Friday, July 23, 2010

The Ohio Scissor Fob


Ohio State Day
hosted by Youngstown Area Chapter EGA
being held on
September 25, 2010

The Ohio Scissor Fob
taught by:
Marsha Papay-Gomola

Brochure & registration form:
Information HERE

Registration Deadline:
August 1, 2010


Thursday, July 22, 2010

Vote at August meeting


Karol J presented this change at the General meeting to our Policy and Procedure for workshops:

Current:

15.A. Chapter workshops (one or two day weekend workshops) registration fee must cover all costs of the workshop, including kit fees.

Proposed:

15.A Chapter workshops (one or two day weekend workshops) registration fee may cover all costs of the workshop, including kit fees. TheGuild as a whole on a workshop by workshop basis may vote to subsidize part of the workshop cost such as teaching fees and travel expenses.

We will be voting on this at the August meeting.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Opportunity Drawing Items


During the Needle Art Exhibit
we will have opportunity drawings

Just a Reminder:
PLEASE
bring your
Opportunity Drawing item
to
the August chapter meeting
so your item can be
photographed for promotional materials


Monday, July 19, 2010

Stash Sale Announcement & Reminder


Per Linda, owner,
House of Stitches


Announcing the 4th Annual
MIDWEST STASH EXCHANGE
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10:00-3:00

House of Stitches back parking lot
1700 Lincolnway Place, Suite 4
La Porte, IN 46350
219-326-0544 or 800-455-8517
www.houseofstitches.com
mail@houseofstitches.com

You are invited to shop, swap, and sell your needlework related stash. It is a great way to clear out those projects you will never stitch and find new ones! Think of it as the world’s best yard sale…all dedicated to stitching! Enjoy socializing with other needleworkers!

Booth rental is $20.00 and all of the proceeds from booth rental will go to Riley Children’s Hospital

Your booth will be large enough for two card tables or a banquet size table. Set up begins at 9:00 AM.

Deadline to reserve a space is August 7.

PRIZES! RAFFLE! FOOD! FUN! MUSIC!


Booth reservation
Name:
Telephone Number:
Method of payment:
_____CASH
__________CHECK payable to Riley Children’s Hospital

Your entry fee will give you a space approximately 10 feet x 10 feet and a raffle ticket. You are in complete control of how you sell, swap or donate your items. All of the money you make from your sale is yours to keep (or spend on new stuff!). We must ask that you not sell unauthorized copies of copyrighted materials. House of Stitches cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Note from Renee:

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to remind you that there are a few days left to take advantage of the Perfect Angle Fundraiser for NANI.

Saturday, July 17th is the final day.

Anyone presenting the coupon attached here at the time of a framing order or purchase will earn 10% of the sale for NANI.

Please tell your friends and share copies of the coupon.

Be sure to thank Sandy at Perfect Angle for sponsoring the fundraiser and thank you for participating.


Keep on stitching!

Renee R



Thursday, July 15, 2010

Temari Ball

September & October Classes:
Temari Ball


Are you intrigued by Jane’s Temari Balls?
Come learn how to make your own!!

The first class, in September,
will be the marking and the demonstration
of how to make the base

The second class, in October,
will be the embroidery/decoration

The kit will include:
needles and pins, the mari (base), paper strips, & a hand-out

Participants will need to provide a metallic thread
like DMC metallic on a spool,
or Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure braid,
or a #4 Kreinik braid for the first class (September)

AND 4 or 5 colors of Pearl cotton #5 for the second class (October)

The colors should be 3 shades of the same color,
and two complimentary/contrasting colors.

The kit cost for the two classes: $10.00

Sign Up Deadline is the AUGUST meeting

Questions &/or Comments
can be directed to
Needle Artisans