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Programs 2009 Programs - Embroidered Sweets/Colors of the Rainbow |
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EMBROIDERERS' GUILD OF AMERICA HEARTLAND REGION EGA HOPE'S SITE NEW SALEM STATE HISTORIC SITE ABRAHAM LINCOLN LIBRARY NATIONAL CROSS STITCH SHOW CYBERSTITCHERS ILLUSTRATED STITCH DICTIONARY ETHNIC FIBER ARTS
2008 Programs
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Tuesday, January 15th
Program
Finish and bring to the meeting any embroidery project (size or complexity doesn’t matter) in the theme for the month, members in attendance will use a secret ballot to select the one they think best conveys the theme, or that is their favorite. This is to be something finished in 2008, to encourage new projects or finishing up of old UFOs! Must be completely finished (framed or whatever is needed for the piece) to earn a prize. Also, if only one person brings an entry some month, they will win, but winning does not eliminate you from entering something else another month.Contest
An embroidery with snow - snowmen or snowflakes or whatever you think indicates snow (for this month only, it can be something finished in 2007)Secretary's Report
The theme for the Festival of Trees will be 'The Stockings Were Hung.' Members voted to make one large ornament rather than smaller ornaments where the embroidery is not as obvious. Each member will make one stocking; smaller stockings will be machine-stitched. During Show and Tell, members displayed bracelets, a beautiful Lavender & Lace Winter Angel, and embroidery books purchased. The monthly program was an introduction to stitched knot gardens. A general garden pattern was provided. Each month, a different stitch will be taught.Tuesday, February 19th
Program
For February, the program will cover stitches that can be used to create paths and walkways in your garden.Contest
An embroidery with either hearts or something referencing any of our presidents.Secretary's Report
For Show and Tell, members presented embroideries, a knitted scarf and temari balls. The Festival of Trees project was discussed and additional ideas were presented for the stockings. A stocking pattern was provided to every member present. One member had already completed a stocking for the tree in Hardanger. Canvas and thread were available for members that requested materials for the knot gardens. The program commenced with a discussion of flat stitches used for ground, pathways, water, etc. Several members participated in the monthly contest.Tuesday, March 18th
Program
Mystery Project #1 (March - May)
There will be exposed canvas and for this first project, it can be in any color (including white) you want, in the thread count you are planning to work your garden. For the March and April programs, all other materials will be supplied for $1; for the May program, you will need to supply wool.Contest
An embroidery with shamrocks or in Mardi Gras colors of green, gold and purple.Secretary's Report
At Show & Tell, members shared their projects for the monthly contest including a frog prince, temari ball and shibori embroidery. A pattern for the first mystery project was provided to all members present. Members were also provided with glovers needles, round embroidery needles and ultrasuede. A lesson on attaching ultrasuede to canvas was given with demonstrations. Canvas and other materials were available for the Festival of Trees and Mystery projects.Tuesday, April 15th
Program
The program was ribbon flowers using millinery techniques.Contest
An embroidery with umbrellas or kites.Secretary's Report
At Show and Tell, members presented pieces for the monthly challenge. A new book on Japanese Temari and a shibori piece were also displayed. The program was ribbon flowers using millinery techniques and members practiced creating a rose and iris from ribbon.Tuesday, May 20th
Program
The program was plushwork stitches and ribbon flowers.Contest
An embroidery with flowers or butterflies.Secretary's Report
At Show and Tell, ornaments for the Festival of Trees were turned in. The monthly program continued with plushwork stitches and ribbonwork flowers. Handouts were provided for both techniques.Tuesday, June 17th
Program
Mystery Project #2 (June - August)
The June project was attaching shisha mirrors to your embroidered garden to simulate water.
