CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
CHAPTER
NEWS
May 2012
WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG
Friday & Saturday, June 15th and 16th and Saturday, December 8th
"Tree of Life" - Lynn Payette – A Foley/Cornelius Teacher
Location: Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT at 9:30am
Here are directions to Duncaster: (Official address is 40 Loeffler Road, Bloomfield,
CT)
(follow
signs to the Aquatic Center)
From Rt. 84 Westbound [from Manchester]:
Take Rt. 291, exit
61. Follow Rt. 291 to Rt. 218 exit. Take left onto Rt. 218.
Follow for about 3 miles. Take right onto Rt. 189 and follow to the center
of Bloomfield. Take a left on Rt. 178. Continue straight on Rt. 178
for 1.4 miles. To use the new front entrance, turn right onto Mountain
Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to entrance on the left into Duncaster.
From the Loeffler Road entrance or the Mountain Avenue entrance, once on the
campus, visitors should follow the signs to the Aquatics & Fitness Center
Entrance. Our meeting takes place in the conference room one floor
above the entrance level (4th floor).
From Rt. 84 Eastbound [from Farmington]:
Take exit
41. Go left on South Main Street [which becomes North Main Street at West
Hartford Center] for 4.6 miles to Rt. 185. Turn left on Rt. 185 for 1.8
miles. Turn right on Rt. 178. To use the new front entrance, after
about ½ mile turn left onto Mountain Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to
entrance on the left into Duncaster. From the Loeffler Road entrance or
the Mountain Avenue entrance, once on the campus, visitors should follow the
signs to the Aquatics & Fitness Center Entrance. Our meeting takes
place in the conference room one floor above the entrance level (4th
floor).
From Rt. 91 [North or South]:
Take exit 36. Go west on
Rt. 178 for 4.5 miles to the center of Bloomfield. At the traffic light continue
straight on Rt. 178 for 1.4 miles. To use new front entrance, turn right
onto Mountain Avenue and continue approx. ½ mile to entrance on the left into
Duncaster. From the Loeffler Road entrance or the Mountain Avenue
entrance, once on the campus, visitors should follow the signs to the
Aquatics & Fitness Center Entrance. Our meeting takes place
in the conference room one floor above the entrance level (4th
floor).
Schedule for
Friday:
9:30
AM to 12
noon Class
12 to 1
PM Lunch
and show and
tell
1 PM to 3:30
PM Class
Schedule
for
Saturday:
9:30
AM to 12
noon Class
12 to 1
PM Lunch
and brief
meeting
1 PM to 3:30
PM Class
‘Tree of Life’ (non-charted) is a personalized design using flosses, pearl cottons, metallic threads and beads.
Padded ‘Tree’ trunk and branches are overstitched in twisted, curved patterns with metallic threads.
Motifs are in student’s choice of colors and stitches, including: couching, chain, outline, whipped back-stitch, long and short, satin, raised chain, raised outline, buttonhole, closed and open fly, fishbone, and French knots.
Students choose color-way (rust/gold/green or blue/silver/green with copper) and work their initials into tree branches.
You will also need to bring the following supplies to the
class:
13" x 15" stretcher bars and tacks to mount the
piece
Small, very sharp scissors; and small, sharp paper
scissors
Invisible thread, and Beeswax – not Thread Heaven
Needles:
#22 and #18 chenille, #5, #6, and/or #7 crewel/embroidery, #22 tapestry, beading
needle; (bring several of each)
A few common pins
A piece of tracing
paper
Pencils– 2 - (sharpened)
Glue-stick – not the blue or purple
type
A ‘C’ clamp or other means of attaching the working frame to the table –
optional but recommended
Extra lighting and magnification, if desired
A
pillowcase or other cover for the work in progress
You may also wish to bring
several small plastic bags (snack size) to place your threads in (and
label)
Lots of enthusiasm for stitching a really fun and enjoyable
piece!
KIT CONTENTS: Pre-drawn ecru Congress cloth; flosses, pearl cottons, Planet Earth silks; beads, and a variety of metallic threads including braids, flat ribbon metallics, Fyre Werks, Treasure Braid, sewing weight metallics, cords, and Candlelight; felt; complete instructions and diagrams and a color copy of the completed piece.
