Welcome to the Spring 2017 newsletter. In this issue, find out what to do to enter a county or state fair, and read an interview with a fellow ASG member from Florida, who is teaching at the Annual conference in Orlando this July.

Don't forget to sign up for Summer Sewing Fun, information can be found on page 4. Plus the usual Neighborhood group reports and pictures and information from the Chapter Advisory Board. Enjoy!

 Click here to go to the Members-Only download page.

While we use the web site to promote Chapter-wide events and gatherings, the real life-blood of the Maryland Chapter is our Neighborhood Groups.  The groups provide a place for members to meet up at least monthly to share their creations with like-minded sewers (Sew 'n Tell); to share news about local and national sewing-related sales, museum shows, and conferences; to run educational and Sit-n-Sew programs; and to enjoy each others' friendship.  We have 16 Neighborhood Groups across the state, so if you are thinking about joining Maryland ASG or want to get more out of your membership, please take a closer look!

Find the NG Near You

....drumroll, please!  In 2016, our Chapter made and delivered over 300 duffel bags for foster care kids in Maryland!  This far outstrips our commitment of 250 bags for the year. and the Social Services Group in Maryland has been able to put them to use.  Thank you to all our members and Neighborhood Groups who have given their time and talents to this rewarding sewing project.

• Read more about the project here.

We keep a list of locally-owned fabric stores and sewing machine repair stores.  Please take a look!