Neighborhood Groups

Acworth
Happy Hoopers
(Special Interest Group)
Embroidery

Meetings: 4th Saturday, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Heritage Presbyterian Church
5323 Bells Ferry NW
Acworth, GA

The church is located on the corner of Highway 92 and Bells Ferry Rd.

Group Leader:
Jo Ellen Hanekamp (678) 494-7147
Susan Lawrence (770) 436-8649
Mary McLaughlin (770) 422-4200
asg.happyhoopers@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Computer Skills & Embroidery Software
• Apr: Favorite emb. websites - pros/cons - samples
• May: Monograms & placement of embroidery
• Jun: Applique' and Mylar (Katie demo)
• Jul: In the hoop projects
• Aug: Quilt Squares In the hoop and assembly (Katie)
• Sep: T-Shirt and knit fabric
• Oct: Free Standing Lace - DeAnne Burtz
• Dec 1: Christmas Party - Cindy's House

Atlanta
City-Wide Couture
(Special Interest Group)

Meetings: Fourth Saturday. 10am til Noon
Dunstan's Episcopal Church
4393 Garmon Rd., Atlanta, Georgia

Group Leader:
Ginny Harris - (404) 892-6274
asg.C-Wcouture@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Handstitching
• Apr: Working Groups Show-Off
• May: Cuffs
• Jun: Knots for Garment Embellishments

Atlanta
Stitching in the City

Meetings: Second Tuesday. 6:00 - 8:00pm
Atlanta Sewing Machine Company
1323 Metropolitan Pkwy, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Group Leader:
Wanda Strong- (404) 585-6617
asg.stitchinginthecity@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Garment Customization

Meetings: 1st Saturday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon
Arlene's home (contact Arlene for directions)

Group Leader:
Arlene Gross
asg.intowncutups@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Expo - No meeting
• Apr: Michael Kors Scarf
• May: Field Trip to Cleaners Depot
• Jun: Working with Knits
• Jul: Finishing and Creating Edges
• Aug: Creative with Closures
• Sep: About Zippers
• Oct: Christmas/Holiday Decorations & Gifts
• Nov: Planning for 2013
• Dec: Holiday Pot Luck Luncheon

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sixes Road United Methodist Church
8385 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton, GA

Group Leaders:
Kaye Price (770) 924-9795
Ann Maranto (678) 493-3976
asg.sewrifics@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Little Bags for Pre-teens (charity)
• Apr: Twister Wall Hanging by Clare Warro
• May: Serger Tech by Cort Mankin
• Jun: Sewing Organizer by DeAnne Burtz
• Jul: Stockings for Soldiers
• Aug: Pillow Cases for ConKerr Cancer
• Sep: Quilt Squares for Quilts of Valor
• Oct: Hats and Mittens
• Nov: Twisted Scarf
• Dec: Favorite Notions & Christmas Party

• Mar: Service Day - Making Blankets
• Apr: Fitting Pants - Martina Gibboney
• May: Bobbin Work - Nancy Hernandez
• Jun: Hands on Zippers - Mattie McMillan
• Jul: Scarves - Margie Jones
• Aug: Hardanger Embroidery - Glee Francis
• Sep: Thread ideas - Wanda Davis
• Oct: Christmas Ideas & Heirloom Challenge
• Nov: Different Needle Techniques - Nancy Hernandez
• Dec: Christmas Party

Cumming
Sew Becummings

Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - Noon
Thread Bear Fabrics (NEW LOCATION)
515 Sawnee Corners Blvd., Suite 500, Cumming, GA 30040

Group Leader:
Lisa Pirrello (770) 889-3337
asg.sewbecummings@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Linda Lee E-Vest
• Apr: Pant Fitting
• May: Expo Sharing

Meetings: 3rd Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hobby Lobby, Chapel Hill Rd., Douglasville, GA NEW PLACE & TIME

Group Leader:
Laura Southerland (404) 512-5597
asg.tangledthreads@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Feb: Table Favors for Spring Fling - The Netherlands
• Mar: Table Favors
• Apr: Cutwork Pillow
• May: Memory Bear
• Jun: Blouse/Bodice fitting - Part 1
• Jul: Blouse/Bodice Fitting - Part 2
• Aug: Needle Tatting
• Sep: Multi Fabric Scarf
• Oct: Beading & Embellishment on fabric
• Nov: Sit & Sew
• Dec: Holiday Party TBD

