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🧵💜 **MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY… IT'S A COMMUNITY!** ✂️ There's something wonderful about the world of sewing! 🪡 💚 **That's what makes our sewing community so special!** At the **American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter**, we celebrate not only the things we create but also the friendships, encouragement, and shared love of sewing that bring us together.🧵❤️ **Together, we're stitching more than fabric—we're stitching friendships!** #ASGAtlanta #AmericanSewingGuild #SewingCommunity #SewingFriends #CreativeConnections #SewingInspiration #SewingLife

🧵✨ **Sew. Create. Inspire.** ✨🧵 There’s something special about time spent at the sewing table. A little fabric, a little creativity, and a little quiet time can turn into something beautiful. Whether you’re piecing a quilt, hemming a project, trying a new pattern, or simply enjoying the process, sewing has a way of feeding the soul and bringing joy one stitch at a time. Here’s to creativity, colorful fabric stacks, and the happiness that comes from making something with your own hands. 💛 #AmericanSewingGuild #ASGAtlanta #SewCreateInspire #SewingCommunity #QuiltingLife #SewingInspiration

🧵😂 NIGHTCAP HUMOR! ASG Atlanta Family, can anyone relate? 🤣✂️💜 #ASGAtlanta #SewingHumor #FabricLovers ASG Atlanta Chapter do not own the rights to this image!

Registration is now open for the Sewing in the Pines Winter Retreat 2027. Calling all sewing enthusiasts! ✂️🪡 Join us for a relaxing weekend dedicated to sewing, creativity, laughter, and spending time with people who understand that buying fabric and actually sewing it are two completely different hobbies! 😂 Bring your favorite project, that unfinished project you've been meaning to complete, or something entirely new! This is YOUR time to relax, create, and enjoy the company of fellow sewing enthusiasts surrounded by the beauty of nature. 🌲 RETREAT DETAILS 📅 Dates: Thursday, January 21, 2027 – 2:00 PM - Sunday, January 24, 2027 – 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Calvin Center | Hampton, Georgia 💚 RETREAT PRICING at www.asgatlanta.org 📌 Final Payment Deadline: December 18, 2026 #SewingInThePines2027 #ASGAtlanta #AmericanSewingGuild #SewingRetreat #SewingCommunity #SewingFriends #SewingFun

🌸 ASG ATLANTA CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING 2026 🌸 The wait is almost over! We're excited to come together tomorrow for a wonderful day of inspiration, creativity, friendship, and celebration! 💕 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Atlanta REALTORS® Center 5784 Lake Forrest Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 ✨ Here's What's in Store! 🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Camille Tagle, Co-Founder of FABSCRAP, sharing how creativity and sustainability can make a meaningful difference. 🧵 Shop the Stash! Discover beautiful designer fabrics rescued from landfills at thrift-store prices. 👗 Two Fabulous Fashion Shows! Enjoy the Sew Sustainable President's Challenge and a showcase of our talented members' creations. 🍽️ Catered Lunch! Enjoy delicious food, fellowship, and wonderful conversations. 💐 Chapter Celebration! Reflect on our accomplishments, celebrate our sewing community, and look ahead to another inspiring year. 💖 To our ASG Atlanta Chapter Family: We look forward to seeing you! Come ready to reconnect, be inspired, celebrate creativity, and make beautiful memories together. 🪡 Small Stitches. Big Change. Endless Possibilities! See you tomorrow! 🌷 #ASGAtlantaChapter #AmericanSewingGuild #ASGAnnualMeeting2026 #SewingCommunity #SewingInspiration

Looking for a little motivation to finish those sewing projects waiting in the wings? 🧵✨ Join the Sew Many Garments Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. This month’s program is all about UFOs — Unfinished Objects! Bring along a completed project, share your progress on something still in the works, and tell us about your Most Ambitious Project. 📍 First United Methodist Church 930 Lower Scott Mill Rd Canton, GA 30115 Curious about the American Sewing Guild, learn more at www.asgatlanta. org. Sew. Share. Inspire. 💜✂️

