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SEMINAR 2022NEW ENGLAND REGION EGA

Rocky Hill, CT

April 30-May 1, 2022

September 10, 2021

On behalf of the Connecticut River Valley and Pioneer Valley Chapters of Embroiderers’ Guild of America, we are very pleased to welcome you to the 2022 NER Region Seminar, The Stitches That Bind Us. Our Chapters have been working since Summer 2020 to bring together the talent that you will see on display this weekend, including wonderful teachers presenting some beautiful pieces. Most importantly, we are very excited to have all of you here in person to share our mutual love of needlework.

We hope you enjoy your Seminar experience and go home with some new skills and some new friends!

Elin Gaynor Sue Polumbo Seminar Co-Chair Seminar Co-Chair

WELCOME TO THE 2022 NER REGION SEMINAR

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CLASS TITLETEACHER NAME CLASS 101


CLASS TITLETEACHER NAME

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH

Rocky Hill, CT

Take I-91 either north or south in Connecticut to exit 23.

From the north turn left onto West Street

From the south turn right onto West Street

Drive 0.3 miles on West Street then turn right onto Capital Boulevard then an immediate right into the drive for the hotel.

HOTEL INFORMATION

SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH 100 Capital Boulevard | Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

In Rocky Hill, CT For The New England Region of the

Embroiderers’ Guild of America Over the Dates of

April 30-May 1, 2022

To guarantee your room rate of $129.00, please call 1-888-627-8263 and request a reservation under The New England Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America

Reservations must be made by March 29, 2022 Rates are available the day before and the day after

All rooms are subject to availability | Please note check-in time is 3:00 pm32

ONE DAY CLASSES


Saturday, Apr 30, 2022

This huswif is stitched on a soft green silk dupioni, backed with muslin for stability. The daisy vine pattern is made with small, whipped spider webs, chain stitch, Japanese knots, stem stitches and Pekinese stitch, and travels all around the outside edge. The matching button will be hand made in class. All the threads are silk, sourced from Au Ver a Soie and Thread Gatherer. The huswif is lined with a matching silk fabric, and the interior features two wool needle felts and an ultra suede lined scissor case. It has a small, twisted cotton cord to neaten the sides and top flap.

Technique: Surface Embroidery Proficiency: Basic Intermediate

Kit Cost: $70.00 Design Area: 14” x 22”

Kit Contents: The student’s kit will contain all materials needed to complete the huswif, including the silk dupioni, with the design transferred and ready for stitching. Also provided are full skeins of each of the required threads, button making materials, as well as a similar lining fabric, wool felt, ultra suede, and cotton thread for the twisted cord.

Student Provides: Students will be asked to provide a frame suitable for a 14” x 22” piece of fabric. It would be better if the frame is able to take tension on all 4 sides. Usual supplies of scissors, pencils, ruler, and whatever lighting and magnification they feel necessary.

Saturday, Apr 30, 2022

Madame’s Butterfly Etui, an oblong-shaped ornamental etui measuring 4”H x 3”W x 1 ½” D. Its exterior panels are adorned with delicately stitched cherry blossoms using luxurious hand-dyed and solid-colored silk fibers. When the stitched top silk ribbon handle closure flap is untied, the case expands and lies flat to mimic a butterfly. The interior allows storage of needle packages, button-page and pin-keep pocket.

Technique: Counted Proficiency: Intermediate

Kit Cost: $165.00 Design Area: 4” x 3”x 1 ½”

Kit Contents: Complete kit will include all materials needed to stitch and complete the project as described. Instructions will include colored charts, diagrams and step by step photo instructions. Scissors in photo and scrimshaw tools are not included in kit.

Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, lighting and magnification as needed.

A Clutch of Daisies HuswifBy Kris Andrews

This huswif is stitched on a soft green silk dupioni, backed with muslin for stability. The daisy vine pattern is made with small whipped spider webs, chain stitch, Japanese knots, stem stitches and Pekinese stitch, and travels all around the outside edge. The matching button will be hand made in class. All the threads are silk, sourced from Au Ver a Soie and Thread Gatherer. The huswif is lined with a matching silk fabric, and the interior features two wool needle felts and a ultra suede lined scissor case. It has a small twisted cotton cord to neaten the sides and top flap.

