The Newsletter of the
Philadelphia Area Chapter
EGA
Volume 32
No. 3
THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA July/August/September
Mid-Atlantic Region
2009
A Message from your President,
Margaret Hardie
actually use all the fabrics, threads and patterns we’ve been collecting for years. Our needles are the instruments of global
greening, landscape painting and endless sunrises. Take those
We’ve had some wonderful meetings so far this Spring. In
March, Pleasants wins the prize for most laughs ever at a meet- threads to fabric and make a picture of a brighter day, a better
ing with her efforts to teach us to tat. Oh, we did have a laugh at world and have a few stress-free hours while you do it. Did you
our awkward attempts. But we did admire her skill and are still know stitching can lower blood
pressure?
envious of those edgings. In April, Diane had our jaws dropping with her stunning photos of Vietnam and the fabulous em- Things aren’t always the way
broidery village. Her stories made us all want to go live there
we’d wish, how we’d imagine
and stitch for the rest of eternity. In May, Maria enticed us with the perfect day. These days, it’s
new threads. We now know how they are made, how they besometimes hard to find the silver
have and how to tame those that misbehave. If only every thread lining for the clouds that seem to
in the shops could be labeled with the wealth of information she be rolling by. But as stitching
gave us. We are grateful to all of them for enriching our needle- women, we do have a way to
work knowledge.
make it a brighter day, to place the sun behind the cloud. Our
We’re looking forward in the next several meetings to learning friendships and the encouragement we share with each other can
make even the gloomiest forecast sunny. The time I spend in
some more wonderful new techniques. June will be crewel
meetings and get-togethers with EGA members are always fun
stitches with Pat Allen; July is punch needle work with our
and rejuvenating. I come home feeling like I can do something
resident expert Patty Smith Gardner and in August, Janet
to make my own world beautiful. (And I will get those butterHackett and I will bring you a cute square stitch beaded Halflies flapping their lovely wings on the Summer Dreams piece).
loween bracelet. Who says we’re not learning something new
The joy we take in each stitch, in each completed element can
every month? And if the project of the month doesn’t tickle
your fancy, please do come to the meeting and bring your own help us all to improve our outlook and find that happy place that
seems a little harder to find these days. Keep those needles flyproject or just join us for pleasant company.
ing, and get together to pass along the joy of stitching. I’d sugI know that the collective mood of the world has been a little
gest putting a bright sunshine into every
down of late; I’ve noticed people looking inward, staying home, stitched piece these days!
forgoing vacations and trying to save money. So the economy is
distressed, the stock market is depressed, your retirement funds Stitch on,
are depleted and you’re feeling overwhelmed. You have at the
Margaret
tips of your fingers the means to make it all rosy. It’s time to
July:
Wednesday,
July 22,
7 PM
St. Lukes
Punchneedle
Topiary
with
Patty Smith
Gardner
August:
Wednesday,
August 26 ,
7 PM
St. Lukes
EGA Petite project:
Square Stitch
Beaded Halloween
Bracelet
September:
Wednesday,
Sept. 23 ,
7 PM
St. Luke’s
Lecture:
“Inner Logic”
with
Lonni Rossi
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July/August/September 2009
OFFICERS
President -Margaret Hardie
Secretary– Karen West
The Chapter gives a big round of
applause to:
Treasurer- Mary Borie
• Member and past Chapter President Diane Bishop for her stel-
Vice President- Launa Sprouls
Regional Representative- Patty Smith
Past President- Diane Bishop
lar slide show and lecture about her trip to the embroidery village of Viet Nam. We were all entranced!
• Fellow member and Fireside Stitchery shop owner Maria De-
Simone for her wonderful presentation of new threads and their
uses. We all learned a lot and had so much fun.
• Member and Crewel Teacher extraordinaire Pat Allen for her
STANDING COMMITTEES
Community Outreach
Pleasants Tinkler
delightful class featuring the first of three crewel pieces– The
Pineapple! Those who participated just loved the class and the
teacher.
Thank you all!
Education- Karen DeSantis
Fund Raising-Position open- Volunteer
needed!
