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Sew-In 2018 UPDATE

The 2018 and 12th annual Sew-In is just around the corner. Here is some information on what we provide and what you might like to pack. The menu, some projects and a few rules are also listed.

GENERAL INFO: 

  • The doors open at 2 pm Thursday, January 11th. Please don't come any earlier.
  • You can unload at the top of the sidewalk but park in the big lot. Spaces close to the entrance are for Common Threads staff.
  • Wagons are carts are provided inside the front door for your convenience.
  • Please check in with Peg at the kitchen to receive your name tag, enter for the door prize, free project and block for the mystery quilt.
  • Seating has changed slightly. We will be using some rectangular tables to conserve room. Please don't rearrange. People will be coming throughout the weekend and all spots will be needed.
  • Mary is on the stage, no pun intended, and will do her demonstrations there as well as have a few items for sale.
  • We have some cords but it always helps if you bring a multi-outlet cord. Menards has the kind we use for around $15. This is a nice addition for your quilting adventures.
  • Large irons and boards are provided in the center of the room. Please be kind when using adhesives. This year we ask that you bring parchment paper or a teflon pressing sheet if you are sewing with sticky products. Peg will also have a teflon sheet available by THE DESIGNATED IRON.
  • Use only small irons at your table. Spare the circuits. Old irons have a tendency to pop the breaker, too. Have you thought about an upgrade? Peg can help.
  • WE WILL RESCHEDULE TO FEBRUARY 1-4 IF THE WEATHER DOES NOT COOPERATE. 

EXTRAS:

  • Bill, AKA Sven, will be doing massages. Peg cannot book ahead. You must be present to get your name on his list.
  • Honed to Perfection will be present to sharpen scissors and knives.

PROJECTS:
Cross body bag
Paper pieced key fob

Quilt
Mesh bag



MENU (subject to change):

We are unable to accommodate special diet but try to have gluten free and healthy options. Snacks are provided by you and a table will be provided for you to share with others. This is not mandatory.

Thursday: Hors d'oeuvres - Meatballs (Italian or sweet barbecue), relish tray with ranch dip and hummus, variety of crackers, apples and cheddar cheese

Friday: Lunch - Pulled pork, coleslaw, chips
             Supper - Baked potato bar: cheese, butter, sour cream, chives, broccoli, bacon
             Dessert - Ice cream sandwiches (homemade by Ann)

Saturday: Lunch - Taverns or hot chicken sandwiches, cranberry sauce, relishes, chips
                Supper - Tuscan tomato soup, tossed lettuce salad, oyster crackers,
                               cheese bread, olive bread
                Dessert - Brownie or white cake (homemade by Jeanie)

Sunday: Brunch - Orange rolls (homemade by Maureen), oatmeal bar,
                              eggs of some sort (still deciding)

RECYCLING:
We are lucky to have Kandy Smith and Johnson County Refuse provide recycling for the event. We will recycle fabric scraps, plastic and paper products. Cans and returnable bottles will be recycled also. If you bring your own coffee mug that is a bonus for our carbon footprint.

Questions can be asked at any time by calling or texting Peg at 319-626-3160. It is best to call or text since she is not very tech savvy. Refer to the newsletter for the list of things to bring and what we provide. We can't wait to see all of you!

2 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see all of you again! I love this time of year!!

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    1. Looking forward to seeing you, too! Can't wait to see the adorable things you sew up this year!

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