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CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER

THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Volume XXXVIIIThe Stitchers’ Log Issue 1 January-February 2020

FROM THE EDITOR Thank you, Judith Laurentowski, for being

the editor of “The Stitcher’s Log” for the past four years! You did a great job and I’ll try to do as well.

My name is Margaret Barnett. I joined CICEGA in May 2018. I was introduced to the club by Eilene Stage. We were at a mutual friend’s house and somehow we started talking about cross stitch, and how much we both love it. The next thing I knew, she had invited me to a CICEGA meeting and I joined. Before that, I didn’t know such things as the Embroidery Guild existed. Thank you, Eilene!

Since I am still fairly new to Southern California, I’m hoping to make new friends. I still don’t know everyone in CICEGA, but I figured getting involved is the best way to get to know everyone.

I grew up in Anaheim. After college I moved to Oxnard and began teaching elementary school. I met my husband Craig and just as we were getting married he got transferred to Northern California. We were there from 1988 until I retired as a school/district administrator in June 2016, and we returned to Oxnard a few months later.

My mother and paternal grandmother both did embroidery, and I started doing that as a teen. I also sewed many of my own clothes. In high school I took a class called “Home Arts” and learned to knit, crochet, and cross stitch. For about the last 25 years all I’ve done is counted cross stitch. I’m looking forward to learning some new needle arts through CICEGA.

I have three adult stepsons, and they have five children between them. Then there is the “caboose,” our 23 year old daughter who just moved to Oregon to try and figure out her life’s purpose and direction.

In addition to needle arts, I love to read, to play the piano, to snow ski, and to walk along the beach.

That’s enough about me. In the next issue of “The Stitcher’s Log” I’d like to share information about one of you so the rest of us can get to know you better. Are there any volunteers? Margaret B., Newsletter Editor

UPCOMING EVENTS January 22 General Meeting: Chapter Birthday Party 2019 UFO Project Ends Lecture on Judging Criteria February 26 General Meeting: Great Guilt Giveaway 2020 UFO Project Starts February 29 Shoreline Stitchers Entry

Deadline

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FROM THE BRIDGE Happy New Year! Here’s to a happy, healthy and productive year. We are celebrating our 37th anniversary this month. Congratulations to all the members with milestone anniversaries this year. I have two pet projects for this year. First, I encourage everyone to enter a piece in the Shoreline Stitchers’ Showcase held on March 28 and 29 this year. The entry fee per piece is $10 and the entry paperwork has to be postmarked by February 29. The actual pieces can be dropped off at Mari B.’s home. To encourage participation by our members, I made a motion, approved by your Board, to draw two members’ names at random to reimburse them for their $10 entry fee. See the flyer and entry form in this newsletter. My second pet project is a Ventura County Fair display of our “Smalls.” The Fair designer/decorator promised me that she would set up a separate display of our entries “if” there were enough pieces to justify it. My goal is to have as many members as possible submit as many “small” entries as possible in the Needlework categories. If you made a new holiday ornament for yourself (or for someone else nearby that you can borrow it back from!), you are already ahead of the game. The fair entry deadline is July 19. I hope you will participate in this challenge. Thank you to all of our members for making last year memorable. Louise P., President

WEBSITE NEWS Our website has been up a year now. Check it out at https://channelislandsega.org. What do you think we should add to our site? Louise P., Website Administrator

MOTION ON THE TABLE

The following motion was made by Mari B. at the November Board meeting: “I, Mari B., move that the CICEGA chapter donate $100 for the needle Artist by the Sea (NAS) ANG chapter 2020 Shoreline Stitchers’ Showcase to help keep this local event operational.” The motion was seconded. According to our Bylaws a donation requires 30 days notice and a vote of the membership. We will be discussing and voting on this motion at the February general meeting.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

We had a great year financially. Thanks everyone!

Channel Islands EGA

Profit and Loss Budget vs Actual

January 1 through December 31, 2019

Jan - Dec 19 Budget +/- Budget Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Advertising (Newsletter) 30.00 100.00 -70.00

