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Consortium classes in 2014 offer needlepoint designs with pizzazz for our stitchers
Needlepoint stitchers from Columbine Chapter will want to get these beauties on the calendar in 2014! Expert instruction, beautiful threads and canvases, new designs are all on tap for all members to enjoy. The Denver Metro Needlework Consortium serves us all and brings together the best in Colorado needlepoint offerings. Designers Toni Gerdes and Sue…
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Keep books on Needlepoint handy for a snowy day
By Lea K. There are several more needlepointing books that everyone should take a look at! All are from the public library. The “first” book, not to miss, is titled: “Folk Art Needlepoint – 20 Projects Adapted from Objects in the American Folk Art Museum,” and written by Ruth Peltason, c 2008. This book is…
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Needlepoint in November brings out the holiday party goers
Denver-area needlepoint lovers are invited to join us for our “Annual Holiday Party” and potluck supper on Monday, November 18 at 6:50 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church. If you wish to participate in our gift to exchange (under $10 is recommended cost), please wrap and bring it. Also, please bring a non-perishable food item to…
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Our group’s needlepoint is still on glorious display at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver
They’re gorgeous, they’re on public display and they’re ours! The needlepoint masterpieces created in 1991 by the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild are still as stunning and vibrant as they were upon creation. The tapestries have been on public display, a gift to the city of Denver from our guild, for 20…
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Needlepoint books are delightful additions to the home library of every stitcher
Reviews by Lea K., President, Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild Just think of a home library that includes a few books about needlepointing, and some will tell you that having a few if not more needlepoint books on your shelves is necessary and even essential. And, I agree. So, my “first” needlepoint book choice…
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Needlepoint in September with a renewal of membership!
Our group, the Colorado Columbine Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild is meeting on Monday, September 16, at 6:50 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver. Our president, Lea K., leads us each month as we discover new needlepoint techniques, stitches and friends. On the 16th, our program chair, Barb G., will introduce a new project:…
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The Colorado Needlepoint Roadshow is heading our way!
The Colorado Needlepoint Roadshow is headed for Castle Pines! Needlepoint lovers for miles around are anticipating a great weekend of shopping, stitching, learning and fun. Show starts Friday, September 6 (1-7 pm), continues Saturday the 7th (10 am – 6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm) at the Castle Pines Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Drive, Castle…
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Needlepoint is great for making friends…
Denver-area needlepoint stitchers will want to know about the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, where we are all about making lifelong friends. Our common interest in doing needlepoint becomes an addictive pleasure that’s enhanced by getting together to savor others’ needlepoint projects. The thrill of finding a new canvas design and selecting…
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Any time is a great time to stitch on needlepoint canvas!
Needlepoint stitchers enjoy a variety of canvas sizes, threads, colors and designs when they choose new projects on which to stitch. Needlepoint is counted stitching done on a grid of stiff canvas. Many of our members started their stitching lives using embroidery threads on linen. But it is a natural progression to move on to…
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July needlepoint events! Next meeting is July 15
Our next meeting is Monday, July 15 at 6:50 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. Some lucky stitchers will be working ‘Holiday Patches’ by needlepoint designer Susan T. Kerndt. Payment for the kit was due by June 28. Bring a friend and a newly finished piece of needlepoint for Show and Tell. It’s a highlight of…