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Our July program on Sashiko embroidery was fun. Laura B., a Torrey Pines chapter member, and now plural member of our chapter, taught this technique. She did a great job and promised to attend the August meeting to help anyone who may have hit a snag with their project. I’m working on finishing my piece before Sandy H. teaches tote bag construction at our September meeting.
I am also working on a couple of ornaments for our Christmas tree outreach that Margaret B. is spearheading. That’s what our August meeting is all about, finishing our Sashiko pieces or working on ornaments. If you don’t have ideas on what you can make for the tree, Margaret has lots to choose from.
The date for payment on the PSR fundraiser, Scrumptious Soups and Stews, has been extended to September 1, 2010. These $5 cookbooks would make great gifts or addition to the other three that have already been released. We will be taking orders/collecting money for a group order, in time to mail a check by the Sept. 1 deadline.
Threaded Needle will be hosting a workshop on October 16, the day before the Region meeting. Janet L., their workshop coordinator, will be at our August meeting to show a sample of the African Folklore Embroidery. This is quite different from my usual choices in stitching, so I’m looking forward to stretching my creativity at this workshop.
Update on our chapter workshop to be presented by Betsy M: save the date–June 18-19, 2011. The project will incorporate design and stitching using silk threads on linen, in your choice of four fabric colors. We are planning to have a poll on our Yahoo Group site to gauge interest in this selection. Also, Betsy will be presenting the chapter program on Monday, June 20, 2011, which will be a nautical themed needle case.
Just so everyone is aware, registration for one class of choice at next year’s national seminar in Florida is open to all EGA members during the upcoming national seminar in San Francisco, September 5-10. This is the same opportunity given to members attending the seminar. The only difference is that seminar attendees actually get to see the class projects in all their glory, while those signing up online will only get to see photos of the projects.
With all the demands on our stitching time, I hope everyone has the ability to set aside at least a few hours every week to stitch on something that they truly love.
Heather
Two people have completed their pledged UFOs and have gotten back their $5.00. Guess everyone else is working hard on their projects. It’s still not too late to join in the fun for a $5.00 donation. The end date is the November chapter meeting, where there will be a gallery night celebrating everyone’s work.
The UFO Contract can be found in the file section of our Yahoo group. Just print one out for each item, attach $5.00, and give it to Heather at the meeting.
Look for the UFO points to date to be posted soon on our Muchas Manos Yahoo group site.
- Please join us for the chapter meeting on Monday, August 16 for open stitching. This will be held at the Livewell Center, 4425 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA. There will be open stitching from 5 to 7 pm and the chapter meeting from 7 to 9 pm.
- Thank you to all the members that volunteered to demonstrate at the fair and loaned their needlework for the booth display. We received many compliments on the new look of the booth. Margi
- Outreach Update: Soldier Kissing Pillows–There is a new push for Soldier Kissing Pillows that was posted on August 8th. A deployment of 600+ combatants will leave sometime in September from Williamsport. A chapter in Pennsylvania is looking to supply 2300 pillows for those families affected. There are kits for the pillow tops available at the meetings. The great thing is you don’t even have to think about the finishing, just the fun part of stitching the tops and knowing that any you make will be going to ease the pain of military separations. Heather
- Outreach Update: A Christmas Tree–This year we are making ornaments for a tree to be given to the nursing section of St Paul’s Senior Homes. The tree needs a lot more ornaments, especially those that are 3″-3.5″ in size. The theme is “a garden”. If any of you are stuck please ask – I’m not short of ideas and have prepared some designs that are ready to be stitched. Margaret B.