KIT FEE: $105 (for 3 days of classes)
Although the deadline for signing up for this meeting has passed, you may
contact Lisa at klg7641@comcast.net
to see if there is an opening. A
coupon for registration is at
the end of this newsletter.
Friday & Saturday, October 12th and 13th
"Ancestree" – Carolyn Standing Webb – A Foley/Cornelius Teacher
Embroidery Technique: Blackwork
Class length:
2 days
Skill level: All
Project size: 11 inches by 7 inches
Kit
cost: $55.00
Kit contents: Linen, silk threads, gold thread, basing thread,
needles, directions
Student supplies: colored pencils, usual stitching
supplies, light and magnification, stretcher bars and tacks
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***Pre-work: 6 to 8 hours Class Description: Goals: |
The deadline for signing up for this class is September 1st. A coupon for registration is at the end of this newsletter.
Annual Meeting In Granby Uncovers Hidden Gems
The CRVC annual meeting April 21 in Granby was lightly attended, but those who came (including people from the shoreline) had a fine time, from the varied and informative textiles/crafts tour of the Salmon Brook Historical Society to the dessert sampling at Adi’s restaurant.
Docents Jean Potetz, Ginny Wutka, Patty Sansone, and Lucille Ladden took us through a surprising number of dresses, quilts (crazy and otherwise) and redwork coverlets, lace collars, table covers, samplers, knitted items, and crocheted items (we will never forget the circle of swans). A fabric book titled "Grandma’s Outline Pictures" and labeled "Indestructible" was full of charming embroidered outlines of the sort seen in redwork. Incidentals such as a collection of sewing notions and a 19th century needlework reference book graced tables in the rooms we visited in the historic Weed-Enders and Abijah Rowe houses. And there were two amazingly large "floral" displays under glass made of human hair, a popular craft in Victorian times. The docents took turns telling the stories of the items and of the people associated with them, taking us back to the early days of the town, and underlining the importance of donating items back to their places of origin if they can’t be kept in the family.
A real treat was the visit to the textile rooms in the Preservation Barn. These climate-controlled rooms were created in anticipation of receiving the large Polly Hall quilt collection. The outer room is for inspecting new donations and cleaning anything that has been outside the rooms; the society rotates the quilts and dresses on display in the main houses and the cleaning ensures that no bugs go into storage with the textiles. The inner room is for storage, with the most fragile items in archival tissue and boxes, and quilts either layered on "beds" or folded (each in its own muslin sheet) on shelves.
Local historian Carol Laun told us about the early Hays family (descendants still farm in town) and especially the daughters of Seth Hays, who attended Sarah Pierce’s Litchfield Female Academy around the turn of the 19th century and created some wonderful silk embroideries and paintings. Two of the embroideries, by Melissa and Hilpah, were unboxed for us to admire. We also saw a number of quilts, and observed the unwrapping of a new donation: dozens of crochet pattern samples basted into a book, with newspaper and handwritten instructions tucked in.
Then it was off to Granby’s newest restaurant, Adi’s. Our sensible and delicious salads, salmon, and caprese sandwiches were totally undone when the executive chef visited our table and recommended the dessert specials. We opted for a sampling to share around, a tiramisu (light as a cloud), a chocolate torte (intense), and the gelato quattro (four chef-made gelatos with flavors like sauterne-macadamia and raspberry-St Germain), and the chef threw in a complimentary crème brulee. Perfect ending to a lovely day!
Officers Elected at the April Annual Meeting
President - Julia Harvey
Vice President Programs
- Lisa Green
Vice President Membership - Suzanne
Newton
Secretary - Kathryn
Lord
Treasurer - Linda
Berry
NER Rep - Deb Milvae
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New England Region Day 2012 NER is proud to present two fantastic classes taught by
outstanding, nationally-known teachers, plus studio time for those choosing to continue
working on an existing project, for Region Day 2012. NER is again
underwriting a significant portion of the costs (teaching fees, teacher travel,
and room rental) for this event, making this day an exceptional educational
bargain at this price. The hardest part is choosing which class to
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As an added attraction, the actual stitched models of the
classes for NER Seminar 2013 will be on display all day. This seminar will be held
April 5 to April 7, 2013 in Windsor, Connecticut.
