New England Region, EGA
What's Happening
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on and what’s coming up. Check out the calendar for detailed listings.
A weekend on the Cape - join us! November 1-3, 2024
The Merrimac Valley Chapter has a wonderful weekend planned for November 1-3 in the pretty setting of Cape Cod. The Bayside Resort is a small hotel similar to Fairfield Inn, offering a comfortable place for stitching. We are lucky to have Canby Robertson with us to share knowledge of painting on fabric and surface embroidery. Click here for the registration form and here for a description of the project Canby will be teaching. FMI email Karen Sehl.
Wendy Moore's "Moon on the Water" Zoom class January 2025
SOME Chapter will host talented designer and teacher Wendy Moore for a three-part Zoom class on January 14, 21, and 30, 2025. "Moon on the Water" leaves the viewer in a peaceful state. The moon itself will appear to glow on its own with a softness expressed with Vineyard, Pepper Pot and Planet Earth silk threads which are included in her kit. Antique Blue 18 ct. mono canvas is used, and the finished piece is 6” x 7”.
Registration ends October 5, 2024. Click here for the flyer and enrollment form, or FMI contact Betty Bell.
Region Annual Meeting: November 9, 2024
There will be an annual meeting of the Region on November 9, 2024. The location will be announced shortly. Among other business, there will be an election of four officers (Region Director, Assistant Region Director, Treasurer and Secretary) who will serve from 2025 to 2027. Please click here for the Nominating Committee's slate. We hope to see many members in attendance!
Tambour embroidery with Robert Haven September 17, 2024
Merrimack Valley Chapter will host Robert Haven, who will introduce us to tambour embroidery. The meeting will also be Zoomed. For the Zoom link, contact NER_ega@yahoo.com. No fees for NER members.
Retreat this fall with Pioneer Valley October 11-13, 2024
Pioneer Valley Chapter announces its fall 2024 stitching retreat weekend, to be held from Friday October 11 to Sunday October 13 at Silver Lake Conference Center in Sharon, CT. Check out this beautiful, rustic location and think about all the stitching you could do while someone else does the cooking and the dishes! Cost is $160, which covers two days, two nights, and four meals. Contact Sue Polumbo to learn more and make your reservation.
"Through the Needle's Eye" comes to New England (virtually): May 21, 2024 at 3pm and 7pm
Join members of the Merrimack Valley Chapter for a "live" tour of "Through the Needle's Eye," EGA's virtual needlework exhibit. Carole Overton, TNE Committee secretary, will lead the tour. Non-members are welcome to attend. Contact Karen Sehl for a Zoom link. The tour will be offered at 3pm and again at 7pm.
At right: Diversité by Marie-Renée Otis from Through the Needle's Eye
Region Day: A great success
Almost fifty members gathered for NER's 2024 Region Day from 10am to 4pm at the Plymouth Church in Framingham, MA on April 27, 2024.
It was a wonderful opportunity for all members of the New England Region to convene together in a celebration of our hobby. There were three projects, a talk by Pat Olski of Piecework Magazine, open stitching, a luncheon and lots of socializing and fellowship within our community. The day was largely paid for by our region so it was very affordable ($25 NER members/$35 others plus kit fees) for participants.
Congratulations and thanks to NER Education Chair Karen Sehl for making it happen!
MVC leads Calico Dress project at Fuller Craft Museum
Members of Merrimack Valley Chapter recently contributed panels of stitched pieces which will be included in the Calico Dress at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA. The Calico Dress is being created at the museum in conjunction with its exhibition of The Red Dress. The MVC submissions are already on display. The originator of The Red Dress will be at the museum on exhibition closing day (May 19) along with Calico Dresses from US museums.
Click here to learn more about the history of The Red Dress and its connections across the nation and around the world.
SOME Spring Getaway - another success!
Southern Maine (SOME) Chapter sponsored everyone's favorite mini-seminar on Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn, Maine. The event attracted 35 members who enjoyed excellent stitching time, food, and company. A special thank you to our three teachers: Kris Andrews, Denise Harrington Pratt, and Patty Smith Gardner. Hope to see you at the next spring get-away in Maine!
Robbin Douglas wins big at The Big E
Robbin, a member of Merrimack Valley Chapter, recently collected four ribbons, including Best of Department for Creative Arts (Adult) at the Eastern States Exposition, for her needlework. Congrats, Robbin!
Give a teacup pincushion to a stitching friend!
SOME Chapter members recently created one-of-a-kind “teacup” pincushions to raise funds for education. Each unique pincushion starts with a vintage teacup. Browse the full collection at www.someega.org.
Each pincushion is $20; postage is additional. To order, please email Barbara Hepburn.
Time to stitch some pears?
Southern Maine (SOME) Chapter announces the release of its latest design book, These Are SOME Pears! You get 15 unique pears, each designed by a SOME member and featuring a different embroidery technique or style. Each pear has detailed instructions and diagrams, many in color, by Denise Harrington Pratt.
These Are SOME Pears! premiered at the 2023 Boston Stitch Party and is now available for purchase at $29.95 each plus $5.00 postage. To order please contact Barbara Hepburn.
A weekend on the Cape - join us! November 1-3, 2024
The Merrimac Valley Chapter has a wonderful weekend planned for November 1-3 in the pretty setting of Cape Cod. The Bayside Resort is a small hotel similar to Fairfield Inn, offering a comfortable place for stitching. We are lucky to have Canby Robertson with us to share knowledge of painting on fabric and surface embroidery. Click here for the registration form and here for a description of the piece Canby will be teaching. Hope to see you there!