At the core of the American Sewing Guild are the Neighborhood Groups. In our chapter, each neighborhood group offers sewing enthusiasts:
- educational programs – demos, lectures, exposure to the new and unknown
- show & tell, sharing, and asking questions
- connecting and networking with other sewing enthusiasts
- special programs
We welcome visitors! You can attend up to two neighborhood groups before deciding to join ASG. If you would like to become a member, use the Online Application at the ASG Website.
ASG members may attend an unlimited number of neighborhood groups (NGs) and are encouraged to bring finished projects to share. If you plan to visit a group, we recommend you contact the leader in advance to verify the meeting time and location, as schedules can change. Visit our calendar page for additional program information.
ASG members can attend any and all neighborhood groups anywhere ASG has a chapter. If you’re traveling to another region of the country, find out about the ASG chapter there and see what they have going on! Visit the national ASG site to find out about other ASG chapters.
If you would like to contact the leader of a specific Neighborhood Group, visit the Contact page or click the button below, complete the form and select the neighborhood group that you would like more information.
| Location & Name | Meeting Information | Group Leader(s) | Additional Group Information |
| Chesapeake Construction Zone | 4th Tuesday 6:30pm Grace Lutheran Church 521 Providence Rd Chesapeake, VA 23325 | NG Co-leaders: Monique Schroeder md.schroeder@hotmail.com Judi Miskimmin jpmiskimmin@verizon.net | Dedicated to garment construction and techniques |
| Chesapeake Creative Inspirations | 1st Tuesday, 1pm; No meetings, July & August A Different Touch 1107 S. Military Highway Chesapeake, VA | NG Co-leaders: Ann Isip Anne Humphrey | Explore inspirational and creative possibilities using fabric, thread, embellishments, and/or mixed-media techniques. The perfect forum to learn something new or rediscover a hidden talent |
| Chesapeake Needleworks | 4th Thursday 1-3 pm A Different Touch 1107 S. Military Highway Chesapeake, VA | NG Co-leaders: Annabelle Kravitz craftnut3003@yahoo.com Cindy Huffman cindyleehuffman@gmail.com | Crafty group exploring creative projects using a needle and thread |
| Norfolk Norfolk Needlers | 3rd Tuesday 10:30 am Bring a lunch Janaf Branch Norfolk Library, 124 Janaf Shopping Center, Norfolk | NG Leader: Betty Duron ebduron@verizon.net | Group concentrates on small projects and techniques with some crafty fun thrown in. Bring a lunch |
| Elizabeth City River City Threads | 4th Wednesday 10 am Arts of the Albemarle at The Center, 516 E. Main St. Elizabeth City, NC | NG Co-leaders: Joan Bryan justsew@gte.net, Katherine Wassink wassink@embarqmail.com Kim Schroeder ednkim04@yahoo.com | Share creative knowledge,community service and friendship |
| Eastern Shore Salty Stitchers | Last Sunday of month, 4:30 pm Teresa’s Quilts 10237 Rogers Drive Nassawadox, VA | NG Leader: Audrey Gardner marshmudb1tch@gmail.com | Community service, fun projects and commraderie |
| Virginia Beach Seamsters | 3rd Wednesday 1 pm Tidewater Central Church of the Nazarene 5514 N. Parliament Drive Virginia Beach, VA | NG Co-leaders: Mary Chappell earl.chappell@verizon.net Nicki Kilby 757-301-8901 | Group covers a wide variety of ideas, techniques and inspirations |
| Hampton Sew ‘N Sews | 4th Monday 7 pm no meetings June/July/Aug St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 807 W. Mercury Blvd. Hampton, VA | NG Leader: Mary Ann Smith mahsmithm@cox.net | Crafty group concentrating on gift and home decorating skills |
| Eastern Shore Shore Can Sew | 3rd Thursday 10-Noon Barrier Islands Center 7295 Young Street Machipongo, VA | NG Co Leaders: Helen Kinbacher hkinbac@verizon.net Barbara Schweizer Schweizerb@verizon.net | Group the concentrates on creative and community projects that reflect our unique geographical location |
| Norfolk The Sergeons | 2nd Tuesday 10:30am-1pm Fabric Hut 828 E. Little Creek Rd Norfolk, VA | NG Leader: Liz Peake eapeake@gmail.com | Group that focuses on serging |
| Chesapeake Stiletto’s | 1st Monday 6:30 pm Alexander Baptist Church 4316 Pamela Court Chesapeake, VA | NG Leader: Jan Dillender jdillender@cox.net | Group that meets in Western Branch area |
| Chesapeake Sergeon’s II | JoAnn Fabrics 1593 Crossways Blvd. Chesapeake, VA | NG Leader: Liz Peake eapeake@gmail.com | Group that focuses on serging |
| Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Nighties | 1st Tuesday 6:30 pm No meeting July/August Tidewater Sew Vac 1352 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach, VA | Co Leaders: Lila Hendricks lilasews@aol.com Carole Aitken cmaitken@msn.com | Group concentrates on garment and home dec techniques |