CRVC Newsletter -- September 2015

CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER
NEWS
September 2015
WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG

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.
The Gallery regularly shows professional artists, so we want to display our finest. They do not have to be from CRVC or EGA workshops – just quality design and stitching, including from kits. We would like a range of techniques, and also participation of as many members as possible. (The pieces brought for our anniversary luncheon were really impressive – maybe a few of those?)
Please contact Kathryn Lord with a description of any work you would like to loan for our exhibit: size, title, designer, stitcher, and primary techniques used (a photo would be helpful but not required). Duncaster covers insurance for theft or vandalism, so we’ll need a rough estimate of value for those pieces we include.
Contact Kathryn at: hglord@cox.net or 860-653-0301 or 403 Salmon Brook Street, Granby CT 06035. If you cannot bring your pieces to Duncaster on January 30^th, we will be happy to make arrangements to bring them to the site.
This promises to be an excellent showcase for CRVC, and we hope for good participation!

Saturday, October 17^th Already Autumn is in the air, alas!
(Please note date and program change)

Location: Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT

At our October 17^th meeting we will stitch three autumn leaves, falling lightly on the earth beneath. Simple stitches worked at different angles in assorted hand-dyed and over-dyed threads make each leaf unique. Your $10.00 kit will include the design on 18-mesh Santa Fe Sage canvas, threads of different types to add texture, a needle, and complete stitch instructions. All you need to supply is five-inch by five-inch stretcher bars and a pair of embroidery scissors.

A coupon is attached to the end of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is October 10^th.

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.

It is worked on 18-count canvas in Neon Rays, Caron Impressions, Caron Watercolours, and Kreinik braid. Stitches include basketweave, Milanese, Cashmere, and Scotch (or Hesitation), with the braid mixed in with the other threads for added sparkle. Stitching hints and several suggestions for finishing are included.

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 1^st.

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.

Reception from 4 to 5:30 pm at Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT.

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.

24 count Light Blue Congress Cloth

Random Long and Short, Random Leaf, Random Eyelet and Random Gobelin Stitches, Little Wavy Stitch, T-Stitch, Four Way Continental, Diagonal Couching Variation, Stem, Tent and Reverse Slant Tent Stitches.

The threads used are DMC cotton floss, variegated cotton floss, linen thread, cotton sewing thread, variegated silk and wool thread, silk floss, and metallic filament.

Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 6 inches x 4.5 inches
Canvas Size: 10 inches x 9 inches
Kit Fee/Contents: $75, 24-count Light Blue Congress cloth with line

A coupon is attached to the end of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is March 8^th, 2016.

On Saturday, April 9^th, 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 receive nominations for any office.

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.

A coupon is attached to the end of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is April 30^th, 2016.

Our CRVC Library has seen very little use in the last 5-10 years and therefore the Board has made the difficult decision to dissolve it. Chapter members are being offered the first opportunity to purchase the books in the library with the funds going into the education fund.

The list of books in the library is on the CRVC web site, listed both alphabetically by title --
www.crvc-ega.org/library/librarybooksbytitle.html -- and alphabetically by author --
www.crvc-ega.org/library/librarybooksbyauthor.html. If you are interested in one of more titles, please contact the chapter librarian Judie Solomon at ThisNeedle@aol.com with the title(s) and the price you are willing to pay for that title. Once you are notified that the books are yours, please arrange to pick them up at Thistle Needleworks. If you prefer to have your book(s) mailed to you, please let the librarian know and you will be informed how much the postage will be (via Media Mail).

If all the books are not distributed to members, they will be offered to other chapters and other EGA members.

FUTURE BOARD MEETING (All members are welcome)
Location: Thistle Needleworks at 10 am
Tuesday, November 10^th

Keeping in Shape (Teacher: Gwen Nelson)

Keeping In Shape GCC Keeping in Shape was originally called Keeping in Shape with EGA. The teacher designed this for the region directors to bead and submit for the live auction at the 2009 EGA National Seminar. The thirteen three-dimensional geometric pieces represent the thirteen EGA regions.

The student uses various techniques to make the geometric shapes. Among the techniques are circular and flat peyote to make some of the pieces. The student will also use the herringbone stitch to shape other pieces. Some of the pieces include a combination of beading techniques. The finished necklace includes an assortment of triangles, circles, rectangular solids, cylinders, and cubes. The strap is a spiral rope of seed beads and Swarovski crystals. Embellishments include Swarovski crystals and rondelles.

Teacher: Gwen Nelson

Project: Beaded necklace

Size: 16 1/2” long (Student may adjust the length to fit the wearer)

Colors: Black and Silver (Student may change the colors)

Bead/supplies: variety of seed, cube, and Swarovski beads, either Nymo thread or Fireline; beading needles; small amount of quilt batting; flexible tubing

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Beading experience

Time: Eight months

Supplies (approximate): $50

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 $35.00, which includes the $25.00 text fee and the $10.00 postage fee. You will receive an instruction booklet (40 pages, including color photos and diagrams) for the class. You are responsible for providing all other supplies.

Registration deadline is November 15, 2015. Booklets will be received by the group leader approximately 8 to10 weeks after that.

A registration form for the class is below.

Keeping in Shape Group Correspondence Course Registration form

Name:

Address:

Preferred Phone: _________________________________

Email:

EGA Membership Number (required):

The registration deadline is November 15, 2015.

Please send this form along with a check in the amount of $35.00 made payable to “NER EGA” to:

Kari Boardman, 46 Alicia Drive, Taunton, MA 02780

Meadow Medley (Teacher: Luan Callery)

Meadow Medley GCC While wandering through a meadow, one might find wild roses, clover, Queen Anne's lace, wild asters and golden rod. Or, one might sit comfortably at home stitching her own medley.

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 Program Registration Form -- Meeting on October 17, 2015 at Duncaster
Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. The deadline for signing up for this class is October 10^th.

"Already Autumn is in the air, alas!"
________ Kit fee $10
________ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________

Phone#: ______________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Meeting on December 5, 2015 at Duncaster
Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. The deadline for signing up for this class is December 1^st.

"Elegant Holiday Tree"
________ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________

Phone#: ______________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Class on April 8 & 9, 2016 at Duncaster
Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. The deadline for signing up for this class is March 8^th, 2016.

"A View from the Beach" - Class with Joni Stevenson
________ Members' kit fee $75 = $75
________ Non-members' kit fee $75 plus class cost $20 = $95
________ Lunch Friday ($12)
________ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________

Phone#: ______________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Class on June 3 & 4, 2016 at Duncaster
Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. The deadline for signing up for this class is April 30^th, 2016.

"Bless This House" Sampler with Catherine Theron
________ Members' kit fee $140 plus class cost $20 = $160
________ Non-members' kit fee $140 plus class cost $30 = $170
________ Lunch Friday ($12)
________ Lunch Saturday ($12)

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Email 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)

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: 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 ($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 $___________