Spring 2020 Retreat Update

Sewing by the Sea - March 2020 - UPDATE

We have had to adjust the dates for the spring 2020 retreat

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NEW DATES

SUNDAY March 22^nd (6 AM) thru SATURDAY March 28th (10 PM)

The old dates were: Tuesday March 24nd (8 AM) thru Sunday March 29th (4 PM)

Even though we will be wrapping up our time together one day early, on Saturday, you will  have 4 regular retreat days and up to 3 BONUS DAYS if you can come early.

We will still hold the “Opening” Program on Thursday evening.

As you can see there is the potential for SEVEN days of sewing and art work --- at no additional cost except your sleeping room.

            The Grand Hotel has graciously adjusted our room rates so that Saturday the 21^st will be at the regular week day rate. Our group’s sleeping rooms are side view, or ocean view (slightly more expensive).  Here is a summary.

Saturday Mar. 21          Ballroom set up by evening                  Weekday  $74 & 89             

Sunday  Mar. 22            Activities                                             Weekday  $74 & 89             

Monday  Mar.  23          Activities                                             Weekday  $74 & 89             

Tuesday  Mar.  24         Activities                                             Weekday  $74 & 89             

Wednesday  Mar.  25    Activities                                             Weekday  $74 & 89             

Thursday  Mar. 26         Activities                                             Weekday  $74 & 89             

Friday  Mar.  27             Activities                                             Weekend  $84 & 109           

Saturday  Mar.  28        Out of Ballroom by midnight                 Weekend  $84 & 109           

Sunday  Mar. 26                                                                         Weekday  $74 & 89             

Please update your hotel reservations directly with the Grand Hotel as soon as possible and no later than January 30. You are responsible for making your own reservations. Identify yourself as part of the NeedleArts Adventures Group. The hotel’s reservation number is 1-800-447-6779 / 410-289-6191.

We hope that this change will work for everyone. We want to give you as much time as possible to adjust your plans. If this change does not work for you, please contact Sandy for a refund.

SBTS Fall 2019 Workshops

Work Shop Descriptions

Fall 2019

To register e-mail Sandy at sandra351@comcast.net by October 12  

1. TITLE OF CLASS:  Bleach Bottle Snow Man

DESCRIPTION:   Let’s make a bleach bottle snowman with a little scene in his/her tummy. The Snow Man or Snow Lady is made using a 93 ounce or 96 ounce bleach bottle. Empty and dried out. They are available at Dollar Tree. Please empty and dry before coming to class. Note: The bleach is great poured into the backs of your toilets to sanitize them!

         This Snowman makes a great large decoration and the tummy is a great place to put a small gift too.

KIT:  Kit cost $8.00

         The kit will include everything needed except the bleach bottle and a few basic supplies.

         The little things to go inside will vary and there will be "top" hats or "lady" hats.  You can choose. I will have at least 5 of each, probably more top hats. 

BRING: Please bring sharp craft scissors. A little bottle of Tacky Glue (Dollar Tree.)  A hot glue gun if you have one. (I have a few to share, of course.) Little quilt binding clips or small bag clips (Dollar Tree) or even large paper clips.  If you have special small items you want to use inside your snow man/lady please bring them. I will have a variety for everyone’s use as part of the kit.

CLASS SIZE:  Class strictly limited to 10. 

WORKSHOP LEADER: Judi Ward

DAY & TIME:   Saturday 1 PM to 4 PM

2. TITLE:   Journaling Round Table

DESCRIPTION: Do you keep a journal, art journal, sketchbook, creative planner or something of the kind? Would you like to get together with others at SBTS who keep journals of some sort?

Would you like to try journaling? It is easy and fun. Anyone can do it. There are no hard and fast rules; you do what works for you.

This is not a how-to workshop but a round table discussion. We will share what we are doing and any tips, tricks or ideas we may have. If there is time we can work in our journals together. If there are new people who want to get started we will help.

Come prepared to share 1 thing with the group. It might be a journal page or spread you especially like, a tool, a technique, a supply or an idea.  Anything goes!

