Ornament

Registration Deadline:
SEPTEMBER MEETING

November - Beading 

from NeedleArts Magazine, December 2011 issue

DebL will show us how to create a net of beads as an ornament cover, and then to add a dazzling fringe.  Kit will include the beads + instructions.

Canvas Class

Registration deadline is August meeting

September - Canvas – Tequila Sunrise 

by Laura J Perin - 4 ¼” square; 

KarolJ will help us to place beautiful colors to canvas using following stitches: diagonal satin, ray, straight, and Rhodes stars.  Shown in orange/purple; an alternate colorway will be available: blue/peach.

Band Sampler

  

Registration deadline is June meeting.  

July - Design Your Own (Band) Sampler, part 1

JoyceK will discuss the planning of your own sampler – width of bands, border or no border, choosing analphabet, basting fabric, adding a motif, colors/choosing your fibers, how much fabric to consider.   Pre-work for this class will include gathering materials from your stash to consider as inspiration for your own sampler.

You will receive information upon registration to help you choose materials to bring to July class.

August - Design Your Own (Band) Sampler, part 2

SueH will review and teach several stitches that are variations of cross stitch (sort of).  Although the stitches practiced in class will include long armed cross, herringbone variations, Smyrna, star double cross, and elongated cross , the types of stitches you add to your sampler are limited by only your imagination and amount of fabric you have decided to use.   

Pre-work will include:  purchasing your own fabric and fibers (or utilizing materials from your stash), and basting your fabric, as discussed in July class. 

Jane Nicholas Class

Greater Cincinnati EGA Chapter 

Greater Cincinnati EGA will be hosting a 2-day class with international teacher Jane Nicholas 

October 13 and 14, 2013. 

The project will be Corncockle and Dragonfly, a small stumpwork panel inspired by an illuminated page of a medieval manuscript, which is appropriate for advanced intermediate level stitchers.

Visit GLR March Newsletter for contact information.   Link HERE.     Or, visit the GLR web site and log in to view newsletters - link HERE.

I found a nice picture of this project on Pinterest - link HERE.     Shirlee Fassell has three posts on her blog from when she took this class .... Link HERE  .    A very small image on Jane Nicholas web site - link HERE.    If you click on the image, it does enlarge a bit.

Handanger

Registration Deadline:     

MAY MEETING

June - Hardanger- Heirloom Wedding Sampler

Heirloom Wedding Sampler by TheaDueck (The Victoria Sampler)
28 ct. evenweave
PatB will lead us through klosters (satin stitch), Algerian Eyelets, Wrapped Bars, and curled “V” filling stitch.

Sign Up Deadline ...

Please let Janet C know  TODAY, if you are planning to sign up for the 
Ornament Challenge project.

Kits are being distributed at the February general meeting. 

(Details at this LINK)

The kit fee is $9 and checks are to be made payable to NANI. 

Education 2013 - Classes for Members

January

open stitch night

February - Challenge Ornament

The challenge will be made to those who have signed up for this chapter program.  At the February meeting you will receive your “kit” along with the instructions for the challenge.  You will be required to use some of all items in the kit.  The rest will be explained by ReneeR and Pam S-Y.  Completed ornaments will be revealed later in the year – all at the same time.

Cost: $9

Registration deadline is extended to:    January 15, 2013.

Additional information in previous post - LINK HERE.

March - Bookmark and Nametag Workshop

NANI members will stitch together to produce bookmarks for themselves or to donate to the Hammond Reads outreach project. Various methods of finishing a bookmark will be shared. Nametags will also be stitched. You need more than one don't you?! Free charts for both projects will be provided. Bring your own fabric scraps, threads, ribbon, etc. and normal stitching supplies. A limited supply of aida cloth, floss and Perle cotton from the NANI stash will be available.  Sharing of materials is encouraged (but not required)!

Cost: Free

Registration: None required.

April - Presentation and trunk show 

Linda Rinkel from House of Stitches.  

Linda will talk about new products from March market.  If members want her to bring specific items from shop, she will do so, as long as we let her know in advance.

Cost:  Free

No registration needed.

May - Bargello on canvas

Bargello Series #6 - Florentine Basketweave (canavswork)

Carolyn Mitchell Designs

This intriguing bargello pattern by Caroline Mitchell Designs will be taught by SueD

Cost - $11

Registration deadline is March meeting.

June - Hardanger- Heirloom Wedding Sampler

Heirloom Wedding Sampler by TheaDueck (The Victoria Sampler)
28 ct. evenweave
PatB will lead us through klosters (satin stitch), Algerian Eyelets, Wrapped Bars, and curled “V” filling stitch.

