CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
CHAPTER
NEWS
March 2010
WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG
Saturday, April
10th
Reunion in April
Site
for meeting: Thistle Needleworks at 10 AM
Since the "reunion" last June was such a success, we would like to schedule
one again for our April meeting.
Please bring your projects, those that are finished, unfinished, or works in
progress. We’d also like to see class pieces you have taken this year, or
exciting pieces that you would like to share. Hopefully we can all learn
from the problems you encountered or tips you’d like to share.
Our chapter has received donations of lots of items from the families of Cele
Foley and Rosemary Cornelius. Because there will be many things to sort
through and disburse, we have decided to postpone the "What’s New on the
Market" presentation until a future meeting.
Schedule for
Saturday:
10
AM to 12:30 PM Sharing of
projects and Foley/Cornelius
donations
12:30
PM
Meeting and future program
updates
1
PM
Lunch at nearby restaurant
Message From Your Chapter Librarian
We have received a very large donation of needlework books,
supplies, and works-in-progress from the families of our late members
Rosemary Cornelius and Cele Foley. Some of the books will be added to the
chapter library, but many are duplicates of the titles we already have on our
shelves.
The "excess" books, the tools and supplies, and the works in progress will be
offered to our members at the April 10th meeting. Your monetary donation
for each book or item taken will go into the chapter's general fund. So
bring your shopping bags and cash or checkbook with you to the
meeting (sorry, charge cards are not
accepted ).
Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and
6th, 2010
Stitch
for Perspective - Lois Kershner
This Stitch for Perspective notebook class explores
stitches and techniques to create a realistic interpretation of an outdoor
landscape scene. The class will focus on stitching for perspective and
dimension using threads in a variety of colors and textures on 18ct mono canvas
and Congress Cloth. Background and foreground stitching areas include
those for clear skies, clouds and sunsets, ocean waves and calm waters, streams,
trees and bushes, fields and grasses, flowers, and some small structures.
Special techniques include thread blending and shading, padding, layering,
canvas appliqué, attaching beads and needleweaving. You will have an
invaluable reference notebook for your canvas embroidery landscapes.
Below are a couple of samples of Lois’ work and her use of stitches. As
you can see, her effects are wonderful.
You may remember that Lois was a popular teacher at the Region Seminar in
Pittsfield last April. We are very excited that she is coming to our
chapter. In order to secure materials in time, she needs to know how
many of you will be taking her class by April 5th.
The chapter is covering the travel expenses and teaching fees, so all you need
to pay for is the kit for the class. Several of our members have
experienced a class with Lois and will happily assure you of its value. A
coupon for registration is at
the end of this newsletter, so please fill it out soon so we will know of your interest.
Kit fee: $80
Congratulations to Rachel Atkinson!
At the fall judging of the
Master Craftsman Program in Canvas, Rachel was designated a Master
Craftsman. This is the highest honor one can receive under the program’s
demanding qualifications. Rachel’s diligence throughout several years of
intensive work makes us proud that she is one of our members, and we admire her
for her achievements.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Trip
to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme
Arrangements have been made to have a special tour of the "With
Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River
Valley" exhibit that will be opening on this date. We
plan to meet and carpool to the museum for a program beginning at 10 am with
lunch to follow at a local restaurant. Information about the museum is
online at
www.FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org, and more details
about our day will be in the May newsletter.
Friday and Saturday, February
4th and 5th, 2011
"A Field in Tuscany" - Lynn
Payette
Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th, 2011
Crewel
piece - Judy Jeroy
An
important date for your calendar............September 25 & 26, 2010
This is the date for the
next Region Day. Jane Nicholas will be teaching a two-day class in
stumpwork, and Michael Boren will offer a one-day counted piece on
Saturday. The location will be the Marriott Courtyard in Natick. It
is just off Exit 13 on the Mass Pike. Information such as costs and the
room rate will be available after the March NER meeting. Stay tuned for
particulars.
Another date for your
calendar.......................April 15-17, 2011
This will be the weekend for the New England Region Seminar in Portland,
Maine. The hotel is in the downtown area of the city where there are lots
of wonderful places to visit. The Maine chapter is busy with plans for a
wonderful time, so look for more information in the next few months.
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS (All members are welcome)
Tuesday, May 4th
Tuesday, September 14th
Tuesday, November 2nd |
Stitching Getaways: The next meeting of the West Side Day
group will be on May 4th at Suzanne Newton’s house in West Simsbury. Bring along
your lunch and a project you are working on and/or any project you would like to
share. Please email or phone Suzanne at sfnjsn@sbcglobal.net
or 860-658-2037 if you plan to attend.
Pequot Colony – Anyone who is interested can call
Doris Boas at: (860) 572-8441 or Stephanie Thorp at: (860) 536-0912.
CRVC Program Registration Form -- April 10th Meeting
Mail completed form to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield, CT
06002.
Reunion in April
______I plan to attend.
Hope you will join us for lunch.
Name:
___________________________________________________ Phone:
_______________________
Email:_______________________ |
CRVC Program Registration Form -- June 5th and
6th Meeting
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 5th.
"Stitch for Perspective" with Lois Kershner
______Members kit fee $80; Non-members kit fee $90
______I have enclosed $12 (June 5th) and/or $12 (June 6th) for lunch.
Name:
___________________________________________________ Phone:
_______________________
Email:_______________________ |
CRVC-EGA Membership
$50. 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
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 ($50)
__ 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
$___________ |