CALENDAR
*Notes: All supplies needed include *Supplies needed:regular stitching supplies and light and/or magnifier, if desired.
The Golden Rules (see below) should be followed at each meeting.
The Golden Rules (see below) should be followed at each meeting.
Additional information, pictures and descriptions of the projects will be posted as soon as they are available.
January, 2012
February, 2012
Tue., Feb. 21 – Last day to sign up for the April workshops.Tue., Feb. 28 – 9:30–11:00 a.m., New Member Coffee, Carriage House
Tue., Feb. 28 – 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Showcase Committee meeting, Carriage House
Tue., Feb. 28 – 12:30–1:30 p.m., Guild Board meeting – Carriage House
March, 2012
Tue., March 6 – 9:30-11:00 a.m., Snow date for the New Member Coffee – Carriage HouseFri., March 9 – Last day to sign up for the May workshops.
Tue., March 13 – 9:30 a.m. – Mini Workshops – Manor House Auditorium
Deadline – TBD
Carla Waggoner
TAMARI
Kit Fee – TBD *Supplies needed: *Supplies needed: regular stitching supplies, other supplies TBD
Joyce Fath KUMIHIMO BRAIDED SCISSORS FOB
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Description – Included in the kit will be an instruction sheet, foam kumihimo disk, embroidery scissors (scissors may not be as pictured), and floss. There will be a few different color choices to choose from.
Kit Fee – $20
*Supplies needed:regular stitching supplies, no other supplies are needed.TBDSTUDIO TIMEKit Fee – No charge
Bring your "problem" project to consult with the studio time teacher on solutions to your dilemma – or simply
work on a familiar project to enjoy stitching with Guild friends.
*Supplies needed:Regular stitching suppliesTue., March 27 – 11:00–3:00 p.m., ORTS, Carriage House
April, 2012
Tue., April 10, Tue., April 10-Wed., April 11, and Tuesday, April 10-Thursday, April 13 – 9:30 a.m. – Mary Alice Sinton (www.bluebonnetstudio.com) (Mary Alice will be teaching three classes concurrently. All three classes will begin on April 10.) – Carriage House Auditorium
Deadline – Tues., Feb. 21 (PLEASE NOTE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE. Some supplies must be ordered from Japan.)
Tues., April 10 – 1-day class
PRICKLY PAISLEY SATIN BOX – Japanese bead embroidery
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Description – The Prickly Paisley is an entry-level piece done in the Japanese bead embroidery method. The foundation fabric is 100% cotton (Sunshine Provence by Moda) with a variety of glass beads. The design size is 7.25" x 7" and the finished size is 3.6" x 7" x .5". A choice of red or blue will be available.Kit Fee – $60 *Supplies needed: *Supplies needed: regular stitching supplies, clamps or frame weight, skinny 8" x 8" stretcher bars and tacks, silk pins, #12 beading needles or sharps and optional awl or tekobari
Tue., April 10-Wed., April 11 – 2-day class PRICKLY PAISLEY CELL PHONE/GLASSES CASE – Japanese bead embroidery Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – The Prickly Paisley is an entry-level piece done in the Japanese bead embroidery method. The foundation fabric is 100% cotton (Sunshine Provence by Moda) with a variety of glass beads. The box is 2.75" x 3.5" x 1.75"; the design covers the entire top. A choice of red or blue will be available.
Kit Fee – $70
*Supplies needed:regular stitching supplies, light and magnification if needed , clamps or frame weight, skinny 8" x 8" stretcher bars and tacks, silk pins, #12 beading needles or sharps and optional awl or tekobari
Tues., April 10-Thur., April 12 – 3-day classBEADED PURSE – Japanese Bead Embroidery Click on the pictures to see larger images.
