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Gateway Chapter American Needlepoint Guild, May - July, Page 1 www.gatewayang.org President’s Letter, May 2016 Dear Members, What a beautiful spring we have had this year. The change in seasons from winter to spring in Missouri is always spectacular, but this year was truly beautiful. This time of the year also brings change to the Gateway Chapter. We had our spring retreat, have a new slate of officers for the New Year, and look forward to spring luncheon. The chapter also looks forward to the new year of programs, overnighter, fall retreat, and meetings at Ladue Chapel. The Chapter also is beginning corresponding with other Chapters across the country. We feel that this last year was one of learning and growing as individuals, Co-Presidents, as well as stitchers. We look forward to growing in the coming year and as always seek the help of other members to help the Chapter grow. Please read the newsletter with the thought in mind of what can I do to help the Chapter? "Every great dream begins with a dreamer." Harriet Tubman Kathy Scioneaux Charlene Wall CHAPTER MEETINGS Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from September through May in the South Fellowship Hall at the Ladue Chapel. Morning monthly meetings begin at 9:30 am. Evening monthly meetings begin at 6:30 pm. Summer meetings are informal stitch-ins and are held on a Saturday each month from June through August. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, May 19 Morning and Evening Meeting Collecting for Philanthropy Project Saturday, June 11 ANG Luncheon Barb Smith’s Home Tuesday, June 23 Evening Stitch-In Judy Lewis’s Home Volume 25, Issue #5 May – July 2016 Official Publication for Gateway Chapter of American Needlepoint Guild Needlenotes
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Gateway Chapter American Needlepoint Guild, May - July, Page 1 www.gatewayang.org
President’s Letter, May 2016
Dear Members,
What a beautiful spring we have had this year. The change in
seasons from winter to spring in Missouri is always spectacular, but
this year was truly beautiful. This time of the year also brings
change to the Gateway Chapter. We had our spring retreat, have a
new slate of officers for the New Year, and look forward to spring
luncheon. The chapter also looks forward to the new year of
programs, overnighter, fall retreat, and meetings at Ladue Chapel.
The Chapter also is beginning corresponding with other Chapters
across the country. We feel that this last year was one of learning
and growing as individuals, Co-Presidents, as well as stitchers. We
look forward to growing in the coming year and as always seek the
help of other members to help the Chapter grow. Please read the
newsletter with the thought in mind of what can I do to help the
Chapter?
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer." Harriet Tubman
Kathy Scioneaux Charlene Wall
CHAPTER MEETINGS
Monthly meetings are held on
the third Thursday of each month from
September through May in the South Fellowship Hall at the
Ladue Chapel.
Morning monthly meetings begin at 9:30 am.
Evening monthly meetings begin at 6:30 pm.
Summer meetings are informal
stitch-ins and are held on a Saturday each month from
June through August.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 19
Morning and Evening Meeting
Collecting for Philanthropy Project
Saturday, June 11 ANG Luncheon
Barb Smith’s Home
Tuesday, June 23
Evening Stitch-In Judy Lewis’s Home
Volume 25, Issue #5
May – July 2016
Official Publication for
Gateway Chapter of
American Needlepoint Guild
Needlenotes
Membership News
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Membership Dues Information
The following members will owe LOCAL DUES of $22
Gerry Augustine Lentz Maribell Knickerbocker Kathryn Nagy Kay Schmitt Peggy Sims
Please mail your checks to me - 9552 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124 - by May 15. Since we do not send out bills for Chapter Dues much effort is put into reminding members of when their dues are needed: this newsletter, an
email, snail mail and a phone call if needed. After that point a member may be dropped from the roll. Checks should be made payable to Gateway Chapter - ANG. If you give your check to another board member please let me
know. It saves a lot of confusion. Also, please make sure your National ANG membership is current. You cannot be
a member of the local chapter if you do not belong to the National ANG organization. Except for your initial membership payment, National ANG dues are paid directly to National Headquarters. You should receive a notice
from them shortly before that payment is due. If you need assistance with any membership matters please feel free to contact me at
cell (314)560-6188 or email [email protected]
Leigh Hullverson - Membership
Spring Retreat at Sign of the Arrow
19 stitchers were signed up for the Sign of the Arrow Spring retreat. The group had some
participants that were ill and not able to attend, which we were saddened by. The group
that was present enjoyed the day stitching. Each participant received a goody bag, as well
as a door prize! Snacks and conversation flowed with ease. As with any gathering of
stitchers, the conversation veered toward stitches. Many opinions were asked for and
many given. Thank you Sign of The Arrow for the wonderful stitching space, prizes,
snacks, and a place where all stitchers are welcome.
