Meeting Programs

February Meeting Program

Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4

Bookmark Challenge

At the February meeting we will be using various darning stitch patterns to make bookmarks. Fabric and patterns will be provided. Please bring a 1 yard length of floss in your favorite color (a medium or dark value). All members are asked to make at least one bookmark to be donated to the Children's Home in Easton. Remember to bring your usual stitching supplies (needles, scissors, etc.)

We will also be marking fabric for the bookmark project we will teaching at the Lehigh Valley Jewish Community Center in April.

March Meeting Program

Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4

Petite Garland

EGA Petite Project

Program led by Pam and Janice

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Satin, cross stitches, and straight stitches combine to form a garland of flowers in a 4-inch oval. The finished design can be framed with an oval mat, inserted into a card with an oval cut-out, or mounted and finished as an ornament. The directions include several options for selecting color schemes as well as using beads and buttons. The instructions should be read before deciding on which threads and embellishments to use. Options will be discussed at the February meetings.

The chapter has 28 count cream fabric and printed directions will be available for $3.50. If you wish to reserve a piece of cream fabric or a printed set of directions, please email Janice (JMeixell1@verizon.net) NOW.

You can download the instructions immediately by logging in at https://egausa.org/login/ with the username and password that you created to join or renew your membership. Click on Members Only, then Petite Projects, and scroll down until you find Petite Garland.

Note: This is a two-part program. In part 2 we finish the stitched piece into an ornament.

Materials needed to stitch as the sample in the photo:

Stranded cotton or silk - 1 skein each:

Main color for the flowers

Flower accent color for the cross stitch (in the sample darker than the main color)

Secondary color for the leaves

Accent color for the flower centers

8-inch square of 28 count evenweave fabric (e.g., Monoco, Lugana, Cashel Linen, etc.)

6-inch embroidery hoop or 8-inch stretcher bars

#24 tapestry needle