We were treated to an in-person presentation from Teresa Miller of Teresa’s Primitives.
We received pre-stitching which was EZ-PZ to complete.
We learned to mount the stitched piece.
Learned to sand, paint, sand again and stain the wooden tray.
There is one more step to this project - but alas - this stitcher had herself double booked for the day and had to leave before we worked on the wool pumpkin.
Teresa brought a fabulous trunk show the many took advantage of. She has a variety of wood pieces and boxes for mounting your finished work as well as punch needle and wool patterns. And so much more. Teresa’s prices are so reasonable and although she has all the standard sizes, she also will custom make her frames, etc. to your specific size. Please see her links before to access her products.
http://www.teresasprimtreasures.etsy.com
http://www.teresasprimitivetreasures.com
http://www.teresasprimtreasures.blogspot.com
http://www.primitivehandmadesmercantile.com
Reminder -
Elections will be held in November. Vice-President/Program Chair and Treasurer’s Offices to be elected. Please contact the Nominating Committee - Linda D., Mary Rita M. or Susan H. with questions.
Conservation Committee is reviewing applications from various organizations and will make their recommendations to the Board shortly.
Flosstube - we have some Guild members that are also new Flosstubers. Check them out. Caitlin B. - Stitch, Read, Repeat. Ruth U. - Spectrum Farms Needleworks Lisa D. - Lady Hazzuh
The Green Book - Don’t forget to send Patrick a list of your completed 2024 stitching projects for Patrick to add to the binder. Deadline will be January 1, 2025. Prizes will be awarded to participants.
Upcoming programs
November - Hybrid - Kim Young of Sassy Jack’s will join us to discuss the Mabel Tukes Sampler. The kit cost is $80 and is available in 3 different countries fabrics (32, 36, 40) and comes with NPI silks. This class will be available via Zoom for away stitchers. Kim will join our meeting VIA Zoom. The November Meeting will take place, in person, at Salty Yarns in Berlin, MD. Membership approved holding the meeting at Salty Yarns when the option was presenting in March/Aril of 2024.
December - Hybrid -Our Annual Holiday Meeting. We will again have the smalls exchange. The small should be sampler-related, but not holiday themed. It should contain your initials, the year and the Guild initials. Away stitchers can participate. Please contact Susan H for more information. For those attending in person, please bring your wrapped gift as well as a covered dish to share and your own personal beverage.
January - Zoom - This is our annual Show and Share of any stitchy stuff your received (or treated yourself to) over the holidays. We will also be showcasing all the Designer of the Year finishes by members. Please make sure to send pictures to Susan H of any of your completed Brenda Gervais/With Thy Needle and Thread projects as soon as possible to be included in the Power Point. There will be a drawing for charts from those who have their pieces IN THE POWER POINT.
February - We will close out our year long stitch a long (SAL) of Kimberly Nugent Hummingbird Sampler. We hope to have Kimberly join us. Bring your finished samplers - even if not framed - to the meeting to show and share. Heck, bring your sampler even if it is a WIP!
March - TBD
March - Spring Retreat at Salty Yarns, March 28-30, 2025
April - Member, Susan L, will instruction us on how to create a thread bed.
May - Jackie DuPlessis class - Berlin Work Sampler
June - TBD
July - Guest Speaker - Dawn Ronningen
August - Sampler research discussion with Susan H.
September - Teresa’s Primitives Wool class
October - Garage Sale
November - Catherine Theron Class
If you have any program ideas, please let Stacy S. know.
Show and Tell
It has been a minute but I will do my best to identify stitchers.
Stitched by Patrick B
Stitched by Patrick B
Stitched by Patrick B
Stitched by Carol P.
Stitched, above and below, by Carol P.
Stitched by Carol P.
Stitched by Carol P.
Mabel Tukes Sampler which is our November Class with Sassy Jack’s
Stitched by Ruth U.
Stitched by Ruth U.
Beautiful wedding gift for Loretta O.’s son and future daughter in law. They were engaged at the Eiffel Tower. A box full or fabulous virtue pillows, using the same colorway throughout and beautifully finished by the Carolina Stitcher. What an heirloom collection for sure!
Above and below, stitched by Marnie B.
Stitched by Marnie B.
Stitched by Amy G.
Stitched by Amy G.
Stitched by Amy G.
Stitched by Amy G.
Stitched by Patrick B.
Stitched by Patrick B.
Five drums beautifully stitched and finished by Caryl C.
Our next meeting is October 12, in person, and will be our Annual Garage Sale. Bring any needlework items you no longer wish to have in your
