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SEW-CIETY NEWS
Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter American Sewing Guild
Fall 2012, Volume 30, No. 3—Peoria, Illinois
Sue C. Barnabee, Editor
Advancing sewing as an art and life skill
SEW SPECIAL…’12 FEATURES
PEGGY SAGERS OF SILHOUETTE PATTERNS
This year at Sew Special we are fortunate to have Peggy Sagers
return to Peoria as our featured speaker. This year’s event will again be
at PARC in Peoria on Saturday, September 29.
Peggy’s program “Fit Yourself, By Yourself” is a topic many
of us struggle with. Here is a chance to get all of the techniques to help
with that problem. Peggy will cover all aspects of fit--from droopy pants
to funny pulls and wrinkles.
Peggy holds a degree in Fashion Design and Fashion
Merchandising from Brigham Young University.
She spends her time teaching at seminars in the United States
and Canada. During her career, she has taught college courses in Pattern
Drafting and Design. She professionally drafts patterns for different
designers. She created her own pattern line called Silhouette Patterns.
Her designs incorporate B, C and D cup sizing as well as proportionate
lengths, which is a unique feature in the pattern industry.
In addition to apparel designs, Peggy has designed the patterns
of the costumes worn by the 1994 Men’s Olympic Figure Skating Silver
medalist, Elvis Stojko.
Recently Peggy has been working on a PBS series called It's Sew EZ.
There will be a variety of workshops for you to select for half of the day at this year’s Sew Special.
We will again sponsor the Illinois Make It With Wool state contest. During the lunch hour, the contestants will be
featured in a style show of their competition garments with the winners announced for the contest.
You may have received a reservation form and information sheet in the mail, at your favorite fabric store or as an email. You will also find a copy in this newsletter on pages 9 and 10. Please fill out one of them and send it in to us. Even if
you are a worker or on the CAB, we need your lunch count so be sure to send it in.
HATS OFF TO ASG
Saturday, November 10, 2012
“Hats off to ASG” is the theme for our Annual Meeting, hosted by the Champaign-Urbana Neighborhood Group.
The meeting and luncheon will take place at Grace Church, 800 W. Oak St. (Rt. 150) in Mahomet.
Registration begins at 9:30 am. Don’t forget to bring Show N’Tell items, especially hats! The meeting will be the
conclusion of the UFO Contest. Information on the contest can be found on page 4. Be sure to enter!
Our speaker will be Pat Milchuck. Ms. Milchuck, www.simplypatshats.com, has been designing hats and apparel for
nearly half a century. She has achieved certificates from various design schools, worked for several large design studios
including the Apparel Mart, and presently has her own shop in Paxton. Our program will be on hats, so this will be a great
time to wear your favorite and learn to shape and embellish something new!
Registration deadline is November 1, 2012. Guests are welcome, but please don’t bring anyone not registered
without calling ahead that day to find out if there is an available meal for them due to a cancellation. Call Katy McCue with
any questions. 217-714-7949. Send in your reservation form found on page 2 of this newsletter.
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2012 CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Registration 9:30 am
Program 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (approx.)
Grace Church, 800 W Oak St. (Route 150) in Mahomet
DIRECTIONS:
From Peoria and Bloomington take exit 74 at Mansfield turning right at the end of the ramp. Drive straight to the first stop
sign. Turn left onto rt. 150. Drive 5 miles east to Mahomet. Grace is on the north side of the street. Use the east parking lot
and look for the signs and greeters.
PROGRAM BY PAT MILCHUCK.
Ms. Milchuck, www.simplypatshats.com, has been designing hats and apparel for nearly half a century. She has achieved
certificates from various design schools, worked for several large design studios including the Apparel Mart, and presently
has her own shop in Paxton. Our program will be on hats, so this will be a great time to wear your favorite and learn to shape
and embellish something new!
LUNCH
Lucia’s Catering, Monticello
Soup & Salad Luncheon
AGENDA
Business Meeting & Election of Officers
Luncheon
Program
Show & Tell, especially hats! – Door Prizes
BRING SHOW & TELL ITEMS Everyone loves to see what others have made. Don’t forget your UFO Contest entry!
Cost: $15.00
Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2012
Guests are welcome with reservation!
ANNUAL MEETING RESERVATION FORM
Please make check payable to: American Sewing Guild/Central IL/Peoria Chapter
MAIL CHECK AND RESERVATION FORM TO:
Katy McCue
704 Sunset Dr.
Mahomet, Il 61853
217_714_7949
[email protected]
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _____Zip: _________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email Address: __________________________________________
Special Dietary Needs__________________________________________________________________
Deadline: November 1, 2012
WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER NEW MEMBERS!
Carol Clark, Rossville
Linda Robison, Tremont
Wendy Schleich, Fairview
Carol Selby, Rantoul
Linda Swett from Monticello
Welcome back: Cher Testroet, Bettendorf, IA
Please introduce yourself to our newest members at your next neighborhood group meeting or chapter event.
A special THANK YOU to all members who have renewed your ASG membership!
