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Salt City Stitchers

Central New York Chapter

Mid-Eastern Region

The Embroiderers' Guild of America

December 2002

EGA Statement of Purpose

"The purpose of this organization shall be to foster the highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery through an active program of education and study and to preserve the heritage of the art of embroidery." (EGA Bylaws, Article II)

Jean's Message

Dear Stitchers,

I suddenly realized that the holidays are just around the corner and my ornament stitching is way behind, so I will be busy stitching them for the next couple of weeks. Remember the Octagon House tree goes up December 1^st, if you intend to give them an ornament.

This month Pat Warner-Sorci gave the evening group a nice design for a bargello ornament. It works up fast and is very pretty. Thanks Pat.

At the day meeting Julie Rimel’s program on Mola was most interesting and the samples of Mola embroideries were beautiful. Also her Manlius sampler was delightful. How nice to see a sampler from our local. Thanks Julie.

Dixie Nohara and her committee have scheduled a great program for 2003. It includes most of the techniques that members requested. You’ll find the complete program listed later in this newsletter.

December is our holiday month and I hope you can all attend one or both events. The food is always delicious and its great fun to spend a little holiday time with stitching friends.

My wish for all of you is that your holidays are happy and warm and spent with your families and friends.

Happy stitching,

Jean

Calendar of Events

December 2002
17	6:30 pm., Evening meeting - Holiday Party and Program – Speaker from Beading Rainbow and gift exchange
18	10:00am., Day meeting – Holiday Luncheon and program
January 2003
21	6:30 pm., Evening meeting – Stitch-in
22	10:00 am., Day meeting – Stitch-in
February
18	6:30 pm., Evening meeting – Hardanger Bookmark
19	10:00 am., Day meeting – Hardanger Bookmark

Shows/Events

February 2004 - Needle Art Exhibit

There will be an open exhibit for the month of February 2004 at the Baldwinsville Library. This is an excellent opportunity to display our work and share our love of needlework and a great chance to gain new members.- Kathy Fonda

Library Corner – Joan Murphy

We now have all our new library books waiting to be taken home and enjoyed. We all should have a list with all of the books. Please take advantage of all of these wonderful books. If there is a book located at the opposite meeting place that you would like, please let me know and someone can get it for you.

Billie Awards – Hildred Stoughton

As Fall slips into Winter next month, I trust you are stitching on an embroidery project you plan to complete by the June 2003 luncheon/dinner. Do sign your name and perhaps more than one item can be finished. Please remember that, if you sign and do not finish, five dollars will be owed to the treasurer.

Membership

There is one new member:
Christine Atkinson

The following memberships are due for renewal before December 31, 2002:

Ann Barker-Griffith		Kathleen Barnello
Sonja Berson		Dorothy Christie
Alvaretta Darling		Kathy Fonda
Jean Hirth		Nancy Hough
Jean Hughes		Donna Incaudo
Mary Jarvis		Lois Lewis
Dorothy Macdonald		Kathleen Mannix
Carol Megnin		John Noel
Frances O'Donnell		Mary Piraino
Mary Jane Quinlan		Julie Rimel
Kathleen Stern		Barbara Trudeau
Mary Ann Tucker		June Weber
Regina Wright		Bobbi Yonai

Dues should be paid to the Joan Murphy at the evening meeting, Nancy Hough at the day meeting, or by mail using the form at the end of the newsletter. Please note that late payment may result in missing an issue of Needlearts and the newsletter!

Program Notes - Dixie Nohara

I'd like thank everyone who shared their State Fair entries at the Sept. meetings, as well as all those who contributed items for the Sep. auctions at both meetings and all those who enhanced their stashes by purchasing those treasures.

Also, Mary Hickox for teaching the peyote stitch to make the beaded canister at the October meetings. Pat Warner-Sorci for the program on bargello and the ornament project at the evening meeting in Nov. and Julie Rimel for the interesting program on mola at the Nov. day meeting.

Looking ahead to the Oct. 2003 evening program: Interest was expressed in working on the Charmed Heart at a regular meeting rather than as a separate project. This is a lovely heart designed by Lea Padilla and donated to EGA. Profits from this project will go to the American Heart Association to support research on women's heart health. Anyone interested in this project will need to order it from EGA, as advertised in Needle Arts.

December Evening Holiday Party – Kathy Fonda/Susan Kaplan

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to bring something in for the evening holiday party. Instead of just appetizers and desserts, Kathy and I decided we would include entrees and salads as well. We will be providing plates, cups, silverware and beverages. We will have a speaker from the Beading Rainbow to speak about the history of beads. There will be a gift exchange of hand stitched items. Please include your name in the gift so the receiver can thank the giver.

December Day Holiday Party – Marilyn Butcher/Genevieve Jones

The day holiday party will be held Dec.18^th. Participants are asked to bring a dish that feeds at least 8 people. People should bring a item from the category based on the first letter of their last name. Categories are:

A – F Salad

G – I Vegetable

J – Q Entree

R – Z Dessert

Assorted mini muffins, beverages and table service will be provided by the committee. The program after the lunch will be provided by Melody Makers and vocalist Darryl White accompanied by Marge Schlesserman on the piano. Hand stitched gifts will be exchanged. If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Butcher (635-7525) or Genevieve Jones (457-2113).

