Cactus Needle The Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc. Vol. 36 No. 5 Tucson Chapter May 2018

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1 Cactus Needle The Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc. Vol. 36 No. 5 Tucson Chapter May 2018 ELECTED BOARD PRESIDENT Helen Salkowski VICE-PRESIDENT Betsy Smullen/ Lydia Reichard SECRETARY Sandy DeBolt TREASURER Maura Robinson REGION REP. Suzanne Knepper APPOINTED BOARD By-laws: Laura Cotter Community Outreach: Ginny Smith Hospitality: Claudia Hester Membership: Deedee Stockman Education: Laura Cotter Ways/Means: Marian Hill Workshops: Barb Lewis/Karen Swanson Historian: vacant Librarian: Suzanne Knepper Newsletter: Sandy DeBolt Newsletter Ads: Maura Robinson Publicity: Judy Beckman EGA MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Embroiderers' Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and celebration of its heritage. PRESIDENT S LETTER Helen Salkowski Hello dear members, Well, the heat is on and it s only May! Guess the only thing to do is stay indoors and stitch, with a glass of something cool to drink. I know I m not alone when I see summer time as an opportunity to work on (and even possibly complete!) a few UFO s. Of course, that doesn t mean to exclude starting a new project... I am especially looking forward to learning what Betsy has in store for us next meeting as our Summer Challenge. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the June meeting, but I plan to participate in the challenge nonetheless, and I m hoping some of our snowbirds will as well. The program last meeting about the EGA National website opportunities was very informative, thank you Laura for a fine presentation. Since many of you missed the meeting, and May is our membership renewal month, I want to share this information on logging into the National website egausa.org and about updating your address with EGA National (since you need to do this separately from updating it on your membership renewal form). See Education section. It s important to do this if you have moved so that you will continue to receive the NeedleArts magazine (it does not get forwarded). One last reminder: Tucson ANG has invited all EGA members to their meeting on May 24 from 12-2PM to participate in their sale of all things needlepoint. Meeting is held at the Mini Time Machine Museum. Since I will miss the June meeting I will look forward to seeing some of you at our informal stitch-in on Thursday, July 5th at Ellie Towne, our usual meeting place and time. Til then, wishing you many peaceful hours of stitching. Helen BREAK-OUT GROUPS Beading: Jane Matter

2 PROGRAMS Vice President Betsy Smullen June Program: Embroidered Bell We will begin our summer challenge! Print out the page with the shape for transferring, bring supplies and questions and we ll have some fun. July and August Programs: Stitch-in. Come relax in the cool air and enjoy embroidery with friends. September Program: What I did this summer! Bring in pieces that you have worked on this summer, including our summer challenge. Embroidered Bell This is the image that started it all: from Inspirations 47 (2004), a beautiful ornament stitched with a variety of gold threads and beads on a white fabric. Our summer challenge for 2018 is to embroider the bell shape. Embroider the bell onto fabric and stitch with gold thread and add beads like the photo Embroider the bell in wool felt Embroider the bell into a crazy quilt Stitch the bell on congress cloth canvas Embroider the bell onto denim pants in rainbow-colored floss or on a tea towel as redwork Bead the bell entirely using peyote stitch Pulled work, anyone? Render the bell in stumpwork Bead the bell on leather using the Athabascan style technique Create the bell in Romanian Lace Our recent workshops have introduced us to lots of new techniques! Bring your work to our September 6 th meeting, regardless of its state of completion to share with everyone. Winter visitors are welcome to mail pieces to Betsy Smullen who will share them at the September meeting and then return them when you arrive back in Tucson. Design size is 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 Transfer design onto 7 x7 ground fabric Supplies Select ground material of your choice (canvas, evenweave, twill, quilting cotton, etc.) Choose threads to suit ground fabric Add beads, couched threads, sequins, charms and other embellishments as needed Needles, scissors, and other normal stitching tools

