The Albuquerque Sewing Guild is an affiliate of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) with a total membership of 19,741 with 48 chapters.. The Albuquerque chapter was founded in 1994, and now has approximately 175 members.

ASG holds a national conference each year in summer. A "Chapter of the Year" award is given to a chapter that has achieved significant accomplishments. Awards are given according to chapter size, (small, medium and large). There are many classes in all areas of sewing, and fashion shows. Many vendors in the sewing industry display their wares at the conference.

The Guild meets once a month on the second Thursday of the month at
6:30 p.m. at the Asbury Methodist Church, 10,000 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque. The meetings include a business meeting, speaker or demonstration and "Show and Tell." Neighborhood groups meet once a month. Their schedules are posted in "Biased Opinions," the Albuquerque newsletter. Please see "Meetings" for dates and programs for the
current year.

Community Programs both at a national and local level are included in the Guild's activities: e.g., hats for cancer patients; layettes for premature babies; "cool ties" for our troops; bibs for severely handicapped children; gowns and pajamas for children in the California Shriner's Hospital; blankets for children who spend much of their time in hospitals; and wheelchair caddies for veterans in hospital.

Membership

Membership to ASG is open to those who share a love of sewing. For each person, joining ASG is a personal decision. Our members may sew clothing for themselves and their family. They may decorate their home with new draperies or a duvet that they have designed and sewn. Others may sew for fashion dolls or for children's dolls.

ASG members have knowledge and skills ranging from beginners to professional level. All levels of skill are welcome at the Albuquerque Chapter. Our members share information and assist each other with projects. There are community groups who get together to sew projects between our general meetings.

Members receive "notions" newsletter from ASG Headquarters; "Biased Opinions" newsletter from the local chapter; 10% discount card from JoAnn's fabric store; monthly meetings with door prizes; a lending library of books, videos, and patterns brought to each meetings; and a membership list (members may opt to not have their names listed).

New Member Annual Dues are $40.00
Renewing Members Annual Dues are $35.00

Click here to join the American Sewing Guild. Please remember to renew on time or the local guild does not receive a portion of the membership fee.

The Albuquerque Chapter is supported by local sewing stores through advertising, door prizes, and hosting visiting teachers. We appreciate their valued support. Please see, "Vendors" to obtain a list of our vendors.