Friends, we will indeed meet next week: on Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Custom-fit Software SIG of Philadelphia ASG will meet in St. Davids for its regular gathering. From about 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., we'll admire, critique, pin-fit, or otherwise encourage one another's efforts to use pattern-drafting software to make garments for a wide variety of shapes and sizes. As we design, we can share ideas, inspirations, and "how-to"s on the big screen.

If she got through her Christmas projects (!), Karen Stevens has a special followup to her work with us on colors: what styles look best on each of our shapes, and how can we use pattern-drafting software to make those styles? We'll follow on the big screen.

As usual, we'll drive to a local diner for lunch (great quiche!).

Whether or not you own pattern-drafting software, lurk in the discussions and wonder about it, or simply want to "talk sewing" with friends, please join us in St. Davids on Tuesday, Jan 11. The meeting is accessible by car or the Paoli/Thorndale SEPTA train; email for further directions. As is customary for a winter meeting, weather-based cancellation will depend on what you drivers tell Marj; we'll make a decision by midnight on Monday; if January is snowed out, our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 22 - late in the month.