Basket for NER Seminar

Our CRVC basket for the seminar in April is being prepared, and our theme is “Vacation Getaway.” If you have any ideas, unused kits or other items that might be appropriate, please drop them off at Thistle Needleworks by April 1^st (that's no joke!) or contact any board member.  Our email addresses are on our website.
 

Announcing the next Group Correspondence Course offered by NER

CIRCLE WITH BLUE FLOWER: BEGINNING SILK AND METAL THREAD COURSE
 
Teacher:  Margaret Kinsey
 
NER is paying all registration fees associated with the class.  Each student pays only the cost of the instruction booklet and supplies, plus $10.00 towards the postage costs.
 
The cost of the class is $60, which includes the $50.00 text fee and the $10.00 postage fee.  An optional kit is available at a cost of $70.  Supply list is available on the EGA GCC website.  You are responsible for providing all other supplies.
 
Registration deadline is March 15, 2017.  Booklets will be received by the group leader approximately 8 to 10 weeks after that.  A registration form for the class is below, with the specific details about the class following the form.
 

Circle with Blue Flower is a study in silk and metal thread, designed for the beginner, inspired by the illuminated letters created in medieval times.  Embroidery techniques for this piece have come down to us through Western Civilization.  The reference notebook for this course is extensive, including color images and discussions of silk and metal threads, definitions of stitches and diagrams of some, a section on tools, a brief history of silk and metal threads, and “How To” sections with pictures for framing up and detailed information for finishing the completed embroidery.  The embroiderer will be working with real metals as well as imitation metal threads.  Stitches include couching techniques using pearl purl, twists and silk thread; satin stitch over padding of parchment and cord; and satin stitch using flat silk and purls.  The outline stitch is worked in rough purl.  Chipping will be explored.

Teacher:  Margaret Kinsey Project:  Framed picture Size:  10" x 10" Fabric:  Silk satin Threads:  Pearl and rough purl, flat silk, silk couching thread, twist, Elizabethan twist, gold braid #8, and Japan gold Colors:  Blue silk on white fabric with gold Proficiency Level:  Beginner Prerequisites:  None Time:  Six months, five meetings Fee:  $175 per group Text:  $50 per student; stitching instructions in outline form, many colored pictures and diagrams, and extensive reference material, comb-bound
Supplies (approximate):  $70, optional kit available from teacher.

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS   (All members are welcome) Tues., Mar. 21th at Thistle     Tues., May 9th     Tues., Sept. 12th     Tues., Nov. 14th

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Midnight Star Part II on April 1st at Duncaster Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002. "Midnight Star Part II at Duncaster" ________ Lunch ($12) Name:      ______________________________________________________________   Address: ______________________________________________________________   Email address: _________________________________________________________   Phone#:  ______________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Sampler with Catherine Theron on June 17th at Duncaster Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Make check payable to CRVC-EGA.  The deadline for signing up for this class is May 15, 2017. Deposit of $50 is due at registration.  Payments may be in full or installments may be arranged. "My Peaceable Kingdom with Catherine Theron" ________ Kit fee ($250) plus class fee (to be determined but approx. $40-$60) ________ Studio Time (no fee) ________ Lunch Saturday ($12) Name:      ______________________________________________________________   Address: ______________________________________________________________   Email address: _________________________________________________________   Phone#:  ______________________________

CRVC-EGA Membership $57. 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 ($57)         __ 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 $___________