Tutorial on Laid Work.

Introduction to Laid Work – Julie Carmen

https://sway.office.com/lLBdJmT2xvDearZw?ref=Link

Learn about the history and technique of laid work, an ancient embroidery practice most known from the medieval period. This tutorial offers text, URL links, and videos about this artistic approach.

My process in laid work as a tutorial, free to share with the world.

Introduction to Laid Work – Julie Carmen

https://sway.office.com/lLBdJmT2xvDearZw?ref=Link

Learn about the history and technique of laid work, an ancient embroidery practice most known from the medieval period. This tutorial offers text, URL…

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nothing much I have joined EGA and enjoying myself and there is so much to learn. I have taken a class on gold embroidery. Enjoyed it and still working on it thus it will take time to learn gold embroidery.

i HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THIS MESSAGE IS GOING TO GO. I have been trying for over an hour to get a shuttle from the airport to the Marriott Grand in St. Louis without paying over $100 one way. How are the other RD\’s getting to the hotel? Thanks

The committees that do so much work to host a National Seminar are hard at work this time of year. I just sent Basket of Gold out so that it can be on display in the education exhibit. It really is fun to see student’s work when they keep working on a class piece after seminar. Although this is not that kind of class, I do have a question for all…[Read more]

Thanks to advice from our teacher Laura, I made 2 small changes (experience to view) to my artist statement and materials (correct spelling of Lutradur):
Artist statement: Frida’s home and garden at the Casa Azul in Mexico City was made into a museum in 1958 and provides visitors a unique view into her life and artistry. Casa Azul was c…[Read more]

Jersey Fresh

I just mailed two of my master craftsman pieces to the National EGA Seminar. I had to take the glass out of the frames to ship them. I do feel very nervous about shipping my work. I’m nervous that it will get damaged or lost. I followed all the instructions in Lesson 2 so I hope for the best. Generally I have driven pieces to exhibits. Here…[Read more]

I have a number of dull needles & pins that need to be disposed of, but just how is the question? Sharp, pointy objects are no longer to be just thrown out due to diseases & accidental stabbings. Currently I have just collected them in an old medicine container. What are other people doing with their dull/broken needles & pins?

ENJOYING THE HALLOWEEN BISCORNU IN OUR CHAPTER.

If you are in Madison WI or the area, don’t miss “The Art of the Needle” Oct 19 & 20. Here is a snapshot of some artwork by our members

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Ladies, Just a heads up the registration is now open to non MER members for MER seminar 2020 Through the Stitching Glass located in Corning, New York. A recent article which named the small town in each state that you should visit listed Corning as New York’s small town to visit. It is the home of the Corning Glass Museum and located in New…[Read more]

Hello from Springfield MO