| December Meeting: Saturday, December
11th
Our festive December meeting will take place at the Village Tavern
in Old Wethersfield. This is the former Standish House, a white colonial
house across from the Congregational Church and two doors down from the Keeney
Center. Its address is 222 Main Street.
Beginning at 10:30 AM, we will stitch on holiday ornaments in the
morning and the afternoon, using simple quick ideas that you can work
easily. One will be a tuten, a Victorian ornament in the shape of a
cornucopia that was traditionally filled with candy. This will be worked
on counted fabric in blackwork patterns and in various colors. Another
very different ornament will be done on metallic paper and will be
double-sided. It will be worked in a variety of bargello patterns in
Christmas colors.
Materials to bring: 18ct. Aida if you have it on hand (pieces will
be available at meeting); Watercolours in any colors (not necessary that
they are Christmas colors); blending filament in gold and silver or to match
or accent; floss in any colors (Christmas colors are suggested), keeping
in mind that the background will be cream or white; scissors; 20, 22, and
24 tapestry needles and a small sharp needle. Bring magnifying if needed.
With lunch from 12 to 1, we will work until 3 PM, leaving with some finished
items, lots of ideas and several suitable patterns. All members
are encouraged to come, even if you only wish to sit and stitch on your own
piece.
Please bring something for show and tell. We suggest an old class
project that you either finished or did not and a piece that you have
finished recently.
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