you look around the website, please look at the new Calendar page.  We’re just building it, so things are still being added; check now and then for changes and/or updates. 

Our Wrapping Party went great!   Thanks to everyone who helped out!    We had more than 15 who attended, and the wrapping went really fast!

Creative Workshop
This coming Saturday, Dec 14th from 9:30 to 2:00 pm, is our next Creative Workshop, and we will be working on the children’s stockings for Wheeler Mission.   Please join us, they’re very easy, and it will be fun making them!   We have some holiday fabric, and you’re welcome to bring your own as well.   Remember you sewing machine, coordinating thread, scissors, etc.

Please remember that regardless of the ‘theme’ of a particular Creative Workshop, please do come and be a part of the social time.  We want you there to enjoy the camaraderie!   So, you may work on the stockings, or any other project you would like.  We have several Projects that are ongoing, and you’re welcome to work on any of those, even getting started on some of the new projects for next year.

Wow!  Fall is here already!  The leaves are beginning to change, coolness is in the air.  It’s so refreshing!

This is the anticipated schedule for this fall; I outlined what we’re doing in each Creative Workshop.  Please take advantage of sales for getting the materials you need, and you can also be working ahead if you like!

October 12: continuing on the hats & scarves for Jireh Sports and Wheeler Mission

November 9: finalizing the sorting / sizing of hats & scarves for Jireh Sports, and the hats / scarves / mittens for Wheeler.   We should have the gender / size list by this time, so when we have the total so far, we will be  requesting certain sizes to “fill in the gaps”.   We can also share the ones everyone has made for new ideas (in case you’ve made the same hat 6 times, and want to try something new!)

December 14: Christmas stockings for the children at Wheeler.  We will be making a smaller stocking, since all the children there are infant to toddler ages.  We will have a basic pattern using Christmas fabric and coordinating solids and prints; with contrasting cuffs, toes & heels, if desired; and crazy patch if there’s interest.   My goal is to finish them in one session (like we did with the pillowcases in August), especially since we only need 18-20.  For this project, fabric ones will work best, and please pre-wash your fabrics in warm water, and dry your fabric in the dryer to preshrink it.

Our next Creative Workshop is on Sept 14th, from 9:30 to 2:00!

This month we will have displays for each organization we’re making things for (including new ones), along with samples of what we’re doing for them.   Fabrics for new projects will include pre-washed soft cotton knits for cancer hats (you can also use gently used t-shirts); and fleece for children’s hats, scarves & mittens.  All of these can also be knit or crochet; recommended yarn for cancer hats would be Caron Simply Soft (acrylic yarn) or soft baby yarn.

If anyone has a fabric ‘stash’ of fleece they would like to donate to this project, we would appreciate it very much!  We have purchased an assortment of fleece for the hats, scarves & mittens.   A variety would be great!   We will be doing demos of some of these projects, so bring your fleece and pre-washed cotton knit fabric!

We will have a guest to talk about another new project!

We’ll meet from 9:30 to 2:00, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary materials, supplies and equipment!  If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help.   Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!   Here are the Current Projects you can be actively working on!

See you on Saturday, Sept 14th!

Our next Creative Workshop is on Aug 10th, from 9:30 to 2:00!

In September, we will be making pillowcases for Wheeler Mission again; they were very much appreciated last year.  We will be getting a ‘head start’ on them this month by getting them cut out and ready to sew (making ‘kits’, like with the tote bags).  There will be a pattern available to use to ease the cutting process.  The full instructions are Here.  There is the Basic Pillowcase Pattern, and the Roll It Up Pattern, and both are PDF’s with pics near the top of the page.

Bring fabric for the pillowcases; 1 1/4 yards each of 2 coordinating cotton fabrics will make 2 pillowcases.  Or, if you’re bringing fabric from your stash, 7/8 yard for the body, and 3/8 yard for the border.  We will be demonstrating the assembly for the pillowcases on Saturday.  Extra fabric may be necessary if using directional fabric.  Feel free to bring enough for several pillowcases!