🧵✨Join the **Sew Ready to Learn Neighborhood Group** of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on **Sunday, September 13 from 2:00–4:00 PM** for a **Zoom meeting** focused on **Understanding Fabrics**. This month’s program will cover: * **Woven vs. Knit** * **Fabric drape** * **Project: Simple Knit T-shirt** If you’ve been curious about the American Sewing Guild, learn more at www.asgatlanta.org.💙✂️ #asgatlantachapter , #neighborhoodgroup

🧶✨Join the **Sewrifics of Cherokee Neighborhood Group** of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on **Friday, September 11 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM**. This month’s program is **All Things Knitted Trunk Show** 📍 **Sixes United Methodist Church** 8385 Bells Ferry Rd Canton, GA 30114 If you’ve been curious about the American Sewing Guild, this is a great chance to meet local members, see what our neighborhood groups are like, and discover a welcoming community built around creativity and shared interests.🧵💚 #asgatlantachapter #asg #neighborhoodgroup

🧵🌿Join the **Slo-Stitch Neighborhood Group** of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on **Wednesday, August 26 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM**. Each month, the group simply gathers to **sit and stitch** — bring along your current hand-sewing, embroidery, quilting, mending, or other portable project and enjoy a welcoming morning of creativity and conversation. 📍 **Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance** 3420 W Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341 #asg #neighborhoodmeetings #asgatlantachapter #americansewingguild

🎄✂️ **Christmas in July… but now in August!** 🧵✨ Come join the **Sew Many Friends Neighborhood Group on Tuesday, August 25 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM** for a fun and festive morning of sewing. This month, **Joan will show us how to make Wonky Christmas Trees** 🧵 **Bring your sewing machine and come ready to stitch!** 📍 **Atlanta Sewing Center – AASC** 2148 Duluth Hwy, Ste. 111 Duluth, GA 30097 Interested in ASG visit www.asgatlanta.org #asgatlantachapter #neighborhoodmeetings #americansewingguild #asg

✨ Ready to Learn How to Sew? Join Us for the Sewing 101 Expo! ✨ If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sew — or just need a creative boost — this is your moment! Our Sewing 101 Expo is a fun, hands‑on day designed *just for beginners. 🧵 Three Mini‑Workshops in One Day: • Sewing Machine Basics — Learn to thread, operate, and sew a straight seam while making a Reversible Fabric Pouch. • Hand Sewing Basics — Practice essential stitches and start your own Stitch Sampler. • Patterns & Fabrics — Discover how to choose beginner‑friendly fabrics and read patterns with confidence. 📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 North Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw, GA 💲 $10 Materials Fee (All Supplies Provided) 👥 • Beginners Welcome This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, meet fellow makers, and start your sewing journey in a supportive, creative environment. Seats are limited — sign up today! 🔗 Register here: https://asgatlanta.org/event/sewing-101-expo/ 💛 Hosted by the American Sewing Guild – Atlanta Chapter #ASGAtlanta #Sewing101Expo #LearnToSew #BeginnerSewing #CommunityMakers #SewingFun

Join the Sew Amazing Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild Atlanta Chapter on Monday, August 24 from 1:00–4:00 PM. This month, the group will be making tote bags, pillowcases, and zip pouches for Mosaic — a wonderful opportunity to sew with purpose while spending the afternoon with fellow sewing enthusiasts. 📍 Gwinnett County Fire Station 12 2815 Lenora Church Rd Snellville, GA 30078 #americansewingguild #neighborhoodmeetings #asgatlantachapter Sew. Share. Inspire. ✂️✨

✨ Ready to Learn How to Sew? Join Us for the Sewing 101 Expo! ✨ If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sew — or just need a creative boost — this is your moment! Our Sewing 101 Expo is a fun, hands‑on day designed just for beginners. 🧵 Three Mini‑Workshops in One Day: • Sewing Machine Basics — Learn to thread, operate, and sew a straight seam while making a Reversible Fabric Pouch. • Hand Sewing Basics — Practice essential stitches and start your own Stitch Sampler. • Patterns & Fabrics — Discover how to choose beginner‑friendly fabrics and read patterns with confidence. 📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 North Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw, GA 💲$10 Materials Fee (All Supplies Provided) 👥 • Beginners Welcome This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, meet fellow makers, and start your sewing journey in a supportive, creative environment. Seats are limited — sign up today! Register here: https://asgatlanta.org/event/sewing-101-expo/(https://asgatlanta.org/event/sewing-101-expo/) 💛 Hosted by the American Sewing Guild – Atlanta Chapter #ASGAtlanta #Sewing101Expo #LearnToSew #BeginnerSewing #CommunityMakers #SewingFun

