announcement

Hello NANI friends,

Because I have not received any interest in carpooling to the Frankfort Fall Festival this Saturday, the carpool which was to meet at Meijer in Highland at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. Those of you going on your own have a wonderful time, and the rest enjoy this holiday weekend.  See you all Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m.  as usual for our general meeting at the Social Center of Munster.

Renee R
Hospitality Committee

Stash Sale notes from Renee

The Sixth Annual Midwest Stash Sale and Exchange

We earned $50.06 (about 200 items). We did sell everything for $.25 each with hard back books for $1. We promoted our Guild and one young woman is interested in coming to a meeting this fall. 

We brought a lot back home..Amy P and Marge G talked me into sorting + storing some of it (with their help) for one more try at selling . Kits will be donated, and fabric will be used for NANI Education.  The books, magazines + charts will be sorted and stored.

I found that shoppers were really excited and bought a few dollars worth, or just rummaged through everything for that one special buy. The morning from 10-12:30 had a nice crowd, then it was very quiet after that. I heard there was a good crowd in the store, but I did not shop today. We packed and left about 2:30 p.m.  I offered to help Linda with publicity next year. 

Thanks everyone for your donations and help for our stash sale events.  

 Renee

"Anything Can Happen at Camp Quality"

Needle Artisan members

will be at Camp Quality

Friday, August 10, 2012

from 9am-12noon.

We are also invited

to stay for lunch at noon.

The theme is:

Anything Can Happen at Camp Quality

Volunteers are needed 

to help assemble kits

and to help teach the children at Camp Quality.

Pam S-Y and ReneeR  are developing

a hat project - contact them with 

questions or comments.

(more information via e-mail)

Illinois Camp Quality is held at:
Camp Manitoqua
8122 W. Sauk Trail
Frankfort, IL 

Holiday Boutique

NANI is a vendor at the Quilter's Plus

Holiday Boutique.

All items made by members should be

brought to the October chapter meeting

and given to Karen J. or Pat B.

Workshops will continue at Renee's home to make items 

for the Quilter's Plus Holiday Boutique 

(postcard image above).

Members will gather on July 26th, Aug 23rd, and Sept 27th.

Come any time between 6-9 p.m.

This is a no-pressure come-when-you-can gathering.

Work on a group project or bring what you are working on

for the Boutique or any outreach project.

(Additional Information on Previous Post

Feeling Creative)

Feeling Creative???

There will be a gathering at

Renee's home on 

June 28th from 6-9pm

This is for NANI members interested in working on projects

for NANI's participation 

in the Quilter's Plus Boutique (November 2012).

Funds earned will be for Chapter Education.

Bring your --  ideas, projects you plan to donate.   Feel free

to sit down and create with what is on hand.   This time is for

working on boutique or outreach projects.

Renee has gathered supplies and has work space ready

with lighting and tables ... ready to use.

There are 8 luggage tags needing 3x2" motifs ....

There are 12 pint size + 12 4-oz size Ball jars needing pincushion tops ....

There are 12 Silicone cupcake holders needing pincushion tops ....

25+ cards w/envelopes to embellish ....

Many prepared needle books to stitch ....

From NANI stash, stored at Renee's home:

There are remnant evenweave pieces,

14-ct and 18-ct aida.   Pincushion charts.

Threads, bead box, glue sticks, scissors, needles.

Suggested boutique items to sell:   Needle books, pincushions - any shape and size (tart cups, ball jars, cupcake baking cups, small cans), stitched cards, embellished stationery, scissors fobs, gift bag, decorated note pads, luggage/bag tags, beaded items.    

Looking for a smaller number of a variety of items.

Gatherings will be held:   July 26th, Aug 23rd, Sept 27

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Comments?   Questions?

Please contact Renee

Meeting Reminder

Per Renee R:

2013 Needle Art Exhibit 

Organizational Meeting

Thursday, April 26th

6:30-8:00 p.m. 

@Renee's home

Among many agenda items will be

where future meetings will be held (and when).

Please come to the meeting, along

with your ideas.   All input welcome.

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Comments +/or Questions?

Contact Renee or e-mail Needle Artisans

Art Institute of Chicago (Trip)

Art Institute of Chicago

Saturday, April 21, 2012

via

South Shore Train

Details in the March/April issue

of Flying Fingers Newsletter

Sign Up:   At the March or April Chapter meetings.  If 15 or more sign up, tickets will be ordered in advance at $16.00/each.   Otherwise, admission $18.00 for adults and $12 for seniors.  

Questions?   Comments?   Please contact Renee R.

This-N-That Stitch IN

Stitch In

Saturday, March 3, 2012

9am - 4pm

Georgetown Homes Club House

3800 Georgetown Ct

Hammond, IN 46323

Demonstrations in the morning + stitching in the afternoon.  

Using a Laying Tool (Beth)

Tips for Stitching on Linen (Beth)

Pin head Stitch (Beth)

Mounting (Sue D)

Attaching Beads to Needlework (Debbie L)

History of Scissors (Pam)

Bargello Sampler (Pam)

You are welcome to watch the demonstrations; however, if you want hands on practice, please bring the following supplies:  cotton floss, doodle cloth (linen, aida, evenweave, congress cloth or canvas), and normal stitching supplies.

Please let Renee R know if you are attending this event.   

Members:  Look for an e-mail from Betti for additional details.

Stitch - in - Public Flyer

Note from Renee R:

Our display, of the 2011 Education Projects,

is in the display case 

at the Munster Public Library entry. 

Anyone can stop by and see it.

My thanks to Chris R for helping with it.

(Photos  to follow later this week)

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Additional information here:

Stitch in Public Day

National Embroidery Month: Stitch in Public Day

Information from Renee R:

Stitch in Public Day

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Munster Public Library

8701 Calumet Avenue

219.836.8450

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FREE Program

Fun!  Fun!  Fun!

The public of all ages are invited to stitch with us,

or to learn how to stitch.  We will have small

"how to" projects for beginners.

Anyone who would like to be a

teacher along side a beginning stitcher

is encouraged to help out.

You are welcome to bring one or two

or a few of your projects for show and tell;

however, you are responsible for them +

may take them with you when you leave.

The 2011 Education Projects will be

featured in the entry display case at the library

from January 23 thru February 11th.

There are outlets for lighting, but it is

recommended that you bring an extension cord.

Lunch is on your own.

The library does have a small kitchen area 

w/microwave + refrigerator.

Please consider joining us for an hour, or all day.

Come and go as you please.

Let us know you are coming by signing up

at the January chapter meeting 

or

 by calling / e-mailing Renee 

If you are unable to come to the Library on the 4th,  

you are encouraged to stitch in public bodly where ever you find

yourself in February!   Let's have fun with this!