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Mouse TalesVol 8 - Issue 3 September 2009Contents
President's MessageI have a lot on my mind. CyberStitchers is in the middle of creating favors and table decorations for Share-A-Stitch XXX in Charleston, WV. It is a lot of work, but I am enjoying all of the stitching. At seminar in Nashville, I volunteered to chair SAS XXXI and the work has already begun. Plus, we are launching a new President's Challenge to find a chapter patch for the newly redesigned TVR Banner. As I write this, we are just two weeks away from National Seminar in Pittsburgh. I am so excited that I have already packed. I am taking three classes and they all asked for a variety of threads and fibers...so my basic kit turned into a quilting tote, which then turned into a piece of rolling luggage. I am sure most of you can sympathize with my plight. Even though I loathe the idea of having to check my "kit" as baggage, ultimately, it will be easier to lug around with me at seminar and I don't have to worry about what I left behind. I really look forward to the coming weeks, months and years! I hope to see some of you at national. Remember to look for the CyberStitchers folded tent card on a table in the lunch area on the first day of seminar. After the first day, we tend to move around and explore our options for meals. It is much easier to meet up at regional seminar, so we would love it if you could attend SAS 30 in Charleston (WV) or SAS 31 in Birmingham (AL). Especially since our chapter is so involved in both events! Rissa
Chapter and National NewsIn the CS Newsletter: I want to thank Karen W for all the hard work she has done these past
few years as our membership chair. It is not easy keep track when there
is almost 300 of us. Thank you Karen! And thank you to Kelly J for stepping
up to take up the reins. Bravo Ladies! The new mailing address for snail
mailing any membership things that need to go to the chapter is: For our new members, we have built in links to websites mentioned, and to emailing people you may need to contract. If you see a link mentioned and the letters are blue, click on that link and you will be taken there. You will note that I don't put folks' actual emails in the newsletter. If you click on their name in blue, you will be able to email them. If you have a problem, let me know! I also encourage members to share - if you found a great needlework book, took a great class with a great teacher, have some neat stitching tips to share - let me know so I can include it in the newsletter. Also, if there are some interesting needlework related events in your area, let me know so that I may add them onto the calendar. With the size of our membership, and the area we cover, chances are if there is something happening near you, some of our chapter may be interested in attending. Sue Sherburne EGA Inside EGA newsletter: Go to this link to read the September issue of Inside EGA: www.egausa.org/files/inside_ega/InsideEGA_Sep09.pdf CyberStitchers Part in Share-a-Stitch 30: "Don't be afraid to give your best at what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves." - Dale Carnegie Our chapter is responsible for making the favors for Share-a-Stitch 30, which is being sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Region and will be held in Charleston, West Virginia. The exact dates are June 24-27, 2010 and the theme is "Gathering Pearls". SSHHH!!! The favors are to be a surprise for seminar attendees, so please check the conversations going on in our Yahoo groups and see what you can do to assist in this effort. Let's all work together on this! Clang, Clang...Cable Car Bells are Ringing for EGA's 2010 National Seminar! Here comes Early Registration for the EGA National Seminar, Stitching on the Barbary Coast, to be held in stunning San Francisco, September 5-10, 2010 at the sophisticated Downtown Marriott Hotel! International teachers and the very best from across the U.S.A. will present innovative and exciting classes for your enjoyment. No matter what your stitching interest, there is a tempting project awaiting you in The City by the Bay. Along with the rip-roaring fun 'Barbary Coast' theme adding to the excitement, choose from side trips to the beautiful Napa Valley wine country, charming Monterey, the Pacific Coast, the Lace Museum, the ever-hysterical Beach Blanket Babylon Revue in historic North Beach...and lots more! A Special Invitation: Miss Eliza Jane Johnson cordially invites you to participate in her Stitching Exposition to be held at Seminar 2010. The Exposition will consist of original needlework related to Stitching on the Barbary Coast. Entry information regarding this exhibit can be located at www.egausa.org on the National Seminar page. Do you want to have even more