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Atlanta Sewing Center
2148 Duluth Hwy. NE #120
Duluth, GA

Group Leaders:
Edy Marsal (770) 394-5247
Kathy Stampien (770) 879-7472
asg.fashionablefriends@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Half Hour Jacket - Bette Martel
• Apr: Sit & Sew - Donna's Purse
• May: Swedish Weaving
• Jun: Cushions
• Jul: Christmas in July
• Aug: Fabulous Scarves
• Sep: Quick Serger & Embroidery Gifts
• Oct: Fun with Fleece - Poncho
• Nov: Zippers & closures
• Dec: Christmas Luncheon

Fayetteville (Day Group)
Sew Much Fun

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
257 Highway 314, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Group Leader:
Becky Bartels (770) 460-5345
Donna Stankiewicz (770) 716-4153
asg.sewmuchfun@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
257 Highway 314, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Group Leader:
Geannene Trevillion (770) 964-0697
asg.sewcreative@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: EXPO
• Apr: Embellishment with Beads
• May: Open Sewing
• Jun: Sewing Machine Specialty feet

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:00 PM -9:00 PM
St James Episcopal Church
161 Church St. , Marietta, GA

Group Leader:
Lucylle Shelton (770) 428-7778
Charlie Jutras (770) 442.8723
asg.sewfarwest@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: EXPO review
• Apr: Wrapped Cording
• May: Mix & Match patterns
• Jun: Miters
• Jul: Sashiko
• Aug: Customizing
• Sep: Paper Piecing
• Oct: 30 min. gifts/10 min. table runner
• Nov: Crazy Quilting
• Dec: Christma Party

Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Office of Encore Realty (formerly Exit Encore Realty)
2100 Highway 54, Suite 110, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Group Leader:
Pat Lovell (770) 487-5204
asg.classyneedles@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Roswell First Baptist Church
710 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA

Group Leader:
Karen Robbins
asg.sewincredibles@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Expo Review (mtg 3rd Thurs instead of 2nd)
• Apr: Spring Flowers - Gail & Karen
• May: Swimsuits & Costumes
• Jun: Hand Embroidery & Sashiko
• Jul: Summer Party at Cecilia's - skirt Challenge
• Aug: Shibori Hand-Sewing Technique
• Sep: Shibori Dyeing
• Oct: Small Gifts
• Nov: Planning for 2013 & T-shirt Finishes
• Dec: Holiday Party at Lucretia's

Meetings: 2nd Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gwinnett County Fire Station #12 in Community Room.
2815 Lenora Church Rd., Snellville GA 30078

Group Leader:
Marilyn Bowman (678) 334-7631
Patsy Spencer (770) 381-1030
asg.sewersanonymous@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: EXPO show and tell
• Apr: Blankets for National Project
• May: Bound Buttonholes
• Jun: Kumihimo Technique-Braided Trim
• Jul: Tote Bags for Women's Shelter
• Aug: Christmas Fabric Exchange
• Sep: DVD - TBA
• Oct: Basic Upholstery - footstool
• Nov: Planning for 2013
• Dec: Christmas Party

Meetings: 2nd Saturday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Watkinsville First United Methodist Church
1331 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677

The church is located on the corner of US Highway 441 and New High Shoals Road.

Group Leader:
Vicki Ward (706) 613-9420
Marcia Weber (706) 769-5864
asg.sewclassic@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: EXPO

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wyndom Clubhouse (by Tellus Museum)
William Drive, White, GA

Group Leader:
Sharon Krog (770) 928-5867
Eileen Davie (770) 424-6346
asg.buttonsandbows@asgatlanta.org

Upcoming Meetings:

• Mar: Placemats w/ mitered corners
• Apr: Finish decos for Spring Fling & Comm. Service
• May: Hands-On Table top weaving
• Jun: Kniting or Crochet lesson
• Jul: Summer School
• Aug: Textile Textures
• Sep: Creating Fabric with Ribbon
• Oct: Holiday Sewing
• Nov: Faux Applique/colourque
• Dec: Christmas Social

For more info on neighborhood group meetings, please contact our neighborhood groups coordinator listed below:
Neighborhood Groups Coordinator: Cort Mankin asg.neighborhoodgroups@asgatlanta.org
(706) 635-1590