Fabric 'n Fiber
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The Fabric and Fiber Club is one of the oldest clubs in Sun City.
Originally founded as a group that loved to “Sit ‘n
Stitch”, it quickly expanded to include weaving, quilting, and sewing.
One of the main purposes of the group is to provide a
meeting place where members can enhance their skills and stimulate creativity related to the use of
fabric and fiber.
The club now includes not only traditional fiber
arts, but also rug hooking, beading, rubber stamping and scrapbooking. Joining the Fabric &
Fiber club allows a member access to all of the individual groups.
The various SIGs have classes, instructions, field
trips, and retreats. The club enjoys social events together.
Recent opportunities for the Club to give back to the
community include the club donating dozens and dozens of quilts to the Soldier Project and the
Linus Project among others. Members enjoy working and playing in a creative
atmosphere.
During remodeling and expansion of the crafts center, the SIGs are meeting in
various locations throuthout Sun City. Check the calendar portion of the club's website for
specific locations.
Some of the individual groups are:
1.
APPLIQUE HAND This SIG works from suggested patterns or indivdual
projects.
2.
EMBELLISHMENT This SIG and the Sewing SIG are exploring areas of
common interests and activities from demonstrations of techniques to working
on individual projects.
3.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY This group has demonstrations of hooping, design
placement, combinations, etc. Members bring their own embroidery machines.
4.
NEEDLEWORK This SIG has explored the use of stitches including the use of a
pleater and basic smocking techniques.
5.
NIGHT OWL STITCHERS This is an informal group that work on their own
projects while enjoying the company of others.
6
QUILTING The quilting SIG works on a different project every month and on projects
for charity throughout the year.
7.
RUG HOOKING This SIG is the place to come and learn the art of rug hooking
or to share your expertise.
8.
SEWING This SIG and the Embellishment SIG have various projects throughout
the year. The Studio is equipped with some Bernina sewing machines and sergers. When
the studio is re-opened, machine orientation is available by appointment.
9.
SIT AND STITCH This is an informal group interested in any form of hand
stitchery, knitting, crocheting, and even hand mending.
10.
SPINNING AND WEAVING The Spinning and weaving SIG has several weaving looms.
Bring your own spinning wheel. You can create your own yarn from raw or prepared fiber.
Knitters can create their own textured yarns.
11.
BEADING This SIG works on various projects with beads from necklaces, earrings and
bracelets to small boxes and beaded loom designs. Field trips are a fun part of the
beading experience.
12.
RUBBER STAMPING This SIG provides project instruction and time to work on your own
projects.
13.
SCRAPBOOKING This SIG welcomes all levels of scrapbookers. Various classes
are enjoyed throughout the year.
New members are always welcome. The membership dues
are $20 a year. This entitles you to participate in one or more of the SIG's. You may
join by visiting the SIG of your choice.
For further information regarding any of the SIGs you may
visit look in the Sun Rays, or visit our website through the link above.
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