fun at Seminar 2010? Get involved! Join Hospitality Co-chairs Joy McGoran and Janet Baughman and be part of their dynamic and fun group of volunteers. Contact Joy or Janet. Early registration is October 1 - 15, 2009. You will be able to view all classes on the National EGA website www.egausa.org on the National Seminar page starting October 1st. Remember: Early Registration can fill classes before the printed brochure goes to press. Please don't be left adrift when the brochure comes in the Spring Needlearts and your favorite class is already labeled "class full." Get in on all the excitement and remember to make it an even richer experience by volunteering for a few hours. Come for all or come for part...be there for the stitching fun and the adventure of a lifetime. We can't wait to see you here! Mike Swan, Chair Important Dues Information: The national EGA has changed the way our dues are collected. Instead of being due on your anniversary date, all members' dues are payable by May 31st. This year our dues will be prorated and next year they will all be due on the same day. Here's the remaining schedule for our current Primary Members: Plural Members have the same schedule and choices. Note that this applies for this year, 2009, only. All dues will be payable May 31st next year. New members dues will be prorated their first year. Chapter Pins: Cyberstitchers is lucky to have our own Chapter Pin! You can see a picture of what this pin looks like in the files section of this yahoo group. Just go to the file section and look for "cyberstitchers pin". They really are a fun to wear especially when you are attending the National and Regional EGA Seminars. These pins are $7.00 and that includes the postage regardless of where we are mailing. If you are interested, you can pay via paypal at www.paypal.com or www.paypal.ca for our Canadian members. The payee is cyberstitchers@excite.com. Just be sure to identify "Chapter Pin" somewhere in the payment information. You can also send a check to me, payable to Cyberstitchers, just email me for my mailing address. Regardless, of how you purchase one, please email me (click on my name below) and give me YOUR mailing address and that you are wanting to purchase a chapter pin. As soon as I see payment, I will get your pin out to you. Your Chapter Pin volunteer, Special Interest Groups: Check out our SIGs - Special Interest Groups. Different stitchers have gotten together for specific interests and stitch-a-longs: Beading, stitching a Christmas ornament each month, Victoria Sampler/Lavendar & Lace designs, Brag Book, "Heart of My Heart" pattern stitch-a-long, Inspirations Magazine projects, the Dragonboat class, and of course, a UFO (Unfinished Fiber Object) group for members to encourage each other to finish GCC and EGA class pieces. Go to SIGs on our website to see what is going on.
Education ReportThe education committee is composed of Anne Long, Ellen Hartman, and Rissa Peace Root. BEE 6: We are about finished with BEE 6. For our new members, BEE means "Big Education Event". For the past 6 years, CyberStitchers has been offering each member the opportunity to take 1 GCC for the cost of the text book only. The chapter picks up the course/teacher fee and the postage costs for the class. EGA limits a class group to 21 students. 3rd quarter classes are already underway. Here is the list of remaining
CC projects selected for this year, and which quarter registration will
take place for that class: A number of CCs are retiring this year: Anne is taking names for these classes to see if there is enough interest to register them one more time. The total cost of the class will vary depending upon the number of students in it - so the more students we have in the class (up to 21 students total), the cheaper it is per person! Right now the most popular retiring CCs are Plum Blossoms and Fantasy Remembered, but we still need many more people in each class before we can definitely say we're registering the class. These classes are open to any current EGA member. Don't forget, there are CC's available to us inexpensively via Needle Arts magazine or online at the EGA website. Petite Project: The present petite project is called "SwedishWeaving" by Diane Brosten. Tthe latest piece in our Petite Projects file can always be found at this URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CSPetiteProjects/files/Current%20Petite%20Project/SwedishWeaving.pdf BAM: BAM is Bead-a-Month and grew out of a SAM, Stitch-a-Month, program we purchased for several years. Our own Rissa picked up with BAM when SAM ran out of new files. All diagrams are maintained in the CS-Stitch-A-Month yahoogroup. Look in the Files section in the Folder labeled "Files for BAM". If you are not a member of the CS-Stitch-A-Month group but would like to be, send an email to: CS-Stitch-a-Month-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Stitch-a-long: We have a few stitch-a-long groups going now such as the ornament group, and a bead group. Please let Anne know if there is an interest in a group stitchalong, a small meeting stitchalong, or any other similar ideas you might have. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email. Dragonboats Class: The Dragonboats class is still up and running on yahoogroups. People still continue to join - especially some of our new members. If you are interested in making one of these cute little ornaments, the class is free for all members. Go to yahoogroups.com and sign up for CSDragonboats, or email Sue for an invitation. Kay Stanis Dragonfly's Delight: You are invited to a workshop conducted by renowned designer and EGA Master Craftsman certified teacher Kay Stanis Feb. 26-27, 2010, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. Registration will open Oct. 12 for members outside the Norman EGA Guild. Hold your space with a $50 deposit. Total cost, including the kit, will not exceed $195 and will be based on total enrollment. (The balance of the fee will be due January 15, 2010) Maximum enrollment is 25. Instruction will be on Kay Stanis' beautiful Dragonfly's Delight, a design using appliqué, long and short stitches, couching and stumpwork with beading. The supply kit will include #24 hand-dyed Congress Cloth, metallic silk organza, and silk and metal threads. Kay recommends your sewing bag include 14 x 16 stretcher bars, 8-inch embroidery hoop, pencil, beeswax, two pairs scissors (one for silk, one for metal) laying tool (tekobari is recommended) a thimble if you are used to working with one, a device to hold the frame steady and flat, and fabric glue for finishing. Registrants will be able to order stretcher bars from Kay Stanis for $6. REGISTRATION FORM: Mail form with $50 check to For additional information contact Donna Goodwin, Chapter President Please address Education Committee questions to:
Outreach ProjectsOrnaments for Breast Cancer The 11th Annual Silent Auction for Breast Cancer Research at the Attic Needlework shop in Mesa, Arizona was a big success last year. $15,040.50 was raised and sent to the Breast Cancer Research Center in NY!! OK, ladies, the challenge is out there. Alice, who was mentioned by The Attic, turned in over 50 ornaments last year! She works at another LNS, she teaches programs for Karen's local Face-to-Face chapter, and also teaches weekly at another LNS so she is not a lady of leisure who does nothing but stitch ornaments for this cause. We are a group of almost 300 members. Can we not do at least what she did???? How about meeting this challenge and stitching as many ornaments from this group this year's 12th Annual Silent Auction as Alice did last year. Ornaments need to reach Karen by November 17, 2009. If you take a picture, please email it to Karen; that saves her doing this as she wants to make sure pictures of all the ornaments are posted before the auction. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Karen and also email her to ask for her mailing address when you are ready to send yours. Thanks to all those who participated last year and let's have a really big turnout this year. Star Pillows There are still troops deploying around world so if you are interested in stitching a pillow, please use the cross stitch pattern provided by the chapter in our files. You will be stitching a small design on a 6x6 inch square of 14ct. white Aida and then mail it to our Chapter Project Coordinator. The stitched squares will then be assembled into small pillows with similarly-themed backing fabrics. A pillow is given to a soldier before shipping out to kiss the pillow and give it to his or her child as a keepsake that will hopefully comfort the child during the separation from their parent. Posted on ANG List by egangcorre: Thanks again to the kissing pillow stitchers. I just received a certificate from Rick's Battalion, addressed to our local chapter, but meant for all of you who helped. Please copy this and read to your chapter members, too. We sent them 1775 pillows in late August. Rock of the Marne Battalion Presented for outstanding service and invaluable contributions to the Soldiers and Families of 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment. Your willingness and dedication to volunteer made the families of the "Rock" Battalion stronger as they deploy to Iraq. Your energy and selfless service are an inspiration to all and reflection great credit upon you, Team Lewis, and the United States Army. (Signed) When Pat Correz asked everyone to donate kissing pillows, EGA and ANG members rallied to the cause, and the certificate and letter show how much they