Contributions Income 352.49 0.00 352.49

Education 3,025.00 1,680.00 1,345.00

Fund Raising 1,082.00 1,030.00 52.00

Interest Income 13.25 10.00 3.25

Member Dues 2,627.00 2,748.00 -121.00

Community Outreach 100.00 5.00 95.00

Sales 90.00 10.00 80.00

Transfer of Funds 0.00 2,410.00 -2,410.00

Total Income

7,319.74 7,993.00 -673.26

Expense

Administrative 235.17 385.00 -149.83

Community Outreach 2.68 110.00 -107.32

Contributions/Gifts 150.00 150.00 0.00

Education 2,630.10 1,780.00 850.10

Education-Prog/Ed Fund 683.24 1,175.00 -491.76

Membership Dues 1,810.00 1,848.00 -38.00

Newsletter 0.00 130.00 -130.00

Other - Sales Tax 1.00 0.00 1.00

Officer's Travel 418.34 1,100.00 -681.66

Rent Expense 1,300.00 1,300.00 0.00

Ways and Means 138.27 15.00 123.27

Total Expense

7,368.80 7,993.00 -624.20

Net Income

-49.06 0.00 -49.06

Balance Sheet as of 12/31/19

Assets

Wells Fargo Checking

4,758.14

Wells Fargo MM Program/Educ.

6,025.40

Wells Fargo MM Savings

11,917.77

22,701.31

Equity

22,701.31

Vanessa O. and Louise P., Outgoing Co-Treasurers

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

After a slight glitch, I delivered the following items to the maternity unity of Los Robles Hospital. They were very appreciative and told me how beautiful all of the baby items were. We donated 24 afghans, one quilt, five hats, three bibs, two sweaters, and 100 toiletry bags. Thank you so much for contributing to this project. We also sent 13 embroidery kits to the veterans’ organization that used them in the V.A. Hospital. Thank you for your donations. Arielle R., Community Outreach Chairperson

COMMUNITY OUTREACH DEMONSTRATIONS: SAVE THE DATE

Scandinavian Festival at Cal Lutheran University: April 4-5. Please sign up at the next meeting for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday the 4th or Sunday the 5th. Or both dates! Ventura County Fair: August 5-16. “A Country Fair with Ocean Air.” Please work on entries and stand by to pick a Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday to demonstrate. Public stitching at Michael’s in Camarillo on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. (except on our meeting dates). Kathy Q., Community Outreach Demonstrations Chairperson

TREASURE CHEST: WAYS AND MEANS

Holiday Drawing raised $217. I would like to remind our members that at our February general meeting we will have our Great Guilt and Book Sale. The Great Guilt Sale is stitching related items that you no longer want or need. Your discards may be someone else’s treasure, so save up your money to buy a new treasure. Jacky H., Ways and Means Chairperson

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EXTRA! EXTRA!

Have you watched “Flosstube” on YouTube? (Stitchy talk). When I’m stitching and

watching Flosstube I feel like I’m in the company of people who like to do what I do. “Fiber Talk” with Gary Parr — An array of different types of needlework. “Cross Stitch World,” see how to use your stitching in other ways than framing. Check out “Priscilla & Chelsea.” Van a Pfeiffer & Cathy Haberman have finishing. Julie McConnell and Sassy Jacks Stitchery are needlework shops and show you the latest

stuff. Some fun ones to watch:

o Brenda and the Serial Starter o Jan Hicks o Stitch all the things o KittenStitcher o Stitching the Dream o Country Stitchers o Loss in Floss o Sunshine Stitchers

Kathy W. Guest Editor

2020-2021 OFFICERS

Lillian M. introduced our new officers for 2020-2021. They are, from left to right, Lillian M., President Louise P., Vice President Programs Diane S., Vice President Membership Patti D., Treasurer Suzy M., and Recording Secretary Cheryl M.

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FROM THE CROW’S NEST

Programs: January is our birthday month, so come for the cake courtesy of Ellen A.! Also, Sharon S. will give a brief presentation on how needlework judging is done. Don’t forget to bring in your UFO (unfinished object) challenge pieces whether you’ve finished them or not! Show off what you’ve accomplished and get your $5 back if you’ve completed your challenge piece! February is the Great Guilt Giveaway. This month will also be the start of the 2020 UFO challenge! Same rules as for 2019. Bring your UFO to share and your $5/piece entry fee.

Group Correspondence Course: The GCC “Frenzy of Fringes” will take the last sign-ups at the January meeting. A $58 text fee is required to sign up. The chapter will pay the course fee, so the only other expense to each student will be the materials used — and that is TBD. Louise P. will be the coordinator.

Mini-Groups: The mini-groups will start up again in January. We are alternating Fridays and Saturdays every month. The mini-groups will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure you RSVP with the hostess for the month. Saturday, January 11 Cheryl M.’s house Friday, February 7 open Saturday, March 14 open Contact Diane S. if you would like to host a mini-group at your home. Can’t make a Friday or Saturday mini-group but still want to chat and stitch? Join some of your fellow stitchers at Michaels in Camarillo on Wednesdays from 2-4:30 p.m. (except for CICEGA days — 4th Wednesday of every month).

