December Holiday Luncheon

Our holiday luncheon was a tremendous success. It always takes the cooperation of many, but a special thank you to our Hospitality Committee Chairs, Nannette Richardson and Dana Cobert. The room was (and the weather!) was lovely and the food was yummy. 

Let's look at some photos of IFFs.

Marge's necklace which was a class at Seminar in New Mexico. She finished both of her class pieces!

Phyllis' Knot Garden which was taught at a MAR Seminar.

Melissa is always up to something spectacular!

Here are our teachers from 2012 with their teaching certificates.

Here's the group who met the President's Challenge back in July of 2012.

The ladies who contributed to the IFF table this year (minus the photographer.)

After much socializing, door prizes and lunch, we settled in to listen to our speaker, Rangina Hamadi, the founder of Kandahar Treasure.

Her committment to the women of Afghanistan is amazing. We were all incredibly moved.

These extraordinary embroideries are stunning and when we thought about the conditions under which they are produced, we were brought to tears. 

Given the opportunity to purchase, we did. We are all grateful for the chance to learn about this organization. And in case you missed the luncheon, you can find out more at Kandahar Treasure.

Our tree decorated with ornaments from the ornament exchange.

Also congratulations to the newly elected board:  Donna L. President, Jane  Vice-President Programs, Melissa N. Vice-President Membership, Marge Treasurer, and Amanda Secretary. I'm looking forward to serving with everyone!

Seminar Update

Things at Seminar did not go my way. I ended up ill and missed my last two days of class. But I still enjoyed what I could. It was impossible for me to blog from my phone - either the Wifi connection was weak or my signal was non-existent.

This photo is from the opening banquet. At this moment Lorie Whelker was still Madame President, but we were about to install a new board. First, we got entertained by drummers and buffalo dancers. 

Here's a photo from my balcony that night. 

The resort is lovely with lots of artwork. 

 Nearly everytime I walked by this butterfly, someone was stopped and taking its photo. It's made up of real individual butterflies.

For the closing banquet, the attendess from Oatlands had a table front and center. We were entertained by a Native American storyteller, but I honestly cannot remember a word he said. That's how sick I was. 
 
Classes for next year in Louisville look fantastic. You've got until November 21st to do early registration. Go to the EGA website and see what tempts you. 

Seminar Day One

My husband, Left Brain, and I arrived in Santa Fe yesterday afternoon. The hotel is beautiful, but it is very spread out with lots of walking.

We stopped at the International Folk Art Museum before checking in at Buffalo Thunder. What an amazing place. And who there buying tickets right in front of us, but our past-president, Tinka! We had a mini-reunion and agreed that there is tons of fine needlework in the Museum.

Here's a smidge of what we saw.

National Seminar

My husband and I will be leaving tomorrow at 6 a.m. to fly to Albuquerque. Right now I'm wondering why did I book such as early flight. We're spending the day in Albuquerque and will arrive in Santa Fe Saturday.

I'll try to post photos and my impressions every day. Looking forward to being asked red or green!

August Meeting 2012

Our August meeting featured an informative presentation by our own Michael Ann who brought many beautiful objects to delight us on the subject of goldwork. 

But first we have to have a small business meeting. Jane explaining the state of programs for the next few months.

A finish by Anne, which excites me because I'm taking a class at Seminar in October with the designer of this piece.

A Blackbird Designs finish by Phyllis.

Michael Ann passing around an astounding piece so we can all view it up close.

A friendly reminder - if you are taking Marty tin necklace finishing class, you have exactly 3 weeks from today (as I am writing this on the first Wednesday of the month) to finish stitching your piece. I guess that means I should get started!

August Meeting Reminder

A simple reminder that this Wednesday is the fourth Wednesday of August and it's meeting day!

See you either in the a.m. or in the p.m!

July Meeting

Here are some photos from our July meeting. 

First up - from the President's Challenge we have Amanda's lovely crazy quilt tribute to her corgi.
 

And Melissa thought small, but not simple. 
 

Anne's lovely tribute to her flower that is no more!

And for those who did pieces with photos of people, I hope you saw the close-ups at the meeting:

Donna P. with her grandchildren.

Marge with a photo of herself and her daughter.

Peggy memorialized a trip to Alaska!

Jennifer and her sweetie.

And from the IFF table - Barbara G.'s stunning banner finish. Wow.

A table full of beautiful things.

And a close-up of our class piece by Pamela Darney.

July Meeting

We are coming up on our Saturday meeting in July on the 28th. As we have for the past 2 years, this meeting will be held at the Vienna Presbyterian Church located at 124 Park Street, Vienna, VA 22180. It is across the street from the Whole Foods store and can easily be accessed from Maple Avenue (Route 123) or Church Street. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m.There will be a short business meeting at 10:00 a.m. before we begin our class with Pamela Darney.


If you arrived before 9:30, please wait till 9:30 before visiting our vendors. They need time to do set-up. 


A few photos from July 2011. Remember how hot that was? Maybe this year we can start a new cooling trend for this meeting. 

 In August we'll begin a conversation about Goldwork with our own Michael Ann. 
If you have any finished pieces, feel free to bring them to share. We will practice some techniques for which you might want to bring an 6" hoop, a tightly woven piece of non-stretchable fabric, a spool of fine metallic thread such as Kreinik, a selection of sharp needles including an extra large one for sinking, a pair of sharp tweezers and scissors appropriate for cutting metallic thread. Also useful too are a set of clamps to hold the
hoop/frame to the table. 

 

July Luncheon

Coupons are due if you want your lunch delivered at the July luncheon. 

Please see your June newsletter!

June Meeting

Our June meeting was a bit chilly for the morning group. But we successfully dealt with our frozen toes and learned all about our Casket Etui. I don't know about anyone else, but I've finished the stitching on my thimble bag. Now on to the big piece of linen.

Tinka joined us in the morning and we got to see some lovely finishes since last we saw her in December. Here are a few.

 Lee finished a large Quaker piece from Needleprint. A very different look with those bright pinks. 

Barbara F. brought it some beautiful Schwalm and Swedish Naversom.

 Melissa finished her delicious colorway from the April class - "Holiday Square."

 Kathy's off to a wedding with the sampler she finished at our retreat in March.

 Three lovely canvas pieces by Barb L.

 And Sue J. brought in two pillows. I love the tartan plaid.