September 2021 EGA Meeting

We met in person again for first meeting of the 2021-2022 year.   President Joan T. introduced herself and conducted our semi-annual business meeting.

Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports were shared.

Membership was pleased to introduce two members that joined at the end of last season.  As well as introduced three members who were new at this meeting.   Each new member gave a brief synopsis of their stitching history.   New members will be eligible to join our Facebook group and the EGA website.  That information was shared with them.  

A complete/updated member list will be circulated by email over the weekend that will include our three new members.

Regional Report - Our Regional Rep., Marian S. shared with us news from the Region  We can all refer to our August newsletter from MAR.   Linda W. and Marian S. will attend the next Regional Meeting.  At that meeting, Linda will participate in the Take-Along project which she will bring back to Lamplighters to teach.

Education - Linda W. was not at the meeting but did provide a hand-out with a month-by-month list of programs for the coming year.  

• October - Finishing the Bee-Lieve Strawberry
• November - EGA Needlecase - Free pattern and free 40 count fabric will be provided.  Sign-up list was available.
• December - Holiday Exchange of a needlework small
• January - Thread Talk
• February/March - EGA Project
• April - Covered Dish Dinner and Pin Cushion Party - More information to come.
• May - Wool work with Susan Gonzales
• June - Blackwork Flag - If you signed up and paid previously, you are on the list

    2021 Challenge - Stitch and finish EGA pieces - patterns from the EGA, Petite Projects, Guild Classes, Christmas in July - For each piece completed, members get one chance in a drawing for a Gift Certificate.  

Publicity - Information is sent to local papers (SJTimes, Elmer News and Franklinville Bulletin Board) in advance of our monthly meetings.  If you know of a local community paper or cable channel with a calendar of events, please let Robin T. know and she will add it to her notification list.   

Each month our Blog is updated with meeting notes and Show and Tell photos.

We put notices on Local Facebook pages announcing the start of out 2021-22 year.   There seemed to be interest and the postings were shared however we did not receive any emails requesting additional information.  

We are looking into possibly setting up at table at the Salem County Fair next August in the Home Ec. Building.   We can stitch and answer questions as well as pass out information about Lamplighters.

Outreach - KarenAnn had nothing to report for Outreach due to Covid restrictions.   If you know of any Outreach, please let KarenAnn know.

Sunshine and Cheer - Treasurer Caryl C. continues to send well wishes, sympathy cards, etc. to members.   Please alert Caryl if a member is ill, etc.

By-Laws - Pat L. will chair the By-Laws Committee with Marian S. and Karen K.  Our By-Laws need to be reviewed and submitted to Regional in 2022.  

Other - BJ discussed copyright issues with using designs.  We must make sure we have a designer's permission prior to sharing a design in a class or workshop.

Show and Tell

And boy oh boy did we have a lot to share.

Bee-Lieve pin cushion, Theresa Baird pattern, stitched by Joan T.  Four Christmas in July ornaments by Joan T.

Christmas in July finishes 

Cross stitched pumpkin, Noteworthy Needle pattern, stitched by Amy G.

Gold work piece from the Inspirations Magazine, stitched by BJ S.

Two-sided ornaments, peacock and Christmas in July piece by Deb N.

A Tribute to Tiffany, class with the Naples Florida EGA, stitched by Pat. L.

Canvas work stocking stitched by BJ S.

Dimensions Kit, The Lord's Prayer, stitched by KarenAnn M.

Jeannette Douglas Halloween Sampler, stitched by new member, Gwynne G.

EGA canvas work tree, stitched - 4 times - by Pat Y.

This is a diaper holder, believe it or not!  From Stoney Creek, stitched by Deb N.

Popular sampler piece, rearranged by Pat Y.

Halloween Drum, stitched and finished by Amy G.

Beautiful fall cornucopia stitched by new member Barbara G.

Assisi work seahorse, stitched by Pat L.

Huck weave towel, painted thread pansy, plaid spider, Bee-Lieve strawberry and three EGA Christmas in July ornaments, stitched and finished by Robin T.

Bracelet, Noteworthy Needle, stitched by Amy G.

Pillow, stitched and finished by Amy G.

Liberty Hill from Silver Creek, stitched by Amy G.

EGA class Canvas piece, Marian S.

Stitched by Amy G.

Two bands of hardanger, stitched and layered on satin ball, by Marian S.

Autumn ala Round, from Glendon Place, stitched by Pat L.

Heartstrings Samplary Halloween Witch, stitched by new member Barbara G.

It was absolutely fabulous to be able to meeting in person once again.   That said, our Officers did a great job coordinating Zoom Meetings and presentations during the pandemic.

Next meeting - October 14, 7 pm.   Room opens at 6:30 pm