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Q u e e n s l a n d E m b r o i d e r y
MAY 2016 – No. 486 Newsletter from
T h e Em b ro id e re rs ’ Gu i ld , Que en s la nd Inc .
149 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006
ph: (07) 3252 8629 www.embroiderersguildqld.org.au
email: [email protected]
Patron: Ms Janet De Boer, OAM
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
May is here, but why was autumn so tardy? It’s so much
nicer stitching in cooler weather.
We have lots of activity at the Guild this month: the Mother’s
Day Craft Fair, Start Stitching classes and our June
exhibition planning—certainly not a dull moment for any of
us!
After the busy Half-yearly Meeting, the Guild Management
Committee has now completed the purpose statement of the
Building Subcommittee. The Membership Form, with its
revised fee structure and membership categories, will be
printed in the June newsletter. Those of us at the meeting
enjoyed seeing Eva Wilcox’s work, kindly brought by her
daughter, Patsy, who delighted us with stories of her
mother’s life.
Following the roof repairs to our building, the Brisbane City
Council Heritage Team forwarded a grant of $5,704.01 to the
Guild. We are grateful to this team for their ongoing support
and interest in maintaining our Guild premises at their best.
I had been thinking our ‘new look’ newsletter was going to
be a ‘first’ for the Guild. Then I saw the 15 volumes of Guild
newsletters that Colin Jorgensen has recently bound — from
the first issue in January 1968 to the December 2014 edition.
I was amazed! Seeing these reminded me that when I joined
the Queensland Embroidery Guild in 1994 the newsletter was
an A4 format; so things do move in circles. The Guild is
very thankful to Colin for his skill and generosity in
preparing these beautifully bound volumes. In the future, the
newsletter team may find many items of interest from these
past newsletters to republish.
April classes, with Christine P Bishop, were a great success:
challenging at times, yet enjoyable. Hilary Crawfoot’s Class
List (included in this newsletter) has an interesting variety of
classes, led by both in-house and visiting tutors. What will
you decide to do? continued
2016 DATES OF INTEREST
1 May
7 May
13 – 15 May
15 May
21 May
4 – 11 June
5 – 14 August
17 September
5 – 9 October
27 November
EGQ Mother’s Day
Craft Fair
Exhibition entry forms due
Brookfield Show*
Little Historians Festival,
Newstead House
Guild Management
Committee Meeting
Exhibition entries due in
Guild Rooms
New members’ get-
together
‘A World United in Stitches’
EGQ’s Biennial Exhibition
Royal Qld Show – Ekka**
EGQ AGM
Brisbane Craft and Quilt
Fair, Convention Centre
EGQ Christmas Craft Fair
For information on competition categories
*www.brookfieldshowground.com.au **www.ekka.com.au
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Guild Committee Members for 2015 – 2016 President Deborah Love 0411 222 233 [email protected] Vice-president Hilary Crawfoot 0427 726 836 [email protected] Secretary Nicole Detering 0416 184 839 [email protected] Treasurer Paula Pugh 3901 5707 [email protected] Committee Carolyn Foley 0409 496 055 [email protected] Jill Gillespie 0417 730 080 [email protected] Matthea Paulus 3857 4095 Vanda Waller 0419 789 987 [email protected]
Other Office Bearers Blue Card Co-ordinator Louise Cumming 3397 6643 Building and Maintenance Deborah Love 0411 222 233 Rhonda Searle Challenge Convenor TBA Class Registrar Hilary Crawfoot 0427 726 836 Collection Curator Margaret Young 3161 4250 Craft Fair Organiser Mary Evangelista [email protected] Gift Shop Convenor Anna Walters 0433 945 195 Librarian Janice Cook 0404 943 944 Membership Registrar Annette Parke 3368 3087
Minutes Secretary Nicole Detering 0416 184 839 Newsletter Team Deborah Love 0411 222 233 Lee Mason 0412 134 882 Annette Parke 3368 3087 Maggy Saldais 0421 645 581 Purchasing and Provisions Convenor Cassandra Karkkainen 0427 427 806 Raffle Convenor Kay Lambley 3209 4203 Saturday Young Creative Embroiderers’ Group (YCEG) Convenor Carolyn Foley 0409 496 055 Second Hand Rose Convenor Matthea Paulus 3857 4095 Webmaster TBA YCEG Hilary Crawfoot 0427 726 836 Carolyn Foley 0409 496 055
Opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily represent official views or policies of the Guild. All care has been
taken to ensure the accuracy of material in this newsletter. However, the Guild will bear no responsibility for any loss or
damage by any person who either does, or omits to do, anything in reliance on the information presented in this newsletter.