Hi ASG Atlanta Chapter Family and Friends! Please help give a BIG THANK YOU and around applause to our Common Threads Fabric Sale Volunteers! Thank you for making a difference at Common Threads Fabric Sale!!! Volunteers 2026 Cathy Alby Stockton Rhonda Bowling Verlia Gower/husband Dave Joi Bostic Adele Swanson Mary Blalock Laura Southerland Susan Marling Sue Eisen Karen Cleveland Karen Lynch Natalie Greene Sandie Hendler Rita Mantel Marilyn Bowman Margaret James Karen DeGood Sally Oakes/husband Tom Michelle Cross Fran Johnson Terri Anne Paquibitan Pam Howard Rita Kennedy Sheryl Belson Joan Gleckler Kay Kenimer Cyndy Read Eileen Davie Lisa Milam/husband Josephine Johnson Nancy Stickell Deanne Smith Lorie Hughes Norita Gorman Dee Elder Lucretia Hart Becky Byrd Becky Alexander Gail Thompson Marge Krengel Kathy Gingras Terry Erickson Michelle Mulcahey Jeanette Gogdell Vivian Chen Alisha Samples/husband

Come check out our **Cumming Up Stitches Neighborhood Group** and see what ASG is all about! Join us **Friday, August 21 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM** at **Thread Bear Fabrics** for this month’s topic: **Smocking**. It’s a great opportunity to meet local sewists, learn something new, share ideas, and discover the many benefits of being part of the American Sewing Guild community. 📍 **Thread Bear Fabrics** 515 Sawnee Corners Blvd #500 Cumming, GA 30040 **Come sew, connect, and be inspired!** 💜✂️ Learn more at www.aagatlanta.org #americansewingguild #neighborhoodmeetings #asgatlantachapter

Join the Decatur Creatives on August 19th, 10:30-11:30 am. Kristin Gipson of EasyGoingSewing.com will be teaching about sewing machine maintenance and problem solving. You will receive a handout listing local sewing machine maintenance services. Non members are invited to attend any two neighborhood group meetings for free. Questions: Reach out to Dawn Pendleton at asg.decaturcreatives@asgatlanta.org

Mark Your calendar!!! The American Sewing Guild, Atlanta Chapter Common Thread Annual fabric sale is coming up this Saturday. Shop for fabric $3 per yard, patterns, sewing notions. 5784 Forrest Lake Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. August 15th, 2026, 10-2 #americansewingguild, #commonthreads, #fabricsale

Hey ASG Atlanta Chapter Family- Common Threads Annual Fabric Sale, 9 days to go...let's spread the word!!#atlantasewist #sewingcommunity #atlantamakers #atlantacreative

ASG Atlanta Chapter is having its annual fabric sale. So, mark your calendars August 15th, 2026. Great finds at an affordable cost!!! #fabricsale #sewingcommunity #asgatlanta

Are you ready for the Annual Common Threads Sale? Mark your calendars August 15, 2026!!

Commom Threads Annual Sale coming soon!! August 15, 2026

Sending a BIG Welcome to our new members. Thank you for joining the ASG Atlanta Chapter Family! We're excited to connect, create and inspire you!!

