October 2019 Meeting

We had only a brief informal meeting this month.  

We did draw a new number for our stitching challenge.   That number is 2!

For those who were present, Linda did give a brief overview of the Curious Needlebook project.    Members who are participating  should be able to get started.   Linda recommended stitching the inside motifs would be better than stitching the border first.   She feels it would be easier to 'fit' the motifs in the area without be distracted by the border placement.    This project can be found in the September 2018 and December 2018 NeedleArts magazine.

Congratulations to Stacy S.    Stacy received Best of Show honors for her Jeannette Douglas - The Common Thread needlework submission to the Rehoboth Needlework Exhibit!   Great job and well deserved Stacy.



























Linda reviewed the names of those who signed up for the Candy Cane Class in November.   The class teacher, Sue,  will bring a trunk show of her wool designs to the meeting.   At Christmas in July this past summer there was a wool mittens project and now some know how to work with wool,  you may want to bring your wallets!  Sue is sure to have some kits of interest!

Karolin R. shared a piece she is working one.  This is one of those 'typography' pieces with words fitting into a house.   It has words of welcome and encouragement.    The piece is stitched all in DMC.  This project is being sponsored by a FB group, Cross Stitch Club Org.  for the Ronald McDonald House.  Participants are assigned a Ronald McDonald house in their area for who they stitch the piece for.   They are asked to make a presentation of the finished, framed needlework to the Ronald McDonald House when done.   Total design size is 8 by 10 and fits nicely in an 11 by 14 frame.


Great outreach Karolin! Thank you for sharing.

Show 'n Tell

Members who brought their finishes along shared them with us.

 Above is a Pam Darney Sampler, stitched and personalized by Caryl C.

 This beautiful piece, based on a a Frank Lloyd Wright design, was stitched by Linda W.

Joan did not disappoint either with this beautiful piece of canvas work.   Linda said she may stitch this next using different colors.  

 Next meeting, November 14.   Twelve have signed up for the wool candy cane project.