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CENTRAL IL/PEORIA AREA DATES TO REMEMBER
2012
September 8—“Annual Review”, Evansville IN ASG
Chapter [email protected]
September 22-23—Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show,
Avanti Dome, Pekin
September 29—Sew Special at PARC in Peoria. Kay
Sutter, Chairman [email protected]
September 29—Illinois State Make It With Wool contest
and Style Show at PARC in Peoria, Marilyn
Donoho [email protected]
October 4—Niles OH ASG Chapter, “New York City
Here We Come! Bus Trip, [email protected]
October 6—Central Iowa ASG, Artistic Tops &
Sweatshirt Jackets, Londa Rohlfing
[email protected]
October 12-13 & 19-20—Central IL Quilt Shop Hop
November 10—Annual Meeting, Champaign/Urbana
Katy McCue [email protected]
2012 NATIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER
September 14-15—Quilting & Sewing Expo. St Charles,
MO www.roundbobbin.com
September 20-22—Ohio Sewing & Quilt Festival
www.Scexpos.com
September 20-22—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Birmingham, AL www.sewingexpo.com
September 20-22—Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals
Pleasanton, CA www.quiltcraftsew.com
September 26-October 5—Paris & London Fashion
Tour www.finesewing.com
September 27-29—Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals
Tucson, AZ www.quiltcraftsew.com
September 28-30—Association of Design and Sewing
Professionals, Novi, MI
www.sewingprofessionals.org
September 28-30—American Sewing Expo, Novi, MI
www.AmericanSewingExpo.Com
October 4-6—Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals
Pamona,, CA www.quiltcraftsew.com
October 4-6—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Chantilly, VA www.sewingexpo.com
October 11-14—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Kansas, MO www.sewingexpo.com
October 12-14—creativfestival. Toronto Canada
www.creativfestival.ca
November 8-10—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Minneapolis, MN www.sewingexpo.com
November 8-10—Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals
Phoenix, AZ www.quiltcraftsew.com
November 15-17—Original Sewing & Quilt Expo,
Tinley Park, IL www.sewingexpo.com
2013
February 16-23—Round Bobbin Sewing & Quilting
Cruise www.edmshows.com
August 1-5—ASG National Convention, Arlington VA
www.ASG.org
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
September
October:
Carolyn Dodge
Rebecca Dominic
Eulonda Gries
Margaret Hasselbacher
Delia Hicks
Linda Kobs
Katy McCue
Gerry Meares
Linda Moorhead
Nancy Randol
Jeanie Simpson
Jane Strevils
Colleen Vaughan
Miriam Vinton
Bonnie Wachter
Sue Buchanan
Barb Day
Rosemary Deiter
Ann Doerzaph
Cheryle Fryman
Martha Gamble
Sharon Gerth
Rose Harms
Susan Hood
Wendy McMahill
Phyllis Muller
Wendy Olson
Susan Osterbur
Pat Pearson
Sandy Pigg
Londa Rohlfing
Martha Sauder
JoDeen Schmidt
Janice Sleeter
Sherrill Tittle
Karen Welch
November:
Mary Ahlrich
Dorothy Garrett
Carol Ann Harris
Helen Heinz
Sandra Lutz
Madelyn Mofield
Cindy Powell
Diane Schultz
Miriam Seevers
Joanne Talbott
Jean Tulin
KEEP YOUR E-MAIL UP-TO-DATE!
E-mail keeps you up-to-date on items that can’t wait for the next newsletter. Keep your e-mail address current by sending it
to [email protected]. Your e-mail will be used exclusively for sewing guild communications and will not be sold or
otherwise given to a second party.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
ASG has discount agreements with national chain retailers, including Hancock Fabrics and
Jo-Ann Stores. Many local sewing retailers also offer special discounts to ASG members. Ask when
you shop, “Do you offer an ASG discount?”
Almost half of the advertisers in Notions, our quarterly publication, regularly offer discounts
on their sewing products, publications and events, free shipping, and lots more. Those Special Offers
are listed and updated every quarter on the password-protected Members Only section of this Web
site www.ASG.org. Take advantage of the great benefits of membership in the ASG!
ASG Online! At www.asg.org go to the “Members Only” section. Choose
educational programs and events. There are classes for those brand new to sewing as
well as those who are returning to sewing.
There is a quarterly calendar with the class listings, along with brief class
descriptions. An overview of topics will be necessary to get one started. Classes will
be added that cover topics and projects in-depth for those who are more experienced. Send an e-mail to [email protected],
suggesting ideas for future classes.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Our community service project hours need to be reported to ASG Headquarters. As a not-for-profit organization, ASG is
required to report the hours and donations of goods/money to community organizations. Keep track of the hours you spend
on projects, the name and number of items made, the organization that received the items, the dollar value of supplies you
donated and the amount of money you spent or donated. Send this information to your Neighborhood Group Leader who
will report to Neighborhood Groups Coordinator, Kay Sutter.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Bloomington/Normal Neighborhood. Car pool to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo @ Tinley Park on November 16.
Meet at College Park Church (corner of College & Cottage Streets in Normal) at 7:00 a.m.. Cost is $10 general admission
plus cost of any classes you take, $10 to cover gas, and cost of your own food. We hope to return by 9:30 p.m.
www.sewingexpo.com.
Fulton County Neighborhood. In August members tried on actual Vogue pants which are used for all Vogue pant
variations. On September 27, you can come back to make the adjustments in the muslin you make from it or any other pants
pattern. It’ll be a fun afternoon! AND, some of us meet at a local café at 11:30 for lunch before the meeting. Just e-mail us
so we know how many to expect, especially for lunch. [email protected].
UFO CONTEST
To qualify for the contest, projects or fabric should meet the following criteria:
 Unfinished project must have been started 1 year ago or longer.
 Cannot use fabric from someone else’s stash.
 Contest starts June 14, 2012 and ends November 10, 2012.
 Contest will be on the honor system.
 Project cannot have been started by someone else and given to you to finish.
o Example: If I finish a quilt given to me by my mother, which she started in 1950.
 Completed project must be brought to Annual meeting for Show & Tell.
 Only ASG members may participate.
 Participant will tell:
 The approximate time when the project was started or fabric was acquired.
 For whom or what it was intended.
 Why it took so long to finish.
 If they are satisfied with the results.
Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Meeting:
First Prize: $20.00
Second Prize: $10.00
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Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, Inc.
Proxy Ballot
Annual Election of Chapter Advisory Board Positions
November 10, 2012
Grace Church, 800 W. Oak Street, Mahomet, IL 61853
Please check the box next to the name of the candidate that you believe will do the best job for each
office:
President
(write-in)


Carol Luginbuhl
___________________________
1st Vice President
(write-in)


Kay Sutter
___________________________
2nd Vice President
(write-in)


Gisela Schuman
___________________________
Secretary
(write-in)


Pat Pearson
___________________________
Treasurer
(write-in)


Linda Franke
___________________________
The following are appointed or voluntary positions.