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4 HOSPITALITY Claudia Hester June volunteers are Rosemary Johannesson and Sandy DeBolt. The chapter does not have business meetings July and August. September is our return from summer potluck. There will be a new signup sheet for hospitality volunteers at the June meeting. Pacific Southwest Region (PSR) Events Suzanne Knepper The Pacific Southwest Region has announced a cruise for next year. Looks like a fun time with fellow stitchers! Attached is the two page flyer detailing the cruise and including the sign up document. Please note: the dates have changed from last months posting. We have also included information about Pacific Region sponsored Correspondence courses, Spring Splendor and Maharajah s Elephant. The group fees will be paid by the Region, so participants are only responsible for a nominal text fee, mailing costs, and supplies and materials. Deadline for sign-up is June 30, Sign up for PSR events and classes are through the Region not our chapter. Pacific Southwestern Region Seminar Cruise CARNIVAL SPLENDOR of the SEAS APRIL 6 13, nights to the MEXICAN RIVIERA Leaving out of Long Beach - Sailing Time 4:30 pm Rates per person based on Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Interior Cabin $ $1, Ocean view Cabin $ $1, Balcony Cabin $ $1, Vacation protection insurance is extra but highly recommended: Interior Cabin $79 Ocean view $95 Balcony $109

5 Reservations and deposits are to be made by calling WORLD O TRAVEL SANDY FLEMMING or CHERYL KELLEY or or wot@worldotravel.com A deposit of $250/person is due no later than October 7, Once a guest puts down their deposit a specific cabin will be assigned. The final Payment is due no later than January 7, Preferred method of payment is credit card. A passport must be presented at the pier and is required of all travelers. It must be valid for 6 months beyond your return date or October 27, If anyone is traveling on a foreign passport, then a visa might be required for travel to Mexico. Suggested gratuities are $12.95/day/person or $90.65/person and may be prepaid or added to your onboard account and paid at disembarkation. Pricing includes all taxes and is based on the categories noted above and where they are located on the ship. Pricing may be higher if a guest requests a cabin in a different location such as more mid-ship or on a higher deck. Putting the individual deposit down early is recommended. Rates for a 3 rd and/or 4 th passenger in a cabin is available only at time of booking. This is a no classes no teacher seminar. Bring projects you wish to work on. There will be plenty of experienced stitchers who will be happy to help with any problems. We will have a reserved stitching area so you can stitch every day, or you can get off the ship and shop or sightsee. The following information will be needed for each passenger when making reservations: Name as it appears on your passport Address Telephone Number(s) Credit Card number/expiration date/3 digit code /name on the card. Name of Cabin Roommate(s) Queen bed or 2 twins Special onboard Requests: Dietary Restrictions, Wheelchair for embarkation/disembarkation at the pier Special equipment on board: Scooter/Wheelchair rental (additional charge) Dining Options: Early (6:00pm) Late (8:15pm) This is a 7-day cruise to Mexico, stopping at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta with 3 days at sea plenty of time to stitch, read and relax. Additional information and questions should be directed to WORLD OF TRAVEL

6 Pacific Southwestern Region Group Correspondence Course Registration May 1 June 30, 2018 Spring Splendor Teacher: Kay Stanis Finally, after that long cold winter and the long cold drizzle that melted the gray snow and rinsed the earth clean, comes the time of generous sun. Blossoms exuberantly play in the golden light and spring walks among us again. The foundation for this bouquet is Dupioni silk and the silk fibers used are soft twist silk and silk sewing thread. These threads combine with pearl purl, check purl, Japanese twist, Grecian twist, passing thread, and Japanese golds to create the butterfly, blossoms and leaves. The stitches include vertical, radiating, horizontal, voided, and diagonal satin; long and short over padding and split stitch; normal and pattern couching. Students will also learn how to transfer their own patterns and twist flat silk. The focus of the class will be on couching, filling areas with purls, and blending long and short over padding. Course information Proficiency Level: Intermediate to advanced Prerequisites: Some experience working with silk Project: Framed picture Size: 8 x 10 design on 13.5 x 18 silk foundation Fabric: Dupioni silk Threads: Silk: five skeins of soft twist silks, four values of red, one of gold; Silk sewing thread. Metal: #1 Pearl purl; #6 Bright check purl; #1 Gold, SterlingTM 07; #5 Passing thread; #5 Japanese gold; #3 Japanese twist; medium Grecian twist; #8 braid, preferably Coronet BraidTM Colors: Student s choice, sample is in reds Time: Twelve months, six working sessions Text: $30, 50+ pages, all color Supplies (approximate): $72, if provided by teacher Please see the EGA National website for additional information