Librarian- Pleasants Tinkler
Membership & Directory– Colleen Leader
NewsletterPatty Smith
Program Co-ChairsFran Ferrara
Connie Pepe
WebmistressMargaret Hardie
Our Chapter
Website is:
www.philaega.org
Philadelphia Area Chapter of the
Embroiderers’ Guild of America
Membership Dues
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Annual Dues: $50.00
Plural membership
Within Mid-Atlantic Region $15.00
Outside Region $17.00
This includes National and Regional dues and sub-
scription of Needle Arts Magazine. Meetings are held
the fourth Wednesday of the month at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Devon (unless otherwise noted). Any
questions- contact any board member.
St. Luke Lutheran Church is located at the
intersection of Valley Forge Road and
Conestoga Road. The address is:
203 N.Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA.
610-688-0122
All EGA chapters are granted permission to reprint original material in this newsletter with proper credit given
to the author and the Philadelphia Area Chapter. Any copyrighted material will be indicated. Written permission to reprint the material must be obtained from and granted by the author or artist.
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July Meeting:
July/August/September 2009
Let's try
punchneedle
embroidery!
With Patty Smith Gardner
We will make a small topiary ornament in this class. This ornament is simple and easy to
do. You will need to know the “basics” of how to thread and use a punchneedle. If anyone wants to learn the basics, I will be available 45 minutes before the meeting for a
quick lesson or refresher.
You will need the Cameo Ultra punch needle with the Small and Medium Tips and a 7”
locking lip hoop for this piece. I will bring along punchneedle sets and hoops for anyone
to borrow for this class, and if you want to purchase one at the end of the program you
can do so (*details below) or just return them to me after class. No obligation, this is just
for you to give it a try!
The kit will contain the fabric pre-printed with the design, all the needed threads to make
the ornament, the cardboard oval and padding for backing, and felt for finishing.
Kit cost: $10. (no coupon; just bring along cash or check to meeting)
Bring: embroidery scissors, Fabric scissors, Cameo punchneedle set, 7” locking lip
hoop, and usual lighting and magnification if you need it.
Wednesday, July 22,
7 PM– St. Lukes
Actual size of finished ornament is 5” x 4”
If you wish to make this a Christmas Topiary Ornament, as shown below, you will need to bring:
•
a skein of #5 pearl cotton in red for the berries
•
gold thread for the pot- DMC light gold 3 strand floss, on a spool as pictured below; it is
available at JoAnn fabrics or Michaels.
•
any thin red ribbon you wish for trimming the tree. I used River Silk ribbon pictured below–
4mm wide, color 236, available at Fireside.
*After class, Punchneedle sets and hoops available for $25.(needle set) or $7. (hoop)
Rittenhouse Needlepoint is the premiere needlepoint shop in
Philadelphia. We are excited to be able to partner with Rittenhouse to provide an
exclusive 10% discount to Phila Area EGA members. We are currently planning a
trip to Rittenhouse Needlepoint within the next few weeks. We will be contacting
membership via snail mail and e-mail when the date and event information has been
finalized. For more information please feel free to contact
Michele Flamer
or Colleen Leader
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Membership
Colleen Leader
Second Quarter Members:
Anita Bodell
Elizabeth Clark
Janet Hackett
Cinda Hall
Patricia Hunt
Pamela Oakes
The following members owe dues no later than June 30
Diane Bishop
Jo-Ann Carroll
Karen DeSantis
Dara Dinner
Joan Lynch
Rebecca Marcus
Pleasants Tinkler
Sandra Tonjes
Third Quarter Members:
The following members owe dues no later than Sept. 30
Please send your check (Payable to PAC EGA) for
2nd Quarter Members:
$50.
(regular member)
$15. (plural member within the Mid-Atlantic Region)
$17. (plural member outside the MAR, or Life Member)
3rd Quarter Members:
$37.50
(regular member)
National EGA Announces
Once-A-Year Dues!
This is a wonderful decision. It will make all this
“quarterly dues” work go away, and everyone will be
on the same schedule.
Starting in 2010, ALL EGA MEMBER’S
DUES WILL BE DUE ON MAY 31st!
In order to accomplish this, the dues for 2009 will
need to be pro-rated.
People who owe in 1st quarter will be paying for 1.25
years, 2nd quarter members will owe 1 year, 3rd
quarter members will owe .75 year, and 4th quarter
members will owe for just .5 year.
