What's New...
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Visitors Welcome!
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OCT:
Anything Sews - Christmas Table decorations
Creative Sassy Sewers - Field Trip
Embroidery SIG - Troubleshooting your problems
Pins & Needles - Fill Ditty Bags
Sew Chic - Field Trip
Sew Social- Easy Fit Skirt (no pattern)
Sew Wearable - Repurposed or Travel Garment (next 3 months)
Zoom WW- Using Electronic Cutter in your Sewing, Tina C, San Antonio Chapter
NOV:
Anything Sews - No Meeting
Creative Sassy Sewers - Embroidered Name Tag
Embroidery SIG - Hair & Fur Techniques
Pins & Needles - No Meeting
Sew Chic - Mesh Bag
Sew Social- Presser Feet & Threads
Sew Wearable - Repurposed/Travel Garment (cont'd)
Zoom WW- A Cool Tote
DEC:
Anything Sews - Holiday Party
Creative Sassy Sewers - Holiday Party
Embroidery SIG -Holiday Project Ideas
Pins & Needles - Holiday Party
Sew Chic - Holiday Party
Sew Social- Holiday Project & Potluck
Sew Wearable - Repurposed/Travel Garment (cont'd)
Zoom WW- No Meeting (Holidays)
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Members who would like to receive birthday cards are asked to contact Kimmie, our Sunshine Chair, with their birth month.
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Link to all our Public You Tube Videos.
We have Community Service and ASG Members Only videos of our recorded content
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Evening Meetings
Contact Us if you would like to start up an evening group in person or on Zoom. Any new or current member is welcomed to become a group leader or co- leader.
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HALL of FAME:
Community Service Awards, Member of the Year and Special Recognitions are listed on our Hall of Fame.
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Nov 2nd
Dec 7
Manatee County Fair
Jan 16-26, 2025
SGC Chapter Retreat -
Feb 18-21, 2025
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Next CAB Meeting - TBD
Chapter Members Welcome
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Members are encouraged to upload their photos when attending programs and events. Check out our Photo Page for more information.
If you want to see what members have uploaded please visit our SGCASG Smug Mug photo site or click on the photo below.
NOTICES
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Our current issue of Needle News is available for Download.
Deadline for next issue is Jan 2, 2025
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Zoom Meetings: Go to zoom.us
The Zoom join link and program information is sent to all members as a Blast Out, contact us to be added.
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Position VACANCIES:
Social Media Manager
Domain Email Manager
You Tube Manager
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Our chapter's current policies can be downloaded from the Members Only page.
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2024 Annual CAB Election in Progress:
On October 4th, 2024, each chapter member with an email address on file with ASG was sent an email with a link to vote for our 2025 CAB officers. All ballots must be cast by October 26. New members who join ASG online after Oct 4, should receive their email within a day or so of joining.
Chapter members may also use this link to vote directly.
https://sarasotagulfcoastasg.electionrunner.com
Should you need further assistance contact Paulette, our Nomination Chair.
Community Service Opportunities
SMH NICU is seeking scent cloths for babies to use in the absence of their mom. SMH NICU is seeking scent cloths for babies to use in the absence of their mom. Contact Jackie for more information.
Tidewell Hospice needs wheelchair and walker caddies, fidget mats, small pillow covers, journal covers, foley bag covers (request for navy or gray fabric only, in twill or
a heavy fabric or fleece). Please contact Jackie Pettit for videos and instructions.
Healthy Start Sarasota needs receiving blankets in cotton flannel (about 28-30” square). They
request no knit or crochet items and no edging in which infants can get tangled. Also do not include any items that would pose a choking hazard.
Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota needs volunteers
to help to sew and alter costumes for their up coming shows.
Manatee Memorial Hospital NICU/newborn unit needs newborn hats, knitted or crocheted. Please use only baby weight acrylic and/or nylon or cotton yarn, NO WOOL. See pattern pdf below. Contact Paulette for delivery pickup.
Contact us for more information.
Looking for Inspiration? The calendar below is a list of dates in the world of needle crafting.
What is an NG? Its a Neighborhood Group!
We are real people meeting in real buildings to sew real things. And we have a blast. So take a moment to step away from the world of virtual reality and mosey on down to your nearest NG. Better yet, bring a friend with you!
THANKS for letting us sew...
Opening your doors to our Neighborhood Group meetings means A LOT to us!
Manatee County Library System, Sarasota County Library System,
Charlotte County Library System, and The Modern Sewist.
Special Thanks to Smug Mug for hosting our photos at no charge.