PSR Yearly Project Group:

Mari B. will lead the group on stitching this free design from the region. You should have received a pdf with the design distributed by Diane S. If you did not get it, please contact her for a copy. We will have a brief organizational meeting at the January General Meeting for this project. Mari B., Outgoing Vice President of Programs and Mini-Group Liaison

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Birthdays

January February

31 Valerie M. 11 Taffy W.

16 Yvette D.

21 Annalee M.

2020 CALENDAR January 22 General Meeting February 26 General Meeting March 25 General Meeting April 4 & 5 Scandinavian Days Demo April 22 Spring Tea April 25 PSR Spring Meeting in Carlsbad, CA May 27 General Meeting June 24 General Meeting July 19 Ventura Fair Entries Deadline July 22 General Meeting August 5-16 Ventura County Fair August 26 General Meeting

After Fair Show & Tell September 23 General Meeting October 28 General Meeting December 2 Holiday Potluck or Lunch at a

Restaurant Ornament Exchange Holiday Drawing

On the Horizon

February 15-March 14 Art Exhibition: Melodies of Shining Silk: Japanese Embroidery by ShizukaKusano 5700 Wilshire Blvd., #100 (Street parking is available near JFLA). Free Admission. Https://www.jflalc.org/ac-exhibit29

SHIP SHAPE: HOSPITALITY HELPERS I want to thank everyone for a wonderful Holiday potluck lunch. All of the food was delicious! It was a success! January is CICEGA birthday month. Ellen A. has offered to bring the birthday cake. In February Cheryl M. and Mari B. will be bringing refreshments. Four spots are open for Hospitality Helpers to bring refreshments for general meetings; please sign up at the front table. Thank you for volunteering! Kathy W., Hospitality Chairperson

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SHIP’S CREW: MEMBERSHIP Thank you, Diane S., for being our temporary Membership Vice President. Welcome to our new Membership VP, Patti D.!

TREASURE CHEST: WAYS AND MEANS

Holiday Drawingraised $217. I would like to remind our members that at our February general meeting we will have our Great Guilt Giveway. The Great Guilt Giveaway is stitching related items that you no longer want or need. Bring your needlework items, books, and/or puzzles, priced to sell, for our version of a chapter yard sale. This is a good opportunity to move the items you no longer want/need/will-never-get-to to a good home, as well as a chance to find a new item you didn’t know you needed. This is always a fun shopping day! Don’t forget to bring your shopping bags! Jacky H., Chairperson Fall Basket Winner: Lisa R. Holiday Tree Ornaments Winner: Lisa R. Valerie M.

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EGA PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION FALL MEETING

9 NOVEMBER 2019, TUCSON, AZ

Judy Neufeld, PSR Director, presented among other items, the following points:

• The NeedleArts magazine will have two projects per issue. National will pay designers.

• For hosting the National Seminar, all profits under $10,000 will go to the hosting chapter. Any profits between $10,000 and $20,000 will go to National. Any profits over $20,000 will be split 50%/50% between the hosting chapter and National.

• On January 5, 2020, the National website will have new videos.

• The National Seminar will be held in Boston in 2020; in Chicago in 2021; and in the Metropolitan Region (New Jersey/New York) in 2022.

• 2024 will be the next Bylaws revision for the PSR Chapters.

• At the 2020 National Seminar Golden Needles will be awarded for Designers and Stitchers. Included will be one for Best Original Design, etc. The current NeedleArts will have full information.

• In March 2020 National Headquarters will host an “Asian Exhibit” and is requesting ideas for a name. If interested, contact Gwen Nelson.

• The Region is preparing to send to all Chapter Membership Chairs the Yearly Project PDF. This will be provided free to all members.

Community Outreach: Community Outreach reports are due only once a year. Please send to Carol Stevenson. The Region wants to hear about the different areas the Chapters are doing stitch in public efforts. Chapters are attending Quilt and Craft Shows, crafting library bookmarks, making samplers for Habitats for Humanity, among others.

Education: Two new Group Correspondence Courses are in the works. The Region has Study Boxes for use by the Chapters, most of which need considerable updating to be usable. These could be very useful for teaching. It was agreed that two boxes will be brought to the next meeting, to see if Chapters would be interested in checking them out and updating them.

Jan Jellins Collection: Five pieces have been sold. The remainders are still available for the next year at very reasonable prices. Pictures are on the website.

The Spring PSR meeting will be hosted by Torrey Pines, but there is no date yet. Azure Verde will host the Fall meeting, 17 October, 2020. The Spring 2021 meeting will be held after the Region Seminar in Las Vegas, NV.