We know this sounds odd. We will make sure the
amount you owe will be clearly printed along with
your due dates in the membership section of the
newsletter, or you can contact your membership chair
Colleen Leader if you are confused!
It is just for this one year, then it will all become
easier.
Here is the lowdown:
$11.25. (plural member within the Mid-Atlantic Region)
$12.75 (plural member outside the MAR, or Life Member)
Send to:
Your Quarter
What you owe in
2009
1st
$62.50
2nd
$50.00
3rd
$37.50
4th
$25.00
Colleen Leader
If you need a new membership card, please enclose a SASE with your
payment, or ask Colleen at a monthly meeting.
Please help our membership chair by sending your dues promptly. Your
co-operation is deeply appreciated.
(another cool exhibit link sent by alert reader Laura Bonnington………)
Allentown Art Museum
May 17 – August 9, 2009
Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
Kress and Rodale Galleries
Non-member exhibition admission: $5
(plus museum admission)
Allentown Art Museum: Fashion in Film: Costumes for the Screen
I think this is the same exhibit that was at Winterthur a couple of years ago, in case
anyone missed it or wants to see it again
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Make It Bake It
Make it!
July/August/September 2009
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Grow It Sew it
What: OCTOBER AUCTION AND PARTY
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6-10:00 P.M
Where: ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, ARDMORE
Bake it!
It is not too early to be thinking about and preparing your entries for the October Auction.
We are asking for NEW CREATIONS from your hand needlework, your sewing machine, quilting art, knitting, beading, painting or other
craft items, your culinary creations, and your garden growing.
Needlework Suggestions: Doilies, holiday ornaments, hair ornaments, sun catchers, jewelry, hankies, cushions, scissors cases, punch needle pictures, pincushions, tea cozies, knitted scarves, mittens, socks, felted knitting items.
Machine/Quilted Suggestions: Baby quilts, aprons, pillowcases, bed jackets, placemats/napkins, tree skirts, table runners, potholders, sachets, lingerie bags, totes, purses, bags.
Plants Suggestions: Herbs, vegetables, cacti, flowers, vines, green leafy plants.
Grow it!
Culinary Suggestions: Pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, scones, brownies, sauces, jams, preserves.
Check out your stash and find some unfinished item you think others would like to buy at the auction and then FINISH
IT! Also, put on your creative thinking caps and come up with some unusual items to appeal to a diverse audience.
There is a coupon on the back page for you to let us know what your donation will be.
Please send to Pleasants Tinkler.
Sew it !
SPOUSES AND FAMILY ARE INCUDED IN THIS PARTY! REMEMBER TO MENTION THE AUCTION TO
YOUR FRIENDS AND BRING THEM ALONG, TOO.
There will be refreshments as we know this group enjoys the fellowship of eating and drinking. And we know that our members know how
to make tasty temptations. So, get to work stitching, growing, and cooking for a fabulous auction. Our auctioneer, Peter Gardner, will be
doing a repeat performance (he was very entertaining at our last auction). WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A TERRIFIC TIME!
For Questions, call Pleasants Tinkler
OR Launa Sprouls
An invitation to a Workshop:
Toy Chest Etui
by Betsy Morgan
Date: 29th and 30th August
Kit Fee : $175
Teaching Fee: $45 an hour plus travel
I am asking everyone to pay $235.00 and
that will be for 10 students.
If there is more there will be a refund and I
shall give back that Sunday after
class.
Dead Line: 1st July
When we send it in we shall have one of the
small projects to stitch and then we
can finish it in class so everyone know how
to do it.
This is not part of the Brandywine EGA.
There are a few that really wanted to
do this so I phoned Betsy and she said yes
and she will be staying with me.
If you have any questions phone Cleo
Robbins
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These Two Items of Interest sent by Alert Member Laura Bonnington! Thanks Laura!
"Constructed Color: Amish Quilts"
at The Textile Museum
from 4/4 - 9/6/09
2320 S Street, NW, Washington DC
www.textilemuseum.org
"This exhibition, on loan from the International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, features 29 examples from the center’s highly re-
garded collection. The quilts represent three specific regional groups,
each with its own distinctive features, drawn from Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, from Midwestern communities and from Mifflin
County, Pennsylvania. Each of these Amish communities produces
unique quilts that reflect the availability of materials, influences from
non-Amish neighbors, and the relative conservatism of individual
communities as determined by their Ordnung, or community guidelines. The objects which will be on view in the exhibition represent
some of the finest Amish quilts in the world."