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Description – The Peacock and Chic purses are intermediate-level projects designed by Reiko Matsukawa. The foundation fabric is black Shusu silk or white Nishijin silk, and is stitched on a traditional Japanese embroidery frame (REQUIRED.) Either simple or intricate lace fringe enhance the overall appearance of the bag. The finishing can be done by the individual or in Japan for an additional cost. Design size 18" x 7.5"; finished size 7.5" x 7.5" x 1". Choice of Peacock or Chic in Gold/Silver or Chic in Black/GunmetalKit Fee – $260 *Supplies needed:Regular stitching supplies, 29" Japanese embroidery frame (can be purchased for $75 from the teacher by pre-order with registration), #12 beading needles or sharps, Guterman sewing thread (black #10, white #20, pink #321, blue #230, green #657 for Peacock), (white #20 and cream #800 for Chic gold/silver), (black #10 for Chic black/gunmetal), awl or tekobari, one or preferably 2 pairs of Koma (which can be purchased from the teacher for an amount to be determined) and mounting fabric.Tue., April 24 – 11:00 a.m., ORTS, Carriage House
Tue., April 24 – 6:45 p.m., Guild Board meeting – Carriage House
May, 2012
Sun., May 6-Mon., May 7 – 2-day class – 9:30 a.m. – Sandy Rodgers (www.sandyrodgers.com) – Carriage House
THE COLORS OF AUTUMN (This is a pilot class that has been accepted for the August, 2012 ANG seminar in Philadelphia) – Silk shading on canvas Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – Silk shading on canvas, plus painting with pigment markers, contemporary cornelli work, stitch directional shading, diagonal couching of Japanese metal, sheer overlays and form dimension with padding. Design size 7.25" x 9.5" on 12" x 14" canvas.
Kit Fee – $105
Deadline – March 9
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies, 12" x 14" stretcher bars and tacks, laying tool, fine point water soluble pen, Needle Nabber (or piece of rubber band) for gripping needle, cover cloth. Tue., May 8 – 1-day class – 9:30 a.m. – Sandy Rodgers – Carriage House
DO TELL – 28–Silk shading on canvas Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – An introduction to the silk shading method developed by Sandy in 2001, placing colors and values to create dimension. White daisies, deep green leaves and royal blue ribbon form the motif on soft blue Congress cloth. Design size 7.75" x 7.75" (on point) on 12" x2" canvas.
Kit Fee – $40
Deadline – March 9
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies, 12" x 12" stretcher bars and tacks, laying tool, fine point water soluble pen.Tue., May 22 – 11:00–3:00 p.m., ORTS, Carriage House
June, 2012
Fri., June 3 – Last day to sign up for the June 12 book sale.Mon., May 22 – Last day to sign up for the April workshops.
Tue., June 12 – EVENING MEETING 6:00 p.m. – Carriage House Auditorium
BOOK SALE, SCISSORS SHARPENING and SALAD SUPPER – Bring a salad to share
Description – If there are any books you are particularly interested in browsing, please e-mail Vanessa Richards at theprissysister@neo.rr.com and they can be specifically requested.
Fee – TBDDeadline – June 3Tue., June 26 – 11:00–3:00 p.m., ORTS, Carriage House
Tue., June 26 – 5:30–6:45 p.m., Showcase Committee meeting, Carriage House
Tue., June 28 – 6:45–7:45 p.m. Guild Board meeting – Carriage House
July, 2012
Tue., July 10 – 9:30 a.m. – Karla Gee – Carriage House
STITCHERS GIVE A HOOT, Adult-Child Workshop – Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – TBD
Kit Fee – TBD
Deadline – TBD
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies
Light and magnification, if neededTue., July 24 – 11:00–3:00 p.m., ORTS, Carriage House
August, 2012
Sun.-Mon., Aug. 12-13 – 2-day class – 9:30 a.m. – Diane Herrmann – Carriage House
COLOR THEORY WITH A TWIST – Canvas Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – A newly developed class, based on her winning entry (2nd Place, Creative Inspiration, Judges Choice, ANG San Antonio 2011) "Color Wheel With a Twist" Mobius band. Using needlepoint stitches and a variety of threads, student will stitch three leaves on a neutral, bargello background, explore thread blending with standard floss colors to create a grayscale border, and add a stumpwork butterfly or insect in a complementary color. Class discussion will include how to stitch and assemble the entire band as an independent project. Design size 3" x 10".
Fee – TBD
Deadline – TBD
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies
Light and magnification, if neededTue., Aug. 14 – 9:30 a.m. – Diane Herrmann – Carriage House
WALKING THE WATER'S EDGE – Canvas Click here or on the picture to see a larger image.
