Hanging By A Thread

Valorie Perkins Rice Education Fund - Estate Sale

2011-09-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

What: Internet Estate Sale

When: Beginning September 30, 2011

Closing October 14, 2011

Details: Our chapter was very fortunate to receive a large quantity of Valorie’s finished needlework. Having given our Chapter members an opportunity to acquire these lovely stitched items, we are now making the remaining few available to the greater EGA membership. All items with descriptions and prices can be viewed at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48522882@N06/sets/72157626851802485

Use the “Detail” tab for information and prices on individual pieces!

If you wish to own a piece of Valorie’s work,

Contact: HBAT.EGA@gmail.com

Subject line: VPR Needlework sale

or call: Denise K. at 530-644-1677

FINE PRINT:

Items are being sold “as is” on a first come, first served basis. If more than one person requests a piece on a given day, names will be drawn from a “hat” to determine the owner.

Prices listed online do not reflect postage to final destination, which will be added to purchase price. Total price will be e-mailed or phoned to the winning buyer. If you prefer being phoned with the total be sure to include you phone number when contacting HBAT. Pieces will not be shipped until after payment is received.

All proceeds will benefit Hanging by a Thread’s “Valorie Perkins Rice Memorial Education Fund”. This fund will underwrite future chapter educational opportunities and youth programs.

For those with questions or limited internet availability please e-mail us at hbat.ega@gmail.com or contact Denise K. at 530-644-1677 for answers or a print copy of the “catalog”.

Valorie Perkins Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund

2011-07-19T21:05:00.000-07:00

9/25/11

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Nancy J. & Nikki C. for winning these splendid pieces at our September meeting! Thanks to all for their generosity to this effort.

Fall Offerings

We are very excited to announce our next Scholarship drawing offerings. Two fully stitched AND finished pieces have been donated by our extraordinary chapter member, Linda D.

The first piece is a wonderful Black Cat on a Pumpkin Sampler fashioned into a lovely box. Many clever stitches and specialty fibers are included into this design.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

For those who purchase tickets for this drawing there is a second chance! If your ticket is not drawn for the Black Cat Pumpkin Sampler, we have a door ornament that will be a second drawing the same evening.

The fanciful background fabrics used on these pieces are beyond amazing! Both pieces will be perfect for your Halloween decorating. A huge THANKS to Linda for these fabulous contributions!

FINE Print: Tickets for these items will be sold at the next two General meetings and are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00. You do not need to be present for the drawing on September 12, 2011 to be eligible. If the winner is not present the ticket number will be published in the next newsletter. To claim your piece you will simply call or e-mail Denise K. to make arrangements. 100% of the proceeds from this fund go to a Seminar Scholarship for one of our chapter members. The drawing for the Scholarship award will be held prior to the Region Seminar 2012, A Touch of Glass in Tacoma, Washington.

Valorie Perkins Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund

2011-05-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

Our next offering for the Scholarship Fund is a double whammy! We are reminded that this fund is named for and now supplied by our original Chapter President. Valorie’s passion was to focus on the education of all of us in the many techniques of the Needle Arts.

First we have Trio of Violets – A 3” Pin Cushion Box Kit. This lovely round wooden box has a lid designed for displaying a pincushion made with the counted cross stitch of a dainty cluster of violets. This unopened kit is from Count Your Blessings of Bandon, Oregon and contains chart, threads, fabric, stitch chart and padding for the pin cushion top. Someone said the box is a very special type of wood!

Second we have a very tiny gem called Classic Santa. This complete kit, from Kreinik, is a Donna Giampa / Vermillion Stitchery design. The silk gauze kit includes a 2” piece of 40 count silk ground fabric mounted on mat board, silk threads, Kreinik blending filament, needle & instructions.

We are “enhancing” this kit with a round porcelain “box” that Classic Santa will be stunning in.

