Diana Oleson, Needle Crafters Barbie came to Casa Grande with only a swim suit and is in dire need of a skirt and sweater for her trip in the shoebox to a child in need. Any help with this project is welcome. If anyone needs a pattern, email me at dianaoleson1@gmail.com. Thank you to everyone…
Tag: sewing
Generals, May 2019
Robson Ranch Arts and Crafts Spring Show recap
Rebecca McKinney The Robson Ranch Arts & Crafts Spring Show and Sale was held Saturday, March 9, at the Creative Arts Center. The multi-talented artistic and crafting residents of Robson Ranch displayed their handmade items including members from the Fine Arts Guild (Art Club), Gourd Club, Ceramics/Pottery Club, Material Girls (Quilting/Sewing), Paper Crafting, Stained Glass…
April 2018
The Long Arm: the machine that changed quilting
Barbara Chmilar What is a long arm? These are machines which sew through all three layers of the quilt by moving the machine, not the quilt. And that is it! The Material Girls has a long arm committee that is dedicated to learning new techniques and teaching classes so that we can all experience…
September 2017
The Material Girls Historian
Barbara Chmilar Everyone who joins a club becomes part of its legacy whether they’re an officer or a member at large who just attends functions. It’s up to the club historian to record the notable events during their tenure. The position, however, extends beyond just writing down what happens. The historian’s job duties can extend…
January 2016
The sewing room is buzzing with activity
The Robson Ranch Material Girls are back in full swing. We have close to 60 members. The members have been sewing up a storm over the summer in preparation for the Craft Show and also making tops for our charities and comfort quilts. Also during the summer months some new members were trained to use…