JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010
Musings from Marijo - A Word from Our President
It has been a cold and snowy winter so far and it seems so far from spring. But that means it's perfect weather for sitting somewhere cozy and warm and well lit with a stitching project. I hope you are all getting a lot done. I'm just trying to get my UFO pile under control. I have my eye on a couple of pieces but I'm determined to finish three things first. The new things will be my reward for finishing the others.
I am looking forward to February 13 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for Stitch-in-Public Day. The staff at the museum are so friendly. It was great fun for the last two years when we did ethnic embroidery and Christmas themed pieces. This year is wide open to anything you want to bring. I hope to see a variety of styles and projects.
On a practical note, because our evening meeting place has moved to Heather Hills Retirement Village, snow policy will be if Forest Hills schools are closed, we will not meet.
On a practical note, because our evening meeting place has moved to Heather Hills Retirement Village, snow policy will be if Forest Hills schools are closed, we will not meet.
CALENDAR
January
4 - Sampler Group Monday at 12:30 PM - Call Susie H.
21 - Board Meeting Thursday 7:00 PM at Marijo's
22 - Day Meeting Friday 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church
28 - Evening Meeting Thursday 6:45 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
February
1 - Sampler Meeting Monday at 12:30 PM - Call Susie H.
13 - Stitch-In Public Day Saturday at the Grand Rapids Public Museum 11am-2pm - Bring a project to work on and 2-3 pieces for display. Call Dick H for details.
19 - Board Meeting Friday at 9:30 AM at Marijo's
25 - Evening Meeting Thursday at 6:45 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
26 - Day Meeting Friday at 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church
DAY PROGRAMS
January
We will work on Habitat for Humanity Samplers. Bring a 12" X 14" piece of 28-count linen or 14-count Aida and DMC floss 798 and 912 and your usual stitching supplies. Patterns will be provided.
Hostess: MarijoFebruary
With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Margie will give a brief presentation on Celtic designs in embroidery. Kits will be available for purchase ($4) for a Celtic scissors fob in your choice of red or green. Bring your usual stitching supplies and your Celtic embroidery for Show-and-Tell.
Hostess: Margie
MarchHostess: Margie
To be announced
April
Vonnie H & Starlette P will present a program on shadow embroidery. Kits are available for $5.
EVENING PROGRAMS
January
We will work on Habitat for Humanity Samplers. Bring a 12" X 14" piece of 28-count linen or 14-count Aida and DMC floss 798 and 912 and your usual stitching supplies. Patterns will be provided.
Hostess: JaneFebruary
Nancy has prepared a paper Valentine Needlekeep for February's project. The kit will be $5.00. It includes the 3-D paper Valentine to cut out, wool felt, 2 foam glitter hearts, a small rhinestone red heart, 3 clear dots to play with. Bring small sharp scissors, pinking or scalloping scissors, and wear something you don't mind getting glitter or glue on. Supplied for your use at class are Elmer's glue, toothpicks for spreading glue, Martha Stewart glue and Martha Stewart glitter colors Florentine Gold, Blue sapphire, Blue Topaz (coarse glitter), and Malachite (green). Members may choose to bring their own glitter, glue, and extra embellishments.
Hostess needed. Call Marijo to volunteer.
CHRISTMAS PARTY RECAP
Despite being rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Christmas party was a success. The food was good, the company better, and our donors were very generous. A list of our donors and their contributions are given toward the end of this newsletter. Please remember to express your appreciation when you encounter our local donors.
EGA NATIONAL NEWS
On January 4, 2010, Lorie Welker, EGA President, announced that the Embroiderers' Guild of America has terminated the lease on the 426East Jefferson building in Louisville, Kentucky. A portion of the announcement is provided below:
We have entered into a month to month lease at 2000 Grasmere Drive in Louisville. Our new office is located in Louisville's Highlands, an area known for its historic homes, scenic parks, independent businesses and vibrant arts community. It is conveniently located near downtown, major interstates and Louisville International Airport. We have procured a post office box near this office and will use this address: 1355 Bardstown Road, Suite 157, Louisville, Kentucky 40204.
We have started with 700 square feet and are hoping to include two additional small offices which would give us 1,000 square feet. This space contains our mailing and copy center as well as our computer server and phone line and EGA merchandise. With the current space, two staff members may work from the office. The remainder of EGA's belongings have gone into storage and the collection continues to be housed with Gwen Nelson, TVR RD.
This arrangement will most likely be in place for most of 2010 and the Board will be evaluating EGA's long term goals and our next steps throughout the year. Thank you for your patience as we worked through this difficult time. The EGA staff and Board are hoping we can move forward and focus on the needs of our membership as we begin the new year.
EGA-GLR NEWS
Great Lakes Region Seminar 2010 River of Thread will be held April 25-29, 1010, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. GLR Seminar 2010 is a four-day event with one set of four-day classes, two sets of two-day classes and Sunday mini classes. The event begins with registration on Sunday and concludes with the closing banquet on Thursday. Please consult the EGA-GLR website for full information: www.ega-glr.org
PAT'S PEREGRINATIONS
--Where I share interesting stitching related things I've found--
Have you encountered the blog sharon b's Pin Tangle (www.pintangle.com)? She's creating a band sampler she calls Love of Stitching band sampler which is 6 inches wide and currently 44 feet, 5 inches long and she's still adding to it. It's done with specialty stitches and Sharon provides tremendously detailed photographs of stitches. Sharon is also a crazy quilter and provides fascinating photos of her work with the techniques she uses, not to mention challenges, links to other inspirational blogs, and more. It's a good way to get out of a stitching slump or get new project ideas.