Join Creative Embellishment neighborhood group on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Learn how bobbin work can add eye catching texture. For more information contact asg.creativeembellishment@asgatlanta.org. Interested in joining ASG visit www.asgatlanta.org

Join the Sew Incredibles July Neighborhood Group Meeting! 🧵✨ This month’s gathering will be a fun picnic/get-together with an apron exchange, so bring your creativity, your sewing spirit, and your favorite apron to share. 📅 Tuesday, July 14 ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 First Baptist Roswell Church 710 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075 #asg; #asgatlantachapter, #julymeeting; #neighborhoodmeetings

All Color Threads neighborhood group is heading to Mood Fabrics at Ponce City Market for a fun group outing! Join us on Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 AM as we arrive when the store opens and enjoy time to browse, touch fabrics, compare options, and get inspired by all the beautiful possibilities. 📍 Mood Fabrics Ponce City Market 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, 2nd Floor Atlanta, GA 30308 After shopping, we can enjoy lunch together at Ponce City Market. #asg; #asgatlantachapter #sewingfieldtrip; #moodfabrics

Join Sewrifics of Cherokee for a morning of fun, creativity, and connection! 🧵✨ This month’s meeting will feature a Gift Bag project. 📅 Friday, July 10 ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Sixes United Methodist Church 8385 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114 #asg; #asgatlantachapter; #neighborhoodgroup, #monthlymeeting

It’s time to pack your projects and treat yourself to a creative getaway! 🧵✨ Join us for the Late Summer Sewing Retreat 2026 at the beautiful Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, GA. Bring your unfinished projects, your new ideas, or that one piece you’ve been waiting to start. 📅 September 24–27, 2026 📍 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA 💵 Shared Room: $260 | Single Room: $360 🔗 Registration link in post #asgatlanta; #sewingretreat; #sewingfun; #sewingfriends

✨ “Stay inspired, stay connected, and keep creating!” ✨

Whether you’re quilting, garment sewing, embroidery, or crafting home decor sewing has a way of bringing joy, connection and accomplishment. Tell us: What do you enjoy most about sewing? 🧵✂ #asgatlanta; #sewinglove; #sewingismytherapy✂️

☀️ Hello, ASG Atlanta Family! June is here—a perfect time to embrace new projects, learn new skills, and enjoy the creativity that brings us together. Whether you're stitching, quilting, embroidering, or simply dreaming about your next project, we hope your month is filled with inspiration and joy. Thank you for being part of our wonderful sewing community. Here's to a month of creativity, friendship, and happy sewing! 🧵 Your ASG Atlanta Chapter CAB and Publicity Team

Sewrifics of Cherokee Neighborhood group is planning a field trip to 3 local quilt shops on June 12th, 2026. Interested in joining email sewrifics@asgatlanta.groups.io by 6-3-2026.

Hello ASG Atlanta Chapter Did You Know? Every time you unfold a commercial sewing pattern, you're using an innovation that traces back nearly 200 years to a tailor born on this very day—May 29, 1826! 🧵✂️

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Happy Sunday ASG Atlanta Chapter Family!!

What’s Happening This Weekend ✨ All Color Threads Neighborhood Group is coming together this Saturday to sew pencil cases in support of ASG Atlanta Chapter's ongoing community service efforts. It’s a simple project with a big impact — stitching love, care, and creativity into something useful for those who need it most. 🧵💖 Join us as we sew, share, and serve our community one project at a time.

✨ Couture Techniques with Kenneth D. King. Learn Couture from a Master! Join Threads contributing editor & FIT instructor Kenneth D. King for a one‑day, hands‑on couture techniques workshop. Create a full set of couture samples you’ll use for years. Friday, July 31, 2026, @9 AM – 5 PM SEFAA • Chamblee, GA Fees: $135 ASG Members | $180 Non‑Members Limited to 15 students – lunch & kit included Registration timeline: Opens May 17, 2026, Closes July 26, 2026 Direct link: https://asgatlanta.org/event/couture-techniques-with-kenneth-d-king

ASG Atlanta Chapter Family!! City-Wide Couture April 25, 2026 #asgatlanta

Join the ASG Atlanta Chapter and take your sewing journey to the next level—learn new skills, build meaningful connections, enjoy exclusive member savings, and stay inspired within a creative and supportive community. ✨🧵#SewingCommunity #BeginnerSewist #NewSewist #SewAtlanta

Finish It Friday ✨ What are you wrapping up this week. Did you finally finish a project…or are you this close to calling it done? Drop a photo or tell us: What you finished ✂ What you’re working on🧵 Or what you‘re hoping to finish this weekend 🪡. #asgatlanta; #sewingproject; #asg

