Thursday Day Meeting
August 15, 2024
Summer Stitchtime at the Colts Neck Library.
September 19, 2024
Outreach Project – Satin Stitch Ornaments of Perforated Paper
Outreach Chair Kathy Pettersen will provide members with patterns, perforated paper, and
backing to complete ornaments to be donated to local care facilities. The donations will be
made to facilities where some of our members now reside. We would like to demonstrate
that we still care and think about our members who are no longer able to attend meetings.
Members will provide their own threads.
Completed pieces must be given to Kathy no later than November 21, 2024
October 17, 2024
Beaded Icicle Ornament
Eileen Kemp will lead the group in stitching a beautiful beaded icicle ornament.
Supplies needed:
Pattern downloaded from https://buttercupbeads.com
6 lb. Crystal Fireline
#10 Beading needle
Bead mat
11/0 Seed beads
8/0 Sead beads
6/0 Seed beads
Year charm (optional)
Registration deadline: May 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Share Your Holiday Stitching and a Dessert
Bring a holiday project you have created using needle and thread and share it with the group.
Any holiday will do or type of project is acceptable. We would love to see and hear about your work.
Also, if you would like, bring a holiday dessert to share. Again, any holiday favorite will do.
December 2024
No meeting
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – UFO Challenge Help
Join us as you work on your UFO Challenge. As always, we are available to help our fellow stitchers who might need help/suggestions.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 50 th Anniversary Challenge
Join us as you work on your UFO Challenge. As always, we are available to help our fellow stitchers who might need help/suggestions.
Watch for future programs: A Charmed Heart, A Blackwork Class and a double hoop embroidery class.
Sunny Mountains Blackwork
Design by peppermintpurple.com.uk
Have you ever wanted to try blackwork? This design will give you the chance to stitch a more
modern piece in non-traditional blackwork. We will work together as a group to perfect
the stitch patterns provided by the designer.
Supplies:
Pattern downloaded from peppermintpurple Search for Sunny Mountains (no trees)
Aida fabric 13 x 13 inch piece Your choice of 14, 16, 18, or 20ct
DMC 1 skein each 161, 310, 322, 414, 640, 645, 700, 702, 704, 740, 742, 743, 930, 931, 3750
Spring Wreath Double Hoop Embroidery
Design by Jessica Long Embroidery
Celebrate spring with this gorgeous design featuring a trio of chickadees surrounded by lovely
cherry blossoms. Carolyn Stumpf will lead the group to stitch this piece using DMC to stitch
crewel like stitches.
Your kit includes 2 hoops (9 inch, 4 inch) and light blue fabric. You must transfer the design yourself.
13 skeins of DMC embroidery floss
Embroidery needles
The color printed embroidery instructions
A copy of the Beginner Guide
Thursday Day Meeting
August 15, 2024
Summer Stitchtime at the Colts Neck Library.
September 19, 2024
Outreach Project – Satin Stitch Ornaments of Perforated Paper
Outreach Chair Kathy Pettersen will provide members with patterns, perforated paper, and
backing to complete ornaments to be donated to local care facilities. The donations will be
made to facilities where some of our members now reside. We would like to demonstrate
that we still care and think about our members who are no longer able to attend meetings.
Members will provide their own threads.
Completed pieces must be given to Kathy no later than November 21, 2024
October 17, 2024
Beaded Icicle Ornament
Eileen Kemp will lead the group in stitching a beautiful beaded icicle ornament.
Supplies needed:
Pattern downloaded from https://buttercupbeads.com
6 lb. Crystal Fireline
#10 Beading needle
Bead mat
11/0 Seed beads
8/0 Sead beads
6/0 Seed beads
Year charm (optional)
Registration deadline: May 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Share Your Holiday Stitching and a Dessert
Bring a holiday project you have created using needle and thread and share it with the group.
Any holiday will do or type of project is acceptable. We would love to see and hear about your work.
Also, if you would like, bring a holiday dessert to share. Again, any holiday favorite will do.
December 2024
No meeting
Sunny Mountains Blackwork
Design by peppermintpurple.com.uk
Have you ever wanted to try blackwork? This design will give you the chance to stitch a more
modern piece in non-traditional blackwork. We will work together as a group to perfect
the stitch patterns provided by the designer.
Supplies:
Pattern downloaded from peppermintpurple Search for Sunny Mountains (no trees)
Aida fabric 13 x 13 inch piece Your choice of 14, 16, 18, or 20ct
DMC 1 skein each 161, 310, 322, 414, 640, 645, 700, 702, 704, 740, 742, 743, 930, 931, 3750
Spring Wreath Double Hoop Embroidery
Design by Jessica Long Embroidery
Celebrate spring with this gorgeous design featuring a trio of chickadees surrounded by lovely
cherry blossoms. Carolyn Stumpf will lead the group to stitch this piece using DMC to stitch
crewel like stitches.
Your kit includes 2 hoops (9 inch, 4 inch) and light blue fabric. You must transfer the design yourself.
13 skeins of DMC embroidery floss
Embroidery needles
The color printed embroidery instructions
A copy of the Beginner Guide