Cheryl M., Fall Region Meeting Representative

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CICEGA 2020 Stitching Retreat

Join us as we venture to Big Bear for an entire weekend of relaxation, open-stitching and delicious food you don’t have to cook!

WHEN & WHERE

Friday, October 2-4, 2020 (we have added also Thursday if you would like to miss the Friday night traffic)

3:00pm Friday through 11:00am Sunday

Apples Bed and Breakfast Inn www.applesbedandbreakfast.com

HOW MUCH? $269 per person, includes lodging, meals and conference room with tables and lights

Optional additional night (Thursday) $110 extra charge Apples provides a beautiful and spacious conference room. Each room is equipped with comfortable and adjustable leather chairs, TVs & DVD player. Each conference room has a refrigerator for our use. Each mini kitchen is stocked with coffee and tea. Craft groups find the

conference rooms complete with large tables, power strips, great lighting and free wireless internet.

Meals are provided!

Lodging is double occupancy with twin beds, down blankets, tub & shower, 2 reclining chairs, television, dvd player, & gas fireplaces in each room.

DEADLINE Register by the March general meeting with a non-refundable $100 deposit. The balance will be due at the August general meeting. Space

is limited to 20 participants. Please contact Diane Sands with questions

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Channel Islands Chapter Membership Form

Name Membership Number Address Phone Cell Phone__________ City/State/Zip Birthday (Mo. Day) Email_________________________________________ Renewing Members check one Primary Member…$62.00 ______ Plural Member, PSR Chapter Affiliation…$20.00 Plural Member, Outside PSR Chapter Affiliation …$23.00

New members: Please choose the type of membership and the month in which you are joining to determine the dues amount. Please circle the amount.

Month Primary Plural

(Out of Region) Plural

(In Region) Jan, Feb, Mar $15.50 $5.75 $5.00 Apr, May, Jun $62.00 $23.00 $20.00 Jul, Aug, Sep $46.50 $17.25 $15.00 Oct, Nov, Dec $31.00 $11.50 $10.00

Annual dues are $62: $39 to EGA National, $3 to Pacific Southwestern Region and $20 to Channel Islands Chapter. If you are new to Channel Islands Chapter EGA, did a member invite you to join? ◻ Yes ◻ No If yes, who? Make check payable to Channel Islands Chapter EGA or CICEGA. Please mail your check and this form to CICEGA, Attn: Membership, P.O. Box 1675, Camarillo, CA 93010-1675.

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SHOW AND TELL October: Diane S. Thanksgiving Pillow Kathy W. Cross Stitch Pictures Kathy Q. Skeleton Cross Stitch

December: Annie T. Ornaments Kathy W. Christmas Picture Mari B. EGA Seminar & Pendant Nita D. Santa & Elves Cheryl M. EGA Seminar Project Kathy W.Christmas Picture Janet E. Machine embroidered candle holders

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HOLIDAY ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

Officers and Standing Committees

President Louise P. V.P. Program & Mini-Groups Diane S. V.P. Membership & Social Patti D. Correspondence Treasurer & Education Program Suzy M. Recording Secretary Cheryl M. Parliamentarian Sharon S.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Outreach Arielle R. Community Outreach Demonstrations Kathleen Q. Hospitality Kathy W. Publicity, Historian & Awards Vanessa O. Newsletter Editor & Advertising Margaret B. Region Representative Eilene S. Ways & Means Jacky H. Website Administrator Louise P.

PSR Regional Director Judith Neufeld PSR Website https://psrega.org EGA National President Janet Noble 502-589-6956 presega@egausa.org EGA National Headquarters 502-589-6956 1205 E Washington St., Suite 117 (call before 2:00 p.m. PST) Louisville, KY 40206 EGA Website https://egausa.org User ID is your email CHANNEL ISLANDS is a chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, January through October. The November/December meeting is held the first Wednesday of December. The meetings are held at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo, CA, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. In addition to the business meeting, there is usually a program such as a workshop demonstration, lecture, or slide show. Bring something to stitch. Social with treat 9:30 am – 10:00 am.

