American Sewing Guild Milwaukee Chapter

New Berlin NG: Table Runner Part 1
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Join Lin for the first session of this two‑part series as she demonstrates how to create a table runner using border‑print fabrics and 60‑degree angles. Because this technique requires careful alignment and specialized cutting, her step‑by‑step guidance will make all the difference.
The second CAB meeting of the year will follow at 12:15. All members are welcome to join that meeting too.

Brookfield NG: History of Colors
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Join us as we step into the captivating world of color history! Pamela will present excerpts from The Secret Lives of Color and guide an interactive session exploring how colors were made, the meanings they carried, and the ways they became woven into history.

New Berlin NG: Community Service
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Each year we hold a few sessions devoted to serving our community.Topic TBD. You can also bring your own charity projects to finish. If you are interested in learning about other projects you can work on please visit https://www.asg.org/resources/giving-back/. Some pages may require a member log-in.

Brookfield NG: Buttons and Notions Exchange
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Back by popular demand! Sara is bringing her incredible collection of buttons, and you’re invited to join the fun. Bring along your extra buttons and notions to swap and share!

New Berlin NG: Machine Feet
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a member-lead discussion on machine feet for sewing machines and sergers, featuring tips, demonstrations, and practical know‑how. Members are encouraged to bring their machines to demo a favorite foot or ask questions about anything that has you puzzled.
This meeting will also kick off of Deb’s Denim Re-Do Challenge! Stephanie emailed the details to our members. If you would like that email resent, please contact any CAB member using the contact information on page 2 of our newsletter.
This is a rescheduling of our January program that was cancelled due to weather. The original topic for this date, pins and needles, will be rescheduled and we look forward to Linda’s future discussion on how to select the perfect pins and needles to keep your sewing machines and sergers running smoothly.

Brookfield NG: DVDs: Nancy Zieman & Sandra Betzina
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
We will watch sewing videos courtesy of Dan and Jackie.
If you took fabric pieces from the January meeting please bring finished gala bags to this meeting. We will be donating them to the hospice organization immediately after this meeting for their February event. Thank you!

CAB Meeting Q1
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:30
1st Quarter CAB Meeting. This meeting was rescheduled from an in-person event at the end of January to a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 7pm. To obtain the meeting link, please reference the Chapter’s newsletter and contact any CAB member. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend the quarterly CAB Meetings.

New Berlin NG: CANCELLED
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
This meeting has been cancelled due to dangerously cold weather. We will discuss zipper feet in the future and will reschedule our CAB meeting .

Brookfield NG: Community Service - gala bag content
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Emilie will lead us in this Community Service sewing project. Details will be in the January newsletter.

Sewing Celebration Committee meeting
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
The Sewing Celebration Committee is interested in getting more input from folks. Please consider adding your voice to the planning meeting or submit your ideas and feedback to Julie prior to the meeting.
This meeting is open to all ASG Milwaukee Chapter members. The Google Meet link for this virtual meeting was made available to ASG Milwaukee Chapter members both in the January 2026 Off the Cuff newsletter and within the email distribution of that newsletter.

ASG Milwaukee Chapter 2025 Holiday Party
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Please join your fellow ASG Milwaukee sewists as we wrap up 2025 and enjoy our sewing fellowship. Bring a dish to pass for pot-luck luncheon and if you’d like to participate in the gift swap, bring a wrapped gift valued at $15. Remember to include your name within the gift so the recipient knows who to thank! Please note the date! We’ll be meeting on the 3rd Saturday this month.
NOTE: this meeting occurs on the 3rd Saturday.

Brookfield NG: Last Minute Gifts
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Are you scrambling for last minute handmade gift ideas? Join us as we share various items that can be made for the upcoming holiday or for yearlong gift giving.

New Berlin NG: 2026 Planning
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
We’ll be planning out our 2026 New Berlin Neighborhood Group meeting topics. Bring your ideas!

