Seminar 2011 April 15 - 17
The NER Board is pleased to present our "Pining to Stitch" Seminar.
We hope you will all find a class that interests you since Seminar is the Region's most significant method of providing educational opportunities to our members.
For complete details, please go to Seminar 2011
Pat Sweet
NER Director
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Region Day September 25 - 26, 2010
The New England Region EGA is planning a fabulous educational event for our next Region Day. We're still making the final arrangements, so details are incomplete, but we know you'll want to make plans to attend.
As in the past we'll offer two classes and studio time.
Jane Nicholas will be teaching a two-day stumpwork class. NER was fortunate to be able to schedule a class with Jane as part of her U.S. teaching tour following the EGA Seminar in San Francisco.
Michael Boren will be teachina a one day geometric canvas piece, with two choices of colorways.
One day of Studio Time will also be available on Saturday.
The venue is The Courtyard by Mariott - Natick, Mass.
For complete details please go to Region Day 2010.
Pat Timpararo
Region Day Chair
Group Correspondence Course
Plum Blossom – Sashiko
(Teacher: Lois Kershner)
Sashiko Plum Blossom introduces the basic techniques of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery. “Sash(i)ko” (the “I” is almost silent), meaning “little pierce” or “little stab,” uses just one stitch, a running stitch, for all of the stylized patterns within the petals of the lovely plum blossom motif. Sashiko is for all levels of stitchers, many finding the stitching rhythm of the beautiful sashiko patterns relaxing. After learning to transfer the patterns for the five flower petals to fabric, the course will continue with step-by-step illustrated instructions for starting and stopping threads without a knot, calculating consistent stitch length, mirroring stitches, turning sharp corners, rounding curves, and meeting stitches at intersections. Although originally done on indigo-dyed or navy fabric using white cotton thread, fabric and thread color substitutions are possible. The text includes practice and master patterns, a history of sashiko, numerous diagrams, and thorough instructions — all the information you need to design and stitch your own sashiko projects in the future.
Project: Pillow or chair cushion, wall hanging
Size: 10 ½" x 10 ½" design area
Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% linen fabric, or student’s choice
Threads: Sashiko cotton or student’s choice
Colors: Traditional white on navy blue, or student’s choice
Skill level: All levels
Prerequisites: None
Time: Preliminary meeting plus three meetings suggested – 3 months
Text: 30 pages including 12 with color illustrations, full size master transfer pattern, transfer paper, unbound, two-pocket folder
Supplies: (approximate): Less than $20.00, depending on fabric and marker choice. Each student is responsible for supplying all materials.
Plum Blossom – Sashiko Group Correspondence Course
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
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Preferred Phone: ___________________Email: _
EGA Membership Number (required): ____________The registration deadline is September 30, 2010.
Please send this form along with a check in the amount of $45.00 made payable to “NER EGA” to: Pat Timpanaro, 41 East Highland Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176.
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Roses (Teacher: Carol Algie Higginbotham)
Roses takes one of our favorite flowers and uses it to teach you one method of working blackwork. Using a floral motif is in keeping with historic pieces done in one period of blackwork. You will be introduced to the history of blackwork, materials, design transfer and a method of working blackwork patterns. You will discover the difference between dark, medium and light density blackwork patterns. The original is worked in black and gray to give some contrast and interest to the piece. The use of gold for the enhancement of the piece echoes the historic use of gold. The piece is worked on your choice of 28 to 30 count white or cream linen in stranded floss and very fine metallic braid. While the original is in black, gray and gold, you may work in any color you prefer. Make your Roses bloom and be ready to work any design you may find in blackwork.
Project: Framed picture
Size: 8 ½" x 12” design area
Fabric: 28-30 count white or cream linen
Threads: Stranded floss, #4 very fine braid
Colors: As shown in photograph or student’s choice
Skill level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Time: Six months. Required meetings are left to the discretion of the group.
Text: includes color pictures and detailed instructions.
Supplies: (approximate) $25.00. Each student is responsible for supplying all materials.
Roses Group Correspondence Course
Name:
Address:
Preferred Phone:___________________Email:___________________________
EGA Membership Number (required):
The registration deadline is September 30, 2010.
Please send this form along with a check in the amount of $45.00 made payable to “NER EGA” to: Pat Timpanaro, 41 East Highland Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176.
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Classes in traditional Japanese Embroidery are hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chapter two or three times per year. Contact Sue Andrews, or contact Marilyn Shesko for more information.
The next class will be held September 29 - October 3, 2010, at the home of Sue Andrews in Bedford MA. The class is open to students at all levels including complete beginners. No previous classes in traditional Japanese Embroidery are required. Class costs depend on the number of days attended, and materials cost is determined by the project selected. Contact Marilyn Shesko at 781-444-8404 or mmshesko@rcn.com for class info or to be added to the mailing list.
