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Needlepoint programs schedule for Colorado Columbine Chapter, 2014-15
Colorado Columbine Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild presents its 2014 schedule of upcoming programs for its regular monthly meetings. Also election results for 2014-15 board positions announced below: March –Sharon G’s Pink Hydrangeas class begins— Needlepoint tips about Very Basic Stitches & beginning and ending threads Sign-Ups begins for Independence Day ($13)– a charted design…
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In memory of a beautiful needlepointer
R I T T A S M I T H 1 9 6 4 – 2 0 1 4 We have lost our dear and lovely friend Ritta Smith after her long battle with illness. Our hearts are with her family and friends and we convey our deepest sympathy. Ritta was a…
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Needlepoint in March will feature election of officers for 2014-15
Elections are upon us at Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild. Voting is to be by returned ballot to Treasurer Sandy F. prior to the meeting night of March 17 or by submitting a written ballot available at the meeting by 7 p.m., when voting ends. The slate of officers up for election: Lea K.,…
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Needlepointers, Tues., 18th is last day to ensure a place in Toni Gerdes’ ornament pilot class!
ALERT!! Columbine ANG needlepoint members, Tuesday, February 18 is the last day to be sure you have a place in Toni Gerdes’ Pilot Class for the beautiful Christopher Ornament! After Tuesday, it is open season and Consortium members will fill the available seats! Toni’s class will be held Saturday, May 17 at Bethany Lutheran Church.…
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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!”…
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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…