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  • Profile picture of Linda Randolphi

    Linda Randolphi posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    I chose my own colors and now with the chart I Get to find where they will go. What fun!

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    Sheila Shaffer posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    I signed up for the Brazilian embroidery group but I don’t know how to access the classes.

  • Profile picture of Joan Vanderbrink

    Joan Vanderbrink posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    Are there any patterns for the 5″ heart for Hearts for Hospice.
    jjvandy@peoplepc.com

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    Gayle Geis-O'Dowd posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    Hi, I would like to join the Group for the Brazilian Embroidery class

  • Profile picture of Donna Finley

    Donna Finley posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago

    Pat, thanks for a fun class. I lined my needle minder to stall bearding from the stuffing, taped washers to the cardboard to give the piece some weight, and put two magnets inside, positioned so they’re just inside the frame, leaving the lower left area for poking needles into the stuffing.



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    Adrielle Hanes posted an update in the group Group logo of Medieval NeedleworkMedieval Needlework 4 years, 11 months ago

    It looks like all is quiet on the forum front, but I may as well say something to liven it up a little. I have no experience yet in this time period, but it has been a favorite historical era for me for a long time. In college I did an in-class presentation on some of the dyes, and am intrigued by the early formation of the craft guilds and the…[Read more]

    • Profile picture of Kay Jarrell
      Kay Jarrell replied 4 years, 11 months ago

      There are a lot of older books out there with great photos of Medieval needlework. Itbis also true no garments appear that are not ecclesiastical. We know Chaucer mentioned one of his characters had black embroidery on her white shift and that it was the same front and back. But not a lot of textual evidence of embroidered clothing exists. That…[Read more]

    • Profile picture of Adrielle Hanes
      Adrielle Hanes replied 4 years, 10 months ago

      I think you make good points, both about the accepted assumption of embroidered clothing not being “a thing” and also with your own guess about human nature. 🙂
      I’m somewhat familiar with the blackwork-embroidered underclothing, as it became prominent later in history, but I didn’t know Chaucer had referred to it so early on!
      I have been…[Read more]

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    Karen Anderson posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    Done!



  • Profile picture of Sheryl Wilson

    Sheryl Wilson posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    I have totally enjoyed the class. I tried Dorset buttons a few years ago on my own (the multi colored ones) but never got past the basics. Can’t wait to try experimenting with more. Thanks Pat



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    Tina Comroe posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    When I try to upload a photo, the post update button disappears. What gives?

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    Donna Christie posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    I am so happy with the colors!



    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 4 years, 11 months ago

      Hi @donna-christie, I just noticed that this post was posted to your profile. You will need to post it on the class group so the teacher can see it. Here’s the link to the class group: https://egausa.org/groups-directory/class-dorset-button/

  • Profile picture of Carolyn Braly

    Carolyn Braly posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 4 years, 11 months ago

    Has the Dorset Button class ended? I requested approval a week ago and I keep getting the following message: \”This is a private group. Your membership request is awaiting approval from the group administrator.\” Can anyone help?

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 4 years, 11 months ago

      Hi @Carolyn-Braly, registration for that course closed in June and the course is currently happening. You can see the classes with open and upcoming registration here: https://egausa.org/online-courses/

  • Profile picture of marcia schertz

    marcia schertz posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    sort of getting older and slower and thinking more of crewel and less of cross stitch samplers. Mostly, glad i\’m able to stitch.

  • Profile picture of Brenda Hillard

    Brenda Hillard posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    I am using my piece on a wooden jewelry box for my Grand-daughter. I am not finishing the last two border rows until I receive the box & know how much space I need to fit inside the opening. I\’m doing the box, because I wish to enclose a beaded necklace I made inside & my Grandmother\’s pin…….the continuity of family continues!

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 4 years, 11 months ago

      Hi Brenda, I see this post was done on your Profile. You will need to post it to the group here if so the teacher and other students can see it: https://egausa.org/groups-directory/class-vintage-log-cabin/

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    Deborah Komatsu posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    Here is my completed button. My needle weaving is not great at the beginning but improved as I went along. Also 2 more that I tried for a crazy quilt block. The Kreinik braid was not easy to use but I like the way it looks. Pat, any tips for making a bow on the button rim the will stay horizontal? The braid is not the best fiber for that I…[Read more]

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    Karen Anderson posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 4 years, 11 months ago

    The group button keeps saying that there are recent posts but nothing shows

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 4 years, 11 months ago

      Hi @karen-anderson, the group counts several things as activity, and one of those is when new people join. I have made some adjustments for it to work better.

  • Profile picture of Karen Anderson

    Karen Anderson posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    Finished my button. Thank you Pat for the clear instructions.



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    Joyce Blundell posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    Not much…working on a crewel piece.

  • Profile picture of Nancy Gannon

    Nancy Gannon posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    dorset button

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    Lynette Maton posted an update in the group Group logo of Dogwood Chapter EGADogwood Chapter EGA 4 years, 11 months ago

    Lynette Maton has put together a power point presentation on the history of the 1970’s historic reproduction sampler called, ‘The Chase’ and the history of the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework. The power point presentation was presented on Zoom to chapter members and members of the public interested in it. We had approximately 24…[Read more]

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    Terry Hanson posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    I really loved this project. I worried about what the framing would cost so was on the lookout for a circular frame at antique stores over the last few weeks. This frame actually came from a malfunctioning clock I had in the garage. Thanks for the lessons on needles, threads, and stitches. And particular thanks for the project, Judy…[Read more]

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