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  • Profile picture of Laura Smith

    Laura Smith posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone on this list know what’s going on with the next Through the Needle’s Eye exhibit? Students in the Strut Your Stuff class want to know the submission deadline.

    • Profile picture of Marnie Graley
      Marnie Graley replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      The executive committee is discussing the format of the next TNE. As soon as the details are ready, we will get back to you on the deadline question. Sorry for the delay…

    • Profile picture of Laura Smith
      Laura Smith replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      Marnie, thanks so much.

    • Profile picture of Helene Ossipov
      Helene Ossipov replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      Hi. I just want to chime in here as a member of Starlight Stitchers, who hosted the TNE exhibit last year. It was an amazing experience for us, to see such incredible works up close and personal. We do see great examples at the State Fair, for instance, but embroidery exhibits are few and far between, at least in our neck of the woods. The TNE…[Read more]

    • Profile picture of Marnie Graley
      Marnie Graley replied 5 years, 9 months ago

      I love hearing stories like this Helene! Thanks for sharing.

    • Profile picture of Laura Smith
      Laura Smith replied 5 years, 8 months ago

      Celeste, do you hear the rounds of applause coming from this direction? Woooo! So, here’s some stitching motivation for all the talented folks in this class. Thank you for all you are doing as Director of Education, Celeste! It is much appreciated.

  • Profile picture of Virginia Huerfeld

    Virginia Huerfeld posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    Would like to know what time the group is here on week days

  • Profile picture of Anita Penn

    Anita Penn posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    Photos represent climate change due to inability to grow a veg garden due to excess rainfall. Title is Withering Wherewithall and dark areas represent withering vines. Difficult to figure out how to display non-hanging pieces.. Took 1515 hours, but who is counting.

  • Profile picture of Denise Rodriguez

    Denise Rodriguez posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years, 10 months ago

    Working on piper with tp roll. 14 count fabric. Last month learned to transfer pattern . I think this will be good group.

    • Profile picture of Denise Rodriguez
      Denise Rodriguez replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      Ann look in the group on line I saw it last week when looking for new things

  • Profile picture of Denise Rodriguez

    Denise Rodriguez posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    I am working on pieces that pattern calls for lace and stitching around letters. Need some hints. Also satin stitch hard to work on acorn shapes how do you attack this. I have had brain injury and things simple for others I have Lots of trouble with spacial perception

  • Profile picture of Denise Rodriguez

    Denise Rodriguez posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    I stared 3 years ago. I made designs using real eggs and was happy for 15 years. I am attempting to get better with stitches . I. Have displayed at county fair Ventura . I did all finishing my self . Last year we moved to Vancouver Wa I love it and went to new club in Portland had to find supplies

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    Kay Jarrell posted an update in the group Group logo of Medieval NeedleworkMedieval Needlework 5 years, 10 months ago

    Hi! I have not done any pre 1550 embroidery in years but am interested. Currently I am doing the Sweet Bag of Silver and Gold GCC. Has anyone here done this?

    • Profile picture of Raven Fagelson
      Raven Fagelson replied 1 year, 4 months ago

      I signed up but didn’t get any further than that. The teacher is well known for her research and skill.

  • Profile picture of Kay Jarrell

    Kay Jarrell posted an update in the group Group logo of Elizabethan/Renaissance EmbroideryElizabethan/Renaissance Embroidery 5 years, 10 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.

    • Profile picture of Cynthia S Wetzel
      Cynthia S Wetzel replied 5 years, 8 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.

    • Profile picture of Adrielle Hanes
      Adrielle Hanes replied 4 years, 11 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?

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

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

    • Profile picture of Kay Jarrell
      Kay Jarrell replied 4 years, 11 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]

  • Profile picture of Gina Maria Kleinmartin

    Gina Maria Kleinmartin posted an update in the group Group logo of Medieval NeedleworkMedieval Needlework 5 years, 10 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.



    • Profile picture of Karen B Maier
      Karen B Maier replied 5 years, 9 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

    • Profile picture of Jamie Cerda
      Jamie Cerda replied 5 years, 6 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

    • Profile picture of Jamie Cerda
      Jamie Cerda replied 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 6 months ago

      I didn’t see this! Thanks.

    • Profile picture of Gina Maria Kleinmartin
      Gina Maria Kleinmartin replied 5 years, 6 months ago

      I didn’t see this! Thanks.

    • Profile picture of Gina Maria Kleinmartin
      Gina Maria Kleinmartin replied 5 years, 6 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 5 years, 10 months ago

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

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    Sylvia Mellinger posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    Need pattern of new EGA logo

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 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 5 years, 10 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.

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 months ago

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

  • Profile picture of Arlene Harris

    Arlene Harris posted an update 5 years, 10 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….

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 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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    Yvonne Herbst posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

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

  • Profile picture of Vera Grimsley

    Vera Grimsley posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years, 10 months ago

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

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 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.

    • Profile picture of Celeste Chalasani
      Celeste Chalasani replied 5 years, 10 months ago

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

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    Melissa Taphorn posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

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

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      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/

  • Profile picture of Kathy McComas

    Kathy McComas posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years, 10 months ago

    Is there a discussion group for the Elephant Lightening Round?

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      Hi Kathy,

      That was our previous round. You can see the current GCC Lightning Rounds here: https://egausa.org/product-category/courses/lightning-round/

    • Profile picture of Rand Duren
      Rand Duren replied 5 years, 10 months ago

      I’m sorry, I just re-read your question and realized I answered too fast and not what you asked, since you are already registered. At the moment we don’t have Discussion groups for lightning rounds.

  • Profile picture of Vera Grimsley

    Vera Grimsley posted an update in the group Group logo of EGA Discussion GroupEGA Discussion Group 5 years, 10 months ago

    I brought this up at our Region board meeting in June and decided to throw it out here on the main discussion group. I would love to see a photo on each person’s profile. I don’t know about the rest of you but I need to be able to put faces with names. One RD suggested that we turn a meeting program into a photo taking session for our EGA…[Read more]

  • Profile picture of Monica Guida

    Monica Guida posted an update 5 years, 10 months ago

    Last month I started teaching Winter Lace at Valley Quail. So far so good. On 9/28 is the actual class. Fingers crossed all the classes I have had with Terri Bay payoff. She is SUCH an awesome teacher, and so supportive. Thank you Terri, cannot wait to see you next July at the GPR Seminar for 3 more classes 😉

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    Virginia Adkins posted an update 5 years, 11 months ago

    I\’m slugging through the process of getting information out for our Regional Seminar in 2021. I am learning as I go!

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