Thursday Day Meeting
Thursday Day Meeting
Day Programs – 2026
January 15 and February 19 - Mad for Plaid Chapter Program
This program is being held at all three chapter meetings in January and February.
March 19, April 16 and May 21 – Tirzah Stocking stitched with Surface Embroidery Stitches
– led by Janice Meyers
Have you ever found a design that you liked but didn’t want to stitch it in the technique for
which it was originally designed? When I saw the Tirzah Stocking in the March 2025 issue of
Needle Arts, I felt that this design would work well stitched as a crewel piece. So I stitched it
with crewel stitches and found that I liked the design even more! I chose not to finish it as a
stocking (as was originally designed) but that’s up to each stitcher. Some of the crewel stitches
used are stem, satin, chain, fishbone, colonial knots and long and short.
Registration deadline: February 19
Student to Supply:
March 2025 issue of Needle Arts (make a photocopy of the pattern)
Linen twill fabric, 12” x 8” (can be purchased from Karen at Nimble Needle NJ) – if you are not
familiar with crewel stitches please purchase a smaller piece of twill, no smaller than 6” x 6” so
that it can be used to practice the stitches.
Embroidery hoop or stretcher bars
Threads: can be wool, such as Appleton or Heathway or you can use cotton floss though the
look will be a bit different. Colors are your choice. Note that I used Heathway wool.
Tracing paper or window or light box to transfer the pattern (unless you want to have it finished
as a stocking DO NOT trace the stocking solid line and the sewing line)
Chenille needles, size 24
Usual stitching supplies including light and/or magnification if necessary
June 18, July 16 and August 20 – Summer Stitching Time at the Colts Neck Library
September 17 and October 15 – Debbee’s Designs – Debbie’s Treat – a free design led by
Janice Meyers
This counted canvas project is a perfect piece for using stash in your favorite colorway(s). The same
design in different colors looks completely different! This 5” square can be inserted into a box,
finished as a stand-up or framed. To receive the free design, go to https://debbeesdesigns.com/ and
scroll down to the bottom of the page in which you can enter your email to receive the free chart and
her newsletter. Threads used are Watercolours, perle cotton, floss and Kreinik. The complete supply
list is listed in Debbie’s design instructions.
Registration deadline: August 20
Student to supply:
Debbie’s Treat design
Canvas, Threads, Stretcher Bars, laying tool and usual stitching supplies, including light and/or
magnification
November 19 – Potluck and Showcase of Holiday Pieces
Bring your favorite holiday (any holiday) design and a dish to share with our members.