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Needlepoint pilot classes offered in March, 2015
Alert! Denver Metro Needlework Consortium members! Two fabulous local needlepoint teachers, Toni Gerdes and Jennifer Riefenberg, will be teaching tandem pilot classes “Autumn Three Ways” and ” Color Play” on March 13-14, 2015 at the Inn at Palmer Divide. Be sure to register for one of the two! Don’t we all wish we could be in…
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October is a favorite needlepoint stitching month
The weather is cooler, the garden projects have slowed, most needlepoint stitching groups are back in full swing after a summer hiatus. In October, the board of Colorado Columbine Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild continues to consider a proposal to merge our chapter with another local needlepoint chapter. It is vital that the membership at…
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Needlepoint a pretty little ‘Friendship Gift Box’ in September
If you are looking for a delightful gift for a special person, why not make a beautiful little box in that person’s favorite colors? Our September program will be all about DebBee’s ‘Friendship Gift Boxes,’ by designer Debbie Rowley. And they are little, which to us, means quick to stitch: “approx 2″ x 2″ x 2″…
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Needlepoint stitchers take a summer break from meetings
In August there is no formal meeting of Colorado Columbine Chapter of ANG, but it certainly does not mean we are not stitching! Summer is a great time for picking new threads, canvases and treating ourselves to some relaxed day-long stitch sessions. See Gloria M.’s fun seaside Santa in its finished standup form, above. We…
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Needlepoint fireworks design tapped for summer stitching
Our June and July needlepoint stitching project is fireworks, of course! Barb G. is conducting a session on stitching a Laura J. Perin design on beautiful Prussian blue canvas. The sparkly threads are laid in burst patterns on top and convey a gorgeous July 4th sky. If you have signed up, you now have a…
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A needlepoint expert reviews two stitchery books for our CCC-ANG readers
Our very own resident needlepoint designer and artist has reviewed two wonderful books for our stitching libraries! Jennifer R. is a certified NAN judge and needlepoint creator whose work is shown and taught nationally. Both books were reviewed as part of her NAN Judges’ Certification process. 1.) Three-dimensional Embroidery Author: Janet Edmonds. Methods of construction…
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Needlepoint Garage Sale is our May attraction!
The G-A-R-A-G-E S-A-L-E is upon us, needlepointers! Clear out the old to make way for the new! Think about that new painted canvas you’ve spied recently and think how free you will feel to stitch it — once your stash has been cleared up a bit… Ahem! So mark the calendar for Monday, May 19, 6:50…
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Needlepoint basics offered every month at Colorado Columbine Chapter meetings
A wonderful new program is underway at Colorado Columbine Chapter meetings! It’s called “All You Ever Wanted to know About Needlepoint But Were Afraid To Ask” and is designed to give members a solid knowledge of needlepoint stitch techniques, no matter how long they have been stitching. Every meeting will offer an option to sit…
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Finishing needlepoint is the goal, and here are beautiful results our members showed in January
‘Galaxy’ was a year-long project with a designated area to finish each month. Some stitchers, however, are so skilled and goal-oriented they were able to cross the finish line early. Marcia G. and Barb C. were two such speedy stitchers. Finishing needlepoint pieces into framed, filled, stuffed or edged accessories is always considered an accomplishment.…
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Stitch a needlepoint heart starting at January’s meeting
The next meeting of Colorado Columbine Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild is Monday, January 20, 2014 at Bethany Lutheran Church, starting at 6:50 p.m. We will get to see the results of the year-long project called ‘Galaxy,’ stitched by several members, then we get to launch another beautiful project called “Honey, I Shrunk the Heart!”…