Membership Chairman/Webmaster Patricia West
Newsletter Editor:
Sue Barnabee
Retail Liaison:
Cyndy Monier
Neighborhood Group Coordinator Kay Sutter
Sew Special Chairman:
Gisela Schuman/Ann Doerzaph
The Nominating Committee Chair, Karen Fyke, is the proxy holder until the time of the election. All
proxy ballots will be voted as submitted by the member, provided the ballot is signed and member
number included. All ballots will be held in confidence and destroyed immediately after the election.
All proxy ballots must be returned to the Nominating Committee chair by November 9, 2012. Please
return you proxy to: Karen Fyke, 617 N. Webster Ave., Eureka IL 61530.
Write ASG Proxy Ballot in left hand corner of envelope.
Member name (printed) ________________________________________________________________
Member signature ____________________________________________________________________
Member number ______________________________ (This number is on your ASG membership card)
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Well, Ladies, we have really had a full blown
summer! Hope you are all holding up during this long, hot
and dry heat wave. Unfortunately, the weather guy isn’t
promising any real relief anytime soon. The weather has
been conducive to staying indoors and spending time in
the sewing room, right? Several days of my time, I spent
helping three of my granddaughters make 4-H garments.
It’s a special time of one on one sharing and planting that
desire to keep on sewing.
I picked a really hot day for the annual summer
picnic. Seventeen members braved the heat to enjoy a
bountiful picnic dinner. Almost everyone brought items
for Show and Tell. The chapter has some very talented
sewers. Show and Tell is my favorite part of any guild
meeting.
The chapter sewing retreat in Arcola was a great
success. Seven members spent 2 days sewing to their
hearts content. Three pillowcases, 40 bibs, 21 crib sheets,
17 pair mittens, 7 anti-ouch pouches, and 15 children’s
surgery caps community service projects were completed.
Several personal sewing projects were started and/or
finished, also. We had time for some good Amish cooking
and fabric shopping. It was a great time. I have decided
that I am going to declare one day a month as a sewing
retreat day and shut myself up in my sewing room. Let’s
see if it happens.
Looking to the future, don’t forget to mark your
calendars for Sew Special..2012 on September 29 th. The
Sew Special committee has completed the workshop
schedule and a registration form can be found in this
newsletter. They worked hard to find a variety of classes
to make a day of learning and fun projects. We are
looking forward to having Peggy Sagers as our guest
speaker. Hope to see you that day.
Also coming up is the Annual Meeting in
November.
The Champaign/Urbana Neighborhood
Group is planning an interesting day for us. Look for
more information and reservation information in this
newsletter.
I am writing this on August 1st. In just a few
weeks school will be starting for most students. The
summer has just flown by. It seems to go by faster each
passing year.
Ray and I enjoyed watching our
grandchildren’s summer activities. Now we are getting
some down time before the school activities begin. We
have two grandchildren starting kindergarten this year and
three who are starting their last year of high school. It
seems it was not long ago that I watched my first
grandchild get on that big yellow school bus. Time flies!
Are you working on your UFO stash? I’m
looking forward to seeing a lot of “Show & Tell” at the
annual meeting.
2012 Central IL/Peoria chapter Chapter
Advisory Board (CAB)
Officers
President: Carol Luginbuhl
(309) 923-6861-H (309) 868-3441-C [email protected]
1st Vice President: Shirley Feger
(309) 699-7467 [email protected]
2nd Vice President: Kay Sutter
(815) 692-3323 [email protected]
Secretary: Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111-H (309) 647-229-7999-C [email protected]
Treasurer: Linda Franke
(309) 838-1801 [email protected]
Committees
Membership: Peg Wier
Cell: (309) 369-3229 [email protected]
Neighborhood Groups: Kay Sutter
(815) 692-3323 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111-H (309) 229-7999-C [email protected]
Sew Special Coordinator: Kay Sutter
(815) 692-3323 [email protected]
Retail Liaison: Cyndy Monier
(309) 364-3831 [email protected]
National
ASG Headquarters: 9660 Hillcroft, Ste 510, Houston,
TX 77096 (713) 729-3000 www.asg.org
Happy Sewing!
Carol
You should have received your JoAnn’s 10% discount postcard in the mail. If you did not receive it, contact Peg Wier.
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NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP MEETING CALENDAR
Renew Old Friendships and Make New Ones
ASG members may attend any and all Neighbor Group meetings in the Central IL/Peoria Chapter and anywhere around the
country. Prospective members are encouraged to attend two meetings before joining the chapter. Please contact the
Neighborhood Group leader to confirm monthly meeting times, programs and locations.
WHERE
(CAB)
2nd Monday, every
other month. 2 PM, the
Morton Library.
SEPTEMBER
9/18/12
CAB, Peoria
NOTE DATE &
TIME CHANGE
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
11/12/12
CAB Meeting
CONTACT
Chapter President Carol
Luginbuhl for details.
Members are welcome to
attend.
BLOOMINGTON/
NORMAL
2nd Saturday, 10:00
a.m. at Conference
Room 3, Conference
Center, Advocate
BroMenn Medical
Ctr., 1304 Franklin
Ave, Normal
9/8/12
Copy Your
Favorite ReadyMade Item. Bring
a ready-made item
to copy, pencil,
ruler, tracing
paper, tissue paper
or newsprint.
10/13/12
Whimsey Flowers
Kay Sutter
11/10/12
Car pool to the
Original Sewing
and Quilt Expo in
Tinley Park.
See information
under
Neighborhood
News
Pat West
(309) 925-3395
[email protected]
CHAMPAIGN/
URBANA
1st Wednesday, 9:30
AM at First Christian
Church on Staley in
Champaign at the
Curtis Rd. Exit and
I57
9/5/12
Dixie’s quilt
block How-to
10/3/12
Charity Sewing
11/7/12
Sewing a crochet
scarf with Shirley
Katy McCue
(217) 714-7949
[email protected]
FULTON COUNTY
4TH Thursday, 1 PM at
Wallace Park, Canton.
