PAST PROGRAMS
MAY 10, 2025
BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY by Marci Mills
Discover how embroidery stitches can take on totally different looks, depending on the fibers and materials that are used. In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll be making a small dimensional sampler of basic embroidery stitches (kit will be provided). Examine Marci’s embroidered pieces as well as books from her personal library.
APRIL 12, 2025
FUNKY FACES by Johanna Roll
Jo will demonstrate how to make faces using unusual fabrics. Visualize a polka dot face, flower eyes, chicken hair. The sky's the limit!
MARCH 8, 2025
DESTASH SALE!
Member setup 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Doors open at 10 am.
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
FIFTEEN EDGE FINISHES by Joyce Grande
Learn from a pro how to make satisfying finishes and solve edging problems. Joyce will pass around lots of samples, and her 3-page handout will help you remember all the great techniques
JANUARY 11, 2025
MARBLED DESIGNS ON FABRIC by Jan Piscitelli
Jan will describe the setup and materials she uses for marbling and then demonstrate how to marbleize fabric. It’s easy to do, and the results are always unique.
DECEMBER 14, 2024
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
CONFETTI QUILTING by Meriul Easton
Learn how layering small bits of fabric can create an artful composition. Supply list: Fabric scraps in landscape colors: sky, trees, leaves, flowers (batiks and prints work well); 8” x 8” backing fabric; 8” x 8” batting; rotary cutter, cutting mat, and ruler; scissors; tweezers; long pins; baggies.
OCTOBER 12, 2024
MEETING CANCELLED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE MILTON
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
FOILS AND ANGELINA FIBER COLLAGE by Lisa Gorski
Learn how to inFUSE your fiber art with sparkle and delicate shimmering texture.
JULY 13, 2024
QUILLING HANDS-ON by Olyvia Eldridge
We’ll be rolling, shaping, and glueing narrow strips of paper to make quilled designs. Your first project: a delicate earring or a Christmas (in July!) ornament. Materials and supplies provided.
MAY 11, 2024
FIBER ART CARDS by Faith Pfalz
Small “canvases” let us fiber artists experiment with motifs, color, and thread choice. Get inspired! Supply list: Three 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"pieces of contrasting fabric, scissors with a sharp tip (small is better), iron and wool ironing pad. Note: Two ironing stations will be set up for use by all, but we would welcome a few more.
APRIL 13, 2024
MEMBER'S THRIFT SALE
MARCH 9, 2024
20th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
MAKE-AND-TAKE BEADED SAMPLER by Connie Blachut
Create a sampler of four easy beading stitches that you can import into your own design work. Supply list will be provided in advance.
JANUARY 13, 2024
A CURATOR REVEALS ALL by Kevan Lunney
Learn about art gallery hanging systems and how to prepare your fiber art for optimal display.