Description – An elegant, contemporary project, incorporating Florentine-stitch pattern and shading techniques with floss, freeform eyelet stitches and bullion knots. Although it’s an intermediate level technique, it is relatively quick to stitch. Design size 8" x 8".
Fee – $40
Deadline – TBD
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies
Light and magnification, if needed
Tue., Aug. 28 – 11:00–3:00 p.m., ORTS, Carriage HouseTue., Aug. 28 – ?–? p.m., Showcase Committee meeting, Carriage House
Tue., Aug. 28 – 6:45 p.m., Guild Board meeting – Carriage House
September, 2012
Tue. evening, Sept. 11 – 6:00 p.m. – TBD – Carriage House
TBD
Thu.-Fri., Sept. 27-28 – 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Stitchery Showcase Entry Days Sat.-Sun., Sept. 29-30 – 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Stitchery Showcase Entry Days
October, 2012
Mon., Oct. 1 – Last day to sign up for the open-to-the-public workshop on Sat., Nov. 10 or Tues., Nov. 13 and the SHNG members only 2-day workshop on November 11-12.Thu., Fri., Sat. and Sun., Oct. 1-7 – Stitchery Showcase/Ohio Mart
Sun., Oct. 7 – 4:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m., Stitchery Showcase entry pick-up (Except for hung quilts which must be picked up on Monday.
Mon., Oct. 8 – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Stitchery Showcase entry pick-up
November, 2012
Sat., Nov. 10 OR Tue., Nov. 13 – 9:30 a.m. – Catherine Jordan, Special Workshop (Open to the public) – Carriage House Auditorium
A KNOT GARDEN – counted and surface embroidery
Description – A motif reminiscent of the English Garden at Stan Hywet. Counted and surface embroidery add fine texture and color to the vintage palette. Small touches of fabric paint on hand dyed linen are used to mark emphasis in the design. Design size 6" x 7.5".
Kit Fee – $50
Deadline – Oct. 1
**Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies
Light and magnification, if neededSun. & Mon., Nov. 11-12 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Catherine Jordan – Carriage House Auditorium
CREATING NEEDLEWORK MAPS – counted and surface embroidery
Description – Explore the exciting world of needlework mapmaking as color effects along with counted and surface embroidery techniques are all combined to produce an original old style needlework map. Students will receive a letter prior to the class to assist with their map selection. Fabric size 18" x 27"; map can be any size that will fit on the fabric.Kit Fee – $60
Deadline – Oct. 1
*Supplies needed: Regular stitching supplies
Light and magnification, if neededTue., Nov. 20 – 10:30–11:30 a.m., Showcase Committee wrap-up meeting, Carriage House
Tue., Nov. 20 – 11:30–12:30 p.m., Brunch, Carriage House
Tue., Nov. 20 – 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m., Guild Board meeting – Carriage House
December, 2012
Happy Holidays! Watch for more workshop details as well as registration forms in each issue of The Needleworker.*Notes: All supplies needed include *Supplies needed: regular stitching supplies and light and/or magnifier, if desired.
The Golden Rules should be followed at each meeting.The following list of supplies are the most basic and will enable you to stitch most types of needlework. As you progress in your needlework, you may add other useful items.1. Needle case with tapestry, embroidery and quilting needles in different sizes
2. Needle threader, if you use one
3. Thimble, if you use one
4. Pencil and gum eraser
5. Ruler
6. Notebook
7. Scissors, both embroidery and paper
8. Laying tool
9. Coffee mug
10. Name tag, hand–stitched
1. Wear your name tag. This not only helps everyone's memory, but also makes you eligible for the door prize drawing. A 50-cent contribution to the prize fund is charged if you do not wear your name tag.
2. No food or beverage in meeting room until stitching is safely put away.
3. Kindly address your questions to the teacher and not to your fellow stitchers. There are no dumb questions.
4. Do not talk or whisper while your teacher is giving instructions; give her or him your full attention.
5. If your teacher does not mind conversation while you are stitching, please do so quietly.
6. Ask permission prior to photographing any of the teacher's samples or finished pieces.
7. Do not make unnecessary noise while business meeting is being conducted (i.e. pounding in tacks, talking, etc.).
8. Turn off cell phones.
Following these rules makes for maximum instruction and minimum confusion, plus happy stitchers and an instructor who looks forward to coming back!
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