9/27/12
Making the
Vogue pants
muslin fit
10/25/12
Pattern Marking
Methods
11/29
Christmas Party
Biaggi’s, Peoria
NOTE DAY
CHANGE
Sue Barnabee
(309) 647-0111
[email protected]
PEORIA DAY
2nd Thursday, 10:00
am. Sewing Center,
Metro Center
9/13/12
Fabric Blossoms
10/11/12
Mini Points
11/6/12
Needle charting
Shirley Lippert
(309) 579-2279
[email protected]
WOODFORD CO
3rd Thursday, 7pm at
the Farm Bureau
Building, Eureka.
9/20/12
Stamping Fabric
10/18/12
Snappers
(Wallets that snap
open and shut)
Dorothy Burks
11/22/12
Make-it-and-take-it
Button Necklace
Karen Fyke (309) 4674525. [email protected]
Wendy Olson (309) 4674191
[email protected]
Fall 2012
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HIP HIP HOORAY TO MOLLIE MAKES MAGAZINE
Review by Carol Carey-Odekirk
I’ve been watching the Summer Olympics hosted by London. Since the United Kingdom is
enjoying such a good vibe from it, let’s continue that with a review of a magazine that hails from
England called Mollie Makes (Living & Loving Handmade.)
I purchased the magazine a few times at Barnes & Noble and JoAnn’s. I was intrigued by it
because it has a fresh, fun look about it and there is usually a free gift included with the magazine.
One time I received a little handbag frame and most recently a card of vintage looking buttons.
Mollie Makes is a crafting magazine that showcases knitting, sewing, crocheting, and
quilting, plus more. It is modern with a definite vintage focus. It’s a little difficult to pinpoint its style
because it’s all over the place—and that’s the fun of it.
The issue usually has an interview with a designer such as Lotta Anderson. She is a
Scandinavian-born textile designer who is now based in Brooklyn. The magazine also features the home of a designer.
There are also stories about stores in London. It’s fun to read and look at the photos.
There are one or two projects included in each issue. For example, in the month I am looking at there are adorable
needle felted petite dogs (see cover picture.) They give you a step-by-step guide to making these cute pooches, complete
with little berets. There’s also a guide on making a cover for a footstool or a pouf.
The vintage feel comes throughout the issue by using found goods at a thrift stores. Remaking denim jeans into
bags or vests are shown is this issue. It reminds me of something I would read in a 1970s article about recycling. So the old
saying of what is old is suddenly new again is evident here.
I like this magazine because it shows a variety of needlecrafts such as sewing and embroidery. I also like getting a
gift with each issue. The magazine’s design is busy, colorful and a feast for your eyes. When they do show step-by-step for
a project, it is done in a clear, methodical way with diagrams, templates and photos.
I’ve not traveled “across the pond” to England, but I think with Mollie Makes, I get a flavor of London that probably
no BlueLine tour would give you.
Mollie Makes has a magazine subscription, both print and digital (via Zinio). There is a website
http://molliemakes.themakingspot.com/, an electronic newsletter, a blog with downloads and even competitions.
A year subscription is £48.49 or $75. One issue is $11.99. While I don’t pick it up each month, it’s fun to read
every once in a while.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES are November 1, February 1, May 1 and August 1,
Send information to Sue
Barnabee, 21795 E Barnabee Rd., Farmington, IL 61531, or [email protected] (309) 647-0111.
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY WEB SITES
www.brothersews.com
www.pfaffusa.com
www.singerco.com
www.berninausa.com
www.babylock.com
www.husqvarnaviking.com
www.janome.com
www.JukiHome.com
www.elna.com
2012 STATE MAKE IT WITH WOOL
You could be the next Illinois State Make It With Wool Adult winner! This is the
51st year of the Illinois Make It With Wool contest. One of our Central IL/Peoria Chapter
members, Patty Schmidt won last year. Why not follow in Patty’s footsteps? Contact Marilyn
Donoho, 7450 W. County Line Road, Paw Paw, IL 61353, (815) 627-9422,
[email protected] for more information and entry forms.
The purpose of the MIWW contest is to focus attention on the beauty and versatility
of wool; encourage the use of wool fabric or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, spinning
and weaving wool fabrics and yarns; offer the opportunity to compete for valuable prizes; and
recognition for sewing, knitting or crocheting skills. The 1213 National Make It With Wool
contest will be held January 24-26, 2013 in San Antonio, TX.
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The Central Illinois/Peoria Chapter presents….Sew Special…. ’12
Featuring Peggy Sagers – “Fit Yourself – By Yourself”
Illinois State Make It With Wool Contest
September 29, 2012 8:30 to 4:00
8:30 a.m. Registration
PARC, 1913 W. Townline Road, Peoria, Illinois 61612
Class Offerings: Choose one from each row unless class extends over two rows. Descriptions below.
Session A
9:00 – 10:15
Session B
1
2
3
4
AB-1
AB-2
A-4
Whimsy Flowers
“Fit Yourself –
By Yourself”
Lady Slipper
Stained Glass
Wall Hanging
A-3
Tape Your Shape
Dress Form
B-3
Modern Girls Love
Using Vintage
Patterns
B-4
Machine Embroidery
is Easier than you
Think
Lunch &
Style Show
C- 2
Easy Alterations
For Ready-Made
Lunch &
Style Show
C-3
Sock Monkey
Lunch &
Style Show
C-4
You did WHAT with
my Pillowcase?
