Sharing Summer Activities 2022 

Hello needle art friends! The Needle Artisans had an eventful summer. Here is an overview.

August brought a highlight of the summer with a field trip to Esther's Place and Lamb Farm in Big Rock, IL. A group of 6 stitchers took a felting class producing adorable Hedgehog figures pictured below, then held a picnic lunch in a park, followed by a tour of the lamb farm. A beautiful day was had by all. Diana S. reported that repeatedly stabbing the felt on this project earned her 5,000 steps on her Fit Bit...lol.

The June and July general meetings were spent in fellowship and stitching. Show and Tell netted these beautiful pieces.

Becky M. showed her scissor fob of a tree pattern finished with lovely tassels. It is stitched one over one, one thread over one strand of fabric. Becky quips she probably won't do that again; one and done!

Jane C. participated in an EGA summer stitch along producing this layered project. "Coi Pond" is worked on three layers of netting in seperate hoops each carrying a different aspect of the stitchery. The hoops are stacked and sewn together resulting in a dimensional look.

Jane and Renee R shared their completed Dorset Buttons. The class was taught by member Marjorie H.

 Jane's button 

 Renee's button

Diana S. displayed a cat stitchery cleverly finished in a hoop displayed in a shadow box.

Marjorie H. finished a needlepoint UFO from her stash creating heart samplers on a band. The hearts were embellished with metalic threads and beads. She attached the band to a tote bag she purchased to make this unique carry all.

This is our table at the Creative Arts Summit at the Merrillville Central Library branch in May 2022. What a nice afternoon spent with other creatives and makers.

 Happy Saturday all!

Needle Artisans are participating in the Creative Arts Summit at the Merrillville Public Library on U.S. 30 in Merrillville, from Noon-4 pm today. Stop by to visit local members of the creative community! Join us for a nice afternoon on a rainy day.

 Greetings!

Several members displayed their needle art at our May 2022 meeting. 

This scissor fob was exhibited by Lynn U.

Becky M. stitched this beautiful motif on linen.

And finally, Angela M. shared her needlepoint piece of a bear in the woods.

Our next meeting is June 7th at the Social Center of Community Park in Munster. Doors open at 7 pm, meeting at 7:15 pm.

Welcome blog viewers. 

After a long hiatus from posting the Needle Artisans are resuming communication in the blogger neighborhood. As we are able updates will be posted monthly to the blog with photos of projects and events. May is membership month so renew or start anew in NANI, a chapter of the Embroiders' Guild of America. Contact us through email for information: needleartisans@gmail.com.

March Show & Tell

The following finished projects were displayed by our members at the March meeting:

Claudia stitched this pretty bargello piece.

Carol stitched these two lovelies.

Janet had a variety of cute pieces:

knitting, beaded embroidery and huck weaving!

Rebecca brought these sweet banners.

Becky stitched this cute sentiment

that many of us feel.

And finally, Renee brought a variety of colorful quilts 

and a dish cloth.

Until next time, keep stitching!

November Show and Tell

Here are the finished projects made by our members that brightened up the dark, cold night of our November meeting...

Six intricate monochromatic motifs

stitched by Marge G.

A lovely stitcher's prayer stitched by Chris.

Two cute seasonal designs stitched by Becky,

this one for Halloween...

...and this one for Thanksgiving.

Janet knitted this adorable baby hat.

And finally, Renee brought this smartly-finished class piece.

Don't forget the Christmas Party on December 5th

at Cafe Borgia on Calumet Avenue.

Bring a stitched ornament for the exchange!

(optional, as always)

Contact Sue H before Thanksgiving

 to reserve a spot for yourself

and possibly a friend, too.

And by all means, keep on stitching!

September Show and Tell

The following lovelies were brought by our members to share at the September general meeting.

Becky M stitched these lovely pieces,

all of which won ribbons at the

Lake County Fair.

Marj H brought these beautiful pieces.

Janet C brought these sweet ornaments
and lovely pillow.

Carol L stitched this pretty armchair caddy.

Renee R made these two lovely pieces.

And last but not least,
Karen J created this wonderful
quilt, with hand-embroidered panels.

Until next time, keep stitching!

2017 Indiana State Day

June Show and Tell

Here are the projects that our members brought to the June meeting for Show and Tell:

Becky brought two sled ornaments decorated with

cute holiday perforated paper designs, and the Cubs W.

Chris stitched this adorable bird picture.

Marge made these cute floral designs,

soon to be made into buttons for Indiana State Day.

Renee was busy stitching a bunch of sweet smalls,

to be made into State Day buttons.

Sue brought her stunning, almost-finished project

from the class that she attended at the

EGA's Great Lakes Regional Seminar.

And finally, Rebecca stitched a gorgeous monogram and

a lovely blackwork piece,
both finished as pictures.


Don't forget that there is no July meeting.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting
will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

Until next time, keep stitching!