Sew with Intention this March. Join City Wide Couture neighborhood meeting focused on: Dating your wardrobe and Planning projects with intention. Let’s create pieces you truly love and actually wear. March 28th, 2026…10:00am-12:00pm…SEFAA, Chamblee, Ga. #ASGAtlanta; #Sewwithintention; #Garmentsewing; #citywidecouture

ASG Atlanta Chapter Family & Friends!! Join us for an inspiring and hands-on creative experience at our Kaleidoscope EcoPrint Workshop! Discover the beauty of nature through fabric as you explore fun, multi-color eco-printing techniques led by the talented Theresa Brown of The Silk Thread. This session is designed to elevate your skills while offering a relaxing and rewarding artistic outlet. 📅 June 19 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W Hospital Ave, Chamblee, GA Cost: Member Fee: $65 Non-Member Fee: $90 For Registration copy and paste this direct link: https://asgatlanta.org/.../kaleidoscope-ecoprinting-on.../ Whether you are expanding your sewing journey or exploring a new creative discipline, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and create within our vibrant sewing community. We look forward to seeing you there—come ready to be inspired! ✨ #ASGAtlanta #AmericanSewingGuild #EcoPrint #EcoPrinting #FiberArts #CreativeCommunity #SewingWorkshop #SewistsOfInstagram #HandmadeWithLove #ArtInspiration #SewingLife #AtlantaEvents #SewingCommunity

Learn sew sewing techniques bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. March 20th, 2026, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Sewingmachine.com

✨ Did You Know? The humble zipper has been serving fashion and function since 1893. Originally designed to make boots and shoes easier to fasten, it gradually earned its place in garments we wear every day. A small invention—yet a lasting impact on the way we sew, design, and dress. #ASGAtlanta #DidYouKnow #SewingHistory #SewistLife

AI for Sewing — with Jenny & Ricky! Hi ASG Atlanta Chapter Family! Curious about using AI in your sewing practice? Join us for a fun, beginner‑friendly session covering visualization, planning, couture research, and more. 🧵With Jenny: AI Garment Visualization Custom croquis Pattern + fabric previews On‑body style checks 🪡 With Ricky: AI Tools for Sewists Free chat tools + what they’re best for Couture research + construction planning Capsule wardrobe planning Project checklists + starter pro SEFAA (Chamblee, GA in person fee $3) or join on Zoom (for zoom link contact asg.C-Wcouture@asgatlanta.org) Not a member yet? Contact us for more info. at https://asgatlanta.org/

🧵✨ Did You Know? Cotton fabric can last up to 100 years — and sometimes even longer with proper care. Remarkably, cotton textiles have been discovered at archaeological sites around the world, preserving history stitch by stitch. As sewists, we are not simply creating garments — we are crafting heirlooms. Thoughtful construction and proper fabric care ensure that what we make today can be enjoyed for generations to come. The next time you select cotton for your project, remember — you’re working with a fiber that quite literally stands the test of time.#ASGAtlanta #SewingLegacy #DidYouKnow #SewSmart #TextileHistory

Did you know? ✂️ Your ASG Atlanta Chapter membership allows you to attend any Neighborhood Group meeting across the United States. Stay connected. Keep sewing. #asgatlanta.org #sewistsofinstagram

Join US- ASG Atlanta Chapter- "Sew Amazing NG" today at Community Room of Gwinnett Fire Station #12 2815 Lenora Church Rd. Snellville GA 1:00 pm-4:00pm

”Sew Amazing” Upcoming neighborhood group meeting is February 23, 2026 from 1pm-4pm. Join the fun making Thread Catcher. Gwinnett County Fire Station 12, 2815 Lenora Church Rd, Snellville, GA. #asgatlanta, #neighborhoodgroup, #asg

Cumming Up Stitches neighborhood meeting. Friday, February 20th, 2026; 10:30am - 12:30pm. Wardrobe Planning for Color, Sustainability, and Personality led by Mary Schult. Thread Bear Fabrics, 515 Sawnee Corners Blvd, Cumming, GA. #asgatlantachapter, #neighborhoodgroup, #asg

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