Embroidery Special Interest Group

When do we meet?
Second Thursday of each month – 9:45AM
Members may arrive @ 9:30AM to socialize
Group meeting begins @ 9:45AM
Any special presentations will begin @ 10:00AM
Schedule is to allow members extra driving time if they are coming with a special presentation

Location
Friends in Deed Bldg
Rm C.
301 W. Camino Casa Verde
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Programs / Projects
This forum is a Special Interest Group (SIG) of machine embroidery enthusiasts who share ideas to learn more about embroidery techniques. Question and answer sessions explore topics related to machine settings, techniques, design software, applicable notions, and more. All members with any level learning needs are welcome.

Meeting Schedule

Feel free to wear a mask. Do not come if you are sick or have health problems and do not wish to be around people.

• Aug 13^th, 2026 — Applique Adventures with Katie Templeton & Joanne Thompson. Do you have an applique item to show and what about a patch from last meeting?
• 🎄 Sept 10^th, 2026 — Bring items you have made or plan to make for the holidays.
  • Presenters: Everyone!
  • Bring items you have made or plan to make for the holidays!!
• 🎀 Oct 7^th, 2026 — This is a Wed. We’re meeting with the Sewing group to make the: Charity apron project. Bring fabric for pocket & either sewing or embroidery machine.
  • Everyone involved
  • Bring embroidery fabric (dimensions will be giving) for pocket and either sewing machine and/or embroidery machine.
  • At home project to work on for next month: Make a recipe on a kitchen towel.
• 🔤 Nov 12^th, 2026 — 2027 Planning + Lettering Tips
  • Presenters will be all of us. Let’s come with tips AND fails!
  • Optional: bring recipe towels created and/or lettering samples
• 🎁 Dec 2^nd, 2026 — This is a Wed. Holiday party with the Sewing Group
  • Bring 1 yard gift (wrapped)
  • Potluck
• ⭐ Jan 14^th, 2027 — Embroidery machine TLC
  • Presenter: TBA
  • Show & Tell: Best project of 2026