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Excerpts from the November 2006 edition of Needle Affairs
Chapter members--click
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President's Message •
Volunteer Service Hours
• UFO Updates
• Other News
President’s Message
The Praying for a Cure Pocket from the Victoria Sampler, presented by
Karen Herndon, gave us many new tips for our stitching. Thanks, Karen ! I've
already shared some of your suggestions with other stitchers.
At the September meeting we also unanimously voted to approve a $200
contribution to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, as part of our
chapter's Outreach. Thanks to all for your generosity.
Here's a story that only a stitcher can appreciate. While stopped at a
light in my car with Michelle, my 2 1/2 year old daughter, we looked out the
side window and saw some foliage debris on the side of the road. Also in the
trash was a small square made of 2 x 4's. Michelle stated, "Oh, no, Mom,
someone threw out their stitching, oh, no!" I could not help but smile with
a smile that melted my heart. I know that she will always appreciate the
wonderful stitching we all enjoy. Keep sharing your treasures!
The slate for our next year's Board Members has not yet been finalized.
We plan to have it ready for the members by the October meeting – so we can
vote at our November meeting. If you are unable to attend either the October
or November meetings, please contact any board member for a ballot.
Happy Stitching! Karen
Volunteer Service
Hours
Be sure to turn in your volunteer service hours to Tamara Willis, our
Regional Rep. These hours are vital in helping EGA maintain its non-profit
status. Hours must be EGA-related (except Meals on Wheels). Thanks to
everyone !!
UFO Updates
The latest numbers in our 2006 UnFinished Object program.
| Older Projects (started prior to 2000) (4 pts) |
20 |
| Old Projects (started prior to 2006) (3 pts) |
84 |
| New (started and finished stitching in 2006) (1 pt) |
138 |
| Group Correspondence Course (2 pts) |
4 |
| Fundraiser Quilt Ornaments (2 pts) |
245 |
| New Technique (2 pts) |
74 |
| Chapter Programs (2 pts) |
28 |
| Model for Chapter Programs (2 pts) |
9 |
| Finished (2 pts) |
287 |
| Seminar / ANG / CATS (2 pts) |
9 |
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Total: |
898 |
Other News
- In October's program, the we will be working
on the Bargello Pine Tree Stocking. It is a beautiful softly shaded
design of a stylized forest. You can just imagine acres of trees in snow,
with a starry sky above.
- Our November program is a Pulled Thread
Petite Project. Heather Cowan will present this project.
- Congratulations to Sandy! She was the lucky winner of the
goodie basket offered in appreciation for those who contributed to our
Christmas tree ornament fundraiser.
- Sign the Petition for a Needlework Commemorative Postage Stamp.
The Embroiderers' Guild of America, as a whole, continues to pursue the
creation and issue of a commemorative postage stamp to acknowledge and
recognize embroidery and all needlework – which, of course, we all love, and
has been a favorite past-time of American women since – well – the beginning
of America and, even before. There is much more information available at the
national website. The
goal is to have a stamp available in 2008, the 50th anniversary of EGA.
Sample letters to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee will be available
at the chapter meetings.
- Don't forget to support the businesses that advertise in our chapter
newsletter! Let them know you are a member of Muchas Manos and
appreciate their support. In this month's newsletter, our advertisers
were: Framesmith,
Needle Nook of
La Jolla,
Needlepoint of
La Jolla,
Sandy's
Finishing Touches,
Stitcher's
Treasures, and The Black Sheep.
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