For our March meeting we welcomed three new members. Julie P., Diana T., and Marian C.. Joan welcomed them and each told us a little it about themselves and their stitching journey. These stitchers joined our other new 2024 members Karin W. and Ann C.. We are 36 members strong and growing!
- President Joan Tierno shared the 2024 President’s Challenge. She has challenged member to create a name tag in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. She shared handouts of ideas and a gold thread for inspiration.
- Our Anniversary Dinner was discussed. In lieu of an April Meeting, we will be meeting at the Blue Plate in Mullica Hill at 6 pm for dinner. Reservations MUST be made as soon as possible as the final count is due March 29th.
- Membership - Reminder that ALL renewals are now done electronically. You will receive an email from National in late April with instructions for renewal. Members who joined PRIOR to January 1, 2024, will have the annual renewal date of May 31st. Newer members will renew on the one year anniversary of their enrollment. Dues will no longer be pro-rating based on the time of year you enroll. Rather, your renewal will be one date from the date of your enrollment.
- Upcoming Programs
Linda reminded everyone to check out their most recent issue of NeedleArts for Lightening Rounds and Group Correspondence Courses offered as well as the free charts that are available at EGAUSA.orgApril Meeting - Anniversary Dinner - No regular meeting
May Meeting - Completion of the Blackwork Bookmark
June Meeting - Learning Bullion Knots
Christmas in July - Spend a day with fellow stitchers and have instructions on 3 different Christmas Ornaments. The event is all day (9 to 3) on Saturday, July 20th. Guests are welcomed. Attendees should bring their own lunch and beverages and are welcomed to bring some snacks to share. We meet at a church in Wenonah - details will follow closer to the event. Sign ups and payment due by the June meeting. 25 maximum $20 per person.Gloucester County Library - Linda is coordinating a display for the library in honor of our 50th Anniversary. Linda would like EACH Lamplighters to offer one piece for display. More details will follow.Tonight’s program
Linda lead us in stitching a blackwork bookmark. This is a Petite Project from the EGAUSA.org site. Our assignment is to stitch Rows 1 to 5 before the May meeting. We will learn about the center motif and initial and finishing at the May meeting.
Blackwork - Wikipedia.
Blackwork - Blackwork Journey
Show and Tell
Perforated paper and smalls by Linda W. A Kirdy Biggs Design.
Ellen Chester Design - larger spool, by Stacy S. Smaller spool also by Stacy S.
Hey Pumpkin from Fat Quarter Shop by Robin T.
Ukrainian Bookmark from Spring 2023 EGA Meeting, Robin T.
Hearts for Hospice, Red, white and blue by Patti N.
Pink hearts by Katie C.
Barnwood Buttons from Rosewood Manor, stitched by Robin T.
Schwam Embroidery pillow from Knoxville EGA Correspondence Course, by Pat L.
2024 Anniversary Heart from Heart in Hand, stitched and finished by Caryl C.
Katie C. wanted to learn to stitch plaid but wasn’t interested in doing the spider we did. Instead she used waste canvas and stitched a heart on a sweatshirt. Great idea Katie!
Lamplighters Class project from EGA, Over-dyed Spools, by Robin T.
Canvas piece from a Group Correspondence Course with a Texas EGA, stitched by Stacy S.
Reindeer Games by Brenda Gervais/With Thy Needle and Thread, stitched by Caryl C.
Beautifully beaded necklace by Marian S.
Plum Street, Christmas in the Colonies by Caryl C.
Three Mill Hill Ornaments by Deb N.
Two Easter smalls by Carol E. from Shannon Christine Designs.
And there were more but they don’t seem to be on my camera roll!
Next meeting - Anniversary Dinner, April 11, 6 pm, The Blue Plate.
