Programs

August 6: New Board Trunk Show

September 3: Heidi Schaffer from It’s Sew Heidi, Trunk show in person

It’s Sew Heidi

Heidi Schaeffer started her journey and love of sewing at just 8 years old. Taking a break in her teens, she served in the navy for 4 years after high school. She is a mother of 3 kids, and grandmother to 4. She works full time at Berner Foods and has a clowder of precious kitties.  Currently Heidi has developed her love for making bags, rugs and quilts into her own business. 

In July of 2025, Heidi opened her own store in Durand, IL. The store is warm and welcoming, perfect for friends. It’s Sew Heidi offers classes for newbies to advanced sewers wanting to tune their skills.  You will also find unique supplies for all your bag making needs, and kits to start your bag making journey. 

Catch her class schedule and hours at https://itssewheidi.co

October 1: Colleen Carson – Afternoon : A Pattern is Just a Suggestion / Evening: Tips for Precision Piecing

November 12: Jenna Webber Ergonomics for Sewing – in Person

Dec 10: Sinnissippi Holiday Party time tbd

Jan 7: tbd

Feb 4: tbd

March 4: Neonatal Sew- In

April 1: tbd

May 6: tbd

June 3: tbd

July 1: tbd

SPAM- Special Projects and More

SPAM meets the morning before Guild meeting at 9:30am-noon, watch for eBlasts for addtional informatoion.

Compassion for Seniors is (CFS) meets the 3rd Thursday each month, 9:30 am- 3pm at the Goodwill at 3068 McFarland (across from Woodman’s). No CFS in June , July, August and December.

Sinnissippi Contributions for 2024-2025

Sinnissippi charitable community contributions from 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2024. . . . .

326 quilts for NICU and Cancer

146 pillowcases Peds at UW200 pillowcases Rock House Kids

35 pillowcases Carpenters Place

77 pillowcases Remedies

50 hats NICU and cancer

2 receiving blankets

20 surgical hats

61 fidget quilts

274 placemats Lifescape

74 clothing protectors

38 walker bags

37 wheelchair/pocket necklaces

37 wheelchair quilts

14 wheelchair bags

16 coasters

5 mug rugs

12 card holders

7 squishy bags/toys

A total of 1,431 items were made and delivered. Plus, there were all the items donated by our mini groups and other committees. What an accomplishment!