D-2
Magic Fabric
Dyeing
D-3
Accessories You Can
Do Yourself
D-4
Coordinated Kitchen
Accessories
Peggy Sagers
10:30 – 11:45
11:45 – 1:15
Lunch &
Style Show
CD-1
Session C
1:15 – 2:30
(repeat of AB-1)
“Fit Yourself –
By Yourself”
Session D
2:45 – 4:00
Peggy Sagers
Class Descriptions:
AB-1
AB-2
A-3
A-4
B-3
B-4
CD-1
Fit Yourself, By Yourself – Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns Here is a chance to get all of the techniques to help
with fitting problems. Peggy will cover all aspects of fit – from droopy pants to funny pulls and wrinkles. With
degrees in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising, Peggy spends her time teaching at seminars in the U.S. and
Canada. She professionally drafts patterns for different designers and has created her own pattern line called
Silhouette Patterns.
Lady Slipper Stained Glass Wall Hanging – Mary Walck (Cozy Corner/Cotton Stitches/Prairie Points)
Details by Diane pattern. Easy Stained Glass wall hanging – 12 ¼ x25 ¼. Trace, cut, and fuse a lady slipper flower
onto a black fabric background. If desired, you sew later. Kit price $30 includes pattern and fabric for top. Class
Maximum: 12
Making a Duct Tape Dress Form – Pat Pearson, Martha Gamble, Cher Testroet (Lecture/Demo) Have you
ever tried to fit a garment on your body and wished you had a dress form that is exactly like you? Come and learn all
about making your own duct tape dress form. Topic covers how to dress to be taped, the type of tape to use, how to
successfully tape each body section, how to cover your finished form and how to make a stand for your dress form.
Whimsy Flowers – Kay Sutter and Karen Hildreth (Hands-on) Hand sew the cutest little flowers for
embellishing dresses, purses, hats and more. Make them beaded, two-color or plain. All materials will be provided.
Class Maximum: 6
Modern Girls Love Using Vintage Patterns – Michelle Cecil (Lecture/Demo) Vintage fashion is hot right now.
Come learn some fashion history, see how to use vintage patterns and how to update them for a modern look. Class
Maximum: 20
Machine Embroidery Is Easier Than You Think – Billie Cassidy (Lecture/Demo/Hands-On) Explore the world
of computer embroidery on a Brother 600II. Projects that look complex are really quite easy. Customized and
embellished touches on your garment set it apart from the crowd. Demo will cover threads, interfacing, fabric and
basic digitizing. Bring fabric and play with it after class.
“Fit Yourself-By Yourself” – Peggy Sagers (Repeat of AB-1)
Fall 2012
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Class Descriptions (continued):
C-2
Easy Alterations for Ready-Made – Sue Buchanan – Sue’s Sewing (Lecture/Demo) Learn quick and easy
methods for altering “ready-made”. Bring an item you wish to alter and receive help/suggestions for an easy repair.
Class Maximum: 10
C-3
Sock Monkey – Karen Fyke (Hands-On) Did you have a sock monkey when you were young? Sign up and
complete a sock monkey to bring back memories, or share with a grandchild. You’ll have so much fun; you’ll want
to make a whole family of monkeys. Bring sharp shears, needle, white or gray thread. Purchase red-heeled socks in
class for $7.00. Class Maximum: 10
C-4
You Did What with My Pillowcase? – Phyllis York – Sewing Studio (Lecture/Demo) Turn that pillowcase into
something quite different – wine bottle cover, treasure keeper and more.
D-2
Magic Fabric Dyeing – Susie Lindsey (Hands-On) Create unique, one of a kind, fabric using shaving cream and
fabric paint, inks or dyes. Embellish your clothing to make it uniquely your own. It’s safe, non-toxic and easy to
clean-up. A fun activity to share with your children or grandchildren. Class Maximum: 12
D-3
Accessories You Can Do Yourself – Sue Barnabee (Hands-On & Trunk Show) Start with a zipper and end up
with a flower. Bring any kind of zipper, needle, matching thread, scissors and thimble. Sue will also share her
accessory trunk and tell you how you can make the items.
D-4
Co-Ordinated Kitchen Accessories – Linda Robison, Creations by Linda. (Lecture/Demo) See step by step
techniques for an insulated casserole carrier, insulated potholders, kitchen towel and jar lid opener. Bring paper &
pen for taking notes.
Attention Teachers: CPDU certificates applied for. Information will be at the registration desk.
Complete the information below and send it with
your registration blank below.
CLASS CHOICES: CIRCLE ONE CLASS FOR EACH
SESSION.
NOTE: Double sessions extend over two rows.
Session A
AB-1
AB-2
A-3
A-4
Session B
Cont’d
Cont’d
B-3
B-4
Session C
CD-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
Session D
Cont’d
D-2
D-3
D-4
Continental breakfast, lunch and
beverages are included.
Lunch by Mcalister’s
PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR SANDWICH CHOICE.
McAlister’s Club Wrap
Roast Beef Supreme on Sourdough
Chicken Salad on Croissant
Box Lunch will include
Pickle, Chips and a Cookie
Name______________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State _______Zip________________________
E-mail _____________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________
ASG Member? Yes
No
Chapter ___________________________________ Amount Enclosed
Emergency Contact: ______________________________________________Phone:_________________________
Cost: Members-$50
Students-$35
Non-members-$60**
No refunds after September 14
**Join ASG now and attend at the member
price! Contact Peg Wier at (309) 369-3229 or
[email protected]
Fall 2012
Return registration and check made out to
Central IL/Peoria ASG by September 14 to
Linda Franke
P.O. Box 1311
Bloomington, IL 61702
(309) 838-1801
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NEWS FROM YOUR RETAIL LIAISON
MY SUMMER RETAILING ADVENTURE
This summer has been a bit unusual for me as I have been home less than two weeks since May 8 th. So, or sew, I
wanted to share with you some of the sewing related shops I visited between Illinois and Colorado, just in case any of you
might travel along this path.
First up through Missouri just off Route 36 is Crossroads Quilting. This shop has a nice selection of quilting fabrics
and notions displayed among antique furniture and fixtures. There is also a nice supply of needle punch embroidery and
wool felt. Since the antique table that I loved was not for sale, I settled on a beautiful collection of luxury silk embroidery
floss. The colors were too luscious to resist. Besides, this floss is amazing to stitch with. Another shop along Route 36
located in Seneca, Kansas is The Quilt Basket. This is a small shop with fabric and notions, but what I noticed was a
selection of books that were not what I usually find in quilt shops. Many of the titles covered art quilt and decorative
techniques. The owner is friendly and also provides a long arm quilting service.
