Needle Arts Studio is now open
Calling all quilters and other LW sewing artists—the newly remodeled Needle Arts Studio (formerly the sewing room) is now open. The studio, located in Clubhouse 3, is a light-filled, serene, blue-and-white space to work on fabric arts and crafts.
Among the improvements are new energy-efficient windows and doors, bright LED lighting, and white Mission cabinets and counters. Two standard and one extra large ironing boards, plus two new Rowena irons complete the ironing area.
The room has extra large cutting tables and new HORN cutting mats designed for rotary cutters. The tough surface helps extend the life of blades and makes trimming fabric an easy feat.
New task chairs let residents sit in comfort while operating one of eight new Janome HD3000 sewing machines. There are also two computerized Janome 3160QDC-Ts, which are perfect for quilters.
The sewing cabinets feature custom inserts for machines.
Built-in storage cabinets include hanging racks, and counters also have storage space to help clubs manage supplies.
A 65-inch TV screen will be used to stream video classes.
The room also includes surveillance cameras.
To use the room, residents will need to present their GRF IDs when signing in with the custodian. Also, a special sewing kit with machine parts will need to be purchased from Recreation prior to using the room. For more information, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 398.
For more information on the Quilting Bees Club, see page 13.
LW Library Operations Supervisor Vanessa Morris (l-r), GRF Recreation Committee Chairwoman Leah Perotti, Quilting Club Vice President Marcella Campbell and President Susan Rose check out the new facility on opening day Feb. 2. The Quilting Bees Club made the quilts that are on display. The club uses Clubhouse 3 for its meetings and crafting quilts. For more on the club and how to participate, see page 13. (Masks are currently required inside all GRF facilities; masks were briefly removed to take the photo.)Ruth Osborn
The Needle Arts Facility has extra large cutting tables and new HORN cutting mats designed for rotary cutters. The tough surface helps extend the life of blades and makes trimming fabric a breeze.
