President Joan T. welcomed all to our Annual Covered Dish Dinner. This is always one of our most popular meetings. We celebrated being 48 years only.
Our 50th Anniversary will be in 2024. Woodlawn has reached out to Lamplighters asking if we would like to submit for display (display only/not to be judged) items for their annual needlework show in 2024 for our 50th Anniversary. This can be discuss in the fall when we return from summer break. Also, we should put on our calendars a reminder for April 2023, to start preparations for a 2024 50th Anniversary Event. (dinner?; group project; teacher; etc.)
It is amazing without even comparing notes with each other how we end up with a variety of main courses, sides, salads and desserts. No one went away hungry from our covered dish dinner that's for sure.
Joan lead the Business Meeting
- The Standing Rules for Lamplighters EGA were circulated prior to the meeting via email. All were asked to review and offer any edits or comments. Approved by members present.
- Minutes of the previous Business Meeting were also shared for review, via email, prior to the meeting.
- Treasurer's Report was provided
- Membership - Membership renewals are underway. Renewals are due by the May Meeting. The cost is $46 per year. Membership includes access to all Lamplighters Meetings; optional sign-up for Camp WannaStitch in OCMD; access to the National EGA website; Regional and National newsletters; and NeedleArts Quarterly Magazine.
- Regional Report - Marion shared that our revised By-Laws have been approved, counter-signed and returned to us.
- Of interest - The Royal School of Needlework has curated an Encyclopedia of Stitches online. The origin and history of each stitch is shared; diagrams; photos; and how-to videos are included. Visiting the site is free. It is called RSN Stitch Bank - Camp WannaStitch - January 14 - 15 - 16, 2023 - The Clarion has a new owner and new name. Watch for notices in your Regional Newsletter regarding this 2023 event.
- Programming -
May - Wool Applique program with Sue of Sue Gonzales Designs will be our May meeting. Last date for sign-ups is tonight's meeting. Cost is $15 and will include everything you need for the project. She will also have a trunk show. Linda will follow up with Sue regarding what payment methods she accepts. (Check/Cash/Credit Card)
June - Blackwork flag - sign up sheet available. Linda W. will provide instructions. Cost is $5.
July - Christmas in July - Sign up sheet available. The cost is $20 for three small holiday project kits and instructions. The event will be from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. in Wenonah (the same location as last year). Please bring your lunch and beverage and dessert to share.
As always, if you have a programming idea or there is a skill you want to try, share your thoughts with Linda.
- Publicity - Robin continues to update the blog after each month meeting. Caryl or Robin also post photos on our Facebook page. Robin periodically runs reminders in local newspaper calendars announcing our meetings and inviting new-combers.
- Outreach - KarenAnne discussed Christmas Stockings for soldiers.
- Sunshine & Cheer - Caryl had nothing to report.
- Other -
BJ has scissors for sale. She has three styles. They are $10 each. There was a sign-up sheet available. BJ will bring all orders to the June Meeting when she returns from Florida.
Karen K. is liquidating fabric from her shop. Please email the count and color you may be interested in and she will bring to the following meeting.
Our 2022 Challenge was reviewed. For this year, the Challenge is to stitch the free monthly flower baskets from Jeannette Douglas Designs. The first of each month she puts up the new pattern on her website and on Facebook. Stitch one, stitch several, stitch them all! Make small pillows, use a bell pull, use one large piece of fabric. Use the called for colors or substitute with what you have in your stash. For each monthly 'basket' you complete, you name will be entered into a drawing that will be pulled in January 2023.
Show and Tell - the work of our hands
Joan T.'s challenge piece
Stacy S.'s challenge piece
Pat L.'s challenge piece, stitched on banding
Joan's GAY ANN RODGERS canvas piece
Needle and Thread by Stacy S.
Herringbone and Holes by Katie K.
Canvas Candy Bowl - Linda W.
Ukranian White Work - Stitched by Linda W.
Last but not least, our April Meeting Challenge. We were to bring on our various pin cushion to display. Prizes were awarded for the oldest, the most, etc.
In December we were each given a small clay pot and asked to design a pin cushion using the pot. Here are the entries. Flower pots to ice cream cones to a hen on a nest. That's using your thinking cap stitchers!
Members who participating were: Marian, Katie, Linda, Caryl. Stacy, Joan and Robin
Next Meeting - May - Wool Applique
