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Inland Empire Chapter
Riverside & San Bernardino Regions, Southern CA
Sewing, Sharing, and Learning Among Friends
2024 General Meeting Highlights
Chapter Ballot Results, Status, Upcoming Event
ASGIE's Annual Meeting held on November 9, 2024
Ballot results: Unanimous vote to reinstate President Cheryl, Secretary Denise, and Treasurer Sherrie (L to R). Thank you for leading us through the pandemic and the process of rebuilding.
Status: President Cheryl reported that the chapter membership number has decreased significantly as a result of the pandemic. However, the membership is very active and committed to the chapter. Neighborhood Groups and special events are well attended and participation is growing. Cheryl gave credit to the Chapter Advisory Board and ASGIE members.
Upcoming: Special Event Organizers Denise and Sherrie are planning another Sew-In, Fabric Swap, and Make-and-Take Project event. Watch for announcements.
Special Guest Speaker Sandra Perez
Owner, The Fabric Shop in Pomona
Shopping!
Mighty Duo: Experience and College Education
Daughter Lexi graduated with a degree in textiles and works for Cal-Poly Pomona.
Savvy Business Woman
Long Time Favorite of ASGIE Members
For 35 years Sandra has owned and operated the family business while raising and supporting 4 children. All four worked in the store and her youngest continues to do so. Sandra's expertise is unparalleled - ask a question about her fabrics and she is ready to help.
Sandra features a wide variety of quality fabrics at a low cost in her store. Her continued success is the result of expanding her inventory to include decor and upholstery fabrics, and offering reupholstery, alteration, and renaissance costume rental services. Sandra also keeps up with the fabric industry trends such as the current sustainable fabric movement. She works with Cal-Poly Pomona to provide fabrics for their programs. The students' most often request - sustainable fabrics.
All you have to say: "let's go to Sandra's!"
Address: 3580 West Temple Ave., Pomona
Browse the latest fabrics
Website: thefabricshop.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefabricshopPOMONA/about
ASG members proudly modeling their garments made with Sandra's fabrics: Terri, Lynda, Judy, Christina, Sherrie, Julee, Sunny, Sandra, and Jackie.
Shopping!
Sandra brought The Fabric Shop to us! Most garment fabrics only $3.99 / yard.
Speciality Sherpa fabric priced at a low cost of $10 for this piece. Lynda is going to make a comfy vest.
Sandra uses fabric to bag your purchases. A bonus piece! This is Terri's bag which is going to be a blouse.
Terri's purchase. She was so excited that she quickly made the blouse below.
Sunny's Picks
Sherrie's Selection
Denise's Choices
Pam R.'s Lovlies
Trudy's Treasures
ASGIE Raffle
Two items supplied by the ASGIE Chapter were raffled off.
Membership Chair Pam F. and Treasurer Sherrie
greeted guests at the door and sold raffle tickets.
Winner Pam R.!
Winner Lina!
Special Event
What a fabulous day of Friends, Fun and Fabric!
19 people were in attendance enjoying each other's company and working on a variety of projects including: machine and hand sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, and community sewing fidget mats for dementia patients. The Special Cork Soda Can Kozzie was a hit and of course, the Fabric Swap was very popular.
Here is what some of the participants had to say:
"Indeed it was a blast! ...The fabric swap was so much fun." LIna
"There were quiet corners and not so quiet corners, but everyone was so energized to be there. I heard a lot of positive comments and a desire for us to do this again." Cheryl
"All the ingredients for a terrific day! Can't wait for the next one!" Terri
"The sew-in was so fun. Seeing friends and sewing - what could be better. And a fabric exchange too." Margaret
"It was a great time sharing our passion for sewing with a great group of ladies!" Trudy
"It was great to see and socialize with the other sewists that attended. It is so inspiring to see what others are working on and the great work that they do." Sherrie
"It was so good to see old friends again
and pick up where we left off , renewing old friendships and finishing projects . if you were not able to attend this time , consider joining us in the future !" Christina
A Full House
Fabric Swap in Full Swing
Pam fitting Sharon's jacket
Enjoying lunch with friends
Kathy, Sophia, Patty, Sherrie, Cheryl
Judy teaching us how to make a Cork Soda Can Kozzie
Denise and Lynda put together
fidget mat squares
Event Organizers Sherrie and Denise,
President Cheryl,
Special Project Lead Judy
Trudy creating a fidget mat
ASGIE's summer event featuring Judy Kessinger was a success!
Judy's presentation was outstanding - instructional, inspirational, approachable, and downright fun! In addition to her trunk show of 40 of her own garments, Judy discussed how to apply unique techniques to garments. The creativity from just two master patterns was amazing and can be applied to patterns you already own.
Judy measured those who were interested, and drew a miniature pattern after discussing individual fitting issues.
For more information about Judy: https://fitnicesystem.com/
Judy pictured with Denise and Sherrie, Special Events Coordinators.
Neighborhood Groups
quilt, garment, accessory, decor, embroidery, and fiber arts
Let your creativity be your guide.
The Inland Empire Chapter has 5 Neighborhood Groups that meet monthly. The groups each feature different projects and programs.
November 2024 Neighborhood Group Meetings
See your friends at a NG meeting!
Corona
Dec. 2, Mon.
Meetings on the 1st Monday of the month,
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sewn Together, 1700 Hamner Ave., Norco.
Annual planning and gift exchange for those who want to participate.
Riverside
12 Months Challenge
and Step Up!
Dec. 9, Mon.
Combining the best of both groups to create projects of your choosing.
12 Month Challenge: Be inspired to create one project a month.
Step Up!: Commit to grow and improve sewing skills of your choice.
Meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 – 11:30 am,
Westmont Village Sewing Studio, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside.
Temecula Valley
Dec. 10, Tues.
Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Assistance League Meeting Room, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula
Share your completed holiday sewing projects.
Riverside
Fabric Arts of Riverside (FAR)
Dec. 10, Tues.
Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 - 3 pm
Arlington Public Library, 9556 Magnolia, Riverside.
Planning meeting. Trouble shooting a fabric / pattern choice or a sewing problem.
Meetings on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3041 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino.
A potluck lunch is in the middle between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Monthly program: Show & Share; work on your own projects or help a friend.
San Bernardino
Sit, Sew & Snack
Dec. 21, Sat.
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Neighborhood Groups
Project Highlight
Tackling a Fitting Challenge
Sharon
American Sewing
Guild
The only national organization dedicated to Advancing Sewing as an Art and Life Skill.
Made up of local chapters with a membership which includes beginner to advanced sewists.
From the ASG Blog
Press Perfect:
A guide to proper pressing
Sew Comfortably:
Adaptive Tools as we age
ASG National Links
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Community Service Acts of Sewing Kindness
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ASGIE Member since 2020
Temecula Valley and 12 Month Challenge/Step Up
Neighborhood Groups
Sharon's son has problems finding shirts to fit his muscular physique. So with the help and advice of her ASG colleagues and in Sharon's words "many, many fittings", he got the shirt he wanted.
Great work, Sharon!
Check out other Member activities and projects under the Highlight heading above.
Around the Neighborhood
Corona
Temecula Valley
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Fabric Arts of
Riverside
12 Month Challenge
Sit, Sew, and Snack
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