have meant to our soldiers. The pattern may be found here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cyberstitchers_ega/files/KISSING%20PILLOWS%20pattern/ as a PDF document (or, go into the Files section in this group, and click on the folder Kissing Pillows Pattern); if you need technical assistance, please contact Lynn via e-mail. This is a simple and quick stitch. Meg is our Project Coordinator for the Kissing Pillows Chapter Project. She is the chapter member you will mail your stitched design to, and she will be sure that the squares are assembled into mini-pillows and sent on to their final distribution point. Contact Meg via email for her mailing address. We hope that many chapter members will find this project to their liking and that Meg will receive many stitched squares! Just a few items to bring to your attention: Yes there is a Canadian version of this project for Canadian service folks. Lynne D., one of our Canadian members is coordinating this in her f2f chapter in Ontario. Contact Lynne D. by email to get the pattern and information for the Canadian version of this project. Bookmarks For Literacy Judi continues to accept handmade bookmarks for the chapter's Bookmarks
for Literacy project. The requirements are as follows: Outreach for One Our "Outreach for One" folder is still there to provide members with other ideas for outreach. Go to our cyberstitchers_ega Yahoo! group. Click on "Links", then on "Outreach for One" folder. Maintenance of this list now rests with the chapter members. We encourage members to post other links to charities you know of that need assistance, or you can send the information to our Outreach Chair, Lynn, and the committee will see that it gets posted. The committee always welcomes any ideas for chapter projects (either from the membership or the committee). As usual, it's a bit difficult to find something a chapter like ours can do. Any ideas will be gratefully accepted, and will be fully investigated by the committee. Please share your ideas with our Outreach Chair, Lynn. Of InterestEGA HQ Move: In a letger dated August 28, 2009, the EGA president Carol Peao Dam writes: Due to severe maintenance issues, EGA headquarters, 426 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY will be closed to the public and visitors until further notice. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause for our members who planned to visit. The staff will continue with regular hours to meet members needs either through phone or email contact. With the help of staff and volunteers, the collection is safe, the basement has been cleaned and emptied as best we can, the library is packed, and we are doing what we can to prepare for whatever comes our way. We hope to move to a new, smaller location as soon as we come to an agreement with our landlord. Updates will be posted as we progress.
Please note that this situation is not related to EGA budget issues which have been with us for many years. EGA fully intends to fulfill our lease obligations until 2013 as required assuming that the maintenance issues are addressed or we will move to another location. It had been planned that our next location would be to a smaller space in 2013 anyway, but life, rain, and a cranky HVAC system combined to bring the situation to a head sooner than expected. It's been a difficult summer, but with your patience and support, EGA will pull through it. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Dam. Sincerely, Mary Wigham Sampler Many people already know about this, but a historical sampler has been made available free on the internet by the Ackworth School in England. Apparently, there was some kind of copyright problem (not sure exactly what) and so the sampler is available to the public free. You can make a donation if you wish. Current donations made up of small contributions from stitchers all over the world total 4,300£. http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2009/05/free-mary-wigham-stitchalong.html If you go to this page and go down on the right you'll see the link to the download place. Also, another interesting thing is the international blog which has a flag for each language/country where stitchers doing this sampler are adding comments about their works in progress. A Treasury of Needleart, with lecture by Tanja Berlin Houston Embroiderers' Guild presents A Treasury of Needleart. October 25, 2009, 2 P.M. at the Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren Road, Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts. The exhibit will open with a lecture by Tanja Berlin, nationally known needlework teachers. A reception will be held following the lecture. The exhibit will be on display from October 25 - November 19, 2009 during museum hours. For more information