Membership News
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Terry Dryden's visit to our STL Gateway Chapter ANG by Nancy Kinker
Terry taught her two day "Funky Rose" class, held at Ladue Chapel the first part of March. She
started the class by introducing her projects and telling us about how she started teaching
needlepoint designs. She is an expert in color and design.
We started by using Copic colored markers to "paint" our canvases. Everyone's canvas took on
a different run for his money!
Our next step was working on the inner border using a Jacquard stitch and how time flew when
we were all having so much fun. All of a sudden it was 4:00 P.M. We all headed to Lester's for
a bite to eat with the teacher. Again, all fun and tons of laughter.
Friday morning, we all started using our 7mm River Silk and making a beautiful flowing silk
rose for our focal point. Moving on was the most fun, using a packet of "Bead Gravy" and
pilling on the beads for the center of the flower, OH, in the silk also? FUN. Now this is a
"Funky Rose".
We had a relaxing two days due to our stitch guide was so well laid out and explained every
detail beautifully. And yet, when we walked around the room, we all had different looking
canvases. I certainly would take another class from Terry Dryden. We are fortunate she came in
to share her knowledge with our local ANG chapter.
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SHOW & TELL
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Summer Stitch-In
Thursday, June 23
Evening 6 pm - ?
Instead of you bring your lunch we are going to
order pizza for dinner.
(Everyone will chip in$$)
Judy will provide, salad, drinks and dessert
Judy Lewis
705 Candlelight Lane
Olivette, MO 63132
Cell: 314.402.3197 home: 314.997.6674
Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 21
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Texture as a Design Element
Our Gateway ANG Chapter is hosting Toni Gerdes on Thursday, March 09 and Friday, March 10, 2017 at The Ladue Chapel.
It is an all-level class and Toni will show us how to add texture to our canvases. After an informative visual presentation; students can
choose to stitch small samples of all examples; or stitch a paisley design using the different techniques. The kit will include all
supplies, including many different types of thread, a 14" x 14", 18 ct. white-opalescent mono canvas, copper scrubbies and Ultrasuede.
Design size is 10" x 10".
Toni Gerdes holds a Level 2 Teachers' certificate from the National Academy of Needlearts, as well as a Master Teacher with ANG.
She currently serves on the Board of NAN and on the Board of Directors for Mile High ANG chapter as President. She has received
numerous awards for her designs. Toni has taught for NAN, EGA and ANG as well as guilds and shops. She has been published in
Needlepointers, Needlepoint Now and in Needle Arts as the Artist Across America.
The cost for this two day workshop is $120.00.
Cut-off date is December 20, 2016. We are pleased to tell you we will be showing a stitched sample at the May 19, 2016 ANG
meetings as well as the June 11, 2016 luncheon.
Please make checks payable to Gateway ANG Chapter and mail to:
Jan Poneta
965 Crick Hollow Ct
St. Louis, MO 63146
If you have any questions regarding this upcoming workshop please contact Jan at
314.313.0091.
Come and join in the fun and learn new techniques for your stitching projects.
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Philanthropy
Please help us to continue our Philanthropy support to the 5th grade class at Coche Elementary School. Our teacher is so excited we have adopted her class to help with supplies. I will be accepting any donations from the list or you may buy her gift cards at Office Max or Target. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk with Judy Lewis or email [email protected]
The May meeting will be our last opportunity to help this class. I would love to collect items for her one more time.
