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CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
CHAPTER
NEWS
March 2016
WEBSITE
ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Our stitched pieces are back in their homes, off the walls of the Duncaster Gallery in Bloomfield,
replaced by a show of mixed media assemblages. Art, like life, moves on. For the record,
our month-long 50th Anniversary Exhibit was comprised of 44 pieces by 13 CRVCers, plus a
50-year-old Sampler Book done by Anne Dyer which was once part of CRVC’s collection and is
now owned by Judie Solomon. The February exhibit coincided with National Embroidery Month.
The pieces spanned nearly our entire history, from Kathy Steinwedell’s early 1970s A Award
chain-stitched Lion, and stumpwork designed by Muriel Baker, to Lisa Green’s rendering of
Catherine Theron’s Thoughts of Spring Sampler, which she taught here in 2014. They also spanned
multiple techniques, from Ginny Currie’s Rozashi and Peg Buck’s silk and gold Japanese work
through many counted and canvas stitches to Lynn Payette’s multi-media designs, with a quilt
made by Linda Berry thrown in for good measure. Pat Crane’s altar linens were displayed for
one afternoon only, during the opening reception.
That reception was attended by more than 90 people. The stitchers mingled with the crowd
in the gallery, discussing their work and answering questions, then introduced themselves in
brief formal remarks. The gallery volunteers have told us ours was the most popular exhibit
they have mounted, and they would like us back in a few years. We, in turn, were impressed
with the gallery’s high level of professionalism at every step of the exhibit process.
The highlight for us was that Peg Buck was able to come to the reception. Six of her
pieces (from the 1970s up to 2007) were included in the show, and she greatly enjoyed seeing
the entire exhibit. We had the opportunity to visit with her, and put her front and center
in our group photograph. Peg passed away peacefully one week later, on Valentine’s Day,
at the age of 102.
Friday & Saturday, April 8th and 9th,
2016 Annual Meeting and
Class with Joni Stevenson
We have a wonderful chance to enjoy a class with Joni, learning lots of ideas from her as she
leads us through her design.
At this meeting, we will hold our elections during the annual meeting. Also, the selection
of a group correspondence course will be made. Please come with at least two choices that you
would prefer.
You may go to the link below to see the possibilities:
https://www.egausa.org/index.php/education/group-correspondence-courses
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
Schedule for Friday:
9:30 AM to 12:15 PM Class
12:15 to 1 PM
Lunch and Show and Tell
1 PM to 3:30 PM
Class
Schedule for Saturday:
9:30 AM to 12:15 PM Class
12:15 to 1 PM
Lunch and Annual Meeting
1 PM to 3:30 PM
Class
Location: Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT.
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 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).
SLATE FOR CRVC OFFICES 2016 - 2018
Below is the slate to be presented at the Annual Meeting:
President:
Kathryn
Lord
VP
Programs: Lisa
Green
VP
Membership: Suzanne
Newton
Recording
Secretary: Nancy
Bancroft
Treasurer:
Linda
Berry
New
England Region Rep.: Deb Milvae
Nominations will be happily received from the floor, and elections will follow.
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
Advanced Intermediate level
Kit fee - $140.00
Location: Duncaster Senior
Residence in Bloomfield, CT
A coupon is attached to the
end of this newsletter. The deadline for signing up is April 30th, 2016.
Saturday, October 1st, 2016
We plan to begin work on a group correspondence course at this meeting. This course
will be selected at the April meeting, and information about signing up for it will be in the
May newsletter.
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FUTURE BOARD MEETING (All members are welcome)
Location: Thistle Needleworks at 10 am
Tuesday, May 3rd
Tuesday, September 13th Tuesday, November 8th |
New England Region Stitching Get-Away
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2016
Fairfield Inn – White River Junction, Vermont
NER is proud to host Sylvia Murariu teaching “Hello Cutie”, a technique-rich surface
stitching class. All stitchers living in the New England Region are invited to join us for a
fun-filled, educational week-end of stitching excitement. The Fairfield Inn is conveniently located
near the intersection of I-89 and I-91 in White River Junction, Vermont, just across the New Hampshire
border.
The Fine Print
EGA has been the beneficiary of a sizable bequest from the estate of Gay Phillips, a deceased member.
Each Region has received a grant from these monies. NER is using these funds to pay all the
teaching, travel, and classroom rent costs for this two-day workshop. The student’s only expense
is the $79 kit fee.
Classes begin at 9:00 in the morning both days and end at 4:45 on Satuday afternoon and 3:15 on
Sunday. There will be a break for lunch. Students may bring their own lunch, eat at
a local restaurant, or place an order for delivery from a local sandwich shop. More information
about lunch options will be sent to registered students in early May.
Space in the class is limited. Registration closes on May 1, 2016.
If you desire overnight accommodations, please contact the Fairfield Inn directly by calling
802-291-9911. Rooms at the hotel are available at the nightly rate of $149 (plus room tax).
This rate is guaranteed until April 20, 2016, after which the rooms will be released and you will be
charged the going rate, which varies based on availability of rooms. Please mention
“New England Embroiderers’ Guild” when making your reservation. There are other hotels
in the area, where you may be able to find a lower rate.
"Hello Cutie" with Sylvia Murariu
Level: All
Size: 6" x 6"
This lovely design can be framed or used to embellish a purse or a box. Prior to class,
Syliva will have painted the congress cloth and transferred the design, so the project is ready
to stitch as soon as class begins. This class offers the students the opportunity to learn
a variety of techniques such as: surface embroidery stitches (continental, chevron, back stitch,
padding, bullion, alternating satin, giorde, French knots, straight, chain), dimensional padded
stitches with layers of felt, thread and cord, leather and more. The emphasis will be on
the hedgehog, which is worked separately. There is a close-up picture of the mushrooms
below.
Kit Contents: Instructions. Congress cloth with pattern already transferred, threads,
beads, felt, leather, elastic, needles and a practice bag. Materials used will include
embroidery floss, felt, rove, EdMar floss, beads, and Madeira gold fibers.
Student supplies: The student must bring the following supplies to class: 10" x 10"
embroidery frame, 4-inch embroidery hoop, embroidery scissors, scissors to cut metallic threads
and wire, thimble, and – if needed, a portable lamp and magnifier.
There is no pre-class stitching required.
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New England Region EGA Stitching GetAway
Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 2016
Please enroll me in the “Hello Cutie” workshop with Sylvia Murariu.
The only class cost is the kit fee of $79.00.
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone: __________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
The registration deadline is May 1, 2016.
Please send this form along with a check in the amount of $79.00 made payable to “NER EGA” to:
Pat Timpanaro
41 East Highland Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
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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 30th, 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#:
______________________________
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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. ____________
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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
$___________
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