Brookfield NG: 2026 Planning Meeting and Dinner
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Panera Bread – Ruby Isle, 2095 N Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005
We’ll be meeting at Panera Bread at Ruby Isle for dinner and planning out our 2025 Brookfield Neighborhood Group meeting topics.

CAB Meeting
2025-10-25 12:15 - 14:15 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
4th Quarter CAB Meeting. Please note that this meeting will begin at 12:15pm. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend the quarterly Chapter Advisory Board meetings.

New Berlin NG: UFOs
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
It’s UFO Saturday! Bring those unfinished projects or ones that need TLC, repair, or alterations. Our ASG members love assisting, sharing, and learning. Bring your sewing machine or serger, and sewing supplies to get those UFOs completed.
The fourth CAB meeting of the year will follow at 12:15. All members are welcome to join that meeting too.

Brookfield NG: Community Service
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
We’ll be making button greeting cards for nursing home residents. Emilie Williamson will lead this event.

New Berlin NG: Community Service
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Community service project TBD. Emilie Williamson will lead this event.

Brookfield NG: Notion Exchange
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Notion exchange. If you’re ready to purge out your stash or looking to swap an item or two, today is your day!

New Berlin NG: Color
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
We’ll learn more about the color wheel and color blocking. Pamela Lardinois will lead this topic.

Brookfield NG: Travel Accessories
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Travel accessories. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a lengthy trip, a laundry and shoe bag will make your packing and unpacking much easier. Emilie Williamson will lead this make and take event.

CAB Meeting
2025-07-26 12:15 - 14:15 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
3rd Quarter CAB Meeting. Please note that this meeting will begin at 12:15pm. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend the quarterly Chapter Advisory Board meetings.
NOTE: weather permitting, we will follow the preceding Neighbohood Group (NG) meeting and also meet outdoors in the grassy area near to the west of the library parking lot.

New Berlin NG: Gift Giving Ideas
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
It’s never too early to discuss hoiday gifts! Bring samples, patterns, and ideas for unique handmade-sewn gifts. Let’s meet outside for this topic and, hopefully, enjoy a nice summer day. We’ll congregate in the grassy area near to the west of the library parking lot. Bring your lawn chair, hat, sunglasses, and water bottle.
The third CAB meeting of the year will follow at 12:15. All members are welcome to join that meeting too.

Brookfield NG: Mending
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Mending. It’s inevitable! A seam may open, your sweater may get a pull, or your pants split. We’ll be sharing mending tips so we can get those unfortunate incidents fixed up quickly.
NOTE: this meeting occurs on the 3rd Thursday.

New Berlin NG: Crochet Necklace
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
Crochet necklace – yup, we’ve made these before and can’t wait to make another! Kathy Heine will again lead this program and we’ll be adding in jewelry findings.

Brookfield NG: Open Sew
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Open sew. Sometimes we just need that nudge to finish a project. Whether this is mending an open seam or finishing up a UFO, today’s your day to get it done.

CAB Meeting
2025-06-01 17:30 - 18:15
2nd Quarter CAB Meeting. Please note that this meeting will begin at 5:30pm via Zoom. All ASG Milwaukee members are welcome to attend the quarterly Chapter Advisory Board meetings.
This meeting was rescheduled from April 26.

New Berlin NG: Sewing Tips
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00
Sewing tips are everywhere! Tammy O’Connell will gather up and share Tic Toc sewing tips in a Power Point presentation. Get ready to take notes!
NOTE: this meeting occurs on the 3rd Saturday.

Brookfield NG: Placemats and Table Runner
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
Joy will show us how to make placemats with mitered corners and Sara will demo a 15-minute table runner.

New Berlin NG: Fascinator
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | New Berlin Public Library – Community Room, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin
Get ready for the derby with a tear-drop fascinator. Stephanie Walter will lead us in this demo.
The second CAB meeting of the year: will be rescheduled. Date and location to be determined.