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BOARD MEETINGS are held on the second Wednesday of every other month at 10:00 am in the home of the president. Any member may attend. Please call the president in advance. MINI GROUP MEETINGS are an informal get together held in members’ homes and other meeting places where you can stitch, exchange ideas and hints, and get better acquainted. For information on the various groups, call the Mini Group Liaison. ACTIVITIES – In addition to meetings, the Chapter sponsors workshops, tours, lectures, etc. Philanthropy projects are many and varied. NAMETAG – Each member is to stitch a nametag, including her first and last name, to be worn at meetings. If you are not wearing your nametag, you are subject to a $.25 fine. New members have a six-month leeway. SHARING NEWSLETTERS: Other newsletters should be mailed to Channel Islands Chapter, EGA, P. O. Box 1675, Camarillo, CA 93011-1675. The newsletter is printed bi-monthly. REPRINT PRIVILEGES are granted to all EGA Chapters for all non-copyrighted material contained in this newsletter. Please give credit to the author and to Stitchers’ Log, and send a copy to P.O. Box 1675, Camarillo, CA. 93011-1675. Reprinting of copyrighted material will necessitate obtaining author’s permission. PHOTOGRAPHS: All photographs of members are printed with their written permission.

ADVERTISING RATES: ONE ISSUE YEARLY RATE Business Card or 1/8 page $ 5.00 $ 30.00 1/4 page $10.00 $ 50.00 Half Page $20.00 $100.00 Full Page $30.00 CLASSIFIED PERSONALS $.10 per word

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CHARTING THE COURSE

Mini-Groups alternateFridays and Saturdaysmonthly. Groups meet on Saturdays on odd-numberedmonths, and Fridays on even-numberedmonths from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. See Mini-Groups for

location and to RSVP.

General Meetings:Social – 9:30 am, Business Meeting and Program 10:00 am, 4th Wednesday, Camarillo United Methodist Church:

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Needle Artists by the Sea Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild

Presents

The Eighth Biennial

A Judged Needlework Exhibit and Boutique Saturday, March 28,

2020 10am to 4pm Sunday March 29, 2020 11am to 3pm

South Coast Botanic Garden

26300 Crenshaw Blvd Palos Verdes Peninsula,CA Entry Fee: $10.00 perpiece

Mail Registration Forms and Photos (one for each entry) with check made out to NAS to Kim Griffin, 1643 Nelson Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, postmarked by February 29, 2020.

In addition, please retain and attach a copy of your registration form to each entry.

Hand-delivered entries are accepted on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Val Reece’s home: 1813 Eighth Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Entries may be shipped to the same address to arrive by 5pm on March 7, 2020. Remote Drop-off on earlier days available at the following locations; please contact the hostess for details:

Orange County -- SuzanneJones714-525-2812 San Bernardino/Inland Empire – See OrangeCounty

Ventura and points North – Mari Bangs 805-484-9183danslamari@gmail.com San Diego County –TBD

If you have any questions please contact Val Reece at (310) 379-2921 or val.reece@yahoo.com

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Make checks out to Needle Arts by the Sea Submit Entry Forms, Photos & Fees ($10.00/piece) to:

Shoreline Stitchers’ Showcase 1643 Nelson Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Entry Forms postmarked by February 29, 2020 Drop-off: March 7, 2020 1813 8th Street; Manhattan Beach, CA Other questions? Call Kim at 310-374-7014 or Val at 310-379-2921

Office Use Only

Entry N° Total Fees Due:

Piece received:

Total Fees Paid:

Rtn via PU/Ship

Bal Fees Due:

www.needleartistsbythesea.org

Name:(As you would like it to appear in the Program)

Day Phone: Eve Phone: Email:(optional)

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Drop-OffLocation:

Return Method:

PickUp Ship

Name of Piece:

Designer:(Also includes designer of stitch guide, if applicable)

Finished Dimensions:

Finisher:

Type of Piece/Display Method:(picture/hang, pillow/table)

Permission granted to photograph (needs signature)

Division: Check one appropriate box

Non-Judged (will not receive comments)

Youth (Age at time ofentry: )

Non-Professional Professional Master

Category: Check one appropriate box

Original (completely original)

Adaptation (from another source or medium, stitcher’s own interpretation)

Class Project (includes prepared stitchguides)

Independent Project (no teacherinvolvement)

Class: Check in one appropriate box below

Ndlpt: Chart Ndlpt: Painted Canvas CntdThrd:Sampler CntdThrd:Other Petitpoint SurfaceEmbroidery

Silk&/orMetal Beads

Mixed Technique

Special Awards: in addition to the regular Division/Category/Class information above

Helen Brooks Memorial Award sponsored by Long Beach Chapter of EGA for significant achievement in Petitpoint

NAS Board of Directors Award sponsored by NAS BOD for significant achievement in the Chapter Year- Long Projects: Autumn Kaleidoscope, Land of the Free.

Pleaseattachacopyofthisformtoeachentry. Thisallowsustoidentifyyourpiece. This form may be copied by anyone for anypurpose.