CLASS SIZE: Any

KIT: None

BRING: Your journals and journaling supplies. If you have ephemera, collage fodder and stuff you no longer need, please bring it to share with the group.

         If you are new and do not know what to bring let us know and we will suggest some basics.

WORKSHOP LEADERS: Edie Evans and Sandy Sapienza will be moderators. Everyone shares in the leadership.

DAY/TIME: Wednesday 7-8:00 PM

3. TITLE:   Knit & Crochet Round Table

DESCRIPTION: Many of us knit, crochet, tat, and do other similar needlework. I’ve seen many people knitting and crocheting at SBTS. Let’s get together & get to know one another.

This is not a how-to workshop but a round table discussion. Bring your project to work on as we sit around and talk. We can share what we are doing and any tips, tricks or ideas we may have. Share sources for yarn and patterns and ideas.  

Come prepared to share 1 thing with the group. It might be a project you are working on, a picture of a favorite thing you have done, a tool, a technique, a supply, or an idea.  Anything goes!

CLASS SIZE: Any

KIT: None

BRING: Your knitting or crocheting project to work on and 1 idea to share.   If you are don’t yet knit or crochet and would like to learn about it   join in and we will suggest ways to get started.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Maureen Turman will be the moderator. Everyone shares in the leadership.

DAY/TIME: Thursday 2-3:30 PM

4. TITLE:  Fabulous File Folders

DESCRIPTION: Use stencils to make some fabulous, colorful file folders. Why settle for plain manila when you can have a rainbow of color and all sorts of designs.  This is a no-stress, just-for-fun workshop. Stenciling is an easy printing  technique. We’ll stencil layers of color and design until we like the results. You can’t go wrong! We’ll have some stencils to share but please bring your own favorites if you have some.

CLASS SIZE: 3 min., 15 max.

KIT: Cost: $3. The kit includes 6 file folders (4 letter size, 2 legal size), a sponge for applying paint, use of handi-wipes, use of some stencils, a paper plate pallet.  

BRING: Bring an apron or wear old clothes. Bring about 5 bottles of acrylic craft paint in colors you want to use together. If you already have a stencil brush or pouncing tool bring it;  but don’t worry, we’ll have sponges to share. There are 6 folders in your kit; if you want to do more bring as many as you want. If you have some stencils please bring them to share. Put your name on your stencils and tools.

WORKSHOP LEADERS: Judy Lapato & Sandy Sapienza

DAY TIME: Thursday 10 AM-12 noon

5. TITLE OF CLASS: Octopus Book

DESCRIPTION:    You will create a hand-made book, with folded pages that extend outwards for display purposes.    These interesting books are fun to make.

CLASS SIZE: Minimum 3, Maximum 12.

KIT:  $7. Kit will include paper for pages, card for covers & spine, cover papers, and thread to stitch in the pages.

BRING: Bone folder, or tool to crease paper. Paper scissors, or craft knife and cutting board. Glue stick.  Awl, or large needle to pierce pages & spine.  Ruler.

WORKSHOP LEADER:  Mavis Walker

DAY & TIME: Saturday,  9 AM – 11 AM

6. TITLE OF CLASS:  Dos-a-dos Book with Wrap Around Cover

DESCRIPTION:  In this workshop you will create multiple hand-made books that are bound together within a wrap around cover. The cover closes with a tucked in flap. This is an interesting book structure that is very versatile.

 CLASS SIZE: Maximum 12.

KIT:  $7 Kit will include paper for pages, card for covers, and thread to stitch in the pages.

BRING: Bone folder, or tool to crease paper. Paper scissors, or craft knife and cutting board. Glue stick. Awl, or large needle to pierce pages & spine.  Ruler.

WORKSHOP LEADER: Mavis Walker

DAY & TIME: Friday,  2 PM – 4 PM

7. TITLE OF CLASS:  6. TITLE OF CLASS:  Decoupage Glass Plates

DESCRIPTION:   Decoupage or découpage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper/fabric cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers.

         In this workshop you will create a decorative plate that can be customized for any holiday or event. It uses a reverse decoupage technique on the back of the plate. This allows you to use the front of the plate for food.