What to Expect In this one day class we will go over all the stitches used in the piece. We will make a button for the outside. We will also go over all the finishing steps so a student will feel confident during construction.

Kit Contents The student’s kit will contain all materials needed to complete the huswif, including the silk dupioni, with the design transferred and ready for stitching. Also provided are full skeins of each

© Kris Andrews 2020

of the required threads, button making materials, as well as a similar lining fabric, wool felt, ultra suede, and cotton thread for the twisted cord.

Required Materials Students will be asked to provide a frame suitable for a 14” x 22” piece of fabric. It

would be better if the frame is able to take tension on all 4 sides. If necessary for framing, I am happy to provide the design fabric prior to class, but no prework is required.

Students are also asked to have available the normal tool kit of scissors, pencils, ruler, and whatever lighting and magnification they feel necessary.


Pre-requisite Skills This is a basic intermediate level class. Students are expected to have some foundation in basic stitching, but no specific techniques are assumed. None of the stitches are really complex, but they are small.


MADAME'S BUTTERFLY ETUI JACKIE du PLESSIS CLASS 102

CLUTCH OF DAISIES HUSWIF KRIS ANDREWS CLASS 101

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One Day Classes - Saturday, Apr 30, 2022

Class 101 Clutch of Daisies Huswif by Kris AndrewsThis huswif is stitched on a soft green silk dupioni, backed with muslin for stability. The daisy vine patternis made with small, whipped spider webs, chain stitch, Japanese knots, stem stitches and Pekinese stitch,and travels all around the outside edge. The matching button will be hand made in class. All the threadsare silk, sourced from Au Ver a Soie and Thread Gatherer. The huswif is lined with a matching silk fabric,and the interior features two wool needle felts and an ultra suede lined scissor case. It has a small,twisted cotton cord to neaten the sides and top flap.Technique: Surface Embroidery Proficiency: Basic IntermediateKit Cost: $70.00 Design Area: 14” x 22”Kit Contents: The student’s kit will contain all materials needed to complete the huswif, including the silkdupioni, with the design transferred and ready for stitching. Also provided are full skeins of each of therequired threads, button making materials, as well as a similar lining fabric, wool felt, ultra suede, andcotton thread for the twisted cord.Student Provides: Students will be asked to provide a frame suitable for a 14” x 22” piece of fabric. Itwould be better if the frame is able to take tension on all 4 sides. Usual supplies of scissors, pencils,ruler, and whatever lighting and magnification they feel necessary.

Class 102 Madame's Butterfly Etui – by Jackie du PlessisMadame's Butterfly Etui, an oblong-shaped ornamental etui that measuring with its exterior panelsadorned with delicately stitched cherry blossoms using luxurious hand-dyed and solid-colored silkfibers. When the stitched top silk ribbon handle closure flap is untied, the case expands and lies flatto mimic a butterfly. The interior allows storage of needle packages, button-page and pin-keeppocket. Technique: Counted Proficiency: IntermediateKit Cost: $165.00 Design Area: 4” x 3”x 1 ½”Kit Contents Complete kit will include all materials needed to stitch and complete the project asdescribed. Instructions will include colored charts, diagrams and step by step photo instructions.Scissors in photo and scrimshaw tools are not included in kit. Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, lighting and magnification as needed

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GOLD MEDALLION SAMPLERKRIS ANDREWS CLASS 103

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Floret etui purse is constructed using 32-count linen, allowing the exterior to be adorned with delicate flowers and leaves stitched with luxurious hand-dyed silk fiber. The interior is finished to stow a tiny scissor and bodkin and needles using ultra suede. A slipper that acts as a thimble holder and pincushion completes this darling collection.

Technique: Counted Proficiency: Intermediate

Kit Cost: $145.00 Design Area: 4” x 3 ½”

Kit Contents: Complete kit will include all materials needed to stitch and complete the project as described. Instructions will include colored charts, diagrams and step by step photo instructions. Scissors in photo and scrimshaw tools are not included in kit.

Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, lighting and magnification as needed.

FLORET ETUI PURSE AND SLIPPER JACKIE du PLESSIS CLASS 104

Sunday, May 1, 2022

This class is a one-day introduction to gold work. This was designed for stitchers who are curious about gold work but may be intimidated by it. The objective was to minimize the amount of time, energy, and money invested, while providing a gentle introduction to a variety of materials and techniques.

Technique: Gold Work Proficiency: Basic Intermediate


PRE-Work: 1-2 hours

Kit Contents: The student’s kit will contain all materials needed to complete the sampler on 28 count linen. Kit will also include imitation gold #371, gilt pearl purl #3, gilt check purl #4, gilt check thread, 4 freshwater pearls, kid leather, soie perlee, gilt 1 ½ twist, yellow couching thread, beeswax, velvet-lined box for chipping and needles

Student Provides: Students will be asked to bring a hoop large enough to hold a 3” square design. They will also need scissors they are willing to cut metal threads with, and any lighting and magnifiers they feel they need.

Gold Medallion Sampler

By Kris AndrewsThis class is a one day introduction to gold work. This was designed for stitchers who are curious about gold work, but may be intimidated by it. The objective was to minimize the amount of time, energy, and money invested, while providing a gentle introduction to a variety of materials and techniques. This class was originally designed

TWO DAY CLASSES

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SILK RIBBON INITIALSAUDRA KENNEDY CLASS 105

Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2022

Each student will choose their initial prior to class. The designs will be drawn by the instructor onto handkerchief weight linen with a fusible backing. Since every letter has 5-7 flowers in common, those will be the focus of the first day of class. I will also discuss color selections, stitches required, and how to customize the letter if they wish. The second day will be spent continuing learning the basic flowers and adding those unique to each person’s letter.

Technique: Silk Ribbon, Surface Embroidery

Proficiency: Basic Intermediate


Kit Contents: 15” x 15” piece of linen with Pellon Shape-Flex interfacing (SF101) applied, 14” x 14” muslin “dirt cloth” to protect your stitching, 10” x 10” practice piece of cotton, silk ribbons 4mm and 7mm, needles - chenille 18, 20, and 22, milliners 7 and embroidery/crewel 10, needle grip, DMC flosses and complete instructions

Student Provides: Students will be asked to bring a 8 ½” or 10” x 5/8” wooden hoop. They will also need scissors and any lighting and magnifiers they feel they need.

*Students will be given the opportunity to pre-order a Hardwicke Manor 8 ½” or 10” x 5/8” wooden hoop prior to class time thru the teacher.


Inspired by a set of 17th Century Late Period Blackwork sleeves in the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, this class will explore the last phase of English Blackwork. Influenced by the advent of the printing press and the availability of books with pictures, blackwork evolved from counted work into a surface embroidery technique that replicated in thread the linear quality and shading of early printed illustrations. This compact folding six-sided box is ideal to carry in your traveling sewing kit. Supported by 6 expired hotel room keys, include your Seminar room key in this box’s construction as a memento of your conference experience. Only 3½” tall and 4 ¼” across, this box has a removable bottom which allows it to fold flat for easy packing.

Technique: Late Period Blackwork, surface embroidery with silk and metal threads

Proficiency: Advanced Intermediate

Kit Cost: $120.00 Design Area: 3 ½” x 4 ½”

Kit Contents: Complete kit will include all materials needed to stitch and complete instructions the project as described.

Student Provides: Students also need to bring a set of pliers with a smooth jaw and a bottle of Krazy Glue along with their usual sewing gear.

FOR THE ORTS IN YOUR LIFE CANBY ROBERTSON CLASS 106

Silk Ribbon Initials Designed by Audra L. Kennedy

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Inspired by a set of 17th Century Late Period Blackwork sleeves in the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, this class will explore the last phase of English Blackwork. Influenced by the advent of the printing press and the availability of books with pictures, blackwork evolved from counted work into a surface embroidery technique that replicated in thread the linear quality and shading of early printed illustrations.

