- Upcoming - Members who wish to participate in decorating the Woodstown Library, should meet for lunch on December 7th at the Woodstown Diner. After lunch the group will be heading over to the library to decorate the display cases and the tree. If you have Christmas ornaments or stitching you wish to share and can't attend, please contact Katie K. to make arrangements to get your items to her.
- January-February Project Piece - The cherry wool tart pin cushion will be taught in January 2019.
- Challenge - participants shared their progress on Challenge piece #3, the number for this past month. Everyone is enjoying the progress they have been able to make. Deb drew a new number for the next month.......drum roll......#2. So stitchers, pull out your project bag with the #2 and make this your focus for the next month.
- Regional - Marian shared some information from the Regional Meeting.
- They will be reinstating the $2 dues
- Camp Wannastitch - Suggestions had been asked for on how to re-organize this event. We had provided Marian suggestions which she took to the meeting. Pat L. and Robin T. will serve on the committee working to re-organize the event.
- Smart-Day - this may become an every other year event
- Woodlawn - to encourage participation, National is offering insurance on pieces submitted for showcasing.
- Group Correspondence Course - Pat Y. shared information on a Group Correspondence Course she is participating in to see if there was any interest. The piece is in the September 2018 NeedleArts. It is called Perfectly Counted Crosses by teacher Carolyn Standing Webb.
- Community Calendar - the announcement of our monthly meeting was in the Community Calendar of South Jersey Times. Robin will continue to have it posted each month and will also add our meeting dates as 'events' on our Facebook page.
- Rehoboth Needlework Exhibit - Linda W recently attended this annual event. Stacy S. participates each year and offered to make arrangements to take any member's pieces they wish to enter next year.
- Stitch Stash - This is a new needlework shop in Rehoboth. Both Linda and Stacy have been. The shop is a needlepoint shop. The owner has been interviewed on Fiber Talk. Stop by if you are in the area.
- Christmas in July - Linda W. asked for a volunteer to take over Christmas in July. It consists of one Saturday in July and spending the day on three different small Christmas themed projects. The cost is $20 per person to attend. Linda has done it for several years and we thank her for all the lovely projects she helped coordinate. Please let Joan or Linda know if you would be interested in taking over the title.
- December Meeting - December is our Christmas Exchange. The theme is a needlework accessory. Your piece must be a stitched piece. Participating in voluntary. Bring a wrapped gift and get a gift back. Members were asked to bring cookies and holiday treats to share.
Show and Tell
Samplers, from Scarlet House, stitched by Stacy S.
Class piece from Jamboree at Salty Yarns, Heartstrings Samplery, stitched and finished by Stacy S.
Cherry Hill by Brenda Gervais, stitched by Stacy S.
Victoria, part of the Queen Series by Gay Ann Rogers, stitched by Marian S.
Simplicity pattern, stitched by Marian S.
Ribbon Candy and musical themed ornaments stitched by Katie K.
EGA Christmas Tree project by Lynn B. A lot of us liked the way she trimmed it in green and not gold.
Joan T. stitched this Gay Ann Rogers design.
Stitched and finished by Joan T. following a tutorial by the Twisted Stitcher
Linda W. stitched this ANG project.
Linda W. stitched this from a Cyber Pointers Class. It is called Frozen Reflections.
Cherry Hill by Brenda Gervais, stitched by Stacy S.
Victoria, part of the Queen Series by Gay Ann Rogers, stitched by Marian S.
Simplicity pattern, stitched by Marian S.
Ribbon Candy and musical themed ornaments stitched by Katie K.
EGA Christmas Tree project by Lynn B. A lot of us liked the way she trimmed it in green and not gold.
Joan T. stitched this Gay Ann Rogers design.
Stitched and finished by Joan T. following a tutorial by the Twisted Stitcher
Linda W. stitched this ANG project.
Linda W. stitched this from a Cyber Pointers Class. It is called Frozen Reflections.
Program
Our discussion tonight was on finishing. Members were asked to bring in their finishes and share what they had done. Linda lead a group discussion finishing.
1. Where do we get our ideas? From EGA Meetings, from fellow stitchers, books on finishing, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook
2. What tools should you have on had? Basic sewing supplies, iron/ironing board, rotary cutters and mat, quilting rulers, heavy duty scissors to cut mat board, etc., wonder clips, paper cutter, double sided tape, sewing machine, dedicated crafting table/area, stash of fabrics, trims, buttons, etc., comic board, foam core, batting, ribbons, t-square
3. How can we finish? Create a stuffed standup, cover a styrofoam block with a finished piece and coordinating fabric, an easel finish, frame, use two pieces of foam core covering one with fabric and one with stitched piece and sandwich together, needle rolls, as ornaments, mount in embroidery hoops, add to project bag, nun stitch edges, interface the back, band sampler, framed, as a box lid.
It was a good discussion and many ideas were shared.
It was a good discussion and many ideas were shared.
