Among the many benefits of being a member of San Diego ASG is the opportunity to participate in the annual retreat held at the Vina---Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula’s beautiful wine country.
Imagine three days of sewing in a large, well-lit space with an entire table (or two, or three?) all to yourself and your sewing machine(s). There are ironing boards, cutting tables and dress forms along the perimeter for anyone to use. Other sewists sit on either side or across the tables; everyone works on their projects, focused, yet happy to share tips or give advice when asked. I am a passionate sewist who is still learning and felt privileged to listen to the stories of other women who have taught sewing at every level. Everyone is willing to share ideas and supplies.
“How would you approach the quilting on this particular block?”
“Would you like to use my chalk tool to mark that dart?”
“Here’s that YouTube video about how to make this zippered pouch.”
In addition to creating quilts, new garments and elaborately upcycled jean jackets, some members produced lovely items to contribute to Community Service Projects--baby blankets, bibs, burp cloths.
Spread across a table near the door is an enormous variety of snacks. You can stand up, walk around and marvel at the work everyone is doing while munching on fruit or chocolate, crackers or chips, then return to your station refreshed. You dive into your work and suddenly it’s dinner time. Everyone walks up the fruit tree and herb-lined path to the dining hall. How wonderful to enjoy a delicious, healthy meal prepared by a chef and his team while you were sewing! No dishes to wash, just head back down the hill to the San Diego ASG’s designated sewing space. By 7:30 PM most people are ready to head up to their rooms for a good night’s sleep, but for those who want to stay and create there is no limit to how long you can sew.
The San Diego ASG Annual Retreat is truly an inspiring experience of laughter, fun and learning. The retreat date for 2025 has already been reserved. If you’re not already a member, join ASG and mark your calendars for Monday, June 16- Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Look for next month’s blog to find out what the “Savvy Sergers” Neighborhood Group has been up to, and learn what is coming up next for this creative group.
INTERESTED IN JOINING SAN DIEGO ASG?
COME JOIN OUR SEWING COMMUNITY!
We would love to invite you to one of our
Neighborhood Group Meetings.
Contact membership@sandiegoasg.org