This compact folding six-sided box is ideal to carry in your traveling sewing kit. Supported by 6 expired hotel room keys, include your Seminar room key in this box’s construction as a memento of your conference experience. Only 3½” tall and 4 ¼” across, this box has a

removable bottom which allows it to fold flat for easy packing.

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Partial list of items in this kit: Au ver à Soie, Soie d’Alger Au ver A Soie, Surfine Linen with design Silk lining, Gold Tambour#7 needles of different sizes Gold Spangles Silk couching thread Perle cotton #8 mat board Mylar Steam-A-Seam Quilting bat Pellon

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ILLUSIONTERRI BAY CLASS 107


Batik creates complex, stitchable designs through layering color on fabric. Wax is applied with a stamp called a tjap (pronounced “chop”). Student’s choices of colors are painted in layers alternating with wax. An optional crackling technique can create a marbled effect. The piece is ironed to remove wax. Images available include turtle, irises, lilies, sunflower, butterfly, dragonfly, gecko, and square geometric. Learn the batik process on Day 1. On Day 2, create stitch plans, stitch, or create more batik.

Technique: Mixed Media Proficiency: All Levels


Kit Contents: one yard of Prepared for Dyeing (PFD) cotton approximately 24” wide for up to six images, paint, brushes, non-latex gloves, hand stitching threads, and needles. Students will share wax heaters and brushes for wax. A class stash of threads, beads, and sequins will be available so students may select from a full range of color options for embroidery.

Student Provides: 8” hoop, usual stitching supplies including scissors for metallic thread and fabric.

BATIK TO STITCHLAURA SMITH CLASS 108


Illusion is a diamond within diamond framed whitework and pulled thread design. Learn over 15 stitches while gaining proficiency in stitching with differing levels of tension. Some of the stitches included are eyelets, spot eyelets, double cable, faggot, and a variation of the Ukrainian Topwinder. The pulled thread stitches create a lacy look without any cutting of the fabric. Illusion measures and is worked on 28 count linen with two sizes of pearl cotton. Illusion is designed to be worked by an intermediate level stitcher. The satin stitch outlines will be done as prework and will take approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete.

Technique: Whitework/Pulled Thread Proficiency: Intermediate

Kit Cost: $50.00 Design Area: 7” x 4 ½”

PREWORK: 6-8 hours

Kit Contents: DMC Pearl Cotton #8 B5200 and # 12 B5200 (snow white), Zweigart 28 count Cashel linen (white), Tapestry 24 and 26 Tapestry needles, and charts and instructions

Student Provides: Students will be asked to bring embroidery scissors, 10-inch hoop/ 11 X 8 inch QSnap™ or similar sized stretcher bars or scroll frame, any lighting or magnification needed and usual stitching tools.

Illision is a diamond within diamond framed whitework and pulled thread design. Learn over 15 stitches while gaining profiencicy in stitching with differing levels of tension. Some of the stitches included are: eyelets, spot eyelets, double cable, faggot, and a variation of the Ukrainian Topwinder. The pulled thread stitches create a lacy look without any cutting of the fabric. Illusion measures and is worked on 28 count linen with two sizes of pearl cotton. Illusion is designed to be worked by an intermediate level stitcher. The satin stitch outlines will be done as prework and will take approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete. Illusion is 7 inches wide and 4.5 inches high. Terri Bay, Illusion

Materials and colors: DMC Pearl Cotton #8 B5200 (snow white) DMC Pearl Cotton # 12 B5200 (snow white) Zweigart 28 count Cashel Linen (white)

Kit Contents: DMC Pearl Cotton #8 B5200 (snow white) DMC Pearl Cotton # 12 B5200 (snow white) Zweigart 28 count Cashel Linen (white) Tapestry 26 needle Tapestry 24 needle Charts and instructions packet

Student Will Need to Provide: Embroidery scissors 10 inch hoop, 11 X 8 inch QSnap(tm), or similar sized stretcher bars or scroll frame Any lighting or magnification needed by student to work on 28 count linen Usual stitching tools

Skills Needed: Basic skills in whitework Familiarity with reading charts and graphs

Goals: increased proficiency with tension familiarity with several pulled thread stitches Terri Bay, Illusion