Cost - $TBD

Registration deadline is May meeting.

July - Design Your Own (Band) Sampler, part 1

JoyceK will discuss the planning of your own sampler – width of bands, border or no border, choosing analphabet, basting fabric, adding a motif, colors/choosing your fibers, how much fabric to consider.   Pre-work for this class will include gathering materials from your stash to consider as inspiration for your own sampler.

You will receive information upon registration to help you choose materials to bring to July class.

Cost - $2 (estimated).  

Registration deadline is June meeting.  

August - Design Your Own (Band) Sampler, part 2

SueH will review and teach several stitches that are variations of cross stitch (sort of).  Although the stitches practiced in class will include long armed cross, herringbone variations, Smyrna, star double cross, and elongated cross , the types of stitches you add to your sampler are limited by only your imagination and amount of fabric you have decided to use.   

Pre-work will include:  purchasing your own fabric and fibers (or utilizing materials from your stash), and basting your fabric, as discussed in July class.  

Cost – included in cost for July class (part 1)

Registration is made at June meeting.   (when registering for part one)

September - Canvas – Tequila Sunrise 

by Laura J Perin - 4 ¼” square; 

KarolJ will help us to place beautiful colors to canvas using following stitches: diagonal satin, ray, straight, and Rhodes stars.  Shown in orange/purple; an alternate colorway will be available: blue/peach.

Cost - $ TBD

Registration deadline is August meeting

October - Surface Embroidery – Silk Sampler Basket 

by Mary Polityka Bush 

-28 ct. evenweave; approx.3” square 

JoyceK will demonstrate long arm cross, ribbed spider, blanket, and satin stitches.  It is suggested that you bring/use a laying tool to enhance the beauty of the silk fibers used for this project. Instructions will be included to finish as a pin.

Cost - $TBD

Registration deadline is September meeting.

November - Beading 

from NeedleArts Magazine, December 2011 issue

DebL will show us how to create a net of beads as an ornament cover, and then to add a dazzling fringe.  Kit will include the beads + instructions.

Cost - $TBD

Registration deadline is September meeting.

Announcement

January Chapter meeting

will be on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Educational Classes will be revealed

Members can enjoy an open stitch night.

DUE TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE, please note February's class and Sign up Deadline

February's Class  - Challenge Ornament

The challenge will be made to those who have signed up for this chapter program.  At the February meeting you will receive your “kit” along with the instructions for the challenge.  You will be required to use some or all items in the kit.  The rest will be explained by ReneeR + PamS-Y.  Completed ornaments will be revealed later in the year – all at the same time.

Cost: $9

Registration deadline is January meeting.

(2013 Class information + photos will be on the blog Jan 2nd)

2013 classes listed ...

Class List - HERE

(I noticed a couple beading classes, etc.)

Visitor Information - HERE

October Class: Swedish Weaving

Tropical Seas

Huck Embroidery Towel

(Kit)

Kits include:  3 skeins of floss, chart, instructions.

Participants need to bring their own stitching tools including

lamp and / or magnifier (if you feel you will need magnification).

See newsletter for

additional details.

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Sign Up Deadline:  September General meeting
Cost:  $13.00 (kit)

July Class: Intro to Blackwork

Introduction to Blackwork

This class will include instructions,

28-count evenweave linen and two needles.

Participants need to bring their normal stitching supplies

AND

color fast floss.

See newsletter for additional details.

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Sign Up Deadline:  June general meeting

Cost:  $4.00

March Class: Beaded Fob Project

Tubular Bead Fob

will be taught

at the March Class and June class.

The first class (March) will be learning the

peyote stitch.

The second class (June) will be for making the

fringe and finishing your fob.

The kit will include Delica #11 beads, 4mm Bicone crystals,

6mm flat metal spacers, 6mm closed jump ring, cell phone cord,

beading thread, beading needle, + bead mat.

Participants will need to supply bead + fringe 

for second class in June.

See the newsletter for 

additional details!

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Fee:  $8.00 kit price

Sign Up Deadline:  February General Meeting

Mixed Media Needle Book Class

February 2012 Class
Mixed Media Needle Book

Members will create a textured, multi media collage on the outside of a 5" x 7" needle book cover. We will be fusing + embellishing w/charms + fibers. Last, Wool Felt 'pages' will be sewn in, button added for closure.

