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Stitcher Spotlight

Lara

How long have you been stitching? Since 1981

When did you join EGA? I think 1998

Your favorite type of stitching? I love cross stitch and needlepoint. Needlepoint gives you quicker gratification and you get to use a great variety of fibers. Cross stitching is great because you can "nestle" into your chair and relax as you stitch (lots more frogging with cross stitching, lol). Both are very therapeutic. If I have to pick a favorite, I'll go with cross stitch (it was my "first love").

Your favorite project? I have many! But quite a few years back, I stitched an "open" house (where you can see all the rooms) that was designed by Gay Ann Rogers. It called for ONE color, and I got creative and used multiple colors. It was so fun and I love it "to this day".

"Redwork Cottage"

Designed by Gay Ann Rogers

Designed by Primrose Cottage

"I Would Rather Bee Stitching"

Designed by Primrose Cottage

"Love Grows Here"

Designed by Primrose Cottage

"Cocoa Quaker"

Designed by Primrose Cottage

"Star of Wonder"

Designed by Fat Quarter Shop

"Seaside Tiny Town"

Designed by Heart In Hand Needleart

"Blooming Tiny Town"

Designed by Heart and Hand Needleart

"Sorry, Can't"

Designed by Hands On Design

August Show & Tell

Pieces stitched and shared by our members.

Stitched by Bev

"Fibonacci Swirls"

Designed by Olivia Hartshorn

Stitched & Finished by Bev

"Joy of Christmas"

Designed by Mill Hill

Stitched & Finished by Clare

"Sweet Land of Liberty"

Designed by Primrose Cottage

Stitched & Finished by Clare

"Faded Flag" Designed by October House, "Parade Sam" Designed by Notforgotten Farm, "Grand Old Flag II" Designed by With Thy Needle & Thread

Stitched & Finished by Clare

"Spring Folk"

Designed by Hands On Design

Stitched by Monica D.

"Little Flower Origami Box"

Designed by Akke Jonkhof

2024 Ornaments

Ornament Exchange

Have you started your ornament exchange project? The holiday party will take place on Wednesday, December 3rd. Your ornament can celebrate any holiday: Christmas, Hanukkah, 4th of July, etc... Remember that your packaging should reflect the holiday your ornament is commemorating.

Stitching Fun!

In August, several of our members gathered for a day of uninterrupted stitching. There is just something about spending the day with like minded people who share a common interest! A big thank you to Clare who graciously welcomed us into her home.

EGA on Flosstube

A couple of weeks ago, Clare had the opportunity to join a virtual Zoom meeting with the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) Special Interest Group (SIG) for cross-stitch. This SIG was formed for the purpose of bringing together stitchers who share a love of cross-stitching within the broader guild.

During the meeting, mention was made of a brand-new Flosstube video on YouTube. The video offers an interesting look at attendees and the projects they’ve received in classes at EGA’s regional and national conferences over the years. Many of the pieces are still works in progress, but that’s part of the charm—celebrating the joy of the process, the chance to learn new skills, and the friendships built along the way. The Flosstube is designed to spark excitement for upcoming conferences and to inspire stitchers everywhere to keep exploring new techniques and enjoying our craft together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i8PHeo9qw0

For more information about the Special Interest Group for cross-stitch, contact Jana Bass at bassj@mac.com.

July 2025 Show & Tell

Our July meeting marked Vintage Stitchers' 30th Anniversary! Each member was gifted a charm to commemorate the event.
A big thank you to Barbara who hosted the meeting at her home!

Below are the projects shared at this month's Show & Tell.

Stitched and Finished by Barbara

"Patriotic Trio"

Designed by Sweetheart Tree

Stitched by Bev

"Star Dance"

Designed by Margaret Bendig

Stitched by Bev

"Bee-ded Sampler"

Designed by Sue Reed

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Vino Block Party"

Designed by Hands on Design

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Mystic Needlework Smalls"

Designed by The Victoria Sampler

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Memory Thread Embellished Cake"

Designed by Carol Gantz

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Eek"

Designed by Lizzie Kate

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Sugar Skull"

Designed by Dorita Menconi

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Beaded Ornament"

Designed by Dorita Menconi

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Sakura"

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"ANG's Breast Cancer Project"

Designed by Lynn Wilkinson

Interior

Stitched by Clare

"Rose Sampler"

Designed by Butternut Road

Stitched by Clare

"324"

Designed by Works by ABC

Stitched by Clare

"Four Seasons - Spring"

Designed by Barbara Anna

Stitched by Clare

"Four Seasons - Winter"

Designed by Barbara Anna

Stitched by Monica D.

"Christmas Stocking"

Designed by Peter Ashe

Stitched by Monica G.

Stitched and Finished by Yvonne

"Book of Potions"

Designed by Living on the Rainbow

Interior Page

Stitched and Finished by Yvonne

"Bees Got Knees"

Designed by Hands on Design

Stitched and Finished by Bev

"Size Matters"

Designed by Dirty Annie

Sheep Shearing Day

April 26, 2025

Bev, Debbie, Karen, Amy and Barbara volunteered for this year's Sheep Shearing Day held at Forest Home Farm. Karen designed the stitchable greeting cards. All 38 kits were used by both kids and adults alike. Each was stitched on site and then assembled by the volunteers. Everyone had lots of fun and many kids wanted to give their cards to their moms for Mother's Day.