Patty LaCroix “I pledge allegiance to the flag …” Arriving at school and beginning our day in class, how many times did we repeat those words? Remembering myself I believe those words were taught to me even beginning in kindergarten. Being so young at the time, I do remember a teacher, however, explaining what each…
Patty LaCriox The Material Girls are anxious for the return of the Craft Fair being held on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom. This event is the primary source of income for the club, which allows quilters, sewing enthusiasts, machine embroiderists, and garment sewers to use the all-encompassing equipment…
Patty LaCroix The various houses pictured will be combined into a quilt of many colors, which is the current project of the Material Girls. This particular block is just one of many traditional designs that fill thousands of books and patterns. Some of the most popular design names include Hourglass, Jacob’s Ladder, Missouri Star, and Water Wheel. Some…
Patty LaCroix Recently, I looked at my grandmother’s hankies that were handed down to me, which were beautifully hand embroidered. I realized that those took hours to complete, with beautiful designs on the edge of a silk or cotton hankie. As a young woman, I adopted the hand embroidery techniques not only from my grandmother…
Patty LaCroix Hello. Now that I have acquired the position of vice president of the Material Girls, my responsibility will be to submit an article each month to the Robson Ranch Views of Casa Grande, Ariz. In February a new garment sewing group kicked off. Each member selected a pattern. Then the fun started as we…
Diane Bohmert Save the Date for the March Craft Sale on March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5352 N Cordes (in the backyard). Material Girls have microwave bowls, welcome signs, spring table toppers, and more. In addition, we are raffling an easter basket full of easter-themed items. These items are on display in…
Diane Bohmert In February, a new garment sewing group will be kicking off the new year. If you like to sew or think you might like to learn and are interested in garment sewing, quilting, machine embroidery, and spending time with others, please join us in the sewing studio at the Creative Arts Center (CAC)…
Diane Bohmert The raffle drawing for the 2020 quilt was held outside the Creative Arts Center on Nov. 14. Congratulations to Linda Frey of Canada/Casa Grande who won the 2020 Desert Sky Raffle Quilt. She is a sister-in-law to one of our residents! Here is a look at our 2021 quilt called Cactus Garden. The…
Diane Bohmert Did you know that Material Girls donate our fabric scraps and batting? Peggy and Harold Hall, from Arizona City, use our scraps to make doggie beds. The Halls have been picking up our scraps for the past seven years. Material Girls have a 30-gallon barrel in our studio, and fill it approximately every other…
Diane Bohmert About this time of year, we would be thanking all those that attended and supported the spring craft fair. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 virus, the sale did not happen. Although the virus has kept us out of the Creative Arts and Crafts building, it hasn’t kept our members from sewing, quilting, and…