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Colorado Columbine celebrates 40 years of needlepoint stitching
Six past presidents graced the annual dinner and kickoff to the 40th anniversary celebration for Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild! Wearing ruby red, the color symbolizing a 40th anniversary, the past presidents were called to the podium one by one to accept beautiful long-stemmed red roses from the president-elect, Gloria M., at…
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Happy Anniversary to Colorado Columbine Chapter – needlepointing for 40 years!
It’s our RUBY anniversary, can you believe it? Forty years of needlepoint stitching as a group in Denver, Colorado. Now that’s something to celebrate! So, by golly, we are! On April 20, 2015, CCC-ANG hosts its annual dinner, and this year, with some delightful surprises. So, members past and present, please let us know…
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Denver needlepoint group elects new officers for 2015-16
Denver needlepointers of the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild welcomed their new officers at the March meeting. Election results were announced and those taking office immediately are: President, Gloria M. Vice president/Membership, Karen B. Treasurer, Terri D. The remainder of the board, who are in place and whose positions are elected…
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March needlepoint action at Colorado Columbine ANG in Denver
In addition to resuming work on the beautiful Variations Sampler above, our needlepoint project for March is a cuff bracelet designed by Orna Willis, called ‘Carolina’. We all know what that means: color, color, COLOR! And beads, beads, beads! Here are the specs: The deadline for members to sign-up is past, but if you are…
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Needlepoint update for Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild
Needlepoint lovers who live in the Denver metro area will want to know all about the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild. Members meet monthly for a social evening of stitching, laughing, planning and enjoying the fabulous displays of finished needlework brought to each meeting. Feel free to join the Colorado Columbine Chapter…
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A sampler and a Santa are new needlepoint projects in 2015
Can you believe we will be offering this adorable D-E-N-V-E-R Santa Claus as a class in June? The Mile High Santa is designed by Libby Sturdy and comes with a stitch guide! It’s not too late to sign up — be at the February meeting on Tuesday, the 17th to get your name on…
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Organize your needlepoint stash with new tips in January
It’s January and time to think about organizing things around the house. In keeping with this theme, we will be giving you some ideas on how to organize your needlework stash. Barb G. will give tips and tricks and would love to have any and all of you share YOUR secrets for organizing threads, canvases,…
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St. Clare’s Needlepoint Guild hosts its annual tea & display
Every year before Epiphany, St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church of Denver throws open its doors to invite the community to see the beautiful sanctuary. It is decorated for the season and filled with needlepoint work done by its St. Clare’s Needlepoint Guild of church members. The stitchers of the Guild have been filling…
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Needlepoint Santas are a favorite stitching project for December
It’s always fun to stitch a needlepoint project during the season it’s designed to depict. Whether a dreidel for Hanukkah or a Santa Claus for Christmas, a pumpkin for autumn or a spunky rabbit for spring, there’s just more fun and anticipation when the design seems to fit the weather. This month, we know stitcher…
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Needlepoint stitchers love a holiday party!
In November each year, the membership of the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild enjoys a holiday party before everyone gets caught up in December’s activities. Stitchers compare notes, get reacquainted, meet new people and feast on the goodies of the banquet table. This year’s festivities were organized by Hospitality chair Janet C.,…