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    Kay Jarrell posted an update in the group Group logo of Elizabethan/Renaissance EmbroideryElizabethan/Renaissance Embroidery 6 years, 7 months ago

    I am currently doing Melinda Sherbring/ Ms. Aeowyn Amberdrake’s Sweet Bag GCC. Has anyone here done it? I would love to hear your experiences.

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      Cynthia S Wetzel replied 6 years, 5 months ago

      I’m getting ready to begin (signed up for Lightening Round). Found fabric in my stash this morning. Next up, choosing the most historical threads I can find.
      Came here hoping to find a discussion thread.

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      Adrielle Hanes replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      Hi! I also signed up to do the sweet bag. I have had a lot of delays and interruptions, and am a little discouraged about undertaking it solo, but it was the only way for me to get my hands into it. How has your project progressed so far?

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      Kay Jarrell replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      want reply, but must need to get on the laptop This page is not mobile friendly .

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      Kay Jarrell replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      And that took 24 hours to get to.
      I am almost done, Adrielle. I have finished the stitching, and put the Pulls and Strap on the bag Friday. Today I hope to start th lacing slits before coffee wears off. I don’t want to mess that up.
      Where are you in the process? Design traced? Changes to any butterflies/ creatures? Flowers done?
      I have to…[Read more]

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    Gina Maria Kleinmartin posted an update in the group Group logo of Medieval NeedleworkMedieval Needlework 6 years, 7 months ago

    Hello! This is a quiet group.
    I really love Opus Anglicanum and would love to talk more about it. This is a poor picture, but this kicked my butt.



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      Karen B Maier replied 6 years, 7 months ago

      I will be going to National this year so I’ll get to see this in person.
      Looking forward to seeing it there.
      Karen

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      Jamie Cerda replied 6 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Gina,
      It is a beautiful type of embroidery that I am always interested in learning more about where could I go to increase my knowledge?

      Jamie

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      Jamie Cerda replied 6 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Gina,
      It is a beautiful type of embroidery that I am always interested in learning more about where could I go to increase my knowledge?

      Jamie

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      Gina Maria Kleinmartin replied 6 years, 3 months ago

      I didn’t see this! Thanks.

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      Gina Maria Kleinmartin replied 6 years, 3 months ago

      I didn’t see this! Thanks.

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      Gina Maria Kleinmartin replied 6 years, 3 months ago

      This looks pretty good. A good foundation in silk shading is vital.
      http://sidneyeileen.com/artisan-works/embroidery-articles-and-tutorials/basics-of-opus-anglicanum-embroidery/#.XiCbqvx7mUk

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    Jeannette Sinclair posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago

    How do I remove my icon from \”Who\’s Online\”?

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    Sylvia Mellinger posted an update 6 years, 7 months ago

    Need pattern of new EGA logo

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      Rand Duren replied 6 years, 7 months ago

      Hi Sylvia, here are the charts for stitching the logo: https://egausa.org/stitch-ega-logo/

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    Anne Baker posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 6 years, 8 months ago

    Looking for the SAL project, Plaid Spider. It an older project, but is needed now. It is not in EGA Free Projects or Petite Projects.

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      Rand Duren replied 6 years, 8 months ago

      Hi Anne, you can get the pattern on this page: https://egausa.org/free-halloween-pattern/

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    Arlene Harris posted an update 6 years, 8 months ago

    I am a paid up member until May of 2020 and thought I would be receiving a monthly magazine or am I mistaken about the monthly magazine….

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      Rand Duren replied 6 years, 7 months ago

      Hi Arlene, you should have received your magazine. If you still haven’t received it, send an email to typarks@egausa.org and she can check if there are any issues.

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    Working on the program ideas for the chapter at the moment. Will hopefully be able to do some canvas work later.

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    Vera Grimsley posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 6 years, 8 months ago

    When is the national Gold Thread Winner announced, the opening or the closing banquet of national seminar?

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      Rand Duren replied 6 years, 8 months ago

      Hi Vera, last year it was during the opening banquet, and that’s how I see it in the National Seminar Guidelines. Maybe @celeste-chalasani can provide a more specific answer.

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      Celeste Chalasani replied 6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, the national Gold Thread Winner is announced at opening banquet at national seminar.

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    Where do I find my EGA number. New to this group.

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      Hi Missy, you can see your EGA number on the left sidebar of your Profile under Members Only, or by clicking here: https://egausa.org/members/me/profile/

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