The Fine Print
Classes begin at 9:00 in the morning and end at 4:00 in the
afternoon. There will be a break for lunch and the teachers may be offering kits
and other unique items for sale after the end of classes. Lunch includes soup,
salad, assorted wrap sandwiches, and dessert.
The registration fee for members of NER EGA Chapters is as
follows:
Betsy
Morgan, Gathering for Winter
Etui $170
Marie
Campbell, Gloria Netted Rope Pearl
Bangle $85
Studio
Time
$30
There is an additional fee of $10 for students who do not belong to a NER
EGA Chapter.
Registration includes lunch. Spaces are limited in all
classes (including Studio Time). All registrations received by June 1, 2012 will
be treated as "first day" registrations and receive equal consideration.
Registrations received after this date will be processed in the order
received. NER members will be given registration preference until July 1,
2012. Registration closes on August 1, 2012.
If you desire overnight accommodations, please contact the
Courtyard by Marriott directly by calling 978-670-7500. Rooms at the hotel are
available at the nightly rate of $89 (plus room tax). Please mention "New
England Region EGA" when making your reservation. As of April 1, the only
rooms available at this rate are furnished with a king-sized bed and pullout
sleeper sofa. All registered students will be notified by email if rooms
furnished with two queen-sized beds become available.
Gathering for Winter Etui with Betsy
Morgan
Level: Intermediate
"Gathering for Winter" is an acorn-themed etui which is cylinder
shaped with a lid which slides on a cord and is secured with bead and loop closures.
Four "smalls" are tucked inside - a scissor fob and scissor sheath, a pin
cushion which mimics the shape of the etui box and a needle book.
This etui was inspired by the turned wooden acorn which
embellishes the end of the closure cord. One of these acorns will be included in each
kit. They are hand made by Sylvan Treasures and come in a variety of
exotic woods. Students will be able to choose from the many colors of the
different woods.
The students will pre-stitch the thimble holder, which
involves 2-3 hours of stitching time, and we will then construct the pin cushion during
class. Making the pin cushion will give students all of the
information they need in order to construct the etui box. The construction
of the rest of the "smalls" as well as the ribbon binding will be covered in
class and there will also be a demonstration of making cords and tassels.
Counted thread stitches will be covered as needed.
All of the counted thread work is done on 32-count Light Mocha
Belfast linen and is stitched in pearl cotton and numerous Gloriana hand dyed silk
flosses. The etui box and all of the smalls, except the scissor fob,are
lined in copper silk Dupioni. The needle book includes wool felt pages and
a ribbon binding and the pin cushion is filled with wool felt.
Stitches include: cross, cross over one, double running, back,
queen, four sided, woven cross, Irish, satin, Smyrna cross, eyelet, detached buttonhole,
Hedebo buttonhole and French knot.
Kit Contents: 32 count Belfast linen, Silk Dupioni
lining fabric, Wool felt, DMC pearl cotton, Beading thread for construction, Gloriana overdyed
silk flosses, Gloriana silk ribbon, Turned wooden acorn, Spool for making pin
cushion, Beads, Mother of pearl button, Needles, Interfacings, Skirtex, Doodle
cloths, Full color charts, Instructions with color photos, Diagrams, Color
photocopies, Floss card, Supplemental pages on tassels, cords and joining
techniques.
Student supplies: embroidery hoop or roll frame
for stitching (if desired and the other usual stitching supplies. Optional: lighting
and magnification.
Gloria: Netted Pearl Rope Bangle with Marie
Campbell
Level: Intermediate
Size: Design for bangle
bracelet individually sized
The Gloria bangle is designed to adorn your wrist with
style reminiscent of Renaissance splendor, featuring pearls, metallic seed beads, and
a beautiful focal bead.
The model is made with bronze, pale olive, and wisteria pearls,
stitched with bronze metallic seed beads. Alternate versions are available either in
black, silver, and white, with silver-lined seed beads, or in autumnal copper
and salmon hues.
Kit Contents: 4mm crystal pearls in three colors,
11° and 15° metallic or silver-lined seed beads, focal bead, bead caps, thread, needles,
instructions.
Student supplies: light, magnification, beading pad
and awl, beeswax or microcrystalline wax, bead scoop, writing tool.
