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Marin Golden Threads Greater Pacific Region Volume 29, Issue 1 Marin County, CA Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. January / February 2019

Board Members President

Julie Gardin jaweingard@hotmail.com 1st Vice President -

Workshop/Education Chris Day cjday5@comcast.net

2nd Vice President - Program Cheryl Beauvais cbeau_ms@yahoo.com

Secretary Tracy Harding teachertracy@gmail.com

Treasurer Kristin Long kllong55@yahoo.com

Regional Rep Sara Zander ladystitch@aol.com Librarian Lori Love ljlwilmunder@yahoo.com

Newsletter Editor Laurel Knapp mtnlaureldesign@msn.com

Webmistress Michelle Hufford pointme10@gmail.com

Website: www.maringoldenthreads.org

Membership Edie Price michae3583@earthlink.net

Hospitality Andrina Ruzick adruzick@verizon.net

Sunshine Chris Robinette Crobinette@comcast.net

Outreach Open Historian

Janet Reese teddybrjan53@att.net

President’s Message

Hello Marin Golden Thread Members,

2018 has come to a close and we are quickly charging ahead

into 2019! I have a feeling this year will bring us even more exciting programs, workshops, and show-and-tell items for us to admire.

I’m always in awe of fiber artists who find interesting mediums to stitch on, and this month I have found an artist who stitches on something I never would have imagined. Danielle Clough is a photographer, designer, VJ, and embroiderer who was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. Danielle has created stitched designs on cloth, fences, and tennis rackets (yes, fences and tennis rackets)!

Danielle’s inspiration comes from nature, with most of her subjects being plants, animals, and human portraits. She has previously been commissioned to create portraits of television stars and has a huge Instagram following where she is known as “Fiance Knowles.”

How fun would it be to see wonderful embroidered flowers and plants on the fences we see in our neighborhoods! Happy Stitching! Julie

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2018 Calendar

January 26 Ribbon Embroidery with

Sara Zander

February 23 Anna Scott's Blue Elegance

March 23 Laura J. Perin's Desert Rose

April 27 Upcycle Mart and Plastic Canvas

Coasters

May 18 Butterfly Stumpwork petite

project

Sunshine

Birthdays

January

Joanne Rowlands January 5th

Mary Hoell January 6th

Edie Price January 7th

February

Andrina Ruzick February 7th

Kristin Long February 15th

Fran Thorsson February 18th

Anna Patterson February 21st

If there are any special events or changes of address, occasion that a member may need cheering up, congratulations or just your special, please let me know.

Have a nice Christmas and New Year, see you next year.

Best Regards, Chris Robinette

Hospitality We meet again on January 26. Mary Hoell and Edie Price have volunteered to bring some snacks for us. Thank you to all of you for being so generous in this area, making our meetings more enjoyable. The signup sheet is in the binder now and available for members to sign up. Thank you and see you at the January meeting. Andrina

Membership News

Happy holidays! There isn't anything new to report for membership. We are 53 members strong. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays.

Edie Price, Membership Chair

Monthly Meetings

We have decided to keep meeting at the Marin Community Foundation located in Hamilton Field in Novato. The address is: 5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200 Novato, CA 94949 Our conference room is located on the second

floor, but there is an elevator in addition to stairs. The building is locked on the weekends and we have a code to allow us to enter. The code opens the outside and inside doors and must be entered twice.

If you haven’t been to a meeting at the new

location, please get in touch with one of us to get

the password or make arrangements for one of us to

meet you outside ahead of time.

Hope to see everyone there! Julie

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Programs Notes from the Program Team

December 8, 2018 - Holiday luncheon

Our holiday luncheon was a success again this year. We had more members attend than in the past. A big thank you to Sandy Backer for organizing the luncheon again this year. We hope you all had a wonderful time. It was great sharing the celebration with you. Two very deserving members were presented with the Golden Poppy Award for their support of Marin Golden Threads. Thank you to Fran Thorsson and Andrina Ruzick for your continued support and dedication.

January 26, 2019 – Ribbon Embroidered Tin Cover with Sara Zander

This is for everyone who had signed up for Sara’s class, to be enjoyed at our January meeting. We are at the limit of 20, but life happens! Please be sure to let us know asap if you cannot attend. If you didn’t sign up and want to be on the wait list, please tell us SOON. Full kits have already been prepared. The kit cost of $15 each is owed to Sara. She never charges MGT her teaching fee and we don’t want her to take a loss. If we can’t fill your spot, the kit is yours to complete at home for the same fee. Full instructions and all materials are included; the hoop, threads, beads, edge trim and ribbons, hinged (new) ‘mint’ sized box, backing and top fabrics, padding and needles.

