Category: Chapter Information

  • Denver stitchers are off to ‘visit’ Vietnam in October!

    Members of Colorado Columbine Chapter are in for a treat —  two world travelers will share delightful stories and photos of their time in Vietnam!  At our October 15 meeting, Cynthia L. and Pat D. will bring artifacts, stitched examples of local handiwork and a slide show of this rich culture.  The presentation will start…

  • September special — show your favorite needlepoint!

    The Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will next meet on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church.  After a lovely summer break, members will reconvene to see a preview of the 2018-2019  classes & projects. A special Show & Tell:  Bring a very favorite piece of needlepoint to…

  • Spring-green needlepoint in Denver is underway!

    He’s big, he’s green, but he’s not mean!  Denver needlepointers are about to be delighted by a special guest, Mr. Al E. Gator, who is in the wings with a wonderful guest instructor, Gretchen W.  She will guide the Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild through a class of fun stitching on May…

  • Denver needlepointers, get your ribbons on in September!

      Title: Silk Ribbon Basics – Tips and Techniques for Getting Started Date: September 19, 2016 Leader: Madonna         Materials Fee: $10        Level: Beginner Description:  Learn everything you’ll need to know to begin embellishing your canvas with silk ribbon.  Covering the basics for getting started, this “silk ribbon 101” program will include how to thread up, start and end a stitch,…

  • Denver needlepoint group has projects tee’d up for 2015

    The calendar of Denver’s oldest needlepoint group is filling up rapidly! Here’s what’s heading your way for the rest of 2015 from Colorado Columbine Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild: MAY 18:  Expect some help getting your Colorado Columbine Chapter name tag finished as we tackle this easy design by one of our own designer-members,…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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.,…

  • 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…

  • Needlepoint a pretty little ‘Friendship Gift Box’ in September

    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″…