Fabric Essentials is located in the heart of downtown Concordia, Kansas. This is a gem of a store stocking quilting
and dress making supplies, with the largest selection of Slinky I have ever found in a sewing store. Home dec and special
occasion fabrics are also offered along with patterns from smaller independent designers like Linda Lee who lives in Topeka,
Kansas. This shop is a great place to browse and buy.
One of my favorite finds is what I refer to as the sewing triangle in Lawrence, Kansas. This area closely parallels
the Bermuda Triangle as far as going in and getting lost. Here one will find Sarah’s Fabric, Yarn Barn, and Stitch On
Needlework, all in very close proximity on Massachusetts Street, commonly referred to as Mass or Mass Street by the locals.
Everything from weaving to costume supplies can be found among the three stores. I was just awe struck the first time my
eyes came across all the colors of cashmere yarn, which I mistakenly referred to as thread, at the Yarn Barn. I don’t weave
(at least not yet), but many of these fine yarns work in the serger for decorative work. Any sewer can be lost for hours here.
Finally, Sterling, Colorado is home to Fiber Space. This shop doesn’t have fabric, but what an inventory of yarn and
all things ‘fiberish’. There are great buttons, charms and handbag supplies, as well as beautiful hand knitted items to buy.
The owner, Linda, is a master knitter who I believe knits in her sleep. She knits continually while working with customers
and running the cash register. She also designs knitting patterns for wearables and functional items like dish cloths and baby
toys. There is a spacious table open to all to sit and learn to knit or just work on a project. This shop is not only interesting,
but a lot of fun to visit.
I look forward to returning home and visiting the local shops. Look for local news in the next newsletter. In the
meantime, I hope you all enjoy hunting for sewing shops while working away from home or relaxing on vacation.
Cyndy Monier
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS
Mention these retailer ads when you visit our local stores
Fall 2012
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
CITIZEN SAM (FORMERLY OPERATION SANTA)
We continue to collect travel size items that are non-perishable, cards to the troops and money donations. Items
needed include cards or letters of support, hot cocoa, individual cold drink servings, bags of beef jerky, instant soup, granola
bars, chewing gum, breath mints, lip balm, white or black socks (not dress socks), hand wipes, pocket pack of tissues, hand
sanitizer, toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste and dental floss. Socks and donations for shipping are particularly needed. Do
NOT collect bar soap, chocolate, tea, glass, aerosol, full size items or peanut butter. The web site is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSAM_OperationSanta.
The organization will NOT be having a sewing day in either Peoria or Bloomington this year. However, if you have
stockings made contact Sue Barnabee for collection information. Sue is the Operation Santa Coordinator for the Central
IL/Peoria Chapter. Contact her at [email protected], (309) 647-0111.
ANTI-OUCH POUCH
Anti-Ouch Pouches, designed by chapter member Deon Maas, continue to be an ongoing project for our chapter. We
continue to take them to the Susan G Komen office & Methodist Diagnostic Center in Peoria and to Galesburg. The digital
mammography is catching so many more cases. Our need has increased. We would appreciate help making AOP’s. If you
have questions, contact Deon at [email protected] or Sue Barnabee, [email protected].
Fall 2012
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS CONTD
CRITTENTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Our support at Crittenton Child Development Center is done by donating items that they need. This is a project we
will be continuing. Contact Pat West for information at [email protected].
SURGICAL DRAPES
We are continuing to make surgical drapes for Operation SAFE (Save Animals From Euthanasia). For more
information contact Peg Wier. [email protected]
SEWING TIPS FROM SUE
Staple a sample of the fabric to the pattern you use. That way you can easily remember the garment. Add any notes
you may need.
Maintain a file with various topics of interest to store those magazine articles and downloaded patterns and
information for future use. Some use a notebook with divisions for each topic instead. Depends on how many articles
you’ve saved!
Keep a telephone index file next to your computer so you can easily look up frequently used web sites and any
passwords.
Smaller inexpensive washers from the hardware store can be used as weights in the seams of jackets to make them
hang better.
Always put your current fabric store fliers and coupons in the car. That way you’ll always have them with you!
Remember to use your 10% JoAnn’s coupon. Have the store scan the mailing label so you remain on the mailing list.
When using steam, remember to let your iron get hot. Test it by shooting a burst of steam in the air. Then you know
it is ready. It also helps eliminate leaking irons.
Sue Barnabee is a former Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, and member of Haute Couture Club of Chicago.
Sue writes and designs projects for both Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines.
SEWING CATALOGS
Amazon Dry Goods (formerly Amazon Vinegar and Pickling Works Drygoods), 125 S. Buckeye St., Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-1380 www.amazondrygoods.com Vintage and historic patterns, clothing, and notions. Order online only.
Clotilde, P. O. Box 7500, Big Sandy, TX 75755-7500 800-772-2891 www.clotilde.com Notions, patterns, gadgets, quilting
fabrics (Watch the front of the catalog for free shipping)
Connecting Threads, 1250 Boltonfield St, Columbus, OH 43228 USA 800-574-6454 www.connectingthreads.com
100% cotton, Quilting Thread. Quilting Books, Tools & Supplies
Dharma Trading Co., 1805 South McDowell Boulevard Ext. Petaluma, Ca 94954 800-542-5227 www.dharmatrading.com
Specializes in white items ready for dyeing. Includes silks, rayons, etc.
Hershner’s 2800 Hoover Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481 800-713-1239 www.herrschners.com Kits, supplies, tools for
Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Knit, Crochet, Needlework, crafts
Home Sew Inc., PO Box 4099, Bethlehem, PA 18018 – similar to Newark Dressmaker Supply, but not exactly the same.