Vera House “Wish List” - Jean Hughes

You can make this holiday season bright for the women and children staying at the Vera House shelter. Please bring one of these items to the December Holiday party. It should be new and unwrapped.

1. gift certificates for massage or haircut

2. bubble bath, shower gels

3. cosmetic cases w/nail polish

4. journals, photo albums

5. blow dryers, hairbrushes

6. hair and beauty products for women and children

7. movies on video

8. pajamas, nightgowns

9. winter hats, mittens, gloves

10. appintment books, calendar

11. prepaid Centro, gas, long distance carding cards

12. dolls

13. children's video tapes

14. children's books

15. markers, crayons, coloring books

Octagon House – Pat Schmidt

We need Christmas tree ornaments for the Octagon House of Camillus House tree – any type of needlework by Dec 1^st. The Octagon House will be open each Sunday in December through January from 12 – 5 pm.

February Program - Mary Hickox

Hardanger Bookmark

Materials Needed:

1. Purchased Aida bookmark in 14 or 18 count.

2. 1 skein of Watercolors floss, your choice of color

3. #24 or #26 Tapestry Needle

4. Scissors

5. Your usual stitching supplies

A pattern will be provided by me. Make sure your scissors have a sharp point for cutting threads and tweezers may be helpful in removing threads from the book marker.

Christmas Tree Tea – Julie Rimel

A Christmas Tree Tea will be held Dec. 8^th from 3-5 pm at the Dewitt Community Church (across from Shoppingtown. Deette Bunn, a harpist, will be playing holiday music. A Christmas tree is covered with needlework ornaments and there will be needlework pictures available for viewing.

Day Programs for 2003

Jan. 15 Stitch-in

Feb. 19 Hardanger Bookmark

Mar. 19 Outreach Program

Apr. 16 Crewel/wool embroidery

May 21 Petite Project

Jun. 18 Luncheon

Jul. 16 Stitch-in

Aug. 20 Stitch-in

Sept. 17 State Fair Winners / Auction

Oct. 15 Clutch ball ornament

Nov. 19 Beaded ornament

Dec. 17 Holiday Party/Stitched Gift Exchange

Evening Programs for 2003

Jan. 14 Stitch-in

Feb. 18 Hardanger Bookmark

Mar. 18 Outreach Program

Apr. 15 Crewel/wool embroidery

May 20 Pulled Thread

Jun. 17 Dinner

Jul. 15 Video

Aug. 19 Petite project / Assisi Pincushion

Sept. 16 State Fair Winners / Auction

Oct. 14 Charmed Heart

Nov. 18 Beaded ornament

Dec. 16 Holiday Party/Stitched Gift Exchange

Little Stitches Coming! - Judy Cain

Little Stitches 2003 will be held the first weekend in May of 2003, in Erie PA. There will be an MER business meeting on Friday evening and a big selection of classes all day on Saturday. The brochure for Little Stitches 2003 is now out. Every member should have received a brochure by now, either at the November meetings or in the mail. Read it over; it looks like we have some lovely offerings available to us again this time. I have color pictures of the projects, which I will have with me at our meetings for the next several months; if I forget to show them to you, please ask to see them.

Just a couple of reminders: First, you can register anytime this month and your registration will count as a first-day registration, so don't delay, and don't let the brochure get lost in the holiday chaos. If you plan to go, fill out your registration form and send it in right away. Second, we were sent only a limited number of brochures, so we will not have any for new members or interested visitors unless you help. If you know you aren't planning to go to Little Stitches 2003, I'd appreciate it if you would return your brochure to me at your earliest convenience. Thanks.

Ways and Means Wares:

Bookmark $1.50

Letter Opener 1.50

Tape Measure 3.00

Mini Carry All 3.50

Total $9.50

OR Mini Carry All Set (includes all of the above) $9.00

Tote Bags with machine embroidered CNY EGA Logo $20

All items will be available at both Day and Evening Meetings. Checks are acceptable and should be made out to CNY EGA. Cash(check) and carry sales only!

These items would make great stocking stuffers. The bookmark is also a magnifier and has rulings on it. Great for little boys or girls. The tape measure is fiberglass, so one inch won't grow to two! It also has one of those click and reals right back in gizmo's. Great for your purse, or his tackle box. Kid's always love measuring things. The letter opener works very well as a letter opener (Judy Cain keeps coming back for more of these) and they can be used on airplanes to quickly cut your threads.

What about taking the mini carry all, adding a cute mini project, or just a piece of cloth and some thread for doodling and give it as a present to your granddaughter, your niece, or a friend who's shown some interest, along with a promise to spend some time teaching them. This would be a present for both of you!

Lastly remember, profits go into our education fund?so we can have more teachers to get us hooked on more stitching things so we can spend more money supporting our stitching habits!

And you'll probably need another tote bag to carry it all in!

Editor's Note - Susan Kaplan

Deadline for the next issue, which covers March 2003 through May 2003, is May 24th.

PAYMENT FORM

To: Nancy Hough

From:

__________________ $35 for membership renewal

__________________ $ 5 each for chapter pins

__________________ $ Other _____________________________(Please indicate)

___________________ $ Total enclosed (Make check payable to CNY EGA.