October Meeting

In October we celebrating our 15th year as a guild!  





This is Evalyn G. one of the original members of the group.   We are about 60 to 70 members and going strong from all walks of life and far as far away as Connecticut to Tennessee and Wyoming!  

For our program this month we had members demonstrate some specialty stitches.  Sali C-P taught everyone the Bullion Knot.   Teresa B. demonstrated the Spiral Trelli. Thanks to both ladies for sharing this information with us. 

For an online demo of the bullion knots, check this website: http://www.needlenthread.com/2007/04/video-tutorial-for-bullion-knots.html 

Check out the work of our hands......

 Ann Grant of Shakespeare's Peddler, stitched by Kathy R.

Joan Thomason Needlepoint, stitched by BJ S.

 Delaware Inspiration by Heart's Ease Examplar Workes stitched by BJ S.

 Eileen Bennet Whitework stitched by Francine C.

 Squareology Pin Cushion by Hands On Design, stitched by Francine C.

Smalls stitched by Caryl C. including, on the right, the Can't See the Forest by Betsy Morgan.

The Pumpkin and the Crow by Barbara Ana Designs, stitched by Jane G. A nice way to incorporate another hand work method by including the wool pennies around the edge.

 Last by by no means least is Patrick's creation from a needlepoint 

valance he picked up in an estate sale.

Coming up in November we will have a “Guess the Smalls Designer” challenge. Members will bring their smalls (stitched, finished or not) and we will try guess the designer. Prizes will be given for the most correctly  guessed designers.  Prizes have been graciously donated by Salty Yarns. Thank you Sally!

For our Girls in the Guild SA the October assigned was to complete rows 16 and 17. In November, participants should complete rows 18 and 19 to stay on schedule for completion by the January meeting.
In March, Betsy Morgan will be at our meeting. She will demonstrate her cord and tassel techniques during the regular meeting. In the afternoon, she will lead a 3 hour class on a Needlebook design using the Aztec stitch. Cost for the afternoon class plus lunch will be $65 which includes lunch.  More information will be shared at a future meeting.  •    Lauren Sauer (of Forget-Me-Nots In Stitches) will be hosting a needlework weekend in Ohio’s Amish country from Wednesday, May 11, 2016 through Sunday, May 15, 2016. See the attached for more information.



In December will be hold our Annual Holiday Luncheon and gift exchange.   This is always a popular meeting and attendance is always high.


Some things that are happening (somewhat and not) locally:
•    The Cape May Museum is having an exhibition that opened on August 21 and runs until mid-December. The samplers date from 1796 to 1860. Their website is: http://www.cmcmuseum.org/ 
•    Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, Maryland is hosting a exhibition on needlework in November. More information can be found at: http://www.stitchingpretty.com/events.aspx


Until next month, yours in stitches, DVHSG.
(Thank you Caryl and Susan for your help with forwarding the info for the October meeting. R.)