Kit will include the needle book cover (batik fabric interior), wool felt for needlebook 'pages', cheesecloth, tulle, MistyFuse, collage pieces, fibers, + embellishments. (#22 Chenille needle and a button). Special thx to Beth + Mel for their donations of fibers + charms.

We will make it that evening, take it home finished (or nearly finished)! Class time should be 30-45 minutes start-to-finish. Students will leave class with a finished needle book. Participants will need to bring their normal stitching supplies PLUS craft scissors.



Class Limited to 24
Kit Price: $3.25
Deadline for sign-up: January 15, 2012

Ornament

November Class
Surface Embroidery Ornament
Chickadee Hollow Designs

Start with a muslin printed
and colored ornament

Do the Surface embroidery
and add the backing.
You will have an ornament.

Your kit will include
the pre printed ornament design and batting.

You will need to provide your floss and backing fabric.

There are many designs to choose from.



The cost of the kit is $8.00.
Sign-up Deadline: October meeting

Bracelet

July Class
Double Spiral
Beaded Bracelet

This class is fun and easy!
No prior beading experience is needed
and the results are great.

This bracelet consists of seed beads,
Czech glass beads and cube beads.
All supplies are furnished.

Your color choices are black/gold and blue/silver.

Color samples will be available when you sign up.

If you have taken the previous spiral bracelet class
this class is double the fun and double the bling.



Sign-Up Deadline: June meeting.
Cost: $10.00

Dresden Box Tin Topper

Greater-Cincinnati EGA
presents Jane Ellen Balzuweit
Dresden Box Tin Topper

One Day Class
Saturday
July 16, 2011

Madeira Municipal Bldg
7141 Miami Ave
Cincinnati, OH

Click on information below or
Click here for pdf

Biscornu

May Class + September Class
Autumn Biscornu Stackers

In this class we will be making three
small biscornu’s in a fall pattern.

This is a Jeannette Douglas pattern.
The motifs for these are acrons, squirrels & fall flowers.
In the May (1st) class we will be working on x-stitching the motifs.

A few months later (September class)
we will be putting our biscourns together,
stacking them & tie them up with a ribbon.
Then you will have a nice decoration just in time for fall.

The kit will include: your pattern, fabric, buttons,
beads + overdyed threads.

You will need to supply the DMC threads for the class.
For those signing up, I will give out the DMC colors you will be needing,
at the April meeting.


Price: $22.00
Deadline for sign up: April meeting

Sampler

June, August + October Classes
Cranberry Pinafore
Shepherd's Bush Sampler


1st class – June
2nd class – August
3rd class October

This sampler from 1997 is done in cream, rose and green Au Ver A Soie Silks on 32 count hand-dyed Belfast linen.
Design area is 51 X192 stitches.

The stitches in this sampler are:
Smyrna Cross, Chain Stitch, Checkerboard, Diagonal Satin, Whitework, Wide Herringbone, Satin Stitch, Wide Cross, Flower Stitch, Herringbone, Woven Diamonds, Fence Stitch, Pulled Work, Swedish Weaving, Satin Triangles, Rice Stitch, Hungarian Stitch, Long-Armed Cross, and Woven Cranberries.

This design is for the Intermediate/Advanced Stitcher.
I recommend that every member attending this class
should bring a “doodle cloth”
and thread to practice each stitch during the classes.

This sampler comes as a complete kit but with not a lot of overage if you make mistakes and have to remove stitches.
The silks provided can vary in dye lots and be difficult to match if you should run short of silk.


Kits must be ordered from Shepherd’s Bush well in advance.
Price is $34.00
Sign-up deadline: March meeting.
Teacher: Debbie L

Candle Mat

April Class
Bunnies Candle Mat
7 1/2" Diameter (kit)

Bunnies hop in a circle around your favorite candle.

Applique this charming felt candle mat
using simple embroidery stitches:
whip stitch, backstitch, lazy daisy and french knots.

Add some beads and personalize
with any other embroidery that you want.

Included in kit: Pattern, all felt required + freezer paper for tracing pattern.

You will need to supply:
scissors, sharp embroidery needle,
floss and approx. 60 seed beads.



Kit: $10.00
Sign-up Deadling: February meeting

Canvas Class

March Class
Boxed in Needlepoint

4 x 4" square with nine different stitches
that can fit into a Sudberry box.

Using Watercolours and Perle cotton,
stitches with high texture are surrounded by
repetitive low textured stitches for background.

Instructor will provide the list of threads required
for doing the piece, and will provide the canvas.


$5.00 for the canvas + instructions.
Deadline for sign-up: February meeting