This newsletter is not to be reproduced in part or in full without the express written permission from The Embroiderers’
Guild, Queensland Incorporated.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT continued
The Stitches and Craft Show was very successful. Many inquiries were made and there was keen interest shown in the
beautiful pieces displayed. Thank you to Annette Parke and her volunteers.
Our new Patron, Ms Janet De Boer, OAM, will open our exhibition ‘A World United in Stitches’ at the Guild building
on Saturday, 4 June at 2 pm. It will be followed by afternoon tea. Opening times for the week will be 10 am to 3 pm
daily, until 11 June. To complement the exhibition, Margaret Young and her team are preparing the Collection
display ‘Children’s Clothing – Home and Away’ upstairs. There will be a selection of christening gowns, babywear
and children’s clothes to admire.
Due to heavy work commitments, Sally Randle has had to step down from her role in convening our exhibition.
Paperwork and entry fees must be with the Guild by 7 May, but exhibitors have until 21 May to deliver their display
work. This allows sufficient time for the return of embroidery to those members who also enter the Brookfield Show.
Further exhibition details are in this newsletter.
Happy stitching!
Deborah Love
The Stitches and Craft Show—a vibrant Guild presence
Many members assisted in making our display and presence at The Stitches and Craft Show in March 2016 a resounding success.
Many helped behind the scenes; others volunteered their time to assist at the fair itself or willingly provided support at the last
minute.
Our display received many compliments and thanks are extended to everyone who generously donated embroidery for display. As
usual, the public could not take their eyes off our members’ beautiful embroidery.
We received many enquiries and these are being followed up by committee members and office bearers. Gradually everything
returned to normal and we will slowly get ready for the fair in October 2016.
We would be delighted to hear any feedback or suggestions for improving our processes. It is not always possible to see all good
ideas through to fruition as quite often we do not have the volunteers to undertake new initiatives, but we will certainly try.
Annette Parke
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‘A World United in Stitches’—Biennial Exhibition The Guild’s Biennial Exhibition, ‘A World United in Stitches’, will run from 4–11 June in the downstairs rooms of
our building. It will be open from 10 am to 3 pm each day. Our patron, Ms Janet De Boer, OAM, will officially open
the exhibition at 2 pm on Saturday, 4 June, with afternoon tea to follow.
Entrance fee
A $10 entrance fee, payable at the door, covers an exhibition catalogue and light refreshments. To that end, could
members please contribute to refreshments by supplying biscuits, slices and cakes? It would be greatly appreciated.
(Phone Jill Gillespie on 0417 730 080 for further information.) Lunch will also be available for an additional cost.
What you will see
The exhibition has three sections:
Section 1: a general display, which is not judged; however, there will be a Viewer’s Choice prize awarded
each day, donated by Inspirations Magazines
Section 2: a display of class pieces, both finished and unfinished
Section 3: Book Cover Challenge, which is a judged competition.
A Collection display titled ‘Children’s Clothing – Home and Away’ will be on show in the upstairs rooms. It will
feature a selection of christening gowns, babywear, children’s clothes and the first steps of a child’s embroidery
lesson.
As well, the Guild’s Boutique Gift Table will feature a variety of beautiful hand-embroidered articles for sale.
