NEWS
March 2008
WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG
April Meeting: Saturday, April 5th
How the Write a Stitch Guide with Carole Lake
[WAITING LIST ONLY]
Have you ever bought The Most Gorgeous Painted Canvas Ever -- and then not had the foggiest idea what to do with it? Is it so pretty you don't know where to start? Are you desperately afraid it will only look good in basketweave? Well, this is your class. Carole will teach you how to write a stitch guide for your canvas, step by step, stitch by stitch. By the end of this non-stitching class, we will have discussed stitch possibilities for dozens of canvases, and you will be ready to confidently write your own stitch guide for future purchases, thread selection to stitch selection.
| Sunday,
April 6th
The
Thistle |
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This little ornament brings Scotland to mind! Worked on 18-count Victorian green canvas in luxurious silks, metallics and overdyed linen, you'll work several stitches including double cross, Velvet stitch, leave stitch, stem stitch and a border that hides a secret cipher of Mary Queen of Scots. During the class, while students are stitching, Carole will talk a little bit about Mary Queen of Scots, her life, her symbols, and her tragic end.
Both of these classes will take place at Thistle Needleworks, and kit costs are $15 for "How to Write a Stitch Guide" and $25 for "The Thistle". See the registration coupon for these classes.
What to bring:
Saturday -
A clipboard or any other hard surface for
note-taking
Pen or
pencil
Something for show and
tell
Sunday - 8"
X 8" Stretcher
bars
Tacks or staple
gun
Light and/or magnification as
needed
Scissors
Schedule for Saturday:
10
AM to 12 noon Morning
class
12 noon to 1:30
PM Lunch, show and tell, and
announcements
1:30 PM to 4
PM Continuation of
class
Schedule for
Sunday:
10 AM to 12
noon Morning
class
12 noon to 1:30
PM Lunch and annual
meeting
1:30 PM to 3:30
PM Continuation of class
June Meeting: Saturday, June 7th
Stitching Inside the Box
with
Susan Jones
Being creative is scary to many people, maybe because there
are so many choices. Sometimes it is easier to be creative by setting limits.
For this class our limits are a 12 thread by 12 thread diamond shape.
First, we will be stitching a band sampler in which each motif
fits into a diamond shaped grid. Motifs are repeated three across (with
two in alternating rows) to form band patterns. There are eight different
bands using nine different stitches. Your sampler will be stitched using
one off-white color (there will be several to choose from) of Caron Collection
Wildflowers on a piece of 2 1/2 inch wide white 28 count linen banding.
This project can be finished as a small hanging or as a special bookmark.
As
students become comfortable with the process, they will be encouraged to try
some of their own motifs by re-combining stitches used in the sampler and by
trying stitches of their own. Specially designed graph paper will be
provided to sketch out ideas. Doodle cloth will also be used to try out
combinations.
Examples of different motifs used in several different
projects will be available for viewing. Use of one or more of
these diamond motifs on any stitched project might be a good challenge for the
next year.
Provided: 16" piece of white 28 count linen
banding
1 skein of Caron Collection Wildflowers in a choice of light, off-white
colors
Instructions
Diamond grid graph paper
Bring: needle (24
tapestry)
small
embroidery hoop
doodle
cloth
lengths of floss in 2
or 3 colors
See the registration coupon for this class -- deadline is May
30th.
NER Region Day - Saturday, October 4, 2008
at The Publick House – Sturbridge, Massachusetts
NER is proud to present two fantastic classes taught by
outstanding, nationally known
teachers for Region Day 2008. NER is
underwriting a significant portion
of the costs (teaching and kit fees, room
rental, and lunch) for this day, so this is
likely a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity for this type of educational experience at this
price. The
hardest part is choosing which class to take!
Mermaid Pendant/Pin with Lynn Payette
Level:
Intermediate
Size:
1¾" x4½"
This class teaches the student unique techniques for working with
different threads, shear and metallic fabrics, netting and beads, as well as a
foolproof finishing method. The teacher will demonstrate couching metallic
threads, techniques for applying shears and opaque fabrics backed with Wonder
Under, working with rayon and metallic sewing machine threads, as well as a
variety of beading techniques. The Mermaid's hair is created with beads
which have been overlaid with each other, her face, upper body and arms are
worked in a Stumpwork technique using a cardboard base, padding and a fabric
(pre-drawn with micron pens). The student will make decisions for stitch
and color placement. The finishing is done on a cardboard base that is
covered with silk (for the backing) and the Mermaid's body (for the
front). These are glued together and weighted down. The trim and
bead loops are then worked to complete her.