Here is a fun thing from the Dayton EGA's WebWanderings December 09 newsletter: - 1907 Herrschner's catalog online: http://tinyurl.com/yfzs42g
CHRISTMAS DONATIONS 2009
THANK YOU to all of our donors for their generosity and support!
Charles Craft, Inc. - Catalogs, mini stockings, fabric
Coats & Clark, Inc./Anchor - Anchor floss assortment
J.T. Stitchery & Frame Shop - Three booklets
Kelmscott - Boxes
Leisure Arts, Inc. - Two Encyclopedia of Needlework books
Peacock Alley Needlepoint - Four-piece Zecca stitching set
Praiseworthy Stitches - Patterns
Rainbow Gallery - Thread card assortment and patterns
Redex Industries, Inc. - Udder Cream packets
Rosewood Manor - Charts, patterns w/bellpull and charm
Stitching Bits and Bobs - Patterns, needle minders, kits, scissors, coasters
The Prairie Schooler - Patterns
The Silver Lining - Rose patterns
The Victoria Sampler - Patterns
Waxing Moon - Patterns, Halloween Issue
Weeks Dye Works - Muslin, floss
Wichelt Improts, Inc. - Patterns, Just Cross Stitch Halloween Issue
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR NEWSLETTER ADVERTISERS (highlighted) ON THIS LIST!
EGA NATIONAL NEWS
On January 4, 2010, Lorie Welker, EGA President, announced that the Embroiderers' Guild of America has terminated the lease on the 426East Jefferson building in Louisville, Kentucky. A portion of the announcement is provided below:
We have entered into a month to month lease at 2000 Grasmere Drive in Louisville. Our new office is located in Louisville's Highlands, an area known for its historic homes, scenic parks, independent businesses and vibrant arts community. It is conveniently located near downtown, major interstates and Louisville International Airport. We have procured a post office box near this office and will use this address: 1355 Bardstown Road, Suite 157, Louisville, Kentucky 40204.
We have started with 700 square feet and are hoping to include two additional small offices which would give us 1,000 square feet. This space contains our mailing and copy center as well as our computer server and phone line and EGA merchandise. With the current space, two staff members may work from the office. The remainder of EGA's belongings have gone into storage and the collection continues to be housed with Gwen Nelson, TVR RD.
This arrangement will most likely be in place for most of 2010 and the Board will be evaluating EGA's long term goals and our next steps throughout the year. Thank you for your patience as we worked through this difficult time. The EGA staff and Board are hoping we can move forward and focus on the needs of our membership as we begin the new year.
EGA-GLR NEWS
Great Lakes Region Seminar 2010 River of Thread will be held April 25-29, 1010, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. GLR Seminar 2010 is a four-day event with one set of four-day classes, two sets of two-day classes and Sunday mini classes. The event begins with registration on Sunday and concludes with the closing banquet on Thursday. Please consult the EGA-GLR website for full information: www.ega-glr.org
PAT'S PEREGRINATIONS
--Where I share interesting stitching related things I've found--
Have you encountered the blog sharon b's Pin Tangle (www.pintangle.com)? She's creating a band sampler she calls Love of Stitching band sampler which is 6 inches wide and currently 44 feet, 5 inches long and she's still adding to it. It's done with specialty stitches and Sharon provides tremendously detailed photographs of stitches. Sharon is also a crazy quilter and provides fascinating photos of her work with the techniques she uses, not to mention challenges, links to other inspirational blogs, and more. It's a good way to get out of a stitching slump or get new project ideas.
Here is a fun thing from the Dayton EGA's WebWanderings December 09 newsletter: - 1907 Herrschner's catalog online: http://tinyurl.com/yfzs42g
CHRISTMAS DONATIONS 2009
THANK YOU to all of our donors for their generosity and support!
Charles Craft, Inc. - Catalogs, mini stockings, fabric
Coats & Clark, Inc./Anchor - Anchor floss assortment
J.T. Stitchery & Frame Shop - Three booklets
Kelmscott - Boxes
Leisure Arts, Inc. - Two Encyclopedia of Needlework books
Peacock Alley Needlepoint - Four-piece Zecca stitching set
Praiseworthy Stitches - Patterns
Rainbow Gallery - Thread card assortment and patterns
Redex Industries, Inc. - Udder Cream packets
Rosewood Manor - Charts, patterns w/bellpull and charm
Stitching Bits and Bobs - Patterns, needle minders, kits, scissors, coasters
The Prairie Schooler - Patterns
The Silver Lining - Rose patterns
The Victoria Sampler - Patterns
Waxing Moon - Patterns, Halloween Issue
Weeks Dye Works - Muslin, floss
Wichelt Improts, Inc. - Patterns, Just Cross Stitch Halloween Issue
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR NEWSLETTER ADVERTISERS (highlighted) ON THIS LIST!
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