From the President		Ways and Means
Library Reviews		Hospitality

If we were up North it would be the beginning of the fall season with the expectation that temperatures will cool, leaves will change colors, and Indian summer may return for a week. Here in Florida we all hope that at least the temperatures will cool soon. The only way to change the leaf colors is to paint them! So we change our outlook and start to prepare for the holiday season and the end of the year anyway. In anticipation of this, we start thinking of what we want to accomplish before the end of the year. It is a time of “finishing.”

First of all let us ALL finish our President’s Challenge. Not only must the stitching be done, but the “finishing” must also be done. I would like to see all of these beautiful projects at the November meeting. I plan to take a picture of EACH project in whatever stage it is in (so dress nice for your picture). Be prepared again to talk about the final destination of this piece and what you have learned NEW this year— either from your project or from all the opportunities at our meetings.

Next, we should also be finishing our Hidden Hearts from NeedleArts magazine. I hope you will also bring them to the November meeting (whether finished or not) for a group picture.

Our GCC, “Mariposa,” has been sent off for the critique and should be back in plenty of time to also be “finished” by November. Again, let’s bring them for the photo op. Also some of you may be doing the Tulip bookmark using our new skill working with pulled thread. Here is another November photo op, so be ready to show this also.

And let’s finally finish those bracelets Mimi taught us, the folded ornaments we each designed and Marty showed us the finishing, and July’s teacup projects.

In September/October we are doing the Angel Wings. In October I will be showing how to finish your angel. Hopefully we can have those also in time for November’s photo op meeting even if not totally done. So November is going to be “Show and Tell.” Even if you are not showing or telling, please plan to stay for the fun of the discussion.

Start planning to attend our Holiday Party in December. The details are elsewhere in this issue. Remember to make an ornament to exchange. Every year when I decorate for the holidays, I remember who I received my exchange ornament from. It’s a wonderful feeling of friendship. There will be a Show & Tell table for those last minute gifts and projects, but we will not have time to discuss them.

Time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve had a lot of fun doing all these different things this year and I certainly hope you have been having fun, too! Let’s continue to have more fun and friendship at EGA through the fall season, whatever the color the leaves are at your house!

IRC members enjoy a day of stitching and greeting customers at Books A Million on national Stitching in Public Day, February 7.     Go To Page Menu         Go To Site Navigation     Library Reviews Submitted by Christine Kampmeyer The Embroidery Studio Series 400 and 500 Videos The new video tapes in your library are a great source for a new technique or learning a new stitch. The new to us videos The Embroidery Studio Series 400 and 500 are a fun way to learn. Stitch along with Shay Pendray and enjoy learning that new stitch. There are episodes on Hardanger, Cross Stitch, Ribbon Embroidery and Gold Work, just to name a few. Also included on the tapes are visits to museums and various artists.     Go To Page Menu         Go To Site Navigation     Ways and Means From Emily Swihura Show support for IRC at future chapter, region, and national events with your embroidered IRC logo shirt. Wear them with pride!     Go To Page Menu         Go To Site Navigation     Hospitality Notes From Carol Rogers General Meeting Treat Schedule January TBA TBA TBA February TBA TBA TBA March TBA TBA TBA April Mary V.N. Mimi P. Carol R. May Barbara T. Aline L. Jineen K. June Ginny G. Harriet W. Board Members July Barbara G. Lyle K. Karen M. August JeanMarie H. Ritva B. Fran R. September Emily S. Sheila J. Mary V. N. October Debbye P. Donna Mc Marty W. November Adrienne M. Carol T. Suzanne L. December Holiday Luncheon Party Girls Treat Ladies provide snacks for our General Meetings If you would like to sign-up for treats, please contact Carol at the meeting!     Go To Page Menu         Go To Site Navigation     Home     About the Indian River Chapter Membership     Membership Application    Meeting Information Scheduled Programs    Workshops     Calendar of Events Education    Community Outreach    Chapter Library Scrapbook    Chapter Officers    Sun Region News     National HQ Links Floss graphics courtesy of