Here is a description of the class:
Learn to make a lovely beaded choker or longer necklace in the quick and easy Netting technique.  Linda Berry learned this from Joyce Lukomski, a talented national teacher, and is pleased to share her knowledge with us.  Joyce has given Linda permission to use her instruction diagram and Linda adds her own perspective.  CRVC is treating all participants to the supplies.  You have a choice of the three color combinations shown (from top to bottom):

1. Midnight Blue and Jade 2. Chocolate Brown and Antique Gold 3. Midnight Blue and Amethyst Please sign up and indicate your first and second color choices as soon as possible.  Linda will try and honor your first choice but her supplier may not be able to get your favorite color at the last minute.

Registration coupon:  At the end of this newsletter you will find a coupon to register.  It is important to make your choices immediately so we can have the supplies you need.  The cost of the day is only $20 because we are subsidizing expenses with our funds on hand.  Celebrate the season and enjoy a wonderful day!
 

February Meeting:  Saturday, February 11^th

Site:  Julia's home in Farmington
Time:  10 am to 3 pm
Program:  Part II of Lynn Payette's "Dragon" and Tanya Berlin's "Etui"
 

It is time to elect new officers for the next two years.  If you are interested in serving on the CRVC Board, please contact Chris Paul at cmpchris02@comcast.net or any other board member.  We'd love to have you join us.
 

Stitching Getaways:  The following is the schedule for the West Side Day and Evening groups.  They will meet in the months that we do not have a chapter meeting, and a focus for each meeting is listed below:

DAY			EVENING
Nov. 8	Kathryn Lord will demonstrate triple matting		Nov. 22	Julia Appell will discuss finishing of small counted thread items

The West Side Day group will be meeting from 10 AM to 1:30 PM 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.

The West Side Evening group will meet at Julia Appell's house in Farmington from 6:30 PM to 9 PM.  For those coming from work, bring your supper or a sandwich.  Also, bring along a stitching project or something you would like help with or are willing to share.  Please contact Julia at juliaappell@comcast.net or 860-677-9125.

Pequot Colony - The New London Library will be undergoing major renovation starting in October of this year.  Rather than trying to find another room where they can meet, they have decided to have their stitch-ins at various members' homes.  The schedule for November and January is as follows:

11/17/05 - Barbara Crum's house at 100 Cove Road, Stonington, 06378

      12/05 - No meeting

  1/19/06 - Anne Connerton's house at 507 Stonington Road (Route 1), Stonington, 06378

Barb Crum's house will be backup for any month that the hostess named isn't available.  Doris will be a backup for Barb, especially in the winter.

If more information is needed, call Doris Boas at 860-572-8441, or email at ndboas@sbcglobal.net
 

Annual Meeting:  Saturday, April 8^th -- Luncheon, elections, challenges due plus morning program
 

June Meeting:  Workshops (June 3 & 4)

Michael Boren, a rising star in the embroidery world, is coming to teach two one-day canvas workshops on Saturday, June 3^rd and Sunday, June 4^th.  Several of his pieces were on display at Thistle Needleworks for our meeting last June.  Information on "Arabella", the Saturday class, is listed below:

As usual, this picture does not do the piece justice as it is much more beautiful in person.  Watch for news of the second class, a design that is still in progress.  Your cost for the classes will be kit fees only, as the chapter will pay travel and teaching expenses.  How can you NOT take advantage of this premier educational experience?!
 

CRVC-EGA Program Saturday, December 3, 2005   Amt. Pd.______________ Check #______________ Date Pd. __________     (keep as your receipt)

CRVC Program Registration Form -- December Meeting Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 203 Tunxis Rd., West Hartford, CT 06107-3201.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. Please indicate your first and second choice of beads: ______________________Midnight Blue and Jade ______________________Chocolate Brown and Antique Gold ______________________Midnight Blue and Amethyst Name:     _________________________________________________   Phone:    ___________________ Email:________________________ Total Enclosed $________________($20 for lunch at The Grist Mill )

Due to the $10 increase voted by National EGA, our primary membership dues is now $47.

CRVC-EGA Membership $47. Primary Membership $15. Plural Membership (NER) $18. Plural Membership (not NER) For a membership card, please enclose a SASE. Amt. Pd. ____________ Check #  ____________ Date Pd. ____________

CRVC-EGA Membership and Address Change Form 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 ($47)       __ 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 $___________ Can you volunteer your time to CRVC:        __ yes          __ no