contact Marian Hoffman at Marian Hoffman or 281-565-0672. Plimouth Jacket In the July 2008 issue of Mouse Tales I wrote about the Plimouth Plantation Jacket being created in Plymouth Massachusetts. The jacket becamse seomthing of a victim of the economy. Even as the jacket was nearing completion, funding was cut at Plimouth Plantation. Among the cuts was the planned exhibition that was to include the jacket, and a number a staff folks. So what to do with this nearly complete needlework treasury? Dr. Tricia Wilson Nguyen, of Thistle Threads, who has been a consultant and heavily involved in the jacket, took on the task of keeping the jacket on track. The jacket was moved to Thistle Threads and is nearly complete. Plans include having it on display at Winterthur, then have it appropriatley stored in Boston after it has been on display for a few years. Such a treasure could not be left to fall by the wayside! To follow the rest of the jacket making process, and to learn where it is headed, follow Tricia's blog at www.thistle-threads.com/blog. Gilt Sylke Twist: One thing that the Plimouth Jacket has already accomplished is to shine a light on some of the metals historically used in needlework. Some were mot' really available in the modern world, like Gilt Sylke Twist. I was fascinated reading about it in the jacket blogs and how Access Commodities of Great Britain came aboard to make it for the jacket. Of course, that led to it becoming commercially available. This year Nan Caldera of Just Nan used it in her "Sirens of the Sea" design. It is not that widely available, but if you shop the 'Net you can find anything. It is a bit dear -$22 - $25 for a 35 m spool, but for someone looking for something different to try outside the everyday, it is a neat "fiber". GST is a flat filament silk, Au Ver A Soie's Soie Ovale, is twisted together with actual wire; gilt wire is 1/2% gold on a silver plated copper core. The result of this twist is a strong yet flexible "fiber". Looking at it, you see a rich color, and then see the sheen from the gilt wire as the light hits it. In reading Tricia's blog, I did see comments about not pulling too hard on the twist as it might cause breaks in the wire. She also comments that it rubs a bit - to be expected with the wire. Originally Access Commodities was releasing 8 colors, but there are now 14: Azure - a rich blue aqua, Bisse - an ivory, Isabella - a yellowy tan like chamois, Redde (spelling is two d's), Skarlet - bit of orange red, Carnacion - a pale pink, Incarcadine - a more peachy pale pink, Green - an olivy looking light green, Lincolne Grene (spelling is grene) - a medium grass green, Purple, Graie Blewe - think a light 414 or 415 in DMC floss, Indico Blewe - the darker of the 414-415s color family, Sable - a brown, and Black. I am looking forward to using the color Azure, a blue aqua color, on Just Nan's piece.
Calendar:CyberStitchers Meetings: October 8-13, 2009:Board meeting of CyberStitchers from 9PM (ET) Thursday, October 8 through 9PM (ET) Tuesday, October 13. November 12-17, 2009:General meeting of CyberStitchers from 9PM (ET) Thursday, November 12 through 9PM (ET) Tuesday, November 17. December 10-15, 2009: Board meeting of CyberStitchers from 9PM (ET) Thursday, December 10 through 9PM (ET) Tuesday, December 15. January 14-19, 2010: General meeting of CyberStitchers from 9PM (ET) Thursday, January 14 through 9PM (ET) Tuesday, January 19.
Regional and National: October 3, 2009 Mississippi River Valley Chapter Show Works from the Mississippi River Valley Chapter EGA will be on display at the Moline Public Library, 3130 41st St, Moline, IL. For more information please contact Cindy Valentine. October 4-9, 2009 Mid-Eastern Region National Seminar Bridges to Stiching - National Seminar, Pittsburgh, PA. Hosted by the Mid-Eastern Region. Contact the committee Instate Day 2009 or Betty Berkebile, or write to Betty's attention at 517 E. Lutton Street, New Castle, PA 16101. October 10-11, 2009 Artistry in Needlework 2009 - Nature This event is sponsored by the Lincoln Needleworker's Guild and will be held at the Gallery at the Seasons, Eastmont Towers, 6315 "O" St., Lincoln, NE. For more information please contact Jane Harper. October 17, 2009 Web in an Autumn Garden 2009 Indiana State Day at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Munster, IN. Come join us and stitch a specially designed hardanger project. For more information, contact Sue Hanson at (708)877-8901 or Mel McCormick at (219)669-3178; instateday2009@gmail.com. Event sponsored by Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana. October 23-25, 2009 STITCHING ON THE MISSISSIPPI - A CELEBRATION OF FALL The Heartland Region Fall Workshop. Hosted by Coulee Country Chapter. The block of rooms at the Radisson is full, but how