Kit Contents: Pre-printed dupioni silk fabric, shear opaque and metallic;
all threads and fibers, beads, crystals and rhinestones, Nymo and all finishing
supplies.
Student supplies: Small very sharp scissors, paper scissors; a
variety of sharp and blunt needles (#7 or 8 crewel, #22 and 18 Chenille,
#22 tapestry, beading); glue stick; invisible thread; beeswax; pencil; lighting and
magnification; 8" hoop and cover for transporting the piece.
Maple Leaf Needle Painting with Tanja Berlin
Level:
Beginner to
advanced
Size:
3" x 2 3/4"
Needle painting is an interesting technique using DMC flosses as
your paints on a closely woven fabric to create a realistic picture.
Several professional stitching techniques will be covered when we work the
design -- i.e., starting and finishing threads, the use of a split stitch line
and working the design as a 3-dimensional piece. A variety of embroidery
stitches (split, stem, and long & short) will be used. Most
importantly the technique of blending long and short stitches so that they shade
beautifully and how to position the stitches so that they lay smooth will be
covered. The student goes home with the knowledge of how to design a
piece, transfer the design onto the fabric and all the information
necessary to complete the embroidery. This class has something to offer
all levels of stitchers, from beginner to advanced.
Kit Contents: 100% cotton fabric (11 inch square) with design, a
range of floss and a #10 needle.
Student supplies: Usual stitching supplies,
hoop, light and magnification.
Studio Time
Do you want to join the fun, but you don't
want another project? Then, Studio Time is for you! Bring one (or
more) of your works in progress and enjoy some uninterrupted stitching time with
your friends.
The Fine Print
Classes begin at 9:00 in the morning
and end at 4:30 in the afternoon. There will be a break for lunch, and the
teachers will be offering kits and other unique items for sale after the end of
classes. Lunch includes soup, salad, choice of entrée (see registration
form) and a White Chocolate Tart for dessert.
The registration fee (for
either class or Studio Time) is $25, with an additional $25 kit fee for either
of the project classes. Registration includes lunch. Spaces are
limited in all classes (including Studio Time, which will be held in a small
room). All registrations received by May 1, 2008 will be treated as "first
day" registrations and receive equal consideration. Registrations received
after this date will be processed in the order received. Registration
closes on August 15, 2008.
If you desire overnight accommodations, please
contact the Publick House directly by calling 508-347-3313 or
1-800-PUBLICK. A small block of rooms at the Motor Lodge (across the
street from the Publick House) are available at the nightly rate of $84 (plus
room tax). Please mention NER EGA when making your
reservation.
New England Region Day
Saturday October
4, 2008
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Home
Phone:____________________________________________________________
Work
Phone:____________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
The
registration deadline is August 15, 2008.
Please check all that
apply:
í²ˆ Registration
Fee
$25.00
Choose One:
í²ˆ "Mermaid Pin Pendant" with Lynn
Payette
$25.00
í²ˆ "Maple Leaf Needle Painting" with Tanja
Berlin
$25.00
í²ˆ Studio Time N/C
Lunch Entrée (Choose
One):
í²ˆ Roast Lemon Chicken, Braised Red Wine new potatoes
í²ˆ Pan Seared
Salmon fillet, with Balsamic Roast Sweet Potatoes
í²ˆ Wild Mushroom and
Spinach Quiche with salad (Lighter fare)
Please send this
form along with a check in the appropriate amount ($50 for a project class or
$25 for Studio Time)
made payable to "NER EGA" to: Pat Sweet,
10 North Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
Friday and Sunday, October 3rd & 5th
Needle Painting Class with Tanya Berlin
2
day workshop – beginner to advanced
embroiderers
Choice of two designs; wild rose or burrowing owl
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In this class, the student will work the needle painting design using a single strand of DMC embroidery floss in the needle at one time, in the method of long and short stitch. This is an intriguing technique, using the threads as your paints on a closely woven fabric to create a realistic picture. Several professional stitching techniques will be covered when we work the design, i.e. starting and finishing thread, the use of a split stitch line, and working the design as a 3-dimensional piece. Different embroidery stitches will be used, i.e. split stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, and long and short. Most importantly, the technique of blending long and short stitches so that they shade beautifully and how to position the stitches so that they lay smooth will be covered in the class. The student goes home with the knowledge of how to design a piece, transfer the design onto the fabric and all the information required to complete the embroidery.
See the registration coupon for this class -- deadline is September
1st.
Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th
"Winter Whites" with Sandy Rodgers
2 day workshop – shading on canvas
On Saturday and Sunday, Sandy will be teaching a wonderful new design titled "Winter Whites". When the model for this class was displayed at the 2007 ANG Seminar it created a major sensation.