Key dates for exhibitors
Entry forms must be received by Saturday, 7 May. (An entry form must be submitted for each exhibit. Entry forms
are available in the Guild rooms; the form was also printed in the March newsletter.) Entry forms can be sent in the
post (with payment attached) to the Guild or placed in the Entry Form Box on the table in the library. Exhibitors may,
if they wish, display a maximum of 3 items in each of the three sections, with an entry fee of $5.00 per item. All entry
items must be received at the Guild by Saturday, 21 May. (Note: This date has been changed to allow sufficient time
for the return of embroidery for those exhibiting in the Brookfield Show.)
Prizes and awards
As well as the prizes mentioned above, there will be an Acquisition Prize of $350 and a Young Embroiderers’
Encouragement Award (open to embroiderers under the age of 18).
Art Union tickets
Throughout the exhibition, Art Union tickets will be on sale for $2 each.
Other matters
Rosters will be available in the Guild rooms from Tuesday, 3 May. Please help in any
way you can; your efforts will help to ensure the success of our exhibition.
Normal Guild operations will cease from Monday, 30 May to allow the exhibition and
the Collection display to be set up. The Guild will open again for general stitching on
Tuesday, 14 June.
Deborah Love
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To promote, preserve and encourage all aspects of embroidery by providing a venue for embroiderers to meet,
classes to be held and heirloom pieces to be collected.
GUILD MEETINGS at 149 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
TUESDAYS
10.00 am – 2.30 pm
General Stitching Day
WEDNESDAYS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Cross Stitch and General Stitching Day
THURSDAYS
9.00 am – 12.00 noon
General Stitching Day
SATURDAYS
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
General Stitching Day
DAY and NIGHT GROUPS CABOOLTURE
Every Monday 9.30 am – 2.30 pm Burpengary Library, Station Road, Burpengary
Phone: Ruby 5330 1308 or 0438 075 871
NORTHSIDE DAY
3rd Saturday of the month at 1.00 pm Chermside Library (temporary), 960 Gympie Road, Chermside
Phone: Jane Holloway 0421 543 208
NORTHSIDE NIGHT
2nd Monday of the month at 6.00 pm Chermside Library (temporary), 960 Gympie Road, Chermside
Phone: Jane Holloway 0421 543 208
NORTHWEST 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm Phone: Annette Parke 3368 3087
SOUTHSIDE
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 1.30 pm Logan North Library, Sports Drive, Underwood
Phone: Louise Cumming 3397 6643 or 0408 786 506
TWEED VALLEY (Finish 2nd Tuesday in December)
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 9.30 am – 1.00 pm (NSW time) The Community Room, Tweed City Shopping Centre (in the corridor left of Woolworths)
Phone: Daphne Walls 02 6672 3133 Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Articles and news items from members are always welcome for inclusion in the newsletter. Please forward your article by the 10
th day of the month*, together with your name and contact information, by one of the following methods:
typed hard copy or USB in the NEWSLETTER box on the desk in the Guild Library or email: [email protected]**
* Note change of deadline – previously the 12
th
**Note change of contact email until further notice. ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER OPTION - To receive an electronic copy of the newsletter, please send an email to: [email protected]
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VALE Carolyn MacLauchlan
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Carolyn MacLauchlan on 25 February. She had been
battling major health issues for some time and her final hospitalisation was mercifully brief. The Thursday girls made
a quilt for her after she lost everything in a house fire in 2009 and feel honoured that her family chose it to drape her
coffin with. Carolyn was, for some years, the Thursday Convenor and was a much loved member of the Guild and
many other organisations, mostly textile-related.
THE LITTLE HISTORIANS FESTIVAL Newstead Park, Cnr Breakfast Creek Rd and Newstead Ave, Newstead
9 am to 1pm on Sunday, 15 May 2016
Join Guild members demonstrating simple stitching to children at Newstead House.
Help thread needles, knot threads and show children how to sew simple stitches on
small designs. We need your goodwill to make this event another success. Last year
was our first invitation to this wonderful event and we had no idea what to expect. It
was a great success with approximately 50 children enjoying the activities organised
by the Guild.
