Upcoming Meetings
July 2018 - Midwest Fiber Arts Trails
Along the Trails and Across the Miles; A Community of Fiber Arts
Jennifer will talk about the lightning bolt beginning of Midwest Fiber Arts Trails. Along, with giving an overview of community building and sharing stories and images of the amazingly cool people and fiber art she's met on the way, she'll talk about inspiration from local fiber artists and what it means to take a leap! When it's up to you--just begin. |
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About Jennifer Wilder
Iʼm a Midwestern gal. Both sides of my family have deep roots in the Midwest and I love the beauty of the land, the work ethic and the distinctive culture of this region. One of the things Iʼve learned about myself over the last few years is that Iʼm very good at making connections between people. Iʼm a connector. What a perfect way to utilize that talent by connecting people who love fiber arts with each other. Trail members want to become known and fiber enthusiasts want to be inspired and have a place to travel. Itʼs really that simple. See you on the Trail!
Tuesday, July 10th, 7-9pm
Agrace Dining Room
5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Agrace Dining Room
5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711
And Next Month...
August 2018 - Swan Creek Sewing Circle
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The afternoon of December 1, 1915, the first Wednesday of the month, 10 women in rural Dane County, just south of Madison, met for the first time. TheIr purpose: form a women-only group, Swan Creek Sewing Circle, with the stated purpose of "neighborliness." For more than 100 years, the Sewing Circle has provided a monthly opportunity for its members to socialize, help each other with sewing or projects, and carry out service projects to benefit its community.
Mary Kay Clark and Eileen Kellor, third generation members of the Sewing Circle, will share the history of Swan Creek Sewing Circle, how it adapted over the years to changing social and economic conditions, and their personal and family members' experiences growing up in the community created by the Sewing Circle. Their program will include a segment from "Sewing with Nancy" that featured the Sewing Circle, and reflections on how guilds and other groups organized around a shared interest serve a similar purpose today. And maybe, just maybe, a nut cup. Tuesday, August 14th, 7-9pm Agrace Dining Room |
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Past Meetings
June 2018 - Living to Dye with Lou
MASG and CAB member Lou Berryman will present her knowledge of fabric dyeing with examples of dyed fabric and garments sewn from them. Join us for a discussion of dyes and techniques available to the home sewist.
May 2018 - One One Thousand
MASG goes on a field trip to One One Thousand. Artists include: Lauren Paul who has loved working with textiles from the age of five and now is focused on rug hooking. Melissa Jenkins is a tapestry weaver, jewelry maker and also creates home décor and wearables. Amanda Kroening is a loom weaver.
April 2018 - Tara Curtis
Tara Curtis, Local Inventor of the Wefty Needle and EZ Miter will talk about her tools and process. The Wefty Needle is used to weave fabric which can be used in garments, bags, quilts.
March 2018 - Who Said Sew?
Local designer Natalie Santini from Hungry Hippie Sews - Natalie is a sewing pattern designer and avid enthusiast of sewing in all its forms- from clothing to bags to quilts. It is her passion to make sewing patterns that everyone can understand, even the beginner Sewist. Create without focusing on rules or perfection- including garment sewing. She’ll go through sewing clothes that flatter and making them from cut up quilt tops or fabrics not used conventionally. She is self taught- so the talk will touch on how she used to say “who said so?” when people/experts would tell her she couldn’t make something with “that”. . . Behind every good sewer is confidence.
February 2018 - Super Show and Tell
Super Show and Tell is back! This meeting is always a hit. Don't miss out on seeing the brilliant sewing our members do. Learn from their experiences and leave inspired to elevate your own projects! Creativity is contagious!
January 2018 - Charity Sew
We have three great projects ready for you to contribute to. All sewing levels and abilities welcome! Leave your machine at home, bring a friend along (guests welcome!), and contribute to programs from right here in Madison. Charity sewing is encouraged throughout the year, but it's always a good time sharing these special opportunities together.