Joan called the meeting to order and welcomed all present. There were 21 present at the meeting.
Joan had recently viewed a video from the Regional Director which dealt with changes and incentives both National and Regional are looking into to help EGA grow. She shared some of the information.
Their program, “Securing our Future”, discussed concerns as to what National can do to help increase membership; what to do to get people interested; helping existing members become aware; and, helping members understand all that their membership provides and is available to them. Members also need to be made aware of the lending library.
In the works:
- They anticipate they will be sending another online survey to membership for member input. When this comes out - no date yet - please make sure you let your voice be heard!
- They hope to be able to identify the weaker chapters (smaller and with declining membership) and provide help.
- National Dues will increase in 2024. National will be $55, Regional will remain at $2 and Local will remain at $5. Total 2024 dues will be $62.00.
- Dues will move to online payment. Dues will no longer be prorated. Membership will renew on the anniversary date of joining and will be for a term of one year from that date. Expect more information on the implementation date and how it will work in the coming months.
- National and Regional are looking for class and seminar recommendations and more teachers for classes.
- Considering a “Youth Membership/Youth Group” affiliation with EGA.
Joan also shared that the New York Retreat in Painted Post in September was a success and it will be repeated next year.
Membership - Robin shared we currently have 33 members. In the last month, she has reached out to a couple of potential new members.
Caryl C. shared information about an upcoming online event. Jingle Ball, by Lindy Stitches, had its inaugural year in 2022. It was a great success. It consists of three days (12/1, 2 and 3) where you enter a virtual ‘masquerade’ ball. There are ‘rooms’ to enter with different groups, such as the “Southern-west Stitchers” who were all from the southwest, and so on. There are classes to sign up in addition to the $10 registration fee. There are 12 teachers who will hold 1 hour zoom open discussions. And of course, there is a merchandise mart featuring exclusive Jingle Ball patterns as well as some standards from the designers. Go to https://www.lindystitches.com/ for the link to “Jingle Ball”. The event starts a 6 pm on Friday and will continue until sometime on Sunday. Once registered, you can enter and leave the site as frequently as you wish.
Holiday Tree at the Library - Katie requested anyone interested in bringing ornaments for the Library Tree who will NOT be at the Library to do the decorations in December to bring their ornaments, with their name on them, to the November Meeting.
Christmas in July - Anyone who may be interested in teaching one of the three classes in July 2024, please let Linda know. If you have an idea for a Christmas in July but don’t want to teach it, please share it with Linda. Linda is looking for someone to take over this program. It is well attended each year. She has a file full of patterns she will pass on. Please touch base with Linda and let her know if you can help with this program.
Show ‘n Tell
Pat Y. Stitched this 2022 SAL with patterns from Jeannette Douglas. Pat modified July stitching tomatoes instead of flowers, November with acorns and December with Poinsettias. Well done Pat!
Also from Deb N. Many of us agree! Coffee!
Needleroll by BJ S.
Come Said the Wind from Glendon Place, stitched by BJ S.
Jacobean style piece by Beverly A. Beautiful
Program - Our program this month was “Learning to Stitch Plaid”. Those who signed up ahead of time, received their kits with fabric and the spider base for the project. Marian gave everyone starting instructions on stitching and participants were off and running.
Here’s a start….
Someone else got a little further before the meeting was over.
Marian’s finished circle as seen on FB.
Stitching consists of a ‘tent’ stitch skipping every other thread. The color way and number of rows of each color was discussed and is listed in the below. Hopefully, everyone will bring in their fully stitched plaid circle in November when Marian is showing everyone how to assemble the spider.
A brief recap of how to proceed:
Color order. -
- Starting at the 9 o’clock position of a clock, stitching across the pre-drawn circle to put in the first row. Stitch using the tent stitch, skipping one thread between each stitch
- Working downward, subsequent rows are to be completed using the colors listed.
- Once reaching the bottom of the pre-drawn circle, rotate your piece 180 degrees and begin again at the 9 o’clock position, working down from the center using the the color listed until you reach the bottom of the circle.
- Marian told everyone how to leave ‘tails’ at the end of each thread/row.
- When the entire circle is complete with the tent stitch, rotate the piece 90 degrees and start at the 9 o’clock position again stitching across the circle. Start with the black and follow the color chart.
- back stitch your finished piece
Hope this helps!
Next meeting - November 9th, 7 pm.
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