Neighborhood Groups are at the heart of the American Sewing Guild experience, offering a welcoming, small-group setting to connect, learn, and share their passion for sewing. These groups typically meet monthly at times and locations convenient for their members, providing an informal environment for hands-on activities, and lively discussions about sewing techniques and projects
If you are interested in participating, reach out to the neighborhood group leaders listed below!
Neighborhood Groups of the Roanoke Area
| Lake Stitchers Meet fellow sewing enthusiasts every third Friday of the month from 10AM–2PM at the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced beginner, enjoy hands-on projects ranging from garments and handbags to home décor. We welcome visitors—come for creative fun, community, and the chance to give back through charitable sewing. Interested? Email vsmillar@gmail.com for details.  | Community Stitchers Meet every second Tuesday of the month, 10AM–Noon, at Bobbie Rust’s home for charity sewing, camaraderie, and delicious treats. Help us reach our goal of 50 gowns for Carilion Hospital’s Forget-Me-Not project—20 are already complete! Upcoming projects include walker bags. All are welcome. To join or learn more, contact Bobbie at aug59@aol.com.  |
| Skills and Thrills Location: Raleigh Court Library Time: 10 am – 2 pm We’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re a sewing pro or just curious about what we do, come hang out, chat, and see if this group sparks your creativity. You might even be inspired to join our next project!  | |
| Mad Hatters Location: Raleigh Court Library Time: 10 am – 1 pm We’d love for you to join us! Come get inspired to create your next project! Currently we are working on _____.  |
American Sewing Guild-Roanoke, VA 