CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER NEWS
May 2018
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
WWW.CRVC-EGA.ORG
Remember that dues are now paid annually by May 1st
as the membership year runs from June 1 to May 31. Please use the
coupon below to renew your membership as soon
as possible. |
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
"Treasure" - Workshop with Lynn Payette
Join us for this day as we have fun with Lynn and her amazing ideas for embroidering. The
schedule for the day is as follows:
Location: Duncaster Senior Residence in Bloomfield, CT
Schedule for Saturday:
10 AM to Noon
Class
Noon to 1 PM
Show and Tell and short meeting
1 PM to 3:30 PM
Class
'Treasure', a pendant or pin, teaches the student unique techniques for working with different
threads, sheer and metallic fabrics, nettings, handmade paper, and beads, as well as a fool-proof
finishing method.
The student will finish 'Treasure' so that it can be used as either a pendant or pin.
Note: Student will furnish their own neck chain, if desired.
Kit fee: $60
Registration Deadline: ASAP
A coupon is provided to register for this meetimg.
The following is Lynn’s welcome letter to class members:
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Welcome to the class “Treasure”. You will need to bring the
following supplies to class:
Stretcher bars - 5” x 5” and tacks to mount the Congress Cloth
Assorted needles – including: #22 chenille, #18 chenille, #22 tapestry, #8 or #7 crewel, and
a beading needle
Invisible thread
Beeswax
Gluestick – not the blue or purple type (be sure to check this, as blue or purple gluestick
will stain the fabric, and become permanent.)
Scissors – small, very sharp; and paper scissors (these should be small)
Tweezers
Pencil
A few small bags to separate the threads (if you wish)
A few common pins
A “C” clamp or other method of securing your working frame to the table
Additional lighting and magnification, if desired
A pillowcase or other means of covering your work for transport
Note: If you would like to make “Treasure” into a pendant, please bring along the chain
that you will be using, so that you are able to create the correct size loops for the chain to go
through.
I look forward to meeting you and teaching you “Treasure”. I know that you will enjoy
making it as much as I did. |
Saturday, October 13th, 2018
Class starting "Frozen Reflections" by Lorene Salt
“Frozen Reflections” was inspired by an unpublished 1920 era Liberty Magazine
cover designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This design has us exploring the many faceted faces of
ice. I decided to experiment with a colour palette of teal, pale mauve, and soft shades of blue
because I wanted to show the cool qualities of the icicles and the refraction of the sunlight shining
through the ice bubbles.
Students will be provided with a blank canvas with the outline of the design drawn on to it.
Students will learn how to create texture by layering stitches as well as learning a variety of
specialty stitches such as Double Fan, Rectangular Jessica, Tramé and Trellis, Diaper patterns and
Laid fillings. This piece is further embellished with Swarovski crystals, pearls, bugle and
seed beads. This is an Intermediate level piece.
Threads used include DMC and Finca Perle Cottons, Kreinik #8 Braid, Planet Earth Silk Opal,
Caron Impressions, DMC #5 Perle Cotton Variations, Vineyard Silk, Threadworx #8 Overdyed Kreinik
Braid and Rainbow Gallery Fyre Works.
The patterns for this piece will be purchased by the chapter, and lessons 1 & 2 will be available
at this meeting. Kits are available for purchase and will include 18-count French Blue mono
canvas. You will need four 12” stretcher bars and the usual sewing supplies.
The December and February meetings will be devoted to continuing work on this piece with lessons
3 & 4 available in December and lessons 5 & 6 in February. Questions relating to
directions or techniques will be emailed to the teacher, and her advice will always be available to us.
Registration to work on this piece must be received by September 1st so that kits can be
assembled and patterns ordered. A
coupon is provided to register for this project.
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Class continuing "Frozen Reflections"
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
Class continuing "Frozen Reflections"
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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.
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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.
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.
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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:
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_____ 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) |
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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 $___________ |
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