Meetings begin at 7 pm
Meetings are held either virtually or in person so please be sure to check the schedule below
Meetings begin at 7 pm
August 2024- no meeting
September 16, 2024 (in person)
Lacing Finishing Class taught by Janice Meyers
This class will teach the student how to lace both a rectangle/square design and
a round/oval design. Once stitching has been laced it can be finished into an ornament, placed in a box/tray or framed. Instructions will be emailed prior to class.
Janice will provide backing boards, 6 3/4" X 10 1/2". Note: if the student's stitched design is larger than this size then they need to bring the applicable size of either cardboard, foam board, mat board, wood -- whatever is sturdy enough. It's a good idea that whatever product is used is acid-free.
Supplies to be provided by student:
finished stitched designs (rectangle/square and round/oval) -- note that if you do not have a completed stitch design then bring blank pieces of stitching fabric or even a cotton fabric
perle cotton #12 - can be any color
tapestry needle size #24 or a chenille needle #24
fabric scissors
embroidery scissors
paper or utility scissors for cutting the board
pins or sewing clips
printed instructions
optional: batting
Registration for this class is closed
October 7, 2024 (in person) -
Beaded Icicle Ornament with Eileen Kemp - (the Chapter will subsidize this class)
(With permission of the artist: Beaded Icicle Ornament by Andrea Mazzenga owner of Buttercup Beads.)
Technique: Decreasing Spiral Rope
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Supplies needed
Pattern to be downloaded from Buttercup Beads - Note: I have received permission to pay for and print out the instructions for all participants rather than have each person order individually.
6 lb. Crystal Fireline
#10 Beading Needle
Bead Mat
11/0 Seed beads
8/0 Seed beads
6/0 Seed Beads
Year charm (optional)
Note: Beads in two colorways will be provided; however, feel free to provide your own beads if you have a specific colorway in mind. I have some fireline to share but please bring some if you have it at home. Participants will need to provide their #10 beading needle and bead mat.
Registration for this class is closed.
November 18, 2024 - (in person)
Stitch a Berry
As a follow up to our February discussion about our favorite designers, including Erica Michaels, we will be stitching a "berry" from the Erica Michaels' collection. We will finish the berries together at a meeting in 2025. Pattern and materials provided by the student.
December 2, 2024 (in person)
Take a few hours out of your busy holiday schedule and stitch with friends.
Bring a few of your favorite holiday cookies (homemade or purchased) as well as your favorite holiday piece, either a completed piece or one you are currently working on, to talk about. This holiday piece can be celebrating any holiday all year long.
Coming in 2025
January 6, 2025 (virtual)
Join us on zoom for a discussion about our President’s 50th anniversary challenge. Zoom invite will be sent out a week or so before the event
February 3, 2025 (virtual)
Join us on zoom for a discussion about our works in progress. Zoom invite will be sent out a week or so before the event.
March, April and May 2025 (in person)
A Charmed Heart - lead by Janice Meyers
This piece includes Bargello, Blackwork, and several other needlepoint stitches.
The pattern for this piece will be downloaded from the EGA website for a cost of $10.
Use your stash for threads.
A sign up sheet is available at the evening meeting or use the coupon in the newsletter and send it to Kathy Sullivan, 45 Tramp Hollow Road, Middletown, NJ 07748
Registration closes February 20, 2025
