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October 7, 2019
Converting a Photograph to Needlework

Jean will assist interested stitchers in selecting their favorite picture to embroider and provide a transfer so stitching can begin at our January meeting.

Bring as many photographs as you like, Jean will assist with photo editing and digitizing. Landscape photos are often used, but photos of a flower, building, favorite object, animal or person may also be considered. Ultimately it will go onto fabric or canvas using transfer paper. The maximum size for the final work is 8" x 10" because of limiting paper size. Please make photo choices by November 11th so Jean can provide you with a transfer at the December meeting.

In January, we will work on stitching your photograph. Students provide fabric and threads. The cost of two transfers is $8. They can be of the same photograph or different as one is intended as practice.

Catherine Theron Workshop
October 19 & 20, 2019

Mark your calendars!  Catherine Theron comes to Corning to share her "Morning Has Broken" sampler. 

Morning Has Broken is a fanciful, garden-inspired sampler worked on 32 count sandstone linen with a collection of silk & cotton threads in a palette of greens, golds, rusts, Williamsburg blues & strawberry reds.

The finished piece measures 11" x 15". The outer border is a meandering vine with leaves, strawberries and various flowers. Birds & bees are scattered throughout. Stitches used include cross stitch over one, smyrna cross, satin stitch, backstitch, princess stitch, diagonal satin stitch, double leviathan, petit point, chain stitch and spiral trellis.

Location of workshop will be at Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Arnot Road, Horseheads, NY 14845.

Registration is closed.

Lunch for the two days is available for an additional $40 and includes build your own sandwich with soup one day and mixed greens salad the next. Coffee, tea and cold beverages included.

November 4, 2019
A Canvas Class on Diaper Patterns

Diaper patterns originated in weaving and now are worked in geometric, small repeating stitches.  The pattern is written by Lois Threlkeld,  a good friend of Connie Lapp Herrell.  Lois is a member of the Knoxville (TN) Chapter.  She has written several patterns including the Dogwood in Assisi that we worked last year.  We will be stitching the 2 7/8-inch square ornament that includes four diaper patterns and a decorative band.  The pattern includes a biscornu and a 5-inch square design using many of the same stitches.

Cost of the kit is $11.00 and will include the pattern, 24 ct Congress cloth, Kreinik #8 fine braid in gold, red ribbon and red fabric for finishing.  You will have to supply 2 colors of green floss and 1 red.  Suggested colors are DMC 699, 701, and 304.  Sign-ups will be at the September and October meetings.

December 2, 2019
Luncheon & Ornament Exchange

Join us for our annual Christmas luncheon.  Once again we will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, Horseheads, starting at 10:00am with lunch served at 12:00noon.  We will be doing things a little different this year.  We will have plated lunches served to us.  Please look over the following menu and choose your entrée and dessert.  Cost will be $20.00 payable by mid-November.

Chicken Caesar Salad
Sliced Char-broiled Breast of Chicken on a bed of Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Shredded Parmesan Cheese.  Served with Roll & Butter.

Savory Oriental Stir Fry (Vegetarian)
Savory Grilled Vegetables and Cabernet Rice tossed in Teriyaki Sauce
ADD Chicken, Beef or Shrimp if desired.

Conrad Hilton’s Classic Mobley Burger
Named after Conrad Hilton’s First Hotel, the Mobley is 8 oz. of Fresh Ground Chuck dressed with Choice of Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato.  Served with Seasoned Fries.

Choose one dessert:
Three Layer Lemon Cream Cake
Two Layer Chocolate Cake

Coffee and Iced Tea will be available to all.

Don’t forget to bring a wrapped ornament for our much anticipated ornament exchange.  Warm hats and mittens for the kiddies would also be appreciated.

Bargello Muse with Lorene Salt
Four Online Classes Beginning January 2, 2020

Mid Eastern Region hosts online class. Bargello Muse is a study of a variety of traditional, contemporary and diagonal Bargello patterns. Eight different patterns will be taught including a layered border. The design uses a variety of perle cotton, Kreinik and Rainbow Gallery threads and when stitched on 18 count mono canvas will measure 11 1/2" x 5 3/8". ...learn more.

January 6, 2020
Converting a Photo to Needlework, continued from October

Stitchers who had a transfer made of their favorite photograph will begin stitching this month. Jean will lead the way.

February 3 & March 2, 2020
Decorative Darning Bookmark

Using a repeating darning pattern and hemmed edges, Katie shares her idea for making an attractive, easy to create bookmark.  It's a great project to have available for the next bookmark donation and it uses up small pieces of linen that may not have another use.

Supplies needed are 5" x 11" 32 count linen, one color of No. 8 pearl cotton, sewing thread to match linen and tapestry needle. Bring your own supplies or order a kit for $8.00. Kit colors chosen by Katie.

April 6 & May 4, 2020
Daffodils Please Mountmellick

Twelve traditional Mountmellick Embroidery stitches have been used in this lovely design of daffodils and snowdrops from Ireland. The design size is 7 x 8 inches. Pattern and instructions may be downloaded by stitchers by visiting http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/store/p48/__Daffodils_Please_-_Mountmellick.html Fabrics and threads necessary to complete are listed in the pattern.

Through the Stitching Glass Seminar 2020
May 15 - 17, 2020 in Corning, NY

Mid Eastern Region hosts a seminar featuring five national teachers ...learn more.