7 Pacific Southwestern Region Group Correspondence Course Registration Form Spring Splendor Deadline to register is June 30, 2018 Name: Street City/State Chapter: Telephone: E- Mail: Zip: EGA #: Are you willing to be the Group Coordinator? Yes No The Group Coordinator collects and mails the student work to the teacher for evaluation and then distributes them back to the students and responds to questions from participants. The coordinator receives their text free of charge by PSR. The Education chair will select the Group Coordinator. Fees: $30.00 text $10.00 mailing expenses $40.00 Make check payable to: Pacific Southwestern Region EGA Mail to:shan Saathoff Linden Street Hesperia, CA (760) c jssaathoff@verizon.net

8 Pacific Southwestern Region Group Correspondence Course Registration May 1 June 30, 2018 Maharajah s Elephant Teacher: Mary Long This glitzy elephant is a Maharajah s fantasy creature. Perhaps it is a jeweled decoration in a wonderful palace. It could be a toy for the Maharajah s son and heir. Or maybe a Maharajah really can have a brightly colored elephant with gold feet and tusks! Let your imagination loose when choosing your colors and threads. The decorative border is optional. Although the primary goal of this project is to teach you the technique of canvas appliqué by attaching the ear to the elephant, you may complete the project by stitching the ear directly on the canvas ground fabric. Stitches used include tent, rice, eyelet, swirl, alternating Scotch, mosaic, Rhodes, satin, and brick as well as several cross stitches including double, upright and Smyrnas. The background is a bargello pattern. Course information Skill Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: The student should be comfortable using compensation and reading stitch diagrams and charts. Project: framed piece, standup or bag insert Size of Design Area: 12 x 13 inches Ground Fabric: 18 count mono canvas Types of Threads Used: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon, cord, #12 and #8 braid, Watercolours, Needlepoint Inc silk, and Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid and Patina. The primary background thread for the blue elephant is DMC perle cotton #5, while the red elephant uses Vineyard Classic Silk. Colors Used: Student s choice. Time: One organizing and five working meetings, six months. Text: $40.00 per student, 53 pages with color scans of stitched piece. Supplies: approximately $ for the blue model. The use of silk for the red model background increases this by approximately $ Please see the EGA National website for additional information

9 Pacific Southwestern Region Group Correspondence Course Registration Form Maharajah s Elephant Deadline to register is June 30, 2018 Name: Street City/State Chapter: Telephone: E- Mail: Zip: EGA #: Are you willing to be the Group Coordinator? Yes No The Group Coordinator collects and mails the student work to the teacher for evaluation and then distributes them back to the students and responds to questions from participants. The coordinator receives their text free of charge by PSR. The Education chair will select the Group Coordinator. Fees: $40.00 text $10.00 mailing expenses $50.00 Make check payable to: Pacific Southwestern Region EGA Mail to:shan Saathoff Linden Street Hesperia, CA (760) c jssaathoff@verizon.net

10 LIBRARY Suzanne Knepper The new library on line catalogue system is now available. Access is available through this link: ihttps://cloud.collectorz.com/egalibrarytucson/books. Our hope is that our membership will use this resource more by having this computerized access. Please check out the site. We appreciate your feedback. The Tucson EGA library on line catalogue is a work in progress. The books are being cataloged by subject, which is determined by the computerized program, not by stitchers, which means some are not where they are supposed to be in the list. Please be patient with this cataloging process. We already have over 200 books catalogued, but with over 1000 books in our library, the process will take some time. If you are looking for an older book, they are being placed into the system as time permits. All the books can still be checked out via the old list on our chapter website. WORKSHOPS Barbara Lewis Maura Robinson Deborah Mitek will be teaching a workshop sponsored by the Tucson Chapter on October 30 th and 31 st (Tuesday and Wednesday) at the Mini Time Museum. Deborah is a needlework designer and teacher specializing in silk ribbon embroidery and surface stitching on both fabric and canvas. The class will be A Garden View. This is a 5 X 7 photo transfer design, which features Silk Ribbon Embroidery. It is a study in perspective and the knotted stitch Cost of the Class for Tucson EGA members is $135. This includes a kit fee of $115. Deadline for sign up is September 15. A $25 deposit is required with sign up. Space is limited so sign up early with Barbara.

