Julie Greenawalt, Program co-chair The Material Girls of Robson Ranch gathered for a creative and educational sewing program led by Aprile Peishel, an experienced sewer and teacher. Aprile introduced the group to the “All Aboard Bag” pattern by ByAnnie.com—a stylish, functional project perfect for home or travel. The roomy bag can hold cosmetics, sewing notions,…
Pat Henderson The Robson Ranch Material Girls often receive requests for special projects from organizations that recognize the group’s ability to create unique items. Such was a request from Melissa East, Manager of Volunteer Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Melissa asked if we could make scent-bonding pads for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).…
Pat Henderson Material Girls have supported our Veterans for many years by creating and donating quilts to veteran groups. This year our donations went to a tiny house community, Serenity Veterans Village in Palmer Texas. This community provides transitional housing for up to eleven Veterans in ten tiny houses. Partnering with community resources, this not-for-profit…
Pat Henderson Who doesn’t love a good challenge? The Material Girls will go all in on a good challenge! We were tasked with creating and embellishing a mini quilt or wall hanging with a requirement that it includes red, white, and blue. And there were prizes from Denton Sewing and BoxCar Quilts! Stop by the…
Julie Greenawalt, Co-Chair of Programs for Robson Ranch Material Girls The Material Girls of Robson Ranch continue to put their hearts and hands to work for those who need comfort most. With 88 active members, our club brings together women who love creating with fabric—whether quilting, sewing, crafting, or learning new skills. This month, our…
Pat Henderson The Robson Ranch Material Girls are all about creating beautiful and useful quilts and other projects for multiple charities. One organization that receives donations from Material Girls is Bundles for Babies at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. Bundles for Babies classes are designed to teach soon to be and new…
Lucy Rees Material Girls had a field trip on Halloween. Thirty members traveled to Aubrey, Texas, for lunch and a chance to get fabric for their next project. Pat McHenry said that she has been a good witch this year but cannot fly on her broomstick any longer.
Pat Henderson It’s said a handmade quilt is like a warm hug. The RR Material Girls were honored to send 41 “warm hugs” to the Hill Country Quilt Guild in support of Quilts for Hill Country Strong. The guild collected quilts from across Texas and the U.S. for those impacted by the recent devastating floods…
Lucy Rees Material Girls celebrated Halloween this year by making and designing witch hats. In October Lucy Rees and Brandy Walker gave a lesson on how to make a traditional conical hat. Members then decorated their hats. A fashion show was held on Halloween to show off their creations. Many members added costumes or T-shirts…
Sandi Price There are times when the talents of our Material Girls surprise even me. Brandy Walker is one of those members. After watching a handwork demonstration by Lucy Rees six months ago, she caught the bug and became fascinated with collage. After working on three patterns from collagequilter.com, Brandy ventured out on her own…