         Once you learn this fun technique it is easy to make special plates for ANY occasion! They also make wonderful, personalized gifts.

CLASS SIZE: 10 Max.

KIT: No

BRING: A clear glass plate (Dollar Tree has a good selection). Mod Podge (Your desired finish. Note: Mod Podge does make a version they say is dish washer safe but I’d still hand wash the plate). Sponge brush. A fat quarter fabric or small scraps you wish to use. Pencil. Sharp small scissors. A plastic cutting mat (it makes a safe place for your plate to dry. Dollar Tree has them). A small plastic bowl (in which to put the Mod Podge as you work with it).  If you are really ambitious, or have several ideas, bring supplies for more than one plate.

WORKSHOP LEADERS: Ms. Mable & Vontina Collick

PROPOSED DAY & TIME:  Friday, 12:30 to 1:30

8.  TITLE OF CLASS:  Fairy Wands 

DESCRIPTION:   Let's make more magic on Fairy Tale Friday! It's Tiara Time! The Fairy Hair Fairy will be here! Who knows - maybe a Prince will show up!

         With or without your tiara, we all need a magic wand. Let's spread wishes! Random acts of kindness! Bonks on the heads of toads! Make a gift for someone who needs more magic in their life! Let your inner child out!

         This class will have a demo to start us off. Because drying time is needed for the glitter paint (what's a wand without glitter?)  I’ll show you several ideas and give you the basic kit and process. Then you will be free to create your own individual look.

(The  photo will be posted to our FB group soon)

CLASS SIZE: Max. 20

KIT: $5 The kit includes a dowel, two Styrofoam balls, a corsage pin, a foam brush and access to multiple colors of ribbon, glitter paint and glue.

BRING: If you want special charms on your wand, bring them. Special fibers/ribbons will be great – if you have scraps of eyelash yarn or those ends of specialty threads from embroidery bring them! If you want to raid the Button Buffet to cover one or both of your balls, that's a plan! If you want to glue large sequins to your wand, hit up Michael's or Wal-Mart. There is a lot of room for individuality and creativity here. These make great stocking stuffers and special gifts!

         Questions? Email Edie at purpleone@gmail.com

WORKSHOP LEADER:  Edie Evans

DAY & TIME: Friday 9 AM – 11 AM

SBTS Fall 2019 Update

Sewing By The Sea Fall 2019 Update

September 2019

1. Call for Workshop Proposals – due by Sept 20^th.

2. Info about one class         

3. Glorious Hear Gear

4. Challenge reminder

5. Medical Information

6. Fairy Hair

1. Call for Mini-Workshop Proposals

It is time to start planning for our mini-workshops. Carrying on our tradition of sharing, we would like to offer several informal workshops during the retreat. Is there a technique or project you would like to share?

 We need your input!  What short classes would you like to offer?

As a workshop leader you choose the day, time and duration of your class. You can set a minimum and a maximum class size. Several people can lead a class together. You volunteer your time. You can offer a kit with a kit fee, and/or have a supply list for participants. The class can be hands-on or a demo.

In the past we have done things like learn doll-making techniques, make beaded bracelets, felt bars of soap, make altered books, explore foiling on fabric, see demos of lace making, decorate glass Christmas balls, and try yoga. Anything goes!

FYI, we have had one request for a workshop on basic paper piecing. Anyone want to offer one?

Send your ideas to Sandy by September 20th.  We will send out the offerings in October so you can register for the classes you want.

 For those of you who are attending for the first time, these are free workshops of 1/2 hour to 2 hours duration that are taught by volunteer teachers. The only expense to participants is the supplies. The purpose of the workshops is to share our expertise and interests, and to explore new techniques and materials.  And, of course, to have fun together.

Here is the basic information we need:

            TITLE OF CLASS

            DESCRIPTION    

CLASS SIZE: Minimum, Maximum  

KIT:  If any. What is included. Cost.
BRING: Supplies /equipment participants should bring.
WORKSHOP LEADER:  Can be more than one person if you want to work with a friend.