11 BEADING Jane Matter For June, Sharon Marchant will have patterns (and probably some assistance!!) for Peyote with a Twist (not crochet). Here is some information from Sharon, photos are attached: Class pattern will be $1.00. You will need 2 colors of size 11 round seed beads, needle thread and scissors, supplies will be available if needed. The gray and purple bracelet with the starfish charm (see below) shows basic pattern in gray with single purple stripe (purple accent strip is size 15 peyote with a twist). Other patterns will be available at the meeting. For anyone wanting a head start, Jill Wiseman's YouTube video Peyote with a Twist Basic video is helpful to see the technique. If you want to start with a basic Kumihimo rattail cord for an internal core you can make it in advance. MEMBERSHIPS Deedee Stockman Memberships are due in May. Please renew today to continue having access to the many resources available through the EGA and our local Guild. We are required to report to National at the end of May, so those who do not renew will be taken off our membership list. Primary membership dues are $55 and plural membership dues are $22. Membership Application and Renewal: Name: Phone: Address: City, State, and ZIP: Address: Primary Plural Please make your check payable to Tucson Chapter EGA and mail to: Deedee Stockman N. Eagle Mesa Place Marana, AZ EGA is a non-profit organization We would also appreciate you letting Deedee know if you do not intend to renew.

12 EDUCATION Laura Cotter Below are two frequent issues and solutions which you may encounter when trying to log into the EGA National website.

13 Important Websites Tucson Chapter website EGA National website Pacific Southwest region website EGA Stitch A Long Facebook Stitch A Long (SAL) group For our May Stitch-a-Long (SAL), we are going to revisit our exploration into pulled thread. I'll bump our post from January so you can see what we were up to. Most of our inspiration came from a great blog with fabulous diagrams for a 15-sided biscornu. Posting thanks to Kate Gaunt, EGA stitch-a-long Administrator. To Join EGA Stitch-a-long Group Go to in the search box enter ega stitch-a-long and answer the questions to join. There are lots of fun projects and conversations about needlework!

14 IMPORTANT DATES June 2018 July 2018 Cactus Needle Guild Meeting 9:30 am 2pm at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center Board Meeting 9:30 am ; Program 11:00 am; Business meeting 12:30 pm Cactus Needle Beader s Meeting 9:30 in Art Room at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center June Newsletter articles due to Sandy DeBolt sandydebolt@comcast.net Deadline for sign up for PSR sponsored Group Correspondence Courses Spring Splendor and Maharajah s Elephant 5 12 Cactus Needle Guild Stitch In 9:30 am 1pm at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center Cactus Needle Beader s Meeting 9:30 in Art Room at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center 15 No Newsletter in July Looking Ahead Mark your calendars September 15, 2018 Deadline to sign up for Deborah Mitek A Garden View class October 7, 2018 Sign up for PSR April 2019 Cruise October 30 and 31, 2018 Deborah Mitek workshop A Garden View at Mini Time Museum April 6-13, 2019 (7 nights) Pacific Southwest Region Cruise

15 Many thanks to the Cactus Needle advertisers shown below for their support of our Guild! Please visit their stores, mention that you saw their Ad, and thank them for their continued support. The West s 2018 grant recipients are: Blessings in a Backpack ~ Books to the Rescue ~ Erik Hite Foundation ~ Haven Totes ~ Miracle Square ~ Mobile Meals of Tucson ~ Native American Advancement Foundation ~ Sister Jose Women s Center ~ The Shyann Kindness Project ~ Weekend Blessing Bags Program. Thank you for making this possible, and please note that between Memorial Day and Labor Day, our Summer Hours will be 10am to 3pm, Mon thru Sat.

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