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NELSON EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD

May 2018 Issue 295

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Guild Contact Details: President: Catherine Ashton Ph:544 6152 Secretary: Margaret York Ph:0220677985 Treasurer: Jackie Hart Ph:544 3289 Guild Email: [email protected]

Website nelsonembroiderersguild.co.nz

Address: Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild PO BOX 16 Nelson 7040

Presidents Preamble

Hello everyone Only just over two months until Conference, Exhibitions and Embroidery School -- the excitement is mounting! Although it isn’t easy to think beyond July, we still have planning to do and at our May meeting you will be asked to indicate serious intent to do workshops in March/April/May of next year. If we are going to take advantage of overseas tutors who are in the country, then we need to be sure we have enough interest to cover the costs. I know it isn’t always easy to commit to something a year in advance, so really think about it seriously before you say, “Yes, get that tutor.” Another thing I would like you to think about is taking on a role on the committee. Both secretary, Margaret, and treasurer, Jacki, will have completed their three years in those positions and will be stepping down. We will also need a new vice president as, hopefully, Christine will step into the president’s position. Being on the committee is work, but it is also a great way to get to know fellow members and the way the guild works. It is also a chance to have more input into the meetings and programme, so please give it some thought, and if you are approached please think about it. You will have support, not just be thrown in at the deep end and left to flounder! In the meantime keep an eye on the upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter, and take advantage of these cooler days to work on your projects. Happy stitching Catherine

President’s Preamble 1 Diary Dates 2 Library/Workshops 3 Notices 4-5 Photos 6-7 Minutes 8-10 Memos 11-15

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Diary Dates May 2018 5 10:30 – 4:00pm Saturday Stitch n Chat: Broadgreen House, Nayland Road.

8 10:30 – 12:30pm Tuesday Stitching: Broadgreen House, Nayland Road

9 7:30pm Guild Meeting: Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke Hostesses: Anne Perrin, Karilyn Froude & Maree Kerr

12 10:30 – 4:00pm Box Making Class (a Hilda Bottomley sponsored class): Broadgreen House, Nayland Rd . Tutor Jane Couch

12 9:30 –12:30pm NEXT (Extensions): Venue to be advised

19 10:30 – 4:00pm Saturday Stitch n Chat: Broadgreen House, Nayland Road.


26 9:30 – 4:00 Rai Valley Stitching Day: A fun day shared with the Marlborough Guild. See notices.

31 7:00pm NEG Committee meeting: Nick Smith’s electorate rooms, Waimea Rd

June 2018 2 10:30 – 4:00pm Saturday Stitch n Chat: Broadgreen House, Nayland Road.

9 9:30 –12:30pm NEXT (Extensions): Venue to be advised


13 7:30pm Guild Meeting: Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke Hostesses: Leonie Hurrell, Pat Morrisey & Sue Hawkes ** ‘Flight’ Challenge to be exhibited and voted on**




July 2018 7 10:30 – 4:00pm Saturday Stitch n Chat: Broadgreen House, Nayland Road.


11 7:30pm Guild Meeting: Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke Hostesses: Jackie Bethwaite, Marion Burton & Katie Cloughley

13-19 Conference/National Embroidery School


21 Post Conference Workshop with Hazel Blomkamp



THE 10c CLUB $34.20 was collected for the Royal New Zealand Foundation for

the Blind – Guide Dog appeal. Thank you everyone for your

continued support to such a worthwhile cause.

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LIBRARY NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________________

A copy of ‘One man’s Journey to Heaven’ by Sue Symons,has arrived from the Bath Abby.This compliments the Post Cards given to us by Judy. Needlework notes are part of the explanations. Sue was inspired to do this work by ‘The Book of Kells’ and other illuminated manuscripts. Last month we issued 30 books, which I think is pretty good. Of course, as the old school report always said, room for improvement.!!!!! If you would like a particular book please ask and I will endeavour to help you find it, or maybe we need to look at purchasing it. At the meeting I will be asking you if you would like to purchase the book ‘Mandalas to Embroider’. There is a little advert in the Inspirations 98 or you can look on line at, search press.com.au,. Please give a little thought to this. Now all that remains for me to say is Please look out the books for RETURN. Helen MacKenzie _________________________________________________________________________________________________

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Box making class (a Hilda Bottomley sponsored class) – tutor Jane Couch on Sat 12th May

(2nd class)

Where: Broadgreen, Nayland Rd, Stoke Time : 10:30 – 4:00 Cost: $20 Project Requirements: Embroidered top (if you wish) Card :- 1mm if you want to make a round box 1.5mm if you want to make a square or rectangular box. You will need a whole sheet even though you may not use all of it. Fabric for inside and out 50cms of each for an average sized box Matching sewing cotton Circular needle Usual kit Ruler and craft knife Something to cut on (a board of some sort) Compressed dacron (thin) For square or rectangular boxes some felt to cover the outside edges. Fabric glue Thicker thread for lacing If you want to put studs on your box then 3 or 4 buttons that need covering (the smallest size) Fabric scissors. For those people wishing to make a circular box, please bring a litre size AGEE jar and rubber bands I will bring my sewing machine, iron and sleeve board. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get hold of me on 545 1119 or at stitch and chat. Really looking forward to having some fun!! Jane Couch