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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.
New England Region
Day
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Email:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The registration deadline is August 1, 2012.
Choose One:
"Gathering for Winter Etui"
with Betsy
Morgan $170.00
"Gloria Netted Rope Pearl
Bangle" with Marie
Campbell $85.00
Color Choice (choose
one):
bronze, pale olive, wisteria (model
colors)
black, silver,
white
autumnal copper and salmon
Studio
Time
$30.00
Choose One:
I belong to
the_________________________________________ Chapter
I do not belong to a NER
Chapter $10.00
Please send this form along with a check in the appropriate amount made
payable to "NER EGA" to:
Pat Timpanaro, 41 East Highland Avenue, Melrose, MA
02176.
NER will be sponsoring three Group Correspondence Courses per year.
Registration will be approximately
every four months.
Our current offering is:
NER is paying all registration fees associated with the
class. Each student pays only the cost of the instruction booklet and supplies,
plus $5.00 towards the postage costs.
The cost of the class is $37.00, which includes the $32 text fee and the
$5.00 postage fee. You will receive a 65 pages comb bound instruction book
that includes 40 color photographs and 3 design diagrams. You are
responsible for providing all other supplies.
Registration deadline is June 15. 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.
The other classes to be offered this year are Spring Splendor taught by Kay
Stanis (registration will end in October) and My Favorite Bracelet (registration
will end in March 2013) taught by Jeanette Carmichael.
| Mark and Paint on Canvas and Fabric
(Teacher: Laura Smith) Do you have a drawing or photo that you’d like to make into an embroidered design? In this class, you will mark and paint one design onto needlepoint canvas and one onto silk fabric. Step-by-step instructions are given for painting with acrylic paint and fabric paint or dye (including using resist). The importance of using markers and paint that conform to archival quality standards for fabrics is emphasized. An appendix gives details about specific products and sources. Students may use the three provided designs, but are encouraged to create their own. The annotated bibliography includes design and drawing books, but this class will not teach drawing per se. The goal of this course is for students to feel confident and competent to transfer designs to fabric or canvas with markers and paint. After you complete the course, the text becomes a reference manual that you’ll use over and over again. Students are encouraged to work in groups to share supplies, but the course may be taken by individuals. |
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Project: Two drawn and painted designs, one on
needlepoint canvas and one on silk fabric
Size: Student’s
choice
Fabric: Needlepoint canvas, silk
Threads &
Colors: DMC Student’s choice (no stitching instructions are
included)
Skill Level: All
Prerequisites:
None
Time: One preliminary meeting to gather supplies, 3 working
meetings, and one turn-in session
Text: 65 pages comb bound with
40 color photographs and 3 design diagrams
Supplies:
(approximate) $30 depending on choice of supplies/ground fabric and number of
students sharing paint, etc.
Mark & Paint on Canvas & Fabric Group Correspondence Course
Name:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:
________________________________________________________________________________________
EGA Membership Number (required):
______________________________________________
The registration deadline is June 15, 2012.
Please send this form along with a check in the amount of $37.00 made payable
to "NER EGA" to:
Pat Timpanaro, 41 East Highland Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176.
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FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS (All members are welcome) |
Pequot Colony – Anyone who is interested can call Doris Boas at: (860) 572-8441 or Stephanie Thorp at: (860) 536-0912.
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CRVC Program Registration Form -- June 15th, 16th & Dec. 8th Lynn Payette class at Duncaster Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield,
CT 06002. Make check payable to CRVC-EGA.
Although the deadline for signing up for this meeting has passed, you may
contact Lisa at klg7641@comcast.net to see if there is an
opening. "Tree of Life" - Lynn Payette
Check those that apply: Name:
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CRVC-EGA Membership $55. Primary Membership For a membership card, please enclose a SASE. Amt. Pd. ____________ Check # ____________ Date Pd. ____________ |
CRVC-EGA Membership and Address Change Form The membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. If you are joining
after Mail your completed form to: Suzanne Newton, CRVC-EGA Membership,
14 Madison Lane, West Simsbury, CT 06092. __ Address Change Name:
____________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City, ST,ZIP ____________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Email:________________________ Primary Chapter: ________________________________________________ Membership No. _______________________ Total Enclosed
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