All you need to bring are both embroidery and craft/fabric scissors, a pen or pencil and (if you need them) battery powered light and magnifier. That’s it! Thanks for bringing correct change. See you next month!

February 23, 2019 - Anna Scott's Blue Elegance Jacobean style flower on linen. The finished design is 5.5" x 5.12" Materials needed: #3 Crewel needle 12" x 11.5" linen 6" embroidery hoop Crewel wool - will have list and costs 1st week in January. The chapter will look into kitting the yarn to keep it most cost effective.

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March 2019 - Laura J. Perin's Desert Rose

Counted canvas project on 18 count canvas. The finished design is 4.5" x 4.5". You can use the colors listed below or you can pick your own (a variegated thread first, then match two solid colors and two sparkly metallics). Materials list: #22 tapestry needle 8" x 8" 18 count mono canvas, in Eggshell Overture (4-ply cotton) V124 - "painted sands" Pebbly Perle, P65 - sage Fyre Werks Soft Sheen, FT44 - adobe

Silk Lame Braid, SL04 - antique rose Optional: beads of your choice

April 2019 - Upcycle Mart and Coasters Have embroidery kits you'll never sew, threads

you'll never use or other stitching supplies that need to go? Bring them to our upcycle mart. Coasters! The lovely conference table at Hamilton Field requires coasters. Out with those paper coasters! Bring your creativity and some threads/yarn to design and stitch your own coaster. Plastic canvas will be supplied by the chapter. May 2019 - Butterfly Stumpwork Petite project from EGA - designed by Judy Jeroy Materials list: 9" square of foundation fabric: linen twill, broadcloth, denim or other firm fabric.

DMC Memory Wire, Kreinik Wired Braid or thin silver or copper wire DMC Rayon thread 7 or 8 colors DMC 6-strand Cotton 1 color Beads for butterfly body - one 7mm, five 3mm, three #11s Sequins for spots on wings 4mm and 6mm Presentation (mounting) fabric

Workshop

Celeste Chalasani Workshop

Celeste Chalasani Workshop

I think I can safely say that we all had a great time at Celeste's pilot workshop of the Berry Box. I think Celeste's instructions were great and we all accomplished quite a bit during class. In fact, I've heard that many of the completed Berry Boxes were on display at the November meeting. It was so much fun - I should have taken pictures but neglected to do so.

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Betsy Morgan "Toy Chest" Workshop. The Betsy Morgan workshop will take place February 9 and 10, 2019 (I can't believe it's just around the corner!). The kit cost for the Toy Chest is $175. I won't know what Betsy's travel costs will be yet and I hope we can use the Hamilton space for this workshop as well, so hopefully additional costs won't be much.

We've received the kits for the pre-work and those of us signed up for the class are probably busily working on completing that prior to class. There are currently 11 folks signed up. It's not too late, as I've had a

couple of drop-outs. So, if you are interested, please let me know.

Kurdy Biggs Workshop, Fall 2019

No firm dates for this workshop yet. I'd better get busy and firm things up before the next newsletter!

So far, the three designs that are most popular are: Jessica Lane (2nd attachment), Elegance Cubed, and Creme de la Creme. Let me know if you have pictures already. Please let me know if you would like to be added to our interest list. I'll be in touch with Kurdy soon to firm up details.

Jessica Lane

,

Elegance Cubed

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Creme de la Crème.

Please let me know if you would like to be added to our interest list. I'll be in touch with Kurdy soon to firm up details.

Katherine Diuguid

The Bay Area Sampler Guild is having Katherine Diuguid teach in early 2020. We'd like to partner with them and have her teach us as well. Katherine is a gold work teacher and there seems to be a lot of interest in her designs. The project we will be stitching is called "Goldwork Beehive". It will introduce us to a variety of traditional and creative gold work techniques. So far we already have almost 20 people interested in this workshop.

This will be a 2 day workshop. The kit cost will be $160. It is designed for beginners to advanced embroiderers. The finished size will be 4" x 6". More details to follow as we get closer to 2020.

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Please let me know if you are interested in this workshop.

Another Possible Workshop for 2020 –

Ruthmarie Hofmann

Tidal Wash

Well Wishes

She has a number of designs that members seem to be interested in. Two are shown above. Please let me know which designs you like and if you'd be interested in participating in a workshop with Ruthmarie.

