New England Region Stitching Get-Away Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th, 2018 Holiday Inn Springfield South -- Enfield, Connecticut NER is proud to host Ellen Chester teaching “My Needle's Worke Sampler Huswif”, a traditional counted thread embroidery class.  All EGA members living in the New England Region are invited to join us for a fun-filled, educational week-end of stitching excitement.  The Holiday Inn Springfield South hotel is conveniently located at Exit 49 from I-91 in Enfield, Connecticut, just across the border from Massachusetts.

The Fine Print
 
EGA has been the beneficiary of a sizable bequest from the estate of member Gay Phillips.  Each Region has received a grant from these monies.  NER is using these funds to pay all the teaching, travel, and classroom rental costs for this two-day workshop.  The student’s only expense is the $200 fee, which covers the kit and lunch both days.  There are three optional items which may be ordered at the time of registration as described on the next page.
 
Classes begin at 9:00 in the morning both days and end at 4:45 on Saturday afternoon and 3:15 on Sunday.  There will be a break for lunch, which will be served by the hotel.
 
Space in the class is limited.  Registration closes on July 1, 2018.  Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received.
 
If you desire overnight accommodations, please contact the Holiday Inn directly.  Rooms at the hotel are available at the nightly rate of $99 (plus room tax).  This rate is guaranteed until August 10, 2018, after which the rooms will be released and you will be charged the going rate, which varies based on availability of rooms.  Your registration confirmation will include a clickable link that can be used to book your sleeping room at the group rate.  Alternatively, you may call the hotel at 860-741-2211 and mention “New England Embroiderers’ Guild” when making your reservation.

“My Needle's Worke Sampler Huswif” with Ellen Chester                   Cloth is my land so that I                 boldly stand                 Needle is my plow so I can                 skills endow                 Silk is my seed so I can name                 my deed   Ellen Chester’s inspiration for the project came from this lovely verse.  It was originally stitched in German in 1800 by Hanna Schottin, who lived in Pennsylvania.   This project can be made as a sampler and framed or it can be made into a huswif.  A "huswif" or "hussif" is a folded or rolled case for holding needlework supplies.  Women often carried a huswif in one of the large tie-on pockets worn under their skirts.  The embroidery is the same for both the sampler and the huswif.  The project also includes a coordinating needlebook case and scissors sheath.  All of these pieces can be assembled by hand.

We will work on the needlebook case during class because it contains most of the specialty stitches used on the sampler.  Students not wanting to work on the needlebook case in class should bring a doodle cloth and threads.

Stitches Used   Algerian eye, alternating double backstitch, backstitch, barrier, Belgian cross, closed herringbone, cross, cross stitch over one linen thread, cushion (traditional and reverse slant), double-sided Italian cross, four-sided, long-armed cross, Montenegrin, mosaic, nun's stitch, padded satin, Rhodes, rice, small plait, Smyrna cross, star, straight, tent, Williamsburg, and zigzag stitch.   Project Measurements   Sampler or Huswif:     Stitch Count: 117 wide x 308 high     Stitched Area Size: 6½" wide x 17-1/8" high Needlebook Case:     Stitch Count: 59 wide x 161 high     Stitched Area Size: 3-3/8" wide x 9"high   Kit Contents   The kit includes charts and detailed directions for stitching and assembly, 36-count linen, silk embroidery threads, dupioni silk lining, three needles (tapestry, beading, and curved), mother of pearl heart-shaped thread rings, three mother of pearl beads, hand-dyed silk ribbon, and comic book board.

Optional Items
 
As shown in the photo of the inside of the Huswif above, Ellen is offering 3 accessories for your project:
     •    Blue flower threadwinder: $38
     •    Ruler: $30
     •    Flower and bird threadwinder: $38
 
If you would like any of these accessories, you must order them at the time of registration.

New England Region EGA Stitching Get-Away Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, 2018 Please enroll me in the “My Needle's Worke Sampler Huswif” workshop with Ellen Chester.  The class cost is $200.00.  There is an option to purchase any or all of three accessories at the indicated price.   Name:                  ______________________________________________________   Address:              ______________________________________________________                               ______________________________________________________   Preferred Phone: ______________________________________________________   Email:                  ______________________________________________________   Choose All That Apply:
_____ Blue Flower Threadwinder _____ Ruler _____ Flower and bird threadwinder	$38.00. $30.00. $38.00.
The registration deadline is July 1, 2018.  Registrations will be processed in the order received.   Please send this form along with a check in the correct amount made payable to “NER EGA” to:         Pat Timpanaro         41 East Highland Avenue         Melrose, MA 02176

The New England Region is hosting the EGA National Seminar from September 3 – 8, 2020!!

The seminar will be at the Sheraton Back Bay in Boston, a perfect setting for a great weekend.

SAVE THOSE DATES AND PLAN TO ATTEND AS WE NEED OUR MEMBERS TO HELP WITH VOLUNTEER DUTIES.  IT WILL BE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!

CRVC Program Registration Form -- Class with Lynn Payette on June 2nd Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. "Treasure" with Lynn Payette ________ Member's kit fee $60 ________ Lunch ($8) Name:     ________________________________________________________________________   Address: ________________________________________________________________________   Email address: __________________________________________________________________   Phone#: ________________________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form Class starting Lorene Salt's "Frozen Reflections" on October 13th Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGA.  Deadline for registration is September 1st. Class starting Lorene Salt's "Frozen Reflections" ________ Member's kit fee $80 ________ Lunch ($8) Name:     ________________________________________________________________________   Address: ________________________________________________________________________   Email address: __________________________________________________________________   Phone#: ________________________________________

CRVC Program Registration Form Class continuing Lorene Salt's "Frozen Reflections" on December 1st Mail completed form to:  Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002.  Make check payable to CRVC-EGA. Class continuing Lorene Salt's "Frozen Reflections" ________ Lunch ($8) 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 $___________