September
Elegant Bookmark

Featured in the March 2011 Needle Arts and designed by Kim Sanders. Katie will lead this drawn thread program. Kits will include everything you need to complete it for $3.

October
Nature's Alphabet

This counted thread sampler was designed by Elizabeth Foster of Elizabeth's Needlework Designs and is perfect for the stitcher who wants to practice and learn all kinds of counted thread techniques. Barb Heytmeijer will lead us and the kit cost has not yet been determined.

November
B'dazzle Christmas Ornament

Judi Gulick will lead us in this festive ornament. The kit will include all materials needed to stitch and complete ornament. Supplies include #18 count Interlock white Canvas, Tapestry Needle, 6 page color Instructions + full size color scan of stitched sample, threads; two colors of Prism (new 6-strand DMC thread), Overdye Paternayan, DMC floss, Metallic and Rayon threads, styrofoam ball and trims (if you like the offerings from Judi’s stash) to finish ornament. COMPLETE finishing directions are included in the six pages of written instructions, but “for your convenience” the December meeting will include a B’dazzle finishing demonstration. The cost is $11.

December
Holiday Dish-to-Pass Luncheon & Ornament Exchange

The dish-to-pass luncheon is just that. Members should plan to bring a dish to share and table service. In addition to sharing lunch, bring an embroidered ornament to exchange with another member. Judi will show us the finishing technique for the Bargello Christmas Ornament started last month. It has also become our tradition to bring a donation for the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. The donation can be food or it can be monetary, but please consider something for those who are less fortunate than we are.

January
Encrusted Embroidery

Mary Heermans will lead us in an exercise in encrusting. Examples of this technique can be found here and here. Catch or trap items between two layers of fabric to create a raised surface or three dimensional effect.

Students need to bring:

• Creativity
• Assortment of buttons, beads, charms, rings, etc. in various shapes and sizes. No metal items or buttons with shanks.
• 5" hoop
• Two 7" x 7" fabric squares of muslin, calico or soft cotton either white, off-white or solid light color or calico. Muslin is used for the bottom layer and the top layer is your choice.
• Floss, perle cotton, metallic threads, etc.
• Tapestry and crewel needles
• Knowledge of surface stitches

March and May
Peaceful Dove

Featured in the Decemer 2010 Needle Arts and designed by Sylvia Murariu, Jean Hubsch will lead us in this lovely Romanian Point Lace project over two months.

Participants are to provide their own directions. Cost for the complete kit is $35. This includes the pre-made cording. We will not be learning to make the cord. If you wish to make your own cord the kit cost is $5. Instructions for crocheting the cord are in the September 2010 Needle Arts and here is a great tutorial on You Tube. The kit will then contain: pattern traced onto muslin and crystals. Participants need to bring colored sewing thread and a 5" or 6" hoop, along with usual sewing supplies and instructions. There will be several color choices for the crystals. Last day to sign up is December 5. There is a long lead time for ordering the cord.

February and April
Holiday Brooch

Featured in the September 2009 Needle Arts and designed by Carolyn Sherman, Terry Faber will lead us in this beaded project over two months. A complete kit costs is $25.

"This holiday brooch is made of ten flower petals, five large and five small, constructed in decreasing peyote stitch. The petals will be sewed to a felt covered base in two star-flower layers. The center of the flower will be embellished with gold beads. A felt backing will be attached to the front of the base with a decorative beaded picot stitch. Three kinds of unique fringes will be constructed to hang from the brooch and a pin added to the back of the felt base. Familiarity with peyote stitch will be helpful before beginning this project."

Catherine Jordan Workshop

April 14 & 15, 2012 (all day) at the CCC’s Corning Business Development Center, 24 Denison Parkway West, Corning. The class is a contemporary drawn thread technique used to create forests. The cost for Corning Chapter members is $125 / non-members is $160. This includes two days of instruction, catered lunch both days, and kit. To learn more about Catherine visit her website.