| Month |
Program |
Description |
Supply List (if applicable) |
January
26 |
Organizing Your Needlework |
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February
23 |
Canvas Embellishment & My Creative Process |
Presented by Linda J. |
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March
16 |
Fair 101 |
Presented by Ina G. |
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April
20 |
Whitework and Lace Collection |
Presented by Gay Ann R. |
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May
18 |
Chapter Challenge |
Presented by Margaret B. |
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June
22 |
Color Theory (Cancelled) |
Presented by Christa C. |
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July
20 |
City & Guilds Work |
Presented by Margaret B. |
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August
17 |
Color Theory |
Presented by Christa C. |
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September
21 |
Ribbon Pine Cone |
Presented by Margi T. |
The ribbon that is used for this project is available wholesale only. Margi
will take orders until August 8th. Samples of the 4 ribbon colors will be
available to view at our July 20th meeting only. One spool of ribbon is 25
yards and will make four 3” Pine Cones. The cost is $6.00 which includes tax
and shipping. In addition to the ribbon, you will need 1 1/16” straight
pins, Styrofoam egg in size 3 1/2” or mini at 2” or jumbo at 5”. And then
some plain ribbon (1/4” to 1”) to match your completed pine cone to decorate
the top. Any questions, please contact Margi. |
October
19 |
Finishing Techniques |
Presented by Sandy Higgins |
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November
16 |
Dragonfly: An Introduction to Underside
Couching in Gold |
Presented by Margaret C. |
In the Middle Ages a type of embroidery called 'Opus Anglicanum' was used to
embellish fabrics. Opus Anglicanum was commonly comprised of underside
couching with gold thread (in the background of the design) with foreground
figures split stitched in silk thread.
This project will introduce you to 'underside couching'. Underside couching
differs from surface couching in that the couching thread is used to pull
the couched thread (in this case the gold) to the back of the fabric.
Please note that only the gold thread portion of the dragonfly design (the
background disk) will be taught. Students will have the freedom to stitch
their dragonflies in any way they choose. It's a good opportunity to use
some of those threads, beads, and whatever else you might have in your
stash.
Participants may choose either gold or silver thread for the underside
couching. The gold threads will be worked on ivory linen and the silver
thread kits will have white linen.
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The kit will include:
2 Bohin chenille needles; 1 spool Kreinik Japanese #1 metallic (imitation
gold thread); 1 spool Gutermann's top stitching thread for couching; 2
pieces of linen with design pre-printed on one piece (project is worked
through two pieces of fabric); and, Instructions.
Students will need to provide:
Good quality hoop (e.g., Hardwicke Manor) with screw tightener (I used a 5",
but a 4" should work); Screwdriver for hoop (fabric must be kept taut); some
sort of clamp for the hoop as you need both hands free to do underside
goldwork couching; scissors; threads, beads, etc. for finishing the body of
the dragonfly. (These do not have to be brought to the class session.)
Remember, only the gold part of the design will be taught. A sharp needle
will also be required to finish the embroidery. It might be possible to use
the chenille, but an embroidery/crewel needle is more suitable. |