Contact: [email protected] or mob. 0419 789 987
Reminder: Guild Rooms will be closed from Monday 30 May to allow for the setup of the exhibition and
will reopen on Tuesday 14 June.
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New stitching challenges with Christine P Bishop
A group of excited Guild members attended Christine’s classes
over a four-day period in mid-April. With clear instructions and
generous guidance, good progress was made on two beautiful
projects – Peony Rose Sweet Bag and Dresden Embroidery.
Learning new stitches and seeing the effect of them in both
designs was interesting. The linens used were beautiful and easy
to work with but concentration was essential when counting.
Everyone commented on the forethought our early members had
in purchasing our wonderful building, which has provided us with
such a pleasant learning environment. Christine displayed
additional pieces she had recently completed and that led everyone
to wonder what pieces we might attempt next year.
Clare Bourne
Peony Rose Sweet Bag Dresden Embroidery
A thought for this month
Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do!
Anonymous
A warm welcome is extended to our new members
Mrs Catherine Adam, Springwood
Miss Sandra Klinge, Chelmer
Mrs Pamela Purtell, The Gap
Mrs Christiane Sier, Toowong
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CLASS LIST FOR 2016
DATE and
DAY
TUTOR
PROJECT and CLASS CODE
CLASS COST
KIT COST (payable direct to
tutor)
PROJECT INFORMATION
Member
Non-member
7/5/16 Saturday
TBC Embroidery Basic Stitches Class (16Begin#2)
No charge n/a TBA This is a free class for new members to provide an overview of basic stitches and techniques.
28 – 29/5/16 Saturday and Sunday
Alison Snepp Colourful Stitches on Evenweave (16AS/CS)
$200 TBC $21 A colourful needlecase stitched in a variety of stitches on evenweave linen.
18/6/16 Saturday
Carolyn Foley Kogin Embroidery (Basic) 16CF/Kog#1
$60 $80 $35 Information available shortly.
16/7/16 Saturday
Carolyn Foley Kogin Embroidery (Advanced) (16CF/Kog#2)
$60 $80 $33 Information available shortly.
30/7/16 Saturday
Paula Pugh An exercise in the use of colour (16PP/Colour)
$60 $80 TBA Paula’s sampler of hearts is a wonderful opportunity to choose and work with colour and shading. A very worthwhile class that will challenge and encourage new embroidery ideas.
6/8/16 Saturday
Carolyn Foley Machine Finishing (16CF/Mach)
$60 $80 TBA Do you love to embroider but need to learn the art of making up your beautiful pieces? Carolyn’s machine finishing will provide direction on such things as fitting zippers to bags and making up cushions.
20/8/16 Saturday
Paula Pugh Ribbon Embroidery – Wattle (16PP/RibD)
$60 $80 TBA Ribbon embroidery that can be used and washed. A very Australian design for use on a garment, a household item or just lovely to frame.
3/9/16 Saturday
Carolyn Foley Exploring More Stitches (16 Exp Stitch)
$60 $80 TBA Information available shortly.
18 – 19/9/16 Sunday and Monday
Margaret Light 15th Century Whitework Stomacher (16Ml/WWS)
TBC TBC TBA Information available shortly.
23/10/16 Sunday
Deborah Love Deerfield Sachet (16DL/Deer)
$60 $80 TBA Delicately worked Deerfield in shades of blue and white.
6 and 13/11/16 Sundays
Deborah Love
Advanced Schwalm ‘Among the Leaves’
$120 $140 TBA Information available shortly.
as at April 2016 and may be subject to change
Class enquiries: [email protected] or phone 07 3252 8629
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Colourful Stitches on Evenweave with Alison Snepp
28 and 29 May 2016
In this workshop Alison’s students will explore new and
already-known stitches working on evenweave linen in bright
colours of stranded cotton and other threads from each
student’s collection. The embroidery is relaxing and
thoroughly enjoyable and each student’s work will be different
reflecting their own expression of favourite stitches and
exciting textures. This workshop is all about reconnecting with
stitch and gaining confidence with modifying stitches to
achieve particular effects. The completed embroidery may be
turned into an insertion into a bag, book cover or cushion, or
may be worked as the colourful ends on a table runner or mat.