would you like to stay in a castle? The sister of Coulee Country President, Linda Baehr owns a castle home in LaCrosse. She has offered to open her home to those who still need a room for a nominal fee. Email Region Director Barbara Orend-Gee or call 515-222-0043 Linda's contact information. She will help you make arrangements to stay in the castle. The full-color brochure and registration form can be downloaded at www.onour.com/coulee. October 23-25, 2009 Carolinas Region Fall Retreat Hilton Garden Inn, Rock Hill, SC. One-day and half day classes, and studio time on Saturday; region meeting on Sunday. Sponsored by the Carolinas Region, EGA. Contact Karla Gee or 540-725-5704 or go to http://egacarolinas.org October 25-26, 2009 30 Years of Stitching This year's show is a celebration of our 30th year together as a chapter. To honor our celebration we have asked our members to bring back many of their favorite pieces in addition to displaying newly stitched items. The goal of our educational display is to highlight a piece of embroidery from each year of our chapter's history. There will be stitching demonstrations, a drawing of items donated by local shops and stitchers, and a boutique featuring hand-stitched items for sale. Admission is free! 110 N. Gammon Rd, Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by Madison Area EGA. Contact Claire DeChristina for more information. October 25-29, 2009 Houston Embroiderers' Guild Exhibit Houston, TX. Exhibit opening Oct 25 with a lecture from Tanja Berlin and an afternoon reception. Tanja will lead two workshops Oct 26-29. The event is located at Houston Baptist University. Contact Marian Hoffman. November 2-5, 2009 Thread Magic With instructor Ellen Anne Eddy, in Carmel, Indiana. Registration deadline is September 15, 2009. January 10-24, 2010, Callaway Gardens 39th Annual School of Needlearts Sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of EGA. Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA. There are two sessions. Deposit is due by August 7, 2009. Registration for 1 or 2 day classes begins November 5, 2009. For information contact Pat Callihan, or call 800-763-3353. There is also a Fine Arts exhibit. Call Mrs. Mary Beasely at 478-477-7889 or Mrs. Babs Gordon at 706-672-4516 for an entry form. February 26-27, 2010, Dragonfly's Delight You are invited to a workshop conducted by renowned designer and EGA Master Craftsman certified teacher Kay Stanis on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. See write up above under Education. March 13 & 14, 2010, Paisley Passion Deborah Fornay will be teaching Paisley Passion for the Needlework Guild of Minnesota. Registration deadline is December 28, 2009. The workshop will be held in Eagan, MN. For more info see: http://www.needleworkguildmn.org/2010_Workshops.html April 19-22, 2010 Moving and Grooving Between Off-Loom Stitches: Which Ones Work When? With instructor Carol Wilcox Wells, at EMRC in Louisville, KY. Registration deadline is March 1, 2010. April 24-25, 2010 EGA National Tapestry: America the Beautiful Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street Middletown, NJ 07748. Contact Janice Meyers April 24-29, 2010 River of Threads - Great Lakes Region Seminar Hilton Fort Wayne in the Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Teachers who wish to submit proposals contact Connie Wilson or call 574-277-5694 April 30 - May 2, 2010 Sun Region Seminar Location: Mission Inn, Howey-In-The-Falls, FL May 6-19, 2010 Visit England with Marion Trip to England led by Marion Scoular. September 15, 2009 recommended date for paying $1000 deposit. Registration deadline is February 20, 2010. June 9 - 13, 2010 South Central Region Seminar Hosted by the Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild in Dallas. Contact Morrise Bell, 6523 Riverview Ln, Dallas, TX 75248 or call 972-407-1476 July 15-18, 2010 Blackwork Master Class: Intense Pattern With instructor Shirley Kay Wolfersperger, at EMRC in Louisville, KY. Registration deadline is June 1, 2010. June 16-20, 2010 Mystery By Design: Rocky Mountain Region Seminar Salt Lake City, UT. Contact Kathy Lind. June 24-27, 2010 Share-a-Share XXX - Tennessee Valley Region Seminar Marriott Charleston Town Center, Charleston, WV. Contact Cynthia Wetzel.
Other Events of Interest: October 17, 2009 Web in an Autumn Garden Indiana State Day hosted by Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana. Email Sue Hanson or call 708-877-8901. If anyone knows of other events that should be included here. Please let me know. We cover a wide-spread geographic area, and with summer vacation, people will also be traveling, and may want to check out other things that I have missed. Please put CS in the subject line. - Sue
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