PROPOSED DAY & TIME: What works for you? How much time do you need?  (Sandy will confirm the date & time.) Remember, you can do a demo and get people started then they can work on their own to finish.   

A PHOTO OF THE PROJECT: Please send a .jpg attachment. Do NOT imbed the photo in the text.

2. INFO ABOUT ONE CLASS

            Judi W.  will be offering a workshop called “Bleach Bottle Snow Man”. The Snow Man or Snow Lady is made using a 93 ounce or 96 ounce bleach bottle. Empty and dried out. They are available at Dollar Tree. (Please empty and dry before coming to class. ) If you think you might want to take this class now might be the time to buy some bleach so you have an empty bottle before November. Registration for this class is limited to 10. You cannot register until registration officially begins in October. This is a heads-up so you can think about getting the bleach bottle if you are interested.

3. Glorious Heard Gear

There is a spark of unique majesty & royalty in all of us. Let’s celebrate that special quality – and have some fun – by wearing a tiara, crown, or other regal head gear while we are at the beach.

            Wear your special adornment at any time on any day. On Friday we’ll  arrange a photo op to capture our glorious splendor.

            You can purchase tiaras etc. many places. Look on-line, at Walmart or even in thrift shops. (Bridal shops tend to be pricy.) You can make your head piece. There are beading patterns on-line. There are sewing instructions that offer lots of possibilities for customization at https://www.itsseweasytv.com/projects/series_1600/1607/Itsseweasy_1607-2.htm

            Your crown or tiara can be general glitz and glamour or it can be themed. Do you want to be the warrior ruler of the world, a mermaid/merman, the queen of quilters, the head of state from some other planet. Have fun selecting (and perhaps creating) your style.

4. Challenge Reminder from Melissa

Fall 2019 SBTS Challenge: 

Re-purpose Scraps with Adding Machine Tape

Try a fun, easy, creative and thrifty way to re-purpose small scraps of fabric by sewing them onto adding machine tape. This technique has been very popular on the internet and several SBTS folks are experimenting with it.

             We encourage you to make some strips then use them for a project of your choice. Bring your projects to the fall 2019 SBTS and we’ll share our creations.

            Simply use a stitch and flip paper piecing to sew scraps onto paper adding machine. All you need is regular  (not thermal) adding machine paper tape and your scraps. Here is a video with the basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Iq9TB6XQg&feature=youtu.be

Use your scrap strips to make any project you like.

Bring it to the fall retreat.

We will arrange for a display so we can admire one another’s work.

5. Optional Medical Information

         At the last SBTS we decided to encourage everyone to have health information available which, in a medical emergency, could be given to the EMT, physician or other health care professional. The goal is to be sure that if you are not able to speak for yourself there is a way to get basic health information to an EMT or to emergency room personnel.  Participation is optional. You are responsible for your own information.

Here is a form that shows the kind of information that is useful. You may use this form or any other format you wish. Please include whatever information is appropriate for you.  

Put your information in an envelope and seal it. Put your name and the words “Health Information” on the envelope. Bring it to SBTS and put it in your work area (perhaps under your sewing machine) and tell your tablemates where it is.

We hope this information will never be needed… but it is wise to be prepared.

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MEDICAL DATA (Please print or type)

Name:                                                            DOB:

Address:

City:

State, zip:

Home phone:                                   Cell Phone:

Emergency Contacts:

Name:

Relationship:

Phone:

Name:

Relationship:

Phone:

Medical Insurance:

Med Insur. Name:

Subscriber name:

Subscriber DOB:

Policy Number:

Group Number:

Med Insur. Name:

Subscriber name:

Subscriber DOB:

Policy Number:

Group Number:

Medical Conditions:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Medications:

Name                         Dose

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2.

3.

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5,

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10.

Allergies:

Physician(s):

 Name:                                               Phone:

Name:                                                Phone:

Name:                                                Phone:

6. The Fairy Hair:  The Fairy will be back at SBTS offering beautiful sparkles for our tresses. We’ll send the details later. (Thanks, Edie, for organizing this!)

We will send you “Last Minute Notes” about 10 days before the retreat.