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CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
CHAPTER CRVC is looking for your best work!
We
are having an exhibit at the Duncaster Gallery for the month of February, 2016.
There is space for 20-30 pieces, depending on size, including a small amount of
shelf space for three-dimensional pieces. Saturday, December 5th
"Elegant
Holiday Tree" designed by Mary Waldsmith
This ornament is a Petit Project in canvas work from the EGA Education Department, with
a skill level of beginner, so it can be stitched up quickly. This meeting will take place at Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT.
A coupon is attached to the end
of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is December 1st.
Please complete the registration coupon so we will know how many kits to prepare. Contact
Linda Berry at lindaberry343@gmail.com
if that is more convenient.
Location: Duncaster Although the picture following looks very silvery, the actual piece is an elegant rendering
in off-whites.
Saturday, January 30th, 2016
Our February meeting will take place at Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT on
this date, beginning at 9 am. Exhibit pieces will be handed over to those who will display
them in their gallery.
The plans for the day are to have a stitch-in with plenty of advice available if you have
problems with projects. Lunch will be available at noon, so plan to stay for the day. Sunday, February 7th, 2016
A reception from 4 to 5:30 pm is being planned by Duncaster to thank us for putting on
the exhibit. If you can possibly join us, we would like to have a good showing of members.
Light refreshments are being offered, so please come and enjoy. Friday & Saturday, April 8th and 9th,
2016 Annual Meeting and On Saturday, April 9th, we will hold our elections during the business meeting.
Please contact Kathryn Lord (hglord@cox.net)
or any other board member if you are willing to hold a position on the board. We are also
happy to have nominations for any office.
A View from the
Beach - Class with Joni Stevenson
A path across the dunes leads the viewer down to the ocean where a small boat sails across
the waves. The water sparkles under a blue sky with a few puffy clouds overhead.
The beach grass and beach roses add a warm contrast to the cool water beyond. This
realistic scene relies on threads and stitches that are chosen for their ability to portray
a realistic effect. Location: Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT.
A coupon is attached to the end
of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is March 8th, 2016. Friday & Saturday, June 3rd &
4th, 2016
"Bless
This House" Sampler - Catherine Theron
This luscious sampler is worked on 32-count Summerstraw linen with a
collection of silk & cotton threads in a palette of reds, greens, blues,
browns, grays, & golds. The finished design size is 10" x 13".
The outer border features an undulating strawberry vine. The inner
scene features two homes, a variety of trees, birds, & three beeskeps.
The biblical verses "Bless this house oh Lord we pray" & "May the
Lord Bless you & keep you & make his face to shine upon you" are floating in
the sky between the homes.
Stitches used include Queen Stitch, Double Running Stitch, Double
Upright Cross with Backstitch, Diagonal Cross with Long Arm Cross, Stem Stitch, Spiral
Trellis, Smyrna Cross, Buttonhole Stitch, Chain Stitch, Petit Point,
Cross-Stitch Over One, Slanted Gobelin, Backstitch, Roman Stitch, &
variations of Satin Stitch.
Kit includes linen, practice fabric, needles, all threads, charts, &
directions.
Linen used is 32-count Kit fee - $140.00 A coupon is attached to the
end of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is April 30th, 2016.
FUTURE BOARD MEETING (All members are welcome)
Announcing the next
Group Correspondence Course offered by the New England Region : Meadow
Medley (Teacher:
Luan Callery) DMC
floss on cotton broadcloth works well to bring these meadow flowers to life. The
stitches and colors are planned to enhance the design with texture and dimension
while honing your embroidery skills. Diagrams
and pictures appear throughout the text. Along with the cover photograph, there
is an actual size photocopy of the piece detailing each and every
stitch. Stitches
used include lazy daisy with a twist, split and satin stitch, outline, French
knots, bullion knots and fly stitch. Long and short shading comes into play with
the aster and wild rose. There are two types of padding and the tendrils add a
touch of whimsy with the creation of finely twisted
cord. Teacher: Luan
Callery Project: Framed
picture Size: 5" x 8 1/2" stitched;
inside frame measures 7" by 10 1/2" Fabric: See project
description Threads:
See project
description Colors: Yellow, green,
pink, lavender, blue, and brown Proficiency
Level:
Intermediate Prerequisites: None Time: 5
month Supplies
(approximate): $15; DMC floss,
broadcloth ground fabric 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 $45.00, which includes the $35.00 text fee and the $10.00 postage fee. You will receive an instruction booklet
(includes the felt, photograph, and actual size color copy of the stitched
piece) for the class. You are
responsible for providing all other supplies. Registration deadline
is March 15, 2016. Booklets will be received by the group
leader approximately 8 to10 weeks after that. A registration form
for the class is below. Meadow Medley Group
Correspondence Course Registration form Name:
Address:
Preferred
Phone: _________________________________
Email:
EGA Membership Number
(required):
The registration deadline
is March 15,
2016. Please send this form
along with a check in the amount of $45.00 made payable to “NER EGA” to:
Kari Boardman, 46 Alicia
Drive, Taunton, MA 02780
CRVC-EGA Membership
$57. 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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