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Kate Sexton posted an update in the group
Tri County Handwork 3 years, 6 months agoHope to meet some area people.
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Tina Comroe posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 6 months agoI got very OCD for the past month and decided to write up a short history of Chikan work in India. Complete with hand drawn stitch diagrams. Why? There are NO books written after 1975 that have any information about Chikankari of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India. None. Oh I’m absolutely certain of that. Because every ethnic embroidery book gives just…[Read more]
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I love Indian embroidery and have been studying it and practicing a little, too, though not nearly with your depth of knowledge. Could you post or send me a copy of your report, I would love to read it. I, too, am a Scholar Embroiderer, used to drive my EGA small group batty with my “background info” on every project we did, ha!
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Right now I am in the editing phase, the cleaning up the stitch diagrams and the combination sketches. Covering up the naughty bits of historical statuary and murals from Ajanta caves to keep anyone who sees them from being offended by any sort of nudity cuz got to keep it clean and safe for work. Once that is finished I will hopefully remember to…[Read more]
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That’s good news, looking forward to it!
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Excellent! When it’s finished, I’d love to see a copy, too!
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Monique Durham posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoThanks Rand!!!
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Monique Durham posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoAmy comment struck a tone with me! Me too, I have concerns about the Online class Rosette. What if, after the class is over and what if, if by mistake I erase the downloaded instruction ( I am ignorant about computer and printer)–is there a length of time after the class–say one or two months to be able to contact someone to retrieve the…[Read more]
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Hi Monique, the PDF lessons for the class will be available for download for two months after the last lesson is posted. You should also have access to the videos for that time. The teacher will be answering questions in the class group throughout the class schedule and for two weeks after the last lesson is posted. You may contact the Online…[Read more]
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Tina Comroe posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoIssue:
EGA Glossary of Terms: Page 9. Entry: Chikan Embroidery. There needs to be an update in the entry. There is No such thing as a PHUNDA KNOT. It’s called a Phanda Stitch and is made to resemble Millet seed. It is NOT a series of blanket stitches. It is made with straight stitches repeated in place to make a raised seed.-
Here’s a video tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G7KUS4vrpk
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Thanks, Tina! We’ll look into revising it.
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Hay not much time before the holiday week starts – just want to say happy holidays to you. I’m thankful for all your help this year and look forward to the new year..
Hazel Fowler
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What videos are are talking about for our Kimono class. I didn’t know there were any available to us.
I also want to thank you for all your help during the Kimono class.
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That Video that I am referencing comes from reading The EGA Glossary of Terms and finding something that needed updating and correcting. The Video Link leads to a tutorial on doing Phanda Stitch. I don’t recall taking the Kimono class, nor being helpful. Maybe that was a different Tina?
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Amy Kurtzman posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoWhere can we ask questions about an online class before signing up? I’m interested in the class “Creating a Pattern for Embroidery from Digital Images.” I need to know more about the computer and printer requirements.
1. Will the class be doable with a Mac computer? (I do have equivalent software to the Microsoft Word and Microsoft Paint apps…[Read more]
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Hi @Amy-kurtzman, yes you will be able to access the class content from a Mac and using any printer. The class documents will be available as PDFs and the videos will be accessible online from anywhere. Let me know if you have any other questions!
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Thank you for the reply. I know I’m good using a Mac for the class content, PDFs, and discussion list.
On the supplies list it says: “Technology: have computer access, printer to print image onto iron-on-transfer paper, and iron with ironing board to affix image onto fabric.”
I have a laser printer that only prints in black. Will that work…[Read more]
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Trudy Pohawpatchoko posted an update in the group
Rocky Mountain Region Public Group 3 years, 7 months agoROCKY MOUNTAIN ROUNDUP
Registration is Open!!Centennial and Colorado Chapters are happy to invite you to join us at Rocky Mountain Roundup Seminar 2022. May 19 – 21, 2022.
You can find our brochure on the Region website at rmrega.org. It is so easy!
