Heirloom Sewing with Kandi Christian - Two Classes
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
Fun with Decorative Stitches and Magic Mitered Corners
Presented by Kandi Christian
Fun with Decorative Stitches 9:30 – 11:30am

In the morning session learn to:

Make smooth and beautiful stitches
Use utility stitches to decorate
Make lace with stitches
Use multiple stitches to stunning effects
Crochet with stitches
Add pizzazz to your piping and more

Kit includes: 100% linen batiste fabric for samples, stabilizer, button, hand sewing needle and instruction booklet.
Magic Mitered Corners 1:00 – 4:00pm

In the afternoon session learn to:

Miter corners for napkins, kick pleats, etc.
Miter strips of fabric or lace
Add mitered edges of contrasting colors.

Kit includes 100% linen fabric for runner and samples. 100%cotton fabric, stabilizer and instruction booklet. Kit value $15.00.
You bring:

Sewing machine in working order.
White sewing thread and two wound bobbing also in white.
Size 80/12 needle (bring an extra just in case)
Fabric marker
Pins that can be ironed
Scissors

Where: Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA
Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Member Cost: $65 ($30 meeting fee + kits valued at $35)
Non-Member Cost: $90($55 meeting fee + kits valued at $35)

2026 Annual St Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista
2026-05-03 15:30 - 2026-05-08 15:30 | St Francis Retreat Center, 549 Mission Vineyard Road, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
2026 Sewing Retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center
Sunday, May 3 – Friday, May 8 (Five Nights)
*$812.50 per person for a 2-person room – $200.00 deposit
$987.50 for a private room – $200.00 deposit
Must be PAID IN FULL by March 31, 2026
(ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE ASG MEMBERS)
Our Annual Sewing Retreat will be held at the St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA, (40 miles south of San Jose). “Guest Friendly” staff, delicious food, and the beautiful grounds make for a marvelous retreat. The conference room will hold 15 people and their machines. We hope you will join us for five days of fun with your sewing friends.
CHECK IN: Sunday, May 3th – 3:30 PM meet in the Lobby. (room opens at 4)
CHECK OUT: Friday, May 8th – 10:00 AM Sleeping Room / 12:00 PM Sewing Room (We need to leave the sewing room clean by NOON and then have lunch before departing the property.)
ACCOMMODATIONS:
5 Nights lodging shared with one roommate or private room. 15 Gourmet Buffet meals. Bring walking shoes to enjoy the walking trails and paths around the beautiful St. Francis grounds. WI-Fi is included.
SEWING ROOM INCLUDES:
The Conference room has floor plugs and ample electricity. Quiet time is 10:00 PM. (We can sew late at night as long as we are quiet and respectful of the other guests.) The facility is very sewing friendly! Each attendee will have one table to work at. There will be ironing stations, cutting areas for garments and other items. You also might like to bring a table lamp.
CATERING:
St. Francis has an in-house kitchen, staffed by a professional chef, serving three meals daily. Sunday, the day we arrive, is dinner only. On Friday, we will be served breakfast and lunch. Coffee, hot water for tea, and water for drinking is located outside the sewing room and may be brought into the sewing room. No food or other beverages are allowed in the sewing room.

May 2026 Stash Sale
2026-05-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
Treasure Hunt with Us
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Rd, Concord, CA
💵 Cash, Cards, Checks accepted
🎟️ Free Admission
Get inspired for your next project!
Quality fabrics at unbelievable prices:
High-end Silks • Wools • Linens • Fine & Quilting Cottons
Knits • Fleece • Sequins • Home Dec Fabrics • Novelty Fabrics
Used Sewing Machines • Patterns • Notions:
Notion Grab Bags • Curated Trim Collection & More

Proceeds support East Bay sewing education, sponsored by the Contra Costa Chapter of the American Sewing Guild.
To donate, visit: asgcontracosta.org/special-events/fabric-donations/
Please no donations at the sale – we cannot accept them on-site

Zero Waste Sewing with Danielle Elsener of Decode Design
2026-06-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
This one day workshop will kick off with an introduction to Zero Waste Design, from historical references to modern designers, methodology, and environmental context.
We will then dig into the explanation of the pattern, how to select your size, and how to lay it out on your fabric. (Approximate fabric length/width needed will be sent to participants in advance.)
Next we will cut the pattern layout in fabric and start garment construction and finishing.
Upon completion, participants will understand how to lay out and cut the selected zero waste pattern, as well as understand the concept of how to minimize waste in their pattern layouts.
Bring with you to class: your sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, buttons, interfacing, and 2 ½ yards of material.
Learn more about Danielle and Decode Design at https://decode.design/home.
Fee: Non-members $65, Members $45
Register: https://square.link/u/GdMROE4M

Annual Community Sewing Event - Pillowcases for Hospitals
2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
More details about this event will be posted as they’re finalized.

3-Day In House Retreat August 2026
2026-08-20 10:00 - 2026-08-22 19:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
Our local 3-day retreat, August 20th, 21st & 22nd (THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY)
Please note – this retreat starts on Thursday and ends on Saturday.
Imagine 3 days of uninterrupted sewing, talking, laughing and still sleeping in your own bed each night. We believe you will all have a wonderful time. We have complete use of the facility and can leave our equipment and projects in place when we leave each night.
The workroom will fit 22 people and their machine with a 6-foot table for each person. Cutting tables will be set up and ironing boards will be in the area outside the kitchen.
Coffee, tea, and water will be available each day. Lunch will not be provided but you may bring your own. We can all bring snacks to share as we do at our longer retreat. If you use the fridge please mark your items so there is no confusion if the janitors come through. Currently there is no microwave oven available.
CHECK IN: Thursday, August 20 – 10:00 AM
CHECK OUT: Saturday, August 22 – 7:00 PM
SEWING ROOM INCLUDES: ROOM FOR PIANO FABRIC (BRING YOUR UNWANTED PATTERNS AND FABRIC TO SHARE OR TRADE. At the end of the retreat you must take your remaining items home with you.)
ASG PROVIDES: power cords, ironing boards and irons, cutting mats and floor length mirror.

Sewing Fair & Meet the Experts
2026-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521

Fall Finish-it-up (Sit & Sew)
2026-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521
Bring unfinished projects from our previous programs, or (if you’re an over-achiever and always finish your class projects) bring some of your own projects to work on.

Annual Meeting, Elections, Fashion Show
2026-11-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Odd Fellows Hall, 4349 Cowell Road, Concord, CA , 94521

No December Meeting - Happy Holidays!
2026-12-26 | CA