Keepsake Quilting – Box 1618, Center Harbor, NH 03226-1618 800-865-9458 www.keepsakequilting.com Quilting
fabrics, notions, patterns
Sew Beautiful Catalog. Martha Pullen Co., 149 Old Big Cove Rd., Brownsboro, Al 35741 800-547-4176
www.marthapullen.com Books, patterns, magazines, fabrics, ribbon, laces, trims, embroidery, notions and accessories
Nancy’s Notions, PO Box 683, Beaver Dam, WI 53916-0683 800-833-0690 www.nancynotions.com Notions, patterns,
fabrics (both quilting and clothing fabrics) (At least once a year they offer free shipping!)
Newark Dressmaker Supply, PO Box 4099, Bethlehem, PA 18018-0099 800-736-6783 www.newarkdress.com Notions,
patterns, gadgets, trims, American Girl accessories, patterns and shoes
Tandy Leather Factory Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., 1900 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76140 817-872-3200
www.tandyleatherfactory.com leather and leathercraft supplies, leather craft tools, leather craft stamps, leathercraft
The Stitchery, P.O. Box 3332, Chelmsford, MA 01824-0932 877-758-6946 www.stitchery.com Supplies for cross stitch,
needlepoint, quilting and embroidery supply
Webs (800) 367-9327 www.yarn.com Spinning, weaving, knitting, yarn, equipment, weaving looms, accessories, books and
patterns
Fall 2012
Sew-Ciety News, Page 13
MEET MEMBER LONDA ROHLFING
Londa can’t remember not sewing! She was taught by her mother during her early
years. By her early teens, she was sewing most of her wardrobe.
She earned a B.S. in home economics from the University of Illinois. This led to
positions in interior design, craft store management and custom dressmaking from home
while her children were young. She added skills in color analysis and wardrobe styling.
Londa became enchanted with heirloom sewing and its creative possibilities. She
attended a business school at Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion in 1988. That’s when she
launched Londa’s Elegant Creations, her women’s pattern line featuring heirloom sewing.
In 1990, Londa opened a retail storefront, Londa’s Sewing Etc., offering fine fabrics,
quilting, classes and sewing machines.
After 13 years in business, she switched gears to become an internet business,
Londa’s Creative Threads—www.londas-sewing.com. She strives to offer top quality
service, education and sewing products with a passion as a fellow seamstress, teacher and
designer.
Londa travels extensively, teaching creative sewing at shops, sewing expos and sewing guilds. She shares her
obsession for transforming comfortable sweatshirts into stylish jackets and creating embellished T-shirts.
In 2009, Londa developed Talking Patterns to empower and encourage sewers as they sew, offering online
photographs and personal recorded directions for each step of her jacket creation process.
She has published a book with the Talking Pattern™ format. She has also produced several DVD’s.
Londa has had work published in Creative Needle, Sewing Savvy, American Sewing Guild’s Notions and Sew
Beautiful. Her creations have also been included in Martha Pullen’s Heirloom Sewing for Women and in Sweatshirts with a
Twist by DRG. She has been a featured designer on Pfaff’s website www.nowsewing.net and the PBS television series It’s
Sew Easy.
Londa will be a guest on American Patchwork & Quilting with Pat Sloan on Sept. 17 and with Mark Lipinski on
August 22. She will have a Sew News project article in the February/March 2013 issue.
Her book, Sweatshirt Transformatons, published by C&T Publishing was released August 1, 2012.
Londa and her husband, Charley, are the parents of Jeff and Carmen and love being grandparents to grandson Cole.
They live in Savoy.
SEW-CIETY NEWS is the quarterly newsletter of the Central IL/Peoria Chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG)
located in Peoria, Illinois. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization of home sewers. Its purpose is to provide
information, education and programs for its members and the community. Membership to ASG is open to the public.
SALE. The Jewish Federation of Peoria will be having a fabric sale at the Quilters Association meeting on Wednesday,
September 5 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at 5614 N. University in Peoria. A wide variety of fabrics will be available, $10.00 for 3-5
yards. These are high quality designer fabrics.
ADVERTISING RATES
Business Card (3 ½”)
$15.00
¼ Page (4 ¾” X 3 ½”)
$25.00
½ Page (4 ¾” X 7 ½”)
$50.00
Full Page (9 ¾” X 7 ½”)
$75.00
Insert (Inserts provided by you)
$75.00
Special Mailing
$75 Plus Postage Costs
If there is a member needing a sympathy or get well card, contact Peg Wier, [email protected]
SEWING SITES
www.Peacock Patterns.com
www.junkjeanspeople.com
www.greatcopy.com
www.cuttercreations.com
www.Creative-DRAWings.com
www.dekktoutquiltingsupply.com
www.tinlizzie18.com
Fall 2012
www.MaendeleoImports.com
www.SewBatik.com
www.JuneColburn.com
www.quilts.com
www.silkcentralonlines.com
www.silkthings.com
www.HomeFashionsU.com
www.backdoorquilts.com
www.Bolines.com
www.heartofquilting.com
www.sewergo.com
www.Judysquiltnsew.com
www.Timscustomcabinets.com
www.Valbags.com
Sew-Ciety News, Page 14
FROM THE BOOK STORE
Beverley Sheldrick’s Little Blessings: Silk Ribbon Projects for Baby
In the hand of master embroiderer Beverley Sheldrick, a simple length of silk ribbon is destined
to be transformed. Her extraordinary flowers, crosses, ribbons, and wee creatures adorn two dresses, two
slip variations, five bonnets, three pair of booties and one quilt.
There is a complete supply list provided. Also included are step-by-step instructions and a pullout section which contains patterns and templates in sizes PM through 24M for the dresses and bonnets
and sizes 0 through 3 for the booties.
The illustrated technique section and stitch library are delightful treasures within this magnificent
volume.
ISBN: 139781878048592
Sewing Accessories
This package includes 30 Unique Machine Embroidery Designs in 14 formats: ART, CSD,DST, EXP,
HUS, JEF, PCM, PCS, PES, SEW, SHV, VIP, VP3, and XXX.
