Ben Wheeler Community Crafters news

Courtesy Photo COMMUNITY CRAFTERS -- Showing their angels they made are Community Crafters members (L-R) back Jimmie Wi lkerson, Terri Bevans' granddaughter, Nancy Hrobar, Jo Pierce, Terri Bevans, and Bobbie Hill; front Bonnie Ashby and her granddaughter. Children 6 and over are invited during the summer months.

Last Thursday was another great success with crafters and children making angels from glass lampshades. Jo Pierce led the group in assembly and bow-making techniques. Joyce Tank demonstrated crocheted angel hair.

July plans are as follows:

Thursday, July 5th is cancelled due to the holidays.

Thursday, July 12th is Scrapbooking with Ginger. The project is a bookmark and a page. There is a $5.00 fee for supplies. Bring adhesive, scissors and trimmer. Call Ginger Featherston at 903- 852-7775 for other details. Children over 6 years of age are invited. Bring a sack lunch and drink.

Thursday, July 19th is General Crafting with Terri. The project is a "Christ is the Center of the Home" plaque. Call Terri Bevans for fee and supplies information at 903-852- 7666. Bring a vegetable or fruit or cheese plate to share and a beverage for yourself.

Thursday, July 26th is Crochet and Knit with Bobbie and Queta. The project will be decorating flip-flops. Bring flip-flops, one skein of Lion Brand Fun Fur to match (now available at Wal-Mart for $2.49), size G crochet hook, yarn needle and scissors. Children over 6 are invited to participate. We have instruc- tions for Kids' No Crochet Flip Flop Decorating. A pair of Flip Flops, 1 skein of coordinating fun fur, scissors and fabric glue are needed for this kid friendly project. Call Bobbie Hill at 903-833-2139 for details. Bring a sack lunch and drink.

Thursday, August 2nd is Sewing and Quilting with Nancy. The project will be a book cover and/or carrying portfolio made from purchased placemats. Samples of other items made from purchased hot pads will be available. A sewing machine will be set up to use. Bring 2 purchased placemats of your choice and 2 yards of coordinating round cording for handles (all available at Wal- Mart). Placemats are available at Dollar General. For more information, call Nancy Hrobar at 930-833-5329.

Crafters meet every Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ben Wheeler Methodist Church in downtown Ben Wheeler next to the Fire Station on FM 858. There is a project or program planned for every Thursday. There are some changes in subject days due to availability of special speakers and programs. Check your newspaper at least once a month for details or call any of the hostesses listed above.

As always we thank the members of the Ben Wheeler Methodist Church for giving us a place to meet. You are a blessing to us.