Batik to StitchA Two-Day Class for All Levels

Laura Smith

Laura Smith © 2018

Batik sea turtle embellished with couching, seed stitches, and colonial knots – this piece has a crackle background. The turtle tjap is about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Batik can create complex, stitchable designs with color layering on fabric. Wax is applied to fabric with a stamp called a tjap (pronounced “chop”). Several choices of images are offered—a turtle (shown), irises, dragonfly, butterfly, gecko, owl, sunflower, daylily, and small geometric design. Colors are painted in layers alternating with more wax. An optional crackling technique can create a marbled effect seen as navy blue lines in the turtle design above. Safety measures are emphasized throughout the class. Students learn the subtleties of the batik process on Day 1. On Day 2, they create stitch plans for their designs or make more batik images. A shared class stash of threads is available giving the full range of color options embroidery. Each student receives guidance for developing design elements and using subtle color concepts such as value contrast, temperature contrast, and color passages to unify the design. The kit includes one yard of Prepared for Dyeing (PFD) cotton approximately 24” wide for up to six images, paint, brushes, non-latex gloves, hand stitching threads, and needles. Students will share the wax, the brushes for wax, an electric frying pan, irons and ironing boards. This class provides a unique experience for long-time EGA members and a look into a process developed in faraway Indonesia. The class was filled for Seminar 2020 which was cancelled.

Batik to Stitch A Two-Day Class for All Levels

Laura Smith

Laura Smith © 2018

Batik irises in purple with yellow lace iris with a beaded center. Yellow hand dyed gauze covers an

unwanted dark area at the upper left. Straight stitched stems, chain stitch centers, colonial knots, and circular web stitches embellish the irises.

Teacher Bio

Laura Smith is an embroidery innovator and nationally known designer/teacher working in textiles and mixed media for over twenty years. Her art has been shown all over the U.S. She holds the Master Craftsman designation the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA), and chaired the EGA Master Craftsman in Color Program for 12 years. She is past Chairman of EGA Fiber Forum, former director of an arts center, and currently president of her EGA Chapter in Concord, NC (4th term). Her education in chemistry has helped her to understand mixed media that are compatible with textiles. Her website is www.Stitch4Fun.com

Batik Butterflies sport couched wing edges and antennae, needlewoven heads, and beaded bodies. The brown circles on the yellow butterflies were added by stamping with paint.

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Saturday, April 30 or Sunday, May 1, 2022

Give a gift to yourself – time all to yourself so you can work on projects in the company of fellow stitchers and friends. You may still enjoy all the amenities of the Seminar and work on something from your stash or previous seminar. It does not get any better!

Technique: Any Proficiency: All

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STUDIO TIME CLASS 109

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!Please see the next page for a printable registration form

THE STITCHES THAT BIND USNEW ENGLAND REGION SEMINARAPRIL 30 – MAY 1, 2022

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Registration Deadline – December 15, 2021Class SelectionsSaturday One Day Class: Sunday One Day Class:

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Registration fee includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday and Dinner on Saturday evening. You may take 2 one day classes, or 1 two day, or studio time

EGA members: $300 Non- EGA members: $340

Release FormI release The Embroiderers’ Guild of America and New England Region of EGA from any liability for any related financial loss, theft, property damage, or personal injury resulting from registering or participating in, attending any or all functions at the New England Region Seminar “The Stitches That Bind Us” and traveling to and from Seminar. I understand that a cancellation request must be made in writing by March 1, 2022. A refund, less $50.00, will be made through that date. After March 1, 2022, no refunds will be made. In the event of cancellation due to a pandemic, all monies will be refunded. I also certify that I have read the information in this document and agree to the terms and conditions listed therein. It is strongly recommended that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will follow the Connecticut CDC guidelines in force at the time of “The Stitches That Bind Us.”

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Please mail this form with your check for $50.00 non-refundable deposit made payable to NER-EGA to: Linda Berry, 343 Seabury Dr, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Balance and kit fees will be billed after February 1, 2022. Balance due by March 1, 2022.

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Please refer questions to: Elin Gaynor [email protected] or Sue Polumbo [email protected]

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