The pack features a mixture of 4x4 and 5x7 design sizes to enhance your sewing room or
projects.
There is an easy-to-use installer program which quickly installs the designs for your machine.
Also included is a PDF with project instructions.
http://store.marthapullen.com/p-4803-sewing-accessories
Sweatshirt Transformations, Londa Rohfling
This just released book is by our own member, Londa Rohfling.
Learn how to construct and embellish a stylish jacket from a comfy sweatshirt so it fits
perfectly and looks fabulous!
Londa shows you how fun it is to blend your favorite fabrics and trims with her basic patterns
to create your own personal designs. Choose a pattern that fits your sewing skill level. Whether you’re
into casual hoodies or classic coats, you’ll never look at a sweatshirt the same way again!
There are 8 Projects from Cozy to Elegant.
There are two construction methods, using the whole sweatshirt intact or cutting it up for
yardage.
Create your own signature touch by using ruffles, ruching, slashes of denim, trim, collars, wide cuffs and more.
Included are full-size patterns on tissue which are designed for all sizes from small to XXLarge.
It is available in soft book or e-book versions.
ISBN: 978-1-60705-554-9. http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=10868
The Sewing Machine Classroom Learn the Ins & Outs of Your Machine, Charlene Phillips
Learn all about your sewing machine! From fabric to feet to finished product, you’ll be guided
through techniques for mastering your machine and using it to perform basic to advanced stitching tasks.
Whether you’ve been sewing for years or just gotten back to sewing, you’ll find invaluable information
for using your sewing machine to its maximum potential.
You will learn some of the following techniques: troubleshoot machine problems like skipped
stitches, needle breaks and tension troubles; perform basic maintenance on your machine to keep it
running smoothly; choose fabrics, threads and other materials that will keep your machine running at full
capacity and result in quality projects; recognize and utilize the best sewing machine feet to achieve the
desired results; refine everyday tasks from installing zippers to sewing buttonholes and constructing perfect hems and create
beautiful embellishments like scallops, ruches, smocking, pin tucks, cutwork, puffing and entredeux to enhance any sewn
project or garment.
This is a good reference book to keep next to your machine.
ISBN: 139781440216008 http://www.krausebooks.com/the-sewing-machine-classroom
Fall 2012
Sew-Ciety News, Page 15
SUMMER RETREAT 2012
July 20-22 found 7 members of the Central IL/Peoria chapter at the Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast in Arcola. Cars
were packed with all sorts of sewing supplies and machines.
Projects included mittens, bed sheets for Crittenton Center, anti-ouch pouches, children’s quilts and clothing, bags,
surgical hats, jackets, aprons, a fabric bowl, wall hangings, etc. Lots of projects were finished.
Left to right back row: Pat West, B & B guest, Carol Luginbuhl, Peg Wier, Bernice McGlassen, B & B Guest, Cheryle
Fryman. Front row: Sue Barnabee and Vickie Ghidina
Fall 2012
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ASG DISCOUNTS AT AREA STORES!
Galesburg Sewing Center: ASG members receive a 10%
discount. ASG card must be presented.
Hancock Fabrics: 10% discount on one regularly-priced
item per visit with ASG card from Notions magazine.
For online orders at www.hancockfabrics.com, receive
10% with code: PASGUX at check-out
JoAnn Fabrics: 10% discount with ASG discount card.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co: Customer discount
Sew Creative: Show your ASG membership card to
receive a 10% discount on regular-priced fabric and
sewing notions.
Sewing Studio: 10% discount.
Sew Much More: 10% off regularly priced items,
excluding machines, sergers & software
Sew Sassy: 10% discount.
The Quilt Corner: Punch card
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MEMBERS: Bring your ASG card when you shop!
RETAILERS: This article is extended to our advertisers
and national sponsors. If we missed your store or there
are changes, please be sure to let us know.
AREA QUILT CLUBS
Gems of the Prairie Quilters, Anshai Emeth Temple,
Peoria—1st Wednesday, 6:30pm.
http://gemsoftheprairie.com.
Handi Quilter Club, Morton—2nd Monday of the odd
numbered months.
Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, Washington—1st Thursday,
1 pm
Prairie Points, Peoria—2nd Saturday, 10 am
Sew Sassy, Urbana
Project Linus—1st Thursday, 5 pm
The Piecers of the Heartland Quilt Club, Trinity
Lutheran Church, Canton—2nd Monday, 6:30 pm
The Quilt Corner, Morton—3rd Monday, 10:00am &
6:30 pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
Fall 2012
AREA EMBROIDERY CLUBS
Cotton Stitches, Pekin—1st Monday, 10am & 6 pm
Cozy Corner, Metamora—3rd Monday, 10am & 4 pm
Fulton Country Machine Embroidery Club—2nd
Wednesday, 11:45 lunch, 1pm meeting at The
Landing, Canton.
Galesburg Sewing Center, Galesburg—lst Monday, 1pm
(not Jan or July); 1st Thursday, 6pm (not Jan or
July); Last Thursday, 6 pm (not July or Dec)
Prairie Points, Peoria—4th Monday, 2pm & 6pm
Sew Creative, Peoria Heights—2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Sewing Center II, Peoria—lst Wednesday, 10am
Sewing Center II, Peoria—2nd Thursday, 6pm (not
December)
Sewing Studio, Normal—3rd Saturday, 12:30-2:30 (not
in December)
Sew Much More, Normal—1st Sunday, 2-4pm , bimonthly
Sew Sassy, Urbana—2nd Tuesday, 1- 4pm; 6-9pm;
following Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm
See ads for phone numbers and web sites.
Sew-Ciety News, Page 17
CENTRAL ILLINOIS/PEORIA CHAPTER
THE AMERICAN SEWING GUILD
P.O. BOX 6102
PEORIA, IL 61601-6102
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT 870
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
TIME DATED MATERIAL
DELIVER BY SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
OR CURRENT RESIDENT