Shall we try to do three workshops in

either 2019 or 2020?

Julie Haymaker

There has also been a lot of interest in doing a shrinky dink workshop. Julie Haymaker is the owner of Shrinkets. She has a number of designs. Search for Shrinkets in google and look at the images of her designs. You can also go to her website, [http://www.juliehaymaker.com,]www.julieha

ymaker.com, and go to her "Look Book" to see her designs as well.

Anyway, please let me know of your interest and we can choose a design.

Chris Workshop Chair

GPR GPR Retreat – The GPR Retreat will once again be held at Walker Creek Ranch, April 5 – 7, 2019. There are a few openings if anyone is still interested. For the 3 days of stitching and fun with meals it is only $280.00 Please see the information and registration form on pages 8 & 9. It has been brought to our attention that each Chapter needs to have all paperwork pertaining to set-up from the beginning, specifically the EIN number paperwork for the Chapter and available to those in charge. These should be organized in such a way that they can be given to each new successor President and Treasurer to have in their possession. EGA facebook is now posting stitch alongs which are free to all members. The first one "Ambrosia Honey" was created by an amateur designer. It has been a real success - 2800 people registered to receive the instructions. There will be more upcoming stitch alongs. The upcoming 2020 Seminar in Portland, Oregon is in the first stages of set up. The theme will be "Stitching Through Rose Colored Glasses". There is a great need for volunteers so, if interested, please contact Brandy Shaw, Chairman. It has been decided not to print and mail brochures for this seminar in order to save substantial amounts of money. All

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brochures and information will be posted on-line. The San Francisco Chapter is having Terry Dryden in 2019 to teach one of her designs, Africa. If you are interested, see Laurel for contact info. Lois Kershner will be presenting a new virtual workshop which will be announced shortly. Happy stitching, Wendy

Marin County Fair The Theme for the 2019 Marin County Fair is

Over The Moon! ---- Celebrating Art, Agriculture,

Community plus the 50th anniversary of the landing

on the moon. Put your thinking caps on to see what

you can come up with. Chris and Laurel

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Hello GPR members. UPDATE: I'm very excited to announce that we are over half full already for the 2019

retreat. Thank you to those who have already registered. For the rest of you, if you have been thinking

about attending, please decide SOON and send in your registration form before we fill up. See the original

details and registration form below.

Happy Stitching!

Please email me directly at 1xstitchlover@comcast.net, if you have any questions.

Lara Skaggs

2019 GPR Retreat Chair

GPR Members: Come join the fun April 5-7, 2019

Walker Creek Ranch is located in the hills west of Petaluma, California and it's especially wonderful in the spring. Every GPR member has an equal chance to join us, BUT these are first come/first serve reservations, and we're limited to 40. A waiting list will be kept after spaces have been filled. Deposits received for those on the waiting list will be returned if spaced do not open up. We would be thrilled to have you come relax, stitch and roam through nature with us. While you're here, treats, snacks and laughter will be in abundance! And possibly, an optional "free" craft related activity! Please see the details of registration dates, etc. below:

First, if you plan to attend, you are required to complete a registration form (ONE person per form---here’s the link). Registration Form. Second, if you plan to attend, regardless of which option you choose, a non-refundable $50 must accompany the registration. Your options are:

1. $280 is for the entire weekend, (2pm Friday, April 5 to 4pm Sunday, Aprll 7), your choice of a shared room,

(pick your own 1 or 2 roomies). 6 meals are included -- breakfast (Sat/Sun), lunch (Sat/Sun), dinner

(Fri/Sat).

2. $80 is for Saturday only (9am - 10pm). 2 meals are included -- lunch/dinner.

The Fine Print

• You must be an EGA member to participate. Space in the Playroom is limited to 40, and acceptances will be

assigned in order of receipt of registration (see below).

• The balance due must be paid by February 1, 2019. Registrations not paid by then will be opened to the

wait list.

• Dishonored checks will incur a $30 fee.

• Registration must be RECEIVED by January 1, 2019. There can be no exceptions.