Tickets for these items will be sold at the next three General meetings and are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00. You may buy tickets for one or both items, they are being offered separately. You do not need to be present for the drawing on July 11, 2011 to be eligible.

We will gratefully accept contributions from members of other EGA chapters or members at large. If you wish to participate, please e-mail us at hbat.ega@g-mail.com with the Subject: VPR Scholarship Fund. 100% of the proceeds from this fund go to a Seminar Scholarship for one of our chapter members. The drawing for the Scholarship award will be held prior to the Region Seminar 2012, A Touch of Glass in Tacoma, Washington.

Lacy Canvas Scissors Case

2011-04-20T16:32:00.000-07:00

Don’t throw away your copies of the old Petite Projects – they are timeless!

Our chapter is almost seven years young so we didn’t get a chance to stitch some beautiful projects when they first came out. There is one from 2000 – a Lacy Canvas Scissor Case designed by Margaret Bendig. It not only got us all stitching “more than one” as gifts for friends and family but it also brought us new members who saw our partially done pieces and said – I want to do that too!

We did it in two sessions – first the teaching of the stitches in February and two months later the assembly and edging. Thank you Linda D. for being such a detailed teacher. Here are just a few finished ones….

Silk Ribbon Class

2011-02-05T15:52:00.000-08:00

Hanging By A Thread will be hosting
ONE of these Terry Dryden Silk Ribbon Classes (based on majority rules)

Monday April 25th from 10 am to 4 pm in Placerville, CA (exact location will be announced later)

Hibiscus is stitched entirely with River Silks ribbons which are the perfect medium for capturing the bold color and texture of this beautiful tropical flower. The stitches you learn with any of the designs in the series easily translate to painted canvases by adding an entirely new layer of texture.
DESIGN SIZE: 5" square
TECHNIQUE: Canvas and ribbon embroidery GROUND FABRIC: 18 count mono canvas
PROFICIENCY LEVEL: Intermediate Estimated Cost: $135*

Orchid is stitched entirely with River Silks ribbons which are the perfect medium for capturing the feel of the soft ruffled edges and striking colors of this beautiful flower. The stitches you learn with any of the designs in the series easily translate to painted canvases by adding an entirely new layer of texture.
DESIGN SIZE: 5" square
TECHNIQUE: Canvas and ribbon embroidery GROUND FABRIC: 18 count mono canvas
PROFICIENCY LEVEL: Intermediate Estimated Cost: $130*

*The cost may decrease depending on the number of participants.

Please email us if you are interested. A 50% deposit must be received no later than March 21st to hold your place in the class. Thank you!

Petite Project for November 2010

2011-02-01T17:51:00.000-08:00

Our chapter had a fun time stitching this ladybug at our November meeting. Once we got the rhythm for the plaid going - we didn't have to count at all. Many of them showed up just one month later on the sharing table - COMPLETED! Now that's the kind of project we all like.

February Newsletter is Available

2011-01-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

Our chapter newsletter for February is available. The link can be found on the sidebar of this blog. Checkout the message from our new President, Joyce Card. A few positive changes are in store! Another fascinating article about the history of embroidery was submitted by Jill Baker. Our scholarship recipient, Lori Wahl, has a great write-up about the class she attended at Seminar using the scholarship money. And there is much, much more in the newsletter. Don't forget the pre-work for the February program "Lacy Canvas Scissors Case". Supply list is in the newsletter. And don't forget to support our wonderful advertisers!

January Newsletter

2010-12-27T19:37:00.000-08:00

Our January Newsletter is now available. Check it out by clicking on the link. Good articles and tidbits for all!

Free Patterns and New Links

2010-11-21T19:39:00.000-08:00

Check out the Free Pattern links - some really great stuff! Also, the links to our advertisers are now on the blog. Check out their websites. Great businesses supporting our chapter.

New Blog

2010-11-16T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone - This is a sample post for the Blog. Check out the links to the EGA and GPR websites as well as the links to newletters, library list, and free patterns.