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Needlepointers honor a well-known Denver stitcher
In May, Colorado Columbine ANG will honor Mary Lou Kidder, who was a favorite of Denver stitchers. As the owner of Diversions Needlepoint, she taught many stitchers how to ‘up their game’ so to speak. Her classes were popular places for beginning learners and advanced stitchers as well. The class is full, but our May…
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Needlepoint stitchers in Denver welcome autumn!
Welcome back to the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild!Our September 2023 meeting kicked off a fun platform of planned events, including a field trip to the Colorado Convention Center on October 11. We will be revisiting three giant pieces of needlepoint created by our members 30 years ago, now much-cherished artwork always…
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Needlepointers in Denver – meeting in person in September!
Stitchers, are you ready to convene in person this fall, 2021? So are we! Our September meeting will be in person on the 20th at Bethany Lutheran Church. The meeting will also be zoomed for all of our fans & members from around the country. There is a festive party being planned by our Lea…
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March into 2020 with our new needlepoint projects
Columbine members, election of new officers commences in March! Vote on the night, or reply to your emailed ballot. On March 16, 2020, Colorado Columbine needlepoint stitchers will do a quick-stitch project called ‘Pinwheel,’ which can be easily made into a beautiful scissors fob or ornament. Class will be taught by our own Gloria M.…
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New details on upcoming needlepoint projects in Denver!
Signups end in November for Colorado Columbine Chapter’s February 21st class on Creating Your Own Pendant! Title: Create Your Own Pendant Date: February 21, 2017 Leader: Madonna Materials Fee: $20 Level: NA Sign-ups Close: November 2016 Description: You are challenged to design your own jewelry pendant. Your threads, your design – your…
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Denver needlepoint group hosts spring workshop with national designer Diane Herrmann
Designer Diane Herrmann was a special guest of the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild in May as she taught her class on ‘Walking the Water’s Edge.’ Diane’s beautiful design class drew many chapter members and stitchers from other area groups via the Denver Needlework Consortium. The design is a bargello-based work, with…
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Denver needlework chapters come together in first ever Guild Day to celebrate stitching
It’s a first for needlework groups in the Denver Metro area: A one-day event for all four stitching guilds (two chapters of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America and two chapters of the American Needlepoint Guild) to celebrate what they have in common: a love of stitching in all its forms. The Colorado Chapter of EGA…
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Denver needlepoint stitchers help a friend celebrate her milestone birthday and view her spectacular needlework
A long-time member of the American Needlepoint Guild, Marcia G., at right in above photo with our president, Gloria M., just celebrated a big birthday and we were all invited. The Colorado Columbine Chapter threw a bash to remember and included all of Marcia’s family and friends to join us in celebrating her milestone. A…
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Happy needlepoint holidays to Denver-area stitchers
The Colorado Columbine Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild met in Denver recently for its annual holiday supper. A snowy night did not keep needlepointers at home! We had a great time and enjoyed some holiday cheer and talked about all the needlepoint projects and activities awaiting in the new year. October’s meeting was a busy…
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Wintry ‘Snow Crystal Tree’ class continues in October for Denver’s fast-growing needlepoint group
Metro Denver’s fastest-growing needlepoint group, the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets again on October 19 to resume stitching on ‘Snow Crystal Tree,’ a beautiful wintry design from Nancy’s Needle. In the photo above, President Gloria M. leads a brief business meeting before the start of class in September. Stitchers, how far…