Click on the Seminar 2022 tab. There you will find all the information you need:~ Eight m…[Read more]
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Karen Ryan posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoHi @ John Waddell, My colors pale in comparison to this beauty I saw in the Folk Art Museum the other day. But, I keep reminding myself this is about learning about color. It’s a journey. And I’m on it to the end. Happy December holidays to everyone.
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Julie Anderson posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoSomewhere in the vast wasteland of my mind, I thought I saw where someone was using men\’s ties in their needlework. I have 63 ties that I would like to see go to use. If anyone is interested, please contact me. juliesurgi@gmail.com
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I would love to make a skirt using your men’s ties. If that is a good enough reason to give them to me for that purpose, I would cover the postage. Thank you.
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Tina Comroe posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoIs anyone else looking at embroidery threads, ribbons and other notions prices and thinking “Oh My Gawds!”
Three companies that used to manufacture and sell Silk Ribbon for embroidery are no longer in business and the only companies still doing so are in China and India. The quality is the same, but the dye lots are different and the prices have…[Read more] -
Monique Durham posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoTina, your work and your honesty as an artist is stunning!!! Medieval and modern–so well done!!1 Thank you for sharing. All the best in the future. Monique
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Tina Comroe posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 7 months agoworking from the judges words, I have fixed the bubbling of the leather and the balance issue. For more information please go to the link so that I don\’t hog data space on the website here. https://mvry1sca.wordpress.com/2021/10/23/adding-a-bit-of-balance-to-an-otherwise-finished-piece/
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Tina, that’s so cool! I loved that you used the judge’s words and improved your already stunning piece. I like the pop of green with the new addition and reading about balance and your process on your blog was great!
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Trudy Pohawpatchoko posted an update in the group
Rocky Mountain Region Public Group 3 years, 8 months agoSaint Clare (1194-1253) was from a wealthy noble family. She was promised to Francis of Assisi. When St. Francis rejected marriage and his prosperous family, Clare chose to follow him. He helped her establish a community that was the beginning of the order of Poor Ladies who later became the Poor Clares. They adhered to the Franciscan way of…[Read more]
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Tim Buchheim posted an update in the group
Ta-DAH! I finished it! 3 years, 8 months agoI took Deborah Mitek’s class “Summer’s End” at the Pacific Southwest Region seminar in Las Vegas. Well, obviously I really enjoyed that class because yesterday I finished it, only a week-after getting back from Vegas! 😃 It’s my first time using silk ribbon and it makes some great flower petals.
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That was fast, Tim! Looks great.
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Dorothy Hoffmann posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 8 months agoYou asked what is my current focus with hand embroidery?. It is Japanese Embroidery! However in the past I have done Canvas, Hardanger, Pulled Thread, and other types of hand embroidery.
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Trudy Pohawpatchoko posted an update in the group
Rocky Mountain Region Public Group 3 years, 8 months agoHere is the link for the Seminar information – Early Registration ends Nov 24th!
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Theresa Foley posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 9 months agoHi, Judy
I sent you a RSVP that I would be attending tonight\’s zoom meeting. However, I never got an email telling me how to join. Please let me know how to join. Thanks. Tere Foley -
Louise Freeman posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 9 months ago
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Louise, I cannot see your photo. 😔 I hope you try again!
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Louise Freeman posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 9 months agoWell – so much for \”doing your own thing\”! First, the silk threads – I used them with a milliners needle and they seated more easily. Second – my design employed many straight lines and negative spaces –
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Hello Louise,
I read your post–Sashiko, silk and negative spaces caught my attention. I took the Sashiko class but the first lesson, the designs, I realized that it was not what I wanted to stitch. My aim was to learn a bit about this type of embroidery to be able to use it for geometrical designs that have –medieval Spain–in a form of…[Read more]
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Tina Comroe posted an update in the group
EGA Discussion Group 3 years, 10 months agoUp close pictures at different angles.
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I loved seeing your piece on display in Chicago! We will be posting photos of it along with other pieces from the Golden Needle Awards and the Education Exhibit soon. Stay tuned!
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Wow! Stunning and inspirational!
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