Kogin Embroidery with Carolyn Foley
Kogin embroidery originated in the north of Japan's main island in the prefecture of Aomori and is a form of needle weaving traditionally worked with mercerised cotton on hemp fabric.
Introduction to Kogin - Saturday 18 June 2016
In this class you will be introduced to the two main methods of Kogin stitching. The patterns are from two different regions. One is stitched over an odd number of threads and the other over an even number of threads. The class sample has been made into a place mat. The kit is purchased from the tutor at the class: $35.00
Advanced Kogin - Saturday 16 July 2016 This class requires knowledge of the traditional methods of stitching either Kogin or Sashiko. It builds on the skills in the introductory class and is a complicated pattern inspired from traditional clothing. It uses the odd count of needle-weaving that originated in the central region and includes the use of different coloured threads. The class sample has been made into a bag but it could also be used as a wall hanging. The kit is purchased from the tutor at the class: $33.00
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The Embroiderers' Guild, Queensland Inc.
149 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley - Tel: 07 3252 8629
CLASS REGISTRATION FORM – please use a separate form for each class
Class: ……………………………………………….………………………… Class code: …………………………….….
Date/s: ………………………………………………………………………… Membership No.: .……………………….
Title: ………….. Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Post Code: …………..
Phone No: ……………………. Mobile: ………………………. Email Address: …………………………………………...
PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION FOR THIS CLASS (eg. Requirements list)
EMAIL: POST: PAYMENT OPTIONS: APPROPRIATE PAYMENT NEEDS TO BE MADE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
1. Cash Cheque Money Order $.................... is enclosed.
(Cheques to be made payable to ‘The Embroiderers’ Guild Qld Inc.’)
This registration form can be placed in the Classes Box in the Guild Rooms or posted to the Class Registrar, The Embroiderers’ Guild Qld Inc., PO Box 150, Fortitude Valley 4006.
2. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer to:
SUNCORP ACCOUNT NAME: The Embroiderers’ Guild Qld Inc. Classes Account:
BSB 484 799; Account No. 601409000; INCLUDE YOUR CLASS CODE & INITIALS ON THE ENTRY.
Transaction No.: ……………………………… Amount: $ …………….. Date: ………………….
The registration form can either be scanned and emailed to [email protected] or delivered/ posted to the Guild as in Option (1) above.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Registration for classes o Classes for Visiting Tutors: payment IN FULL with Registration Form. o Guild classes up to $60.00: payment IN FULL with Registration Form. o Guild classes over $60.00: $60.00 with registration form, the balance due two (2) weeks prior to class
commencement. Fees for non-members:- See Class Schedule in each Newsletter for cost of class. You will be advised of class requisites after registering. Payment for any kit required is paid directly to the
tutor. Receipts are issued at class commencement. Class participants are required to sign the normal Sign in Book and Class Attendance Form indicating
acceptance of the Tutor's rights under Australian Copyright Law. Cancellation policy and cancellation fees are detailed in CLASSES INFORMATION & GUIDELINES This
information is kept on both the Classes Noticeboard and the Guild website and is published periodically in the Guild Newsletter.
Should a class require a sewing machine, overlocker or smocking pleater, etc., it is your responsibility to ensure that your machine is in good working order and that you know how to operate it properly. The Guild accepts no responsibility for difficulties with or damage to your equipment. No personal electrical equipment may be used, unless the appliance bears a current electrical safety tag.
All classes will be held at the Guild, 149 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, unless stated otherwise, by Class Registrar. SIGNED: .................................................................. DATE: ……………………
Class Registration Form Jan 2014
