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 via our Facebook page or e-mail us at columbineang@gmail.com if you are interested in connecting with needlepointers of today. This will be a great chance to catch up and view our beautiful scrapbook of events since 1975.
After joining our national group, the American Needlepoint Guild, it’s an easy step to joining the Colorado Columbine Chapter of ANG. Dues are just $26 per year and cover free classes, stitch projects, pointers on any level of stitching, access to insider information about new threads, holiday parties, field trips and off-site retreats that are just plain fun!
Gloria with lovely Southwest-themed ornaments she’s stitched.
Our new president, Gloria M., at left, will be teaching an upcoming class in June/July, a design by Libby Sturdy called ‘Mile High Santa!’ April is the final chance to sign up for this, at just $50 for canvas, stitch guide and class instruction. So join us in April to get onboard this opportunity.
The stitching on Mile High Santa is too fun. Here is a finished example of suggested colors and stitches, but anything goes! Use a stash of threads you already own if that’s your preference:
Mile High Santa by Libby Sturdy
Join us April 20 for the kickoff of our 40th ANNIVERSARY year, installation of the new officers and annual dinner!
Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild
Meets Third Monday of each month except Aug & Dec., at 6:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Email us at columbineang@gmail.com for more information.
Follow us and see our finished needlepoint on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoColumbineAng
New president Gloria M., center, with treasurer Terri D., left, and Madonna O.
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 in alternate years are: Vice president/programs, Barb G.; secretary, to be appointed. Much applause was rendered for outgoing officers Lea K., president, and Tina H., membership.
In the photo above, Gloria is holding an almost-finished canvas designed by Jennifer Riefenberg, called “Color Play,” which was a recent pilot class offered to stitchers from all over Colorado.
Join us in April for the kickoff of our 40th ANNIVERSARY year, installation of the new officers and annual dinner!
Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild
Meets Third Monday of each month except Aug & Dec., at 6:50 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Email us at columbineang@gmail.com for more information.
Follow us and see our finished needlepoint on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoColumbineAng
DID YOU KNOW? It is also time to get your ballots in for the American Needlepoint Guild election. See your copy of Needlepointers magazine for ballot and directions. Follow the directions carefully to be sure your votes is counted!
Variations Sampler!
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 still interested, call or e-mail Barb G. by Monday, March 9 to be added to the list.
Cost is $15.00 for the stitch guide. The list of materials needed was given at the February meeting. Cost of materials varies as stash threads are certainly usable!
The size of the cuff is approximately 3 1/2″ by 6 1/2″ finished on 18 count canvas. You will need a piece of canvas 10″x8″. If your wrist measurement is more than 6 1/2″ allow for another inch or two of canvas.
The sewn beaded embellishments that are added after the stitching is complete. You do not have to be a beading expert to do this!
So join us on March 16! (This date has been corrected since original posting)
Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild
Meets Third Monday of each month except Aug & Dec., at 6:50 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Email us at columbineang@gmail.com for more information.
Follow us and see our finished needlepoint on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoColumbineAng
NEXT ON TAP is Libby Sturdy’s Mile High Santa, which starts in June:
Mile High Santa!
Cost is $50 for the line-drawn canvas and stitch guide. Sign up by the April meeting to ensure a place in Gloria’s class! Use threads from your stash if you wish.