At our board meeting recently, we learned a new word: Completionist. What
does it mean? One who completes one project before moving on to another. I'm
not sure it applies to anyone in our chapter, but it does get one thinking
about "stitcher's jargon" and all the words we have made up or adapted to
describe some aspect of needlework. UFO, orts, frogging . . . we really do
have a language all our own. Which word is your favorite? Do you ever use a
stitching word in the presence of non-stitchers and get strange looks in
return?
Gini Moore was the one who expanded our vocabulary. She learned the word
in conversation with a visitor to our table at the Quilt, Craft, and Sewing
Festival. Thank you to all who volunteered and to Margi Thornburgh for
continuing to organize everybody.
With the arrival of warm weather, I found myself reaching for the PSR's
Simply Salads cookbook the other day. At the Region meeting earlier this
month, we were given order forms for the next two cookbooks, Comforting
Casseroles and Delicious Desserts. Each book is just $5.00. See page 6 of
this newsletter for more information. We'll be taking orders at the next two
meetings.
The 2009 Region Seminar theme has been chosen: Pampered Stitchers. Look
for details soon from Karen Krampe on the contest to design the Seminar
logo. Put on your creativity hats!
Meanwhile, stay cool, stitch long, and prosper. Ina
