Flower Pin

After our March business meeting, our member Pat, taught the group a folded and sewn flower pin.  We didn't get a photo of Pat but here she is working the room.

This is Pat's sample.  Isn't it darling?

Very few supplies were needed for this project.  Just a few charm squares, a needle and thread, a button, and a broach pin.

Here are a few of our member finishes.  Almost everyone had a completed flower pin.

We couldn't help but notice how perfectly Donna's pin matched the embroidery on her jacket!

Our Last Event of the Year

In December, we had our last event of 2017.  It's an event that is very much looked forward to all year long.  Our Christmas Party where we showcase what we have accomplished during the year.  Everyone brings their finishes for the year and we get to ooh and aah and be inspired.

Our day started off with a luncheon at Ted's Montana Grill.  There was talk of the holiday season, family, work and of course a lot of talk about our beloved needlework.

After lunch, we went back to our regular meeting spot and set up our show and tell tables with our needlework we brought to share.  

Each member got a chance to show what they worked on during the year and talk about any particular challenges or learnings.

We then had our annual gift exchange which is an exchange of a stitched gift.

 

 

Here are a few projects shared:

 

   

 

Everyone looks forward to the drawing for the WIP Challenge winner.  This year Susan won.  Susan lives in Pennsylvania so Melody gave her a call and put her on speaker phone so we could congratulate her!  She actually answered the phone and the room cheered for her.  Congratulations Susan!

duClay had an amazing 2017 and our Christmas Luncheon is always a great way to end the year.  With our stitching sisters and friends who share our love of needlework.  The photos we've shared today are just a small portion of the photos taken.  Please visit our Flickr Album for this event to see everyones projects.  We really do have an amazing group of stitchers as our members!

Box Finishing Class

In May our member Linda F from Central Florida came up to teach us a box finishing class.    Specifically the Chessie & Me book finishes that are so popular.    Cathy of the Inspired Needle ordered the cardboard books for us and members selected their own design for finishing.  In April, we had everyone paint their boxes so they'd be ready to go. 

Linda put together kits for us to include little pots of PVA glue to use.

 

Everything you could imagine needing was provided.

 

Linda worked the room and helped, gave tips, and encouraged us all afternoon!

 

Here are some pics of boxes in a variety of stages of progress:

 

 

 

 

 

We also have a couple of finishes to share as well.

 

 

 

Linda thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!  We appreciate you!

See all of the days photos in our Flickr album found here.

If you are in NorthEast Florida, we would love to have you visit our Chapter!

Blue Bunny

In May, our Chapter was pleased and excited to host Janeann Sleeman for a needlepoint class.  Janeann has taught for us before (see here, here, here) and we were thrilled to have her back.  Our class piece was this cute Blue Bunny.  It finishes about 5" square.

Here is Janeann's finish.  We didn't get a photo of it in the acrylic box that we all just loved!  It was filled with eggs.  Too cute!

Our class favor from Melody was this cute bunny!

Janeann led us through each section of the stitch guide and gave us plenty of tips along the way to improve as stitchers.  It's those little things that have big impact and really make taking a class extra fun!

Janeann giving a demonstration on turkey work.

Henri made the most adorable box in the theme of the class as a very unique thank you card for Janeann.  Henri has such talents and we are fortunate she is so generous with her talents!

Inside, each attendee wrote a brief thank you to Janeann.  Janeann, we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your friendship and knowledge and your willingness to teach for us!

Here is a members WIP about 2 weeks after the class. 

Another successful duClay class!  Many thanks to Melody for always bringing us something fun to do.  Lunch was catered by Brenda but we neglected to get photos of the food which was outstanding as always!  For all the photos from the day, please see our Flickr Album for this event.