Flying Fingers Plus: November 2022

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

November 2022 Show and Tell

A variety of needlework was exhibited by our members at the November meeting. Yes I said November, already! Christmas trees, quilts and sweaters are signals that the cool weather is coming. Here are some photos:

Sue H. sewed these cute, quilted trees and donated them to NANI to sell at the Quilters Plus Holiday Boutique, Nov 7-8, 2022 in Orland Park. NANI is participating as a vendor. More info here

Marjorie H. and her family are creating this heirloom quilt using cross stitching, tatting and fabrics from family members past and present.

Jane C models this beautiful sweater she knitted.

Becky M. and Diana S. attended the Inspired Needle retreat in Shipshewanna in October and had a wonderful time. Each made a tomato pin cushion. And each made a gift for the other. Becky made the "Stitching Sisters" finished in the tart pan for Diana; and Diana her first time ever blackwork portraits of Becky's furry family. She finished it as a Flat Fold.

Well done everyone!

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.