Upcoming Meetings
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. |
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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
Tuesday, August 14th, 7-9pm
Agrace Dining Room
5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711
And Next Month...
September 2018 - Felting with Jennifer Angelo
My goal is to craft felted wearable art. These works provide not only warmth but also a sense of peace and comfort inspired by my five-year stay in New Zealand. I feel it is important to keep art close to the heart, which is why my works are wearable.
Inspired by New Zealand artists, ocean waves and wildlife, my work honors the country’s natural resources and incorporates a technique that uses its native materials in respectful and sustainable ways. I use the finest merino wool and light silk to create wearable art that provides warmth in the winter and the lighter ones provide warmth against chilly air conditioning in the summer. I produce these lightweight garments using a technique called nuno. |
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Nuno—from the Japanese word for “cloth”—is a modern take on the ancient craft of felting that involves coaxing slender wool fibers through loose silk fabric. Nuno felting offers wonderful versatility when creating deep colors and touchable textures.
I specialize in custom clothing, scarves and bags.
Artist Bio:Jennifer lives in Madison, Wisconsin and has been wet felting for 8 years and has taken classes with internationally recognized felt artists. Jennifer exhibits her work nationally. Most recently, Jennifer’s work was included in “Small Expressions” Handweavers Guild of America, Houston Center of Contemporary Craft, Houston, Texas, May 26- July 29, 2017.
I specialize in custom clothing, scarves and bags.
Artist Bio:Jennifer lives in Madison, Wisconsin and has been wet felting for 8 years and has taken classes with internationally recognized felt artists. Jennifer exhibits her work nationally. Most recently, Jennifer’s work was included in “Small Expressions” Handweavers Guild of America, Houston Center of Contemporary Craft, Houston, Texas, May 26- July 29, 2017.
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
7 to 9pm, Agrace Dining Room
7 to 9pm, Agrace Dining Room
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Past 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.
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.