Do you have unwanted fabric or
other sewing items?
When are donations being accepted?
Saturday, June 27 from 9 am until noon
Monday, June 29 from 7 pm until 9 pm
Saturday, July 11 from 9 am until noon
Monday, July 13 from 7 pm until 9 pm
Donate them to the Montgomery County 4-H Program!
Items are sold at the Giant Fabric Sale by the 4-H Sewing Clubs dur- Saturday, July 18 from 9 am until noon
Monday, July 21 from 7 pm until 9 pm
ing the 4-H Fair in August.
Saturday, July 25 from 9 am until noon
Proceeds from the sale support the local 4-H sewing program.
What is acceptable to donate?
Yard goods - all kinds of fabric accepted: dressmaking, home decorator, felt, burlap, needlework craft fabrics, etc.
Vintage fabrics
Cotton scraps - solids, calicos, etc.
Craft panels
Notions: zippers, thread, buttons, appliqués, bias tapes, binding, elastic, lace, etc.
Sewing machines in working condition
Irons in working condition
Dress forms, mannequins in good condition
Sewing tools: seam rippers, seam gauges, tailor's chalk, tracing paper, tracing wheels, needles, etc.
Needlecraft items
Patterns, book, booklets: knitting, embroidery,
sewing, crafting, etc.
Yarn, crocheting / knitting supplies and needles
Quilting frames, hoops, supplies such as batting, stuffing, etc.
Fabric paints and stencils
What is NOT accepted?
Things NOT on the list above.
Bedding: sheets, pillow cases, etc.
Curtains
Pre made clothing of any sort
Heavy soiled fabrics
Toys, dolls
Books not related to sewing or crafts
Sewing patterns with missing pieces
Broken things (sewing machines, irons, etc.)
Please call the 4-H office if you need more
information - 610-489-4315
Where should donations be delivered?
Please bring donations to the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015
Bridge Road (also known as Rt. 113), Collegeville, PA, 19426. You
may find directions by clicking HERE.
Upon arrival at the 4-H Center, go to the cement wheelchair ramp
located on the north (front) end of the building. Please enter through
this entrance, proceed to the Oak Room, which is the first room on
the left. Volunteers will help unload your car.
Are donations tax deductible?
Depending on your tax situation, your donation may be tax deductible. We will provide a valuation letter upon request only. Just ask the
volunteer on duty when you drop off your donation.
Are additional volunteers needed?
YES! The program needs volunteers to help sort and measure the
fabric in preparation for the fabric sale. For each 2 hours you help,
you earn $5 in credit towards fabric purchases. Furthermore, individuals with sewing skills are always in demand to help teach 4-H
members how to sew. Get involved with this worthwhile program!
You will feel good about helping young people and pass on valuable
skill in the process.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Contact via email is preferred: However, you may call Patti at
For additional information on 4-H programs in Montgomery County,
Click here!
For information on the annual Montgomery County 4-H Fair, Click
here!
About 4-H in Montgomery County
What is 4-H?
4-H is an organization for young people who want to learn and have fun. Through a variety of 4-H clubs
and project experiences, Montgomery County boys and girls "learn by doing", make new friends and participate in activities on the local, county , state and national levels.
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July/August/September 2009
Monthly Meetings
July:
Let’s try punchneedle embroidery! With Patty Smith Gardner
Wednesday, July 22, 7 pm– St. Lukes
See page 3 for full details
August:
EGA Petite Project-
Square Stitch Beaded Halloween Bracelet
Join us in August to get a head start on Halloween fun. We'll make a cute square stitch bracelet
with pumpkins and candy corn. Supply list is here so you can collect your things over the summer.
We suggest you buy the beads with friends, as you don't need much of several of the colors (and
it's always more fun to have company when you shop!) Margaret and Janet will guide you in following the easy chart to make the bracelet.
