Flying Fingers Plus: October 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Sign Up Deadline - October NANI meeting

This is the project
for November's NANI meeting

Assisi Christmas Ornament
Designed by Julie Fera

Sign up Deadline
for November Class
(pictured above)
is the October
NANI Chapter Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Fine Art of Fiber

The Fine Art of Fiber – Showcase of Fiber Arts
will be held at the Chicago Botanic Gardens Regenstein Pavilion on
Thursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, November 6 – 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This vibrant show is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. They always feature a lovely boutique. Check out the website for lectures that are held during the show hours. It's well worth the trip.

State Day Gifts

Which basket
will you
be
taking home?

prizes!!!!

The prize
baskets for
State Day
are
AWESOME!!!

BIG THX
to the
Committee Chairs
Committee Members
NANI Board Members
& NANI volunteers
for their
tireless
efforts

in making this day a success : )

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Craft Day

Click image above to enlarge

If you get the chance, check it out!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
4-H Building at the Porter Co Fairgrounds
Valparaiso, IN

Monday, October 5, 2009

Fall Online Show

Pour yourself a cuppa tea & visit
The Needlework Show
dates are:
October 7-12, 2009

2015 Education Schedule

Jan: Back to Basics lesson
EGA Color Theory Study Box – Marjorie Holme & Renee Reimer
Optional EGA Challenge/Challenge with a Twist “Layering as a Design Tool” $35/$50
Snowman Afghan Group Project fundraiser kick-off
Stitch-In
Saturday Stitch-In on January 17^th 9 am-3 pm Janet’s Clubhouse – Color Theory Study Box Available

Feb: Back to Basics Lesson
2014 NANI Challenge Reveal
2015 Education Program Reveal and registration
UFO management & Stitch-A-Long 2015 update
Stitch-In
Mini Exhibit at Merrillville Central Library for National Embroidery Month
Stitch-In-Public Day, Saturday, Feb 21^st at Merrillville Central Library Branch 10 am-2 pm

Mar: Back to Basics Lesson
Beaded Fob taught by Sue Hanson (apply color theory)
Stitch-in

Apr: Back to Basics Lesson
Finishing Class taught by Alice Creason – Altoid Tin Topper (apply color theory)
Stitch-in
Off -site class at House of Stitches Saturday April 11 3-5ish pm – EGA Petit Project Color Play
GLR Seminar April 26-30, Dayton, OH

May: Back to Basics Lesson
Reverse Cross Stitch Ornament taught by Amy Parker (apply color theory)
Stitch-in

Jun: Back to Basics lesson
Stitch-in

Jul: Back to Basics lesson
Stitching a Scrapbook Page NANI’s 2015 Challenge taught by Ruth Vinciguerra
Stitch-in

Aug: Back to Basics lesson
EGA Group CC kick off – A Memory Book: Scrapbooking with a Needle
Stitch-in
Camp Quality Outreach, August 7

Sep: Back to Basics lesson
Preparations for Heritage Quilters/NANI Exhibit Oct 3-5 Crown Point, IN
Stitch-in (Memory Book help available-Ruth)
Camp Wonderland Stitching Retreat September 11-13, 2015

Oct: Back to Basics lesson
Stitch-in (Memory Book help available-Ruth)

Nov: NANI Annual Meeting and Officer Election
Back to Basics lesson
Scrapbook Page Challenge Reveal (just one page)
Stitch-in

Mission Statement

EGA Mission Statement:
The mission of the Embroiderers’ Guild 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.

GLR Mission Statement:
To foster the highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery
through an active program of education.
Education is the main focus of the GLR. We do this on a region level by offering
group correspondence courses, providing State Day teacher grants, and hosting an
annual seminar among other things.