If anyone has a fabric ‘stash’ of cottons they would like to donate to this project, we would appreciate it very much!  Please make sure to wash them first in warm water.

When we gather in September, we will be primarily assembling and sewing the pillowcases, so please bring your sewing machine.  We will help bringing it in if you need it.  If you don’t have a machine, there will be other parts of the process that you can help with, so do plan on coming!  I think it will be a good ‘group’ project, and we will have a lot of fun, teamwork, and camaraderie!

We will be sharing our upcoming projects for the fall and winter, so there will be some new projects to work on.

Please bring in your totes, we plan to get them to Wheeler Mission later this month.

We’ll meet from 9:30 to 2:00, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary supplies and equipment!  If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help.   Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!

There are several projects you can be actively working on for the Summer & Fall; a list of them is Here.

Our next Creative Workshop is on July 13th, from 9:30 to 2:00!  We’ll be working on totes again for Wheeler Mission.  They have requested sizes of 13″x15″ and 15″x18″, with or without a pocket.   A simple, basic tote bag pattern is Here.  Feel free to add pockets, decorate, add fancy stitching, add a lining, even make it a “quilt block” …. please use your imagination!  Instructions for “Tote Bag Extras” is Here.

The Gallery page is now updated with lots of new pics!  Please take a look!

We’ll meet from 9:30 to 2:00, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary supplies and equipment!  If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help.   Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!

There are now several projects you can be actively working on for the Summer & Fall; a list of them is Here.

Our next Creative Workshop is on June 8th, from 9:30 to 2:00!  We’ll be working on simple totes for Wheeler Mission.  They have requested sizes of 13″x15″ and 15″x18″, with or without a pocket.   A simple, basic tote bag pattern is Here.

We’ll meet from 9:30 to 2:00, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary supplies and equipment!  If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help, or bring instructions. Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!

There are now several projects you can be actively working on for the Summer & Fall; a list of them is Here.

Hello Everyone!
There are enough people who can attend on May 11th that we will be having the Creative Workshop as scheduled! We’ll meet from 9:30 to 2:00, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary supplies and equipment! If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help, or bring instructions. Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!

Our plan for this one is “Questions & Answers”. Is there a project that you’re working on that you’re stumped? Or just need a little help on? We have answers! Bring in whatever you have questions about! Whether it’s one big one, or several small ones – that’s OK!

Tony also requested if we could do some banners for VBS, so if you can help with those, please bring your sewing machine and supplies!

The fun thing about creative people is that we all have creative ideas, imagination, and the skill of ‘thinking outside the box’! Sometimes those things that we think are totally “not right” may be the next ‘Big Thing’! Or at least a nice little thing that we can give to someone who appreciates it!

April is our month to share our love and passion for our craft. We will be displaying blankets and hats in the foyer! We have so much that we will changing the display throughout the month, so if you don’t see what you made, it may be up there later in the month! We will also be displaying ‘upcoming projects’ so others will see what we will be doing over the summer and fall.

Here’s a sampling of what is in the foyer:

See the Gallery page for more pics!

Our next Creative Workshop is coming up on April 13th, 9:30 to 2:00!

We have 48 blankets and 35 hats – so far – I know there are some more still out there! Thank you sooo much for all your efforts! They are beautiful! I know women at Life Centers and those who will receive them at the baby dedication will appreciate them!

We are always working on ideas for new projects, and have some in progress. On our upcoming workshop, we would like your ideas – is there something you love to make? Or an organization you are wanting to make things for? Share your ideas and passions with us!

April is our month to share our love and passion for our craft. We will be displaying blankets and hats in the foyer! We have so much, that we will changing the display throughout the month, so if you don’t see what you made, it may be up there later in the month! We will also be displaying ‘upcoming projects’ so others will see what we will be doing over the summer and fall.

As always, on Saturday, please bring your lunch, and bring your projects to work on, including all your necessary supplies and equipment! If you have something you especially want to work on this session, let us know, and we will help, or bring instructions. Also if there is anything you are interested in learning, please let us know!