We had a very full meeting this month. We started with a presentation from Stefan Romero of the America’s Tapestry Project. The project was conceived after Stefan traveled to Scotland and saw The Great Tapestry of Scotland. With our Country’s 250 Birthday coming up, he partnered with the Kolby Foundation in New York, Seton Hill, Pittsburgh, William and Mary College and many others to create an America’s Tapestry. This is quite an undertaking that must be completed by May 1, 2026 when the pieces will be framed and become a traveling display. The display will consist of 13 panels, one for each of the 13 original colonies. The goal is to recognize lesser known individuals that contributed to the colonies victory over the British. For Delaware, Henry Fisher was chosen. He was the eyes and ears of the American Revolution from his location in Lewes, Delaware. He reported to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. He was a “pilot” boat Captian at the month of the Delaware Bay. He monitored ship travel and assisting Captains navigating up the river to New Castle, Wilmington and on to Philadelphia. He was on the look out for British War ships that attempted to travel up the river since the waterways were the highways of the colonies. He served on the Pennsylvania Commission of Safety and devised a series of 13 posts on the Delaware from the Bay to Philadelphia. Stefan is looking for stitchers who are interested is working on the piece. It is 32 Belfast linen and the scene had been drawn on the linen.
There is a recent article about the project in the March NeedleArts Magazine.
If you are interested in working on the tapestry, email Becky G or Amy G
For more information -
Or email - hello@americastapestry.com
We thanked Stefan for his presentation and for the thorough explanation of the project.
President Eve welcomed all present and on Zoom.
Minutes of the previous meeting were circulated via email in the week following the last meeting. There were no corrections.
Treasurers Report was provided. The books for 2024 have been reviewed with no errors or discrepancies. The Treasurer had received the Form 990 from the IRS and will file the necessary report that allows us to maintain our Non-Profit status.
Programming
- May Meeting - Due to supply chain issues, the May Meeting will not be the Berlin Work Spot Motif Sampler as anticipated. This program has been rescheduled for September of 2026 to allow the designer the necessary time to secure all the fibers. There are 24 motifs and 36 fulls skeins of French wool fibers included in the kit which also will include 32 count linen. Look for a flyer to sign up for this piece coming soon..
In May, we will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Members have been asked to bring in any DVHSG projects they completed over the years. They could be stitch-a-longs or classes that were taken or any piece that might hold a special DVHSG memory for them. We will have a luncheon and dessert. Members are asked to bring their own beverage. Following lunch, we will stay and have a stitch-in until 3 pm.
- In June, Susan H has worked with to Deb G on sampler research. Deb has done extensive research on a York County sampler and has charted and stitched the piece. The sampler is the Ann Frances Breneman Sampler. Deb will talk about her research of this sampler. The chart will be available to purchase with all the proceeds going to the Maytown Historic Society, Maytown, PA. The chart will be $12 if you are interested in purchasing it at the meeting. There are 26 DMC colors on the sampler. Purchase from Deb or through the Maytown Historic Society.
- Hobby House Retreat in July - An email will be going out this week to those guild members who signed up previously. Once these members have secured their rooms, the information will be shared will all guild members.
Next meeting - May 20, 2025
