TBSDG Member Meeting
Date & Time: Dec 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park
Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.
Annual Holiday Party - Potluck and Activities
Textile Showcase (in lieu of Show and Tell)
Members expressed great enthusiasm about bringing in sample textiles gathered from travels, friends, or special finds from around the world. These will be displayed on tables around the room, creating a vibrant and tactile conversation starter.
Guess Who?
Each member is invited to submit a fun or surprising fact about themselves—something few others may know. We’ll compile these “unique features” into a printable list, alongside the names of participating members. During the party, folks can mingle, ask clever questions, and try to match each fact to the right person.
Potluck
This is our annual holiday party night to celebrate any holiday that you choose. Please bring a dish to share from any category of foods. There is always a variety for everyone to enjoy. The guild will be supplying a Honey baked ham, rolls, and drinks, and also paper goods.
If you would like to participate in the mystery gift exchange at the December meeting, please remember to do the following:
- Your gift must be handmade by you. No store bought items and no "kits." Your item must be a completed gift.
- Your gift should be your best work.
- No holiday themed items.
- You are encouraged to use the materials that you already have on hand, but please do not spend more than $20.
- Wrap your gift in a plain brown paper wrapper with no identifiable marks on the package. You may include a card on the inside of the package, if you choose.
- Participation is optional; bring a gift, receive a gift.
Date & Time: January 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Mini Demo: Bonnie Hacker will be sharing her fabric scroll techniques.
Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell."
A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else.
Amazing Colors of Ice Dyeing
January 17th 10 am to 1 pm and January 18th 10 am to noon
NOTE: There is a 24 hour waiting period for the dyes to batch before they can be washed out which is why the class is taking place over two days.
Learn the thrill of revealing the amazing colors created by ice-dying. The ice dye technique involves preparing fabric by pre-soaking it in a soda ash solution, then scrunching or folding it before covering it with ice. Powdered fiber-reactive dye is sprinkled over the ice, and as the ice melts, it draws the dye down through the fabric, creating unique, organic watercolor-like patterns with potential color splitting.
Supply List:
Students will need to bring 2-3 yards of 100% pre-washed white cotton or white cotton T-shirt or other articles of clothing as long as they are 100% cotton or rayon.
N95 particle mask and rubber gloves
Please wear an apron or old clothing as they may get stained.
If anyone wants to dye more than one piece in another color you will need to bring your own colander and bowl. Please notify Elizabeth by email so she can bring more ice.
Instructor is providing:
Plastic colanders, bowls, and bucket
Plastic tablecloths, plastic bags, plastic spoons, rubber bands, paper towels
Assorted MX Dyes and Soda Ash
Coolers of ice
Soap for washing out dye
Date of Workshop: February 7, 2026
Time of Workshop: 10:00-4:00
Location: King of Peace Church
Description:
Unleash your inner Rembrandt, Monet or Picasso as you develop your artistic eye and creative spirit! Explore new ways to look at fabric. Learn how to choose the best ones for collage, to “fussy” cut prints and batiks, and to layer them effectively–in effect, to design a new textile! Using a few tips, experiment with asymmetry, even if your natural style is symmetric. Turn your design into a bag, wearable art garment, wall quilt or framed art. The trunk show is filled with ideas. Suitable for all skill levels. No worries, come and have fun!
Number of participants: Minimum 10 Maximum 18
Member Fee $65
Non-Member Fee TBD
Optional supply kits available on request for $20. Fabric for an 18” x 22” design; please specify theme color by emailing June at: june@junecolburn.com
Materials Students are Expected to Bring:
Muslin or other base fabric cut to size of finished piece plus 2” ea. side
For a jacket, pre-cut muslin to your size, mark bust points. Do not sew the shoulder or side seams together or add sleeves. You will be designing the pieces flat, to be sewn together later.
8-10 color-coordinated dense prints in small, medium & large/bold sizes, to total at least 1½ times the size of the finished work. Cotton broadcloth and drapery-weight cotton work best. Rayon and silk should be fused with a tricot interfacing before cutting. Linen may fray too much for easy sewing.
Small, sharp scissors (I prefer a curved edge for close trimming.)
Tons of pins! Optional heat-fusible web.
Optional foam board for design “wall”
Small trash bag
Materials Provided by Teacher:
Instructional guides for fabric choices, design and finishing options. Fabric scraps suitable for adding to students’ designs as needed.
Date & Time: February 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.
Mini Demo:
Date & Time: March 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Date & Time: April 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Date & Time: June 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