The first day of registration is July 1, 2018 and the final day is January 1, 2019. Once the 40 spaces are filled, which includes both full and one-day guests, any registrations received will be on a first-come wait list and notified if there are any cancellations. All registrants will be notified of their position upon receipt of their registration (which could result in being put on the waiting list), so get yours sent in early. Some details about our Retreat at Walker Creek for those who have not attended before:

Walker Creek Ranch is a working ranch, which accommodates students from the Marin County Schools, weddings, business and social groups (like stitchers)! The kids stay in bunk houses, but we have simple, comfy suites. Each

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suite boasts a full kitchen, shared sleeping quarters (2-3 per room), comfy living room and multiple full baths. The suites are just steps away (on mostly level ground with paved walkways) from the Playroom.

The Playroom accommodates 40, with BIG windows (curious deer, fawns, raccoons, foxes and turkeys stroll by often). Ample outlets and lights abound, but your private battery lamp (or extension cord) may be useful. Wi-Fi is nearly non-existent! Meals are served buffet-style in the Cafeteria, but you can forget images of plastic trays and surly wait-staff. Each meal is prepared by a trained chef and cheerful workers. Meals are mostly from freshly grown produce and locally harvested ingredients. Special needs are accommodated, just let us know on your registration form. Desserts may be cookies, fruit, cake or ice cream. Wine is permitted at meals as well as in the Playroom and Suites. You may bring your favorite to share, if you like. GPR provides a snack and soft-drink table in the Playroom, and you are welcome to bring items to share. Coffee and tea are available all day in the cafeteria, and may be carried into the Playroom or suites. Features at the Ranch include gentle hiking trails, a busy Turtle Pond and local wildlife (rabbits, foxes, turkeys, raccoons, hawks, deer, and quail, to name a few). Your time is your own. Sleep late, stay up ‘playing’ all night, nap in bed, hike or lounge in the sun whenever you wish. This retreat is a fun relaxing weekend. I hope you will decide to come play with us at The Ranch! Lara Skaggs

REGISTRATION FORM Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Primary Chapter: _________________________________________ EGA Member #: _________________________________________ Dietary Requests: _________________________________________ Registration Choices: ___ I want to attend Friday/Saturday/Sunday (choose your payment option) ___ I am sending $280 (which includes the $50 non-refundable deposit) OR ___ I am sending the $50 non-refundable deposit and I'll pay the remaining balance of $230 by 2-1-19 ___ I want to attend Saturday only (choose your payment option) ___ I am sending $80 (which includes the $50 non-refundable deposit) OR ___ I am sending the $50 non-refundable deposit and I'll pay the remaining balance of $30 by 2-1-19 Room Choices: (processed in order of receipt): ___2-Beds (semi-private room) – roommate name: ___________________________ ___3-Beds (semi-private room) – roommate names: __________________________________________________________________ NOTE: there are 4 (3-bed) rooms, so have an alternate roommate plan in case they’re all filled. Make checks payable to GPR-EGA, send the completed registration form with your payment to: Lara Skaggs,1471 Kelley Drive, Manteca, CA 95336 For questions, contact Lara Skaggs @ 209-824-2802 or email: 1xstitchlover@comcast.net

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Marin Golden Threads 6003 Shelter Bay Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 NEEDLENEWS, the newsletter of Marin Golden Threads, a chapter of the Greater Pacific Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., a non-profit organization, is published six times each year (January, March, May, July, September, November) for the benefit of its members. If you do not receive your copy of NEEDLENEWS, by the 25th of each of those months, please notify the newsletter editor. The Chapter Goals are: To educate and promote the highest standards of technique and design in needlework; To encourage interest, enjoyment, and creativity in doing all forms of fancywork or handwork; To promote cooperation and interchange of ideas among those who are engaged in or interested in needlework in all parts of the world. Membership is open to everyone who is interested in and/or who enjoys any of the textile arts. Dues are $55.00 per year for regular members and $11.00 per year for plural members (in Region). Members are not only invited to attend chapter meetings, but are entitled to attend Guild-sponsored workshops at a minimum fee. Guests are invited to attend one meeting. Further attendance requires either regular or plural membership. Our library is available to members for their use. Guild members receive Needle Arts, a quarterly national publication of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., as well as the bi-monthly newsletter, NEEDLENEWS. Meetings: Regular monthly meetings are held at the Community Room at the Corte Madera Town Center, on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m., unless noted in the Calendar. Reprinted privileges: Printed materials in NEEDLENEWS, which are copyrighted, may not be reprinted without written permission from the author. Other articles and materials may be reprinted only by other EGA chapters with written permission of the editor. The membership roster of Marin Golden Threads is intended for the private use of MGT members. Any other use by another group or individual must be approved by officers of Marin Golden Threads.

Laurel Knapp, Editor