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NOTICES

Conference update from Annette We have finally got our raffle licence and expect the tickets will be printed in time for our Guild meeting. We are now coming up to the time for all those jobs that have to be done close to conference. For example, assembling the goodie bags, putting name cards into the lanyards, finalising which classes are in which rooms and printing signs, putting together the roster of those meeting and greeting folk at the airport and so on. Committee members will be approaching guild members directly asking for help with specific jobs. Registrations, form A, for the National Embroidery Exhibition need to be in by 14 May and your submissions, with form B, need to be delivered by 14 June. I hope many guild members will be submitting a piece for the exhibition. Even if your piece is not selected you will get valuable feedback and learn a lot just by creating your own original piece.

DVD on Surface Stitching A DVD will be shown at the Guild meeting on May 9th. If you want to practice the stitches after watching the DVD please bring your needle, thread and fabric.

Possible future class tutors Margaret Lee, Australia. April 30-May 2, refer to Margaret's Conference classes or http://www.margaretlee.com.au/ to see examples of her embroidery. Tanja Berlin, Canada. March 30 &31, refer to https://embroiderersgreatescape.com/workshops-2019/ or https://berlinembroidery.com/ to see examples of her embroidery. At the May Guild meeting you can show expressions of committed interest for these tutors. Any one not able to be at the meeting and who would be interested in attending please contact Peggy.

Rai Valley – 26th May at Rai Valley Area School, Rai Valley Time: 9:30 – 4:00 Venue: Library Cost: $2 door charge This year the Marlborough Guild are organising the project which is a pinwheel and we are catering. There will be a clipboard at the meeting for attendance, transport and catering. Check the list regarding sharing rides and remember to take your lunch. Needs List (for those members wishing to do the pin wheel project)

Hoop - 4 inch (preferably) or otherwise 5 inch.

Usual stitching equipment.

The cost of the kit is $2.50. It contains all the materials you will need to complete the project, including a skein of stranded cotton (a wide variety of colours). However, if you have some variegated or multi-coloured stranded threads, you could bring them, as you might prefer to use those.

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Willowbank Stitching at Wakefield 6 May Take your own stitching to do. Willow bank opens at 10am. Please ring Christine for further information on Ph 545 1714 or 0226498582.

Westport Embroiderers “All Stitched Up” weekend 12th & 13th May “The Westport Embroiderers are looking forward to hosting another great “All Stitched Up” weekend in Westport on the 12th and 13th of May and celebrating Mothers Day with everyone. We have booked a smorgasbord at the Westport Motor Inn for those wanting to go out for a meal Saturday night. Everyone enjoyed this last year. We will also endeavour to billet all those wanting this accommodation option, let us know your requirements early. Spaces may be limited. The weekend is a wonderful opportunity to work on those unfinished projects. We also have Jane van Kuelen as our guest tutor for those wanting start something new. Jane will have all her kits at HALF PRICE for the weekend.” Contact: Joanne Howard Ph 03 789 7055 Email: [email protected]

Balance of Class fees for Post Embroidery Nelson 2018 classes The final payment for the class fee will be at the end of May. Contact Jacki Hart if you are unsure of your outstanding balance. Kit costs are to be paid to the tutor on the first day of workshop. Money is to be in a sealed envelope with the correct amount of cash.

Looking for those interested in helping others with WAW Russian Beadwork Class Wanted - ladies who did the Russian Beadwork class at What a Weekend, to come forward and have a day at Broadgreen to help each other with this work. If you have completed yours would you be happy to help others? If you would like to do this please ring Helen on 5445613 so we can arrange a time suitable to most.

Challenge “FLIGHT” – June meeting A reminder that there are now two categories – An original piece category and a kits or published patterns category. Both categories will be displayed and judged by Viewers Choice secret ballot on the night.

June meeting

Bring your Kogin work for display

Next Newsletter deadline: Saturday June 2nd Send to Catherine Whitwell (newsletter editor) at

[email protected] or 03 528 6866 / 027 4132256

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Show n’ Tell

Dana Pratt's grand-daughter drew a self portrait, then placemats were made with the use of

transfer paints and a cushion was also embroidered from the design.

Jackie Bethwaite, apple

and pear, Jane van Kelan

designs

Heather Miller,

ort box and

miniature cotton

reels

Jane Couch, Christmas Box, to hold a

grandchild's advent calendar.

Christine Weldon, Kogan

design bookmark and

repurposed piece with added

beads and beaded tassel

from Peggy Balck workshop

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Nadia Madill, bargello boxes.

One box is a piece completed

from Catherine Dunkley

Helen McKenzie, star book, from Julie

Anderson class, Jo Butcher kit and

Jacobean crewal work table mat

Joan Reid, hussaf, from Sue Roper class

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