Wednesday, August 26, 7pm, St. Lukes
Square Stitch Beaded Halloween Bracelet
Supply list:
•Delica size 11 beads:
Color 161 Opaque Orange AB
268 beads
Color 160 Opaque Yellow AB
84 beads
Color 274 Lime Green lined
6 beads
Color 200 Opaque Chalk White
24 beads
Color 310 Matte Black
619 beads
(There are approx 200 Delicas per gram of beads)
•Stopper bead (any size 6 or 8 bead will do)
•Small piece of thin wire to stabilize first row
•Black beading thread, size D
•Beading needle
•Small clasp, hook and eye or button for closure
•Usual stitching/beading supplies; scissors, threaders,
lighting and magnification, and a beading mat to work on.
We will supply copies of the pattern and semi-expert
guidance.
September:
Inner Logic by Lonni Rossi
Lonni Rossi, renowned fabric designer, will be joining us on September 23rd to present her program, “Inner Logic”, an in-depth view of
how she evolved from a professional graphic designer who just loved to quilt into a fabric designer whose passion for self-expression led to
a new career in textiles. Please join us for what is guaranteed to be a very inspiring program. Lonni will have a number of items available
for sale which may include books, patterns, hand painted fabrics including silk and cotton yardage, and Lonni’s commercial Andover Fabrics.
Wednesday, September 23, 7pm, St. Lukes
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I have a great Idea for the Auction Item I will make, bake, sew, or grow!
Please list some items that you are thinking about bringing for the auction so that we can begin planning. (This is not a
commitment in case you change your ideas later in the summer).
Name______________________________________________________Phone______________________________________________
Items)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Questions, call Pleasants Tinkler
OR Launa Sprouls
Mail to: Pleasants Tinkler
Trio in Crewel Embroidery
By Pat Allen
A “Trio in Crewel Embroidery “ is a freestanding unusual design that includes a pineapple, grapes and strawberries in a series of
three classes. Finishing fabric will be included in the kit but a six inch, small embroidery of your own, could be placed on the back. Any
color, any technique, a small workshop piece would look great. For this reason the design is considered a “green” project.
The kit includes the design on linen fabric; Appleton yarns, finishing fabric, needles, and instruction booklet with color photograph.
Cost for each session, $20. First session was the pineapple in June. Additional two classes, Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:00am
and Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00am, at Lima Estates. Call Pat for additional information.
Student will need: 10 inch stitching frame and tacks*, personal embroidery tools, “Mark- B-Gone” Dritz pen, additional lighting
and magnification. *The design will be sent to the student before class, so that it can be mounted on a stitching frame prior to arrival.
This is important because of the class schedule.
All three classes are suitable for the beginner to advanced stitcher.
See coupon below for registration
I want to register for Pat Allen’s crewel program– “Trio of Crewel Stitches”
Saturday, September 19, 2009 and Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00am Lima Estates
Name______________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________Email:_____________________________
Kit cost per class: $20
Check made out to Pat Allen.
Questions? Pat Allen
Mail to:
Pat Allen
Newsletter Editor
Patty Smith
Brand New!
Check out the PAC EGA
BLOG (web log)
That Colleen is setting up!
Go to:
http://philaega.blogspot.com/
She is updating it and will be posting news and
updates about what we are doing as a chapter…….welcome to the 21st century, and thanks
Colleen!
The Embroiderers’ Guild of
America, Inc.
Our mission is to stimulate appreciation for and celebrate the
heritage of embroidery by advancing the highest standards of
excellence in its practice through
education, exhibition, preservation, collection and research.
Hello Prospective Member!
If you are reading this newsletter and you are NOT a
member of the Chapter, we invite you to drop in for a
meeting. See Page 2 for information about times and
locations. We are always happy to see new faces. The
guild has learning opportunities for stitchers of all
levels, and we are always trying something new! For
further information, please call our President, Margaret Hardie, or our Membership Chair, Colleen
Leader. (contact info on page 2) They would be
happy to fill you in.
Come and check us outYou don’t have to stitch alone!
Bring in your Philadelphia Area Chapter
Membership card and receive a 10% discount
off your purchase!
Sharing Chapters: Please email your newsletter to Patty Smith, Newsletter Editor,
Philadelphia Area Chapter–
(also, please ask if you want to use anything from this newsletter, I’d be happy to email you the document)