CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER
NEWS
January 2011

WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG

Friday and Saturday, February 4th and 5th

                    "A Field in Tuscany" - Lynn Payette

Location:  Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT at 9:30am

A Field in Tuscany’ is part of a series, which was begun with ‘A Window in Provence’.  These pieces do not have the same exact same subject matter, but they are wonderful tools for learning about shadows, depth, and perspective, and their use in embroidery.

KIT CONTENTS:  pre-drawn Congress cloth, sheer fabrics, all threads, fibers, beads, Wonder Under, complete instructions and a color copy of the finished sample.

Items to bring:    1. sharp, blunt, and beading needles
2. small sharp scissors
3. invisible thread
4. beeswax
5. a few common pins
6. pencil
7. laying tool or small knitting needle
8. tweezers
9. glue stick (not blue or purple)

A Field in Tuscany

Schedule for Friday:
            9:30 AM to 12:15 PM                     Class
            12:15 PM to 1 PM                           Lunch and show and tell
            1 PM to 3:30 PM                             Class
Schedule for Saturday: 
            9:30 AM to 12:15 PM                     Class
            12:15 PM to 1 PM                           Lunch and brief meeting
            1 PM to 3:30 PM                             Class

The deadline for signing up for this class has passed, but there may be an opening.  A coupon for registration is at the end of this newsletter.
 

Saturday, April 2nd
                
"Sewing Church Linens" - Pat Crane

Pat Crane has graciously agreed to present this program during the morning.  She has been teaching linen construction since 1983.  Following six years as Directress of the Connecticut Diocesan Altar Guild, she established a small business, "Linens by Pat", in 1996.  From that time she has produced and continues to produce countless church linens, from the small utility items to custom-designed fair linens for altars, large and small.  In 1999, she published, "With these Hands….A Practical Guide to Sewing Church Linens."  The book was expanded and reprinted in 2004.  Now, following its third printing, her book continues to be a valuable and complete reference for sewers of church linens.

During the program, Pat will share stories about her sewing for churches experience.  In addition to talking about her work, she will present a "Show and Tell" of her recent display for the CT Altar Guild.  This includes several examples of her work and her book.  For those who are interested, copies of her book will be available.

Reunion in April
After lunch, we would like to have a large show and tell.  Please bring your projects, finished or unfinished, that you have worked on since last April.  We’d also like to see class pieces you have taken this year or exciting pieces you would like to share.

Location:  Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT

A coupon for registration is at the end of this newsletter.
 

Friday and Saturday, June 10th and 11th

                    "Polar Shadows" - Caela Conn Tyler

Caela is a nationally known teacher who will be coming to us from Denver, Colorado.  In addition to being a lovely lady, she is a wonderful teacher and designer.

Polar Shadows, a frosty Norwegian scene, will present students with opportunities to experience several approaches to canvaswork: traditional canvaswork stitches, embroidery, exposed canvas patterns, and some unique layering using tulle and silk organza.  Overdyed and hand-dyed cottons and silks, Burmilana, Accentuate, and iridescent beads offer significant contrasts, yet result in an overall subtle composition.

Contrasting textures, subtle interacting hues and varied stitch techniques, along with touches of glitz and glitter, will truly entice students while remaining well within the realm of the intermediate proficiency level.

Please note that the deadline for signing up for this class is May 1st.  A coupon for registration is at the end of this newsletter.

Location:  Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT

Polar Shadows
"Polar Shadows"


NEW ENGLAND REGION SEMINAR

Pining to Stitch, April 15-17, 2011

The Southern Maine Chapter and New England Region EGA is proud to invite you to attend NER Seminar 2011 ‘Pining to Stitch’ April 15th-17th 2011 at The Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, Maine.  Six fantastic classes taught by outstanding, nationally recognized teachers, plus studio time for those choosing to continue working on an existing project are being offered.  

If you have any questions regarding this event, please check http://www.newenglandregionega.org, contact Seminar 2011 Chairman Barbara Hepburn at Brit45@roadrunner.com (207-583-2821), or use our website for specifics.


FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS   (All members are welcome)
              Tues., March 1st     Tues., May 3rd     Tues., September 13th     Tues., November 1st  

Stitching Getaways:  The next meeting of the West Side Day group will be on March 1st 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.


Note from National EGA

"Despite our cost-cutting measures, it is necessary to increase national dues by $5 effective with the 2011 annual renewal.  Without a dues increase our loss for the year would be substantial.  We cannot run at a significant deficit for very long.  Recognizing that we need to evaluate and make changes in the organization, we have organized a task group to identify a consultant to help us work through a change process.  Member opinion will be a key element in helping to shape the future."

Lorie Welker, President    


CRVC Program Registration Form -- February 4th and 5th class at Duncaster

Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGAThe deadline for signing up for this meeting has passed, but there may be an opening.

"A Field in Tuscany" with Lynn Payette

              Check those that apply:
______ Members kit fee $85;  Non-members kit fee $95
______ Lunch Friday ($12)
______ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name:     ___________________________________________________
 
Phone:    _______________________ Email:_______________________
 

CRVC Program Registration Form -- April 2nd at Duncaster

Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA.

"Sewing Church Linens" with Pat Crane

              Check those that apply:
______ I plan to attend.
______ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name:     ___________________________________________________
 
Phone:    _______________________ Email:_______________________
 

CRVC Program Registration Form -- June 10th and 11th at Duncaster

Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGAThe deadline for signing up for this class is May 1st.

"Polar Shadows" with Caela Conn Tyler

______ Members kit fee $90;  Non-members kit fee $100
______ Lunch Friday ($12)
______ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name:     ___________________________________________________
 
Phone:    _______________________ Email:_______________________
 

CRVC-EGA Membership

$50. Primary Membership
$15. Plural Membership (NER)
$18. Plural Membership (not NER)

For a membership card, please enclose a SASE.

Amt. Pd. ____________

Check #  ____________

Date Pd. ____________
    (keep as your receipt)

CRVC-EGA Membership and Address Change Form

The membership year runs from June 1 to May 31.  If you are joining after
September 1, please contact the membership chairman for prorated dues.

Mail your completed form to:  Suzanne Newton, CRVC-EGA Membership, 14 Madison Lane, West Simsbury, CT 06092.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA.  Enclose SASE for membership card.

        __ Address Change
        __ CRVC Primary Membership ($50)
        __ Plural Membership, Primary Chapter in New England Region ($15)
        __ Plural Membership, Primary Chapter not in New England Region ($18)

Name:             ____________________________________________________

Address:        ____________________________________________________

City, ST,ZIP  ____________________________________________________

Phone:           _______________________ Email:________________________

Primary Chapter:   ________________________________________________

Membership No.  _______________________   Total Enclosed $___________