CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER
NEWS
February/March
2021
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.crvc-ega.org
Our meetings for the foreseeable future will be online, but when in-person meetings are
possible again, they will be at Thistle Needleworks, 506 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield,
CT. The dates for meetings will be the first Saturdays of the even months, except
August. Directions to the store are on the
Thistle Needleworks website.
Remember that dues are now paid annually by May 1st as the
membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. Please use the coupon below
to renew your membership as soon as
possible. |
Saturday, April 10th,
2021 Annual Meeting via Zoom
An Early Sign of Spring - Jane Ellen
Balzuweit
This pattern will be purchased for you by the chapter and will be sent to you before the
class. All you need to do is register by February 15th and collect your linen and
thread. We will be working on this piece as a group as we learn these techniques.
A coupon is provided for this meeting. Deadling for signup for the pattern
is February 15th.
Saturday, June 5th,
2021
Zoom class with Susan Hoekstra - "Thread for All Seasons"
"Thread For All Seasons" offers a chance to work with the design
color of your choice. There are three color options from which to choose: Seasons, Jewel
and Spring! After this exercise, you will better understand how colors work together and
how colors work off each other. This exercise will be a real eye opener!
"Thread For All Seasons" is stitched on 18-count canvas measuring 9" x 9".
The finished size of this delightfully colorful piece is 6" x 6".
Class Objectives:
Learning how canvas color and threads work together is important for anyone doing
needlepoint. In the piece "Thread For All Seasons" the stitcher has the opportunity
to delve deeper into this relationship. The stitcher will pick out which painted canvas
they like (from three color choices). A stitch guide is provided. Come play with
this design, challenge your sense of color and work outside your box! Join the color
revolution!
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $80
Students To Provide The Following:
Laying Tool
Scissors
Graphite Drawing Pencil 2H
Plastic Eraser
Light & Magnifier (if required)
Tacks or Stapler
Frame and/or Frameweight
Stretcher bars 2 9" pairs |
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Your color choices are (you select one):

Color choice: Seasons |
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Color choice: Spring |
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Color choice: Jewel |
A coupon is provided for this meeting. Deadline for registration is
April 1st.
UPDATE ON NER SEMINAR 2022
"The Stitches That Bind Us"
April 30 – May 1, 2022
With vaccinations rolling out and continued observation of
prevention protocols, it’s looking good for our hoped-for NER Seminar!
Here is where we stand: National approved our logo design
and theme, and an agreement was reached with the Sheraton Hartford in Rocky Hill, so we can now
solicit teachers and start publicizing the event. A budget will be developed soon.
We’re aiming for a no-frills seminar, since the EGA National Seminar
in Boston is on track for 2023 and many in the region will be involved with that. We plan
on 6 teachers and Studio Time, a familiar format.
This seminar will be co-hosted by PVC and CRVC, so as we get closer
to the date, we’ll be asking for any helping hands who’d like to volunteer for little jobs.
So far from our chapter: Linda Berry will be the registrar; Deb Milvae will handle finance until
November, when the next NER treasurer will take over, and then she’ll coordinate class angels;
Lisa Green will make food arrangements; Linda Berry and Kathryn Lord will put together welcome
packets for teachers and attendees.
So, fingers crossed, folks, and we hope to see you in person
in 2022!
CRVC Program Registration Form
Zoom class on April 10th at 10:45am
Either email Linda at
lindaberry343@gmail.com or mail
completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Deadling for signup for pattern is February 15th (we may have extras
if you are registering after this date)
"An Early Sign of
Spring"
________ I would like a pattern
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
Phone#:
________________________________________ |
CRVC Program Registration Form
Zoom class on June 5th with Susan Hoekstra
Either email Linda at
lindaberry343@gmail.com or mail
completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Deadline for registration is April 1st
"Thread for All
Seasons"
________ $80 Kit fee
My color choice is: _____Seasons _____Spring _____Jewel
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
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) |
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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: Linda Berry,
CRVC-EGA Membership, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002 Make check
payable to CRVC-EGA. Enclose SASE for membership card.
__ Address/Email 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 $___________ |