Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of the month at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Rd., Troy MI 48098.

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The formal meeting starts at 10 AM with new business, announcements and Show & Tell, followed by the morning presentation. Meetings generally end by noon.  Tuesday workshops run from 12:45 to 3:45 PM. Doors are open at 9:30 AM for refreshments, social time, library use, flea market and consignment purchases. Wednesday workshops run 9:30 AM-3:30 PM on the Wednesday after the meeting.

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Participants may sign up for workshops by sending in coupons (in the newsletters) and/or sending checks to the designated member of the Program Committee. Kit or material fees are payable to the instructor at the workshop. Normally, refunds are not given unless a) the Board of Directors decides there are extenuating circumstances, or b) a replacement may be found for the workshop.

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Guests are welcome to attend morning meetings ($5 guest fee). Workshops are open to guests when space is available, but fees for guests will be $5-15 higher, depending on the length of the workshop. Yearly dues are $40 (prorated after January).

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Please wear name tags. New members will want to create a name tag using their favorite technique.

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At each meeting we try to have:

• The NTGM library: Contains books and some videos/DVD's, available for one month check out. One dollar per month late fees per item applies.

• The Flea Market: Sells donated items at minimum cost. All money earned goes to the NTGM library fund.

• Consignment Sales: A member may bring priced items to sell on consignment. Fifteen percent of the price (given to the Flea Market Chair) is a donation by the seller to the NTGM library fund. Sellers handle their own sales. Be prepared to collect money and make change.

• Open Meetings: Members may invite friends or potential members. A $5.00 fee is charged for guests. The June meeting and luncheon are open to guests without charge, but please bring extra servings of your dish to accommodate guests. (More information under June Luncheon.)

• Workshops: Offered during the year for a fee and usually open only to members. If the workshop is not filled 14 days prior to the date, guests may enroll at a higher fee. Bring a brown bag lunch and an *IP kit. Refunds are given at the discretion of the Board of Directors. For full workshop policies, click here.

• Closed Meetings: These meetings are open to members only. Examples are Whistlestop, Seminar Day and workshops, except in special circumstances described below.

• Whistlestop: A meeting open to members only featuring 3 or 4 different techniques or projects. Members move to each station, taking every class, changing when the whistle blows. Bring a brown bag lunch and an *IP kit.

• Seminar Day: A meeting open to members only where participants choose and sign up for one of 3 or 4 day-long classes. A small fee is charged. There may also be a kit fee. Bring a brown bag lunch and an *IP kit.

• June Meeting: The final meeting of the year features an exhibit of members' work and a fashion show in which members model garments made during the year. For the luncheon, attendees bring a dish serving at least eight people. If you bring a guest, bring extra. Board members bring the desserts.

• *IP Kit (I'm prepared kit): consists of basic sewing supplies and includes, needles, pins, thread, thimble, paper and fabric scissors, pencil, paper, light or magnification if needed. If attending a sewing machine class, extra extension cords and lights are always welcome.