Programs
2011 Programs - This year we will be studying the book, "Samplers and Stitches" by Mrs. Archibald (Grace) Christie. Mrs. Christie documents a variety of stitches and techniques in embroidery which we hope to cover in 2011 and may continue into 2012 if members interest continues.
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2007 Programs
Tuesday, January 16th
Program
Pincushion kits from patterns distributed in 2006 were handed out. All the machine work necessary
had already been done so that each kit could be completed at the meeting. Kits
included prism needle-roll, duck, rabbit. For those that donated their finished
project back to the guild, the kit was free. All kits were made from old kimono
silk fabric. Hope provided all materials plus needles and thread for finishing.
Cross-stitch patterns for the chapter emblem were passed out to members present.
Gifts were presented to those that contributed to the Festival of Trees project.
Members displayed several day caps made for Lincoln New Salem, which will be used for the next meeting's theme.
Finishing Technique
Finishing technique demonstrated included two ways to finish small embroideries to stand up as three dimensional objects, and one way to make boxes.
Tuesday, February 20th
Program
Choice of corner and border motifs for handkerchiefs, placemats, napkins, etc., collars or day caps were presented. Designs from Hartley and from any of several Godey magazines. Members selected designs they wanted to work on.
Tuesday, March 20th
Program
The program began with patterns from collar design from 1831 and 1859, and a
cross-stitch pattern for fancy capital letters from 1859. Members were
also given the original pattern for the PAC chapter pin, stitched on linen.
The pattern included instructions for hem stitching the final piece.
Members were requested to participate in fund-raising activities for the guild.
Several bookmarks of designs done for the Dana Thomas House from Frank Lloyd
Wright window designs were distributed. Several members took the kits to
complete.
Finishing Technique
Finishing of bookmarks several ways (this won’t be repeated in April).
Tuesday, April 17th
Program
Several members turned in bookmarks for the Dana Thomas House. Show and
Tell included an Art Girlz™ project, unusual fibers, cocoons and mulberry bark
kits, an Art of Quilting DVD and an award-winning doll for best historical
presentation. The doll clothing included pantaloons, 3 petticoats, hoop,
chemise, dress and hat. Members worked on finishing bookmarks and reviewed
the hem stitching techniques.
Finishing Technique
Finishing technique included hem stitching. Several examples of hem
stitched linens were distributed, including some with double hem stitching.
Tuesday, May 15th
Program
1860 Hartley chapter on Beading, which includes patterns for beading on velvet,
satin, and evenweave. Kits will be available where the satin stitch base is
done, using the eyelet butterfly patterns distributed in 2006. Several will be
stitched in a variety of shades of purple ready to be beaded. Bring beads
of your choice and the usual stitching supplies.
Finishing Technique
Demonstration of finishing for a pendant or pin.
Tuesday, June 19th
Program
1860 Hartley chapter on Eyelet embroidery. Kits of several designs will be
available machine embroidered so only eyelets need to be completed. Bring a
stiletto if you have one and the usual stitching supplies.
Finishing Technique
Hope will demonstrate finishing for a small purse.
Tuesday, July 17th
Program
The presentation consisted of the Hartley chapter on Berlin work, pages 83-84 worked on canvas with beads and wool, which can be done in many sizes as a tote bag or purse. Also demonstrated was tatting technique using heavy twine.
Finishing Technique
Demonstration of finishing for a tote bag.
Tuesday, August 21th
Program
Members were shown the Hartley chapter on Herringbone, page 143-145 or Braiding, page 36, 45, or 46. Choice of 4 kits will have pre-basting of pattern design done. There are so many shoe patterns in the vintage magazines, and since many of us have occasional need for baby shower gifts or gifts for young girls we thought this would be a fun change. Either size could also be used as ornaments. In addition, patterns for the kissing Santas for the FOT project were provided. Some members displayed bookmarks completed for the Dana Thomas House.
Finishing Technique
Demonstration of finishing for doll or baby shoes, which may also be used as tree ornaments.
Tuesday, September 18th
Program
We will work on making packages from old Christmas cards for our Festival of Trees project. Bring lots of old Christmas cards (front and back) if you'd like to participate.
Finishing Technique
No finishing technique this month.
Tuesday, October 16th
Program
Hartley chapter on Berlin work, pages 81-83 worked on Penelope canvas - note this design uses remnants of wool, it is worked in stripes of 4 shades per stripe then the same or another group of 4 shades may be used. This is a great way to use up thread left from various projects. This can be done in any size desired as a small cylindrical pillow or as a needle-roll.
Finishing Technique
Demonstration of finishing for a cylindrical pillow.
Tuesday, November 20th
Program
Mostly a history, with the Guipure and Point Lace sections of Hartley. {This is Thanksgiving week.}
Tuesday, December 18th
Program
Annual Meeting and Christmas Party, with time for finger foods. Optional hand-made ornament exchange. |
