CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER
NEWS
January 2010

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Saturday, February 6^th, 2010

                    Window in Provence - Lynn Payette
                                    Part 2

We will continue to work on this beautiful piece.  Remember to bring something for show and tell, and bring the same supplies as requested for the September meeting.  They are listed below, in case you need the list:

STUDENT SUPPLIES:  12" x 9" stretcher bars and tacks, small, sharp scissors, paper scissors, an assortment of needles including a beading needle, glue stick (not the blue type); invisible thread and beeswax; bag to transport piece, extra light and magnification if desired.

Location:  Duncaster Senior Residence, Bloomfield, CT

Schedule for Saturday:
            10 AM to 12:15           Morning class
            12:15 to 1 PM              Lunch, show and tell and announcements
            1 PM to 3:30 PM        Continuation of class

Here are directions to Duncaster:  (Official address is 40 Loeffler Road, Bloomfield, CT, but we would like you to enter the building on the Mountain Avenue side)

84 Westbound [from Manchester]
Take Rt. 291, exit 61.  Follow Rt. 291 to Rt. 218 exit.  Take left onto Rt. 218.  Follow for about 3 miles. Take right onto Rt. 189 and follow to the center of Bloomfield.  Take a left on Rt. 178.  Continue straight on Rt. 178 for 1.4 miles.  To use the new front entrance, turn right onto Mountain Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to entrance on the left into Duncaster.  From the Loeffler Road entrance or the Mountain Avenue entrance, once on the campus, visitors should follow the signs to the Aquatics & Fitness Center Entrance.

84 Eastbound [from Farmington]
Take exit 41.  Go left on South Main Street [which becomes North Main Street at West Hartford Center] for 4.6 miles to Rt. 185.  Turn left on Rt. 185 for 1.8 miles.  Turn right on Rt. 178.  To use the new front entrance, after about ½ mile turn left onto Mountain Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to entrance on the left into Duncaster.  From the Loeffler Road entrance or the Mountain Avenue entrance, once on the campus, visitors should follow the signs to the Aquatics & Fitness Center Entrance.

91 [North or South]
Take exit 36.  Go west on Rt. 178 for 4.5 miles to the center of Bloomfield.  At the traffic light continue straight on Rt. 178 for 1.4 miles.  To use new front entrance, turn right onto Mountain Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to entrance on the left into Duncaster.  From the Loeffler Road entrance or the Mountain Avenue entrance, once on the campus, visitors should follow the signs to the Aquatics & Fitness Center.
 

Saturday, April 10^th                  Reunion in April

                Site for meeting: Thistle Needleworks at 10 AM

Since the "reunion" last June was such a success, we would like to schedule one again for our April meeting.

Please bring your projects, those that are finished, unfinished or works in progress.  We’d also like to see class pieces you have taken this year or exciting pieces that you would like to share.  Hopefully we can all learn from the problems you encountered or tips you’d like to share.

After seeing all of our projects, Judie Solomon will tell us "What’s New on the Market".  This is always a treat as we are made aware of new items that are available, new tools to "play" with, and new threads to use.  This should inspire us for our stitching during those long cold winter months.

Schedule for Saturday:
            10 AM to 12:30 PM         Sharing of projects and "What’s New…"
            12:30 PM                          Meeting and future program updates
            1 PM                                 Lunch at nearby restaurant
 

Saturday and Sunday, June 5^th and 6^th, 2010

            Stitch for Perspective - Lois Kershner

This Stitch for Perspective notebook class explores stitches and techniques to create a realistic interpretation of an outdoor landscape scene.  The class will focus on stitching for perspective and dimension using threads in a variety of colors and textures on 18ct mono canvas and Congress Cloth.  Background and foreground stitching areas include those for clear skies, clouds and sunsets, ocean waves and calm waters, streams, trees and bushes, fields and grasses, flowers, and some small structures.  Special techniques include thread blending and shading, padding, layering, canvas appliqué, attaching beads and needleweaving.  You will have an invaluable reference notebook for your canvas embroidery landscapes.

Below are a couple of samples of Lois’ work and her use of stitches.  As you can see, her effects are wonderful.

You may remember that Lois was a popular teacher at the Region Seminar in Pittsfield last April.  We are very excited that she is coming to our chapter.  In order to secure materials in time, she needs to know how many of you will be taking her class by April 5^th.  The chapter is covering the travel expenses and teaching fees, so all you need to pay for is the kit for the class.  Several of our members have experienced a class with Lois and will happily assure you of its value.  A coupon for registration is at the end of this newsletter, so please fill it out soon so we will know of your interest.

Kit fee: $80
 

An important date for your calendar............September 25 & 26, 2010

This is the date for the next Region Day.  Jane Nicholas will be teaching a two-day class in stumpwork, and another teacher will offer a one-day counted piece on Saturday.  The location will be in the Framingham area, and lots of details, such as costs and the room rate will be available after the March NER meeting.  Stay tuned for particulars.
 

Another date for your calendar....................April 15-17, 2011

This will be the weekend for the New England Region Seminar in Portland, Maine.  The hotel is in the downtown area of the city where there are lots of wonderful places to visit.  The Maine chapter is busy with plans for a wonderful time, so look for more information in the next few months.
 

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS   (All members are welcome)         Tues., March 2nd     Tues., May 4th     Tues., September 14th     Tues., November 2nd

Stitching Getaways:  The next meeting of the West Side Day group will be on March 2^nd at Suzanne Newton’s house in West Simsbury.  Bring along your lunch and a project you are working on and/or any project you would like to share.  Please email or phone Suzanne at sfnjsn@sbcglobal.net or 860-658-2037 if you plan to attend.

Pequot Colony – Anyone who is interested can call Doris Boas at: (860) 572-8441 or Stephanie Thorp at: (860) 536-0912.