Thanks so much for your generosity, it has been greatly appreciated.
Wish List
Markers Dry erase markers
Pencils Pens
Filler paper Computer paper
Scotch tape Spiral notebooks
Composition books Large easel size pads
Gift Cards (Office Max or Target)
Nancy Hannon
Regina Mohan
Kathryn Nagy
Maribell Knickbocker
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Sign of the Arrow News
Thanks to all who participated in the April Stitch-In. We had fun sharing food, conversation,
projects and techniques too. Thanks to Barb Smith for sharing her great new chain stitch
idea!
The 2016 Annual Limited Edition Ornament kit is here. It comes as either a charted piece or
a painted canvas, both with all of the threads to complete the ornament and a detailed stitch
guide.
Trunk Shows
May - Artists Collection
June - Birds of a feather
July - Christmas in July Event featuring: Strictly Christmas, Princess and Me, Susan
Roberts, Lee, Alexa, Danji, and CBK
Summer Classes- Call for specifics or to sign up
As the Bird Wings: Or Nué Technique (Any level) Wed. May 25, 10 -1:00 Uncle Sam Nutcracker Intermediate level Thursday, June 16 - 9:30 -11:30 Floral Goldwork Fan -2 days- Intermediate level Wed., Aug. 17th & 31st
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SPRING LUNCHEON 2015 – SAVE THE DATE
Barb Smith has graciously decided to open her beautiful house and garden to our Chapter once again for our 2015 Spring Luncheon. The date for the event will be Saturday, June 6. Gourmet to Go did a great job last year catering the event, and we will probably use them once again. We plan to have a menu and price available in the very near future, along with sign-up information. Please save the date. Hopefully, the day will be nice and sunny (unlike last year); dining in Barb’s back yard is like visiting a tropical resort.
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Join us at The Clubhouse A Happy Place to Stitch
Any Day – All Day
Summer Time and the Stitchin’ is Easy Easy and cool at The Clubhouse, that is.
We encourage all stitchers to come in and stitch with us any time. Holiday deadlines are approaching quickly Stitching with us helps keep you on track
Check your emails for Summer surprises.
Trunk Shows Always 20% off including any special orders from that designer while the trunk show is in the store
So if you’re away, give us a call, we ship daily
May –Janet Zickler Casey & Melissa Shirley
June – Raymond Crawford & The Silver Needle
July – The Meredith Collection – formerly Elizabeth Turner Collection
JILL RIGOLI CLASSES Canvas Enhancement
October 21,22 & 23
Only 2 spots remaining
Call the shop to sign up and for details – 314-432-2555
Don’t forget to use your Clubhouse punch card when you make a full price purchase of $50.00 or more.
It includes all full price merchandise, services and special orders.
Your punches will add up quickly.
See you soon
Membership News
GATEWAY CHAPTER OFFICERS–BOARD Co-President Co-President Charlene Wall (636) 256-0379 [email protected]
Kathy Scioneaux (314) 504-8784 [email protected]
1st Vice President-Programs 2nd Vice President-Membership Secretary Treasurer Mary Brooke Maher (304)639-4805 [email protected]
Leigh Hullverson (314) 560-6188 [email protected]
Nancy Kinker (636) 227-5709 [email protected]
Donna Hinden (314) 567-724 [email protected]
Newsletter Fundraising Public Relations
Judy Lewis (314) 997-6674 [email protected]
Donna Beaman (314) 346-8923 [email protected]
Regina Mohan (314) 991-5741 [email protected]
GATEWAY CHAPTER OFFICERS–COMMITTEE Workshops Webmaster Sunshine Philanthropy Jan Poneta Janice Marsh Ellen Ippolito Debbie Jacobson (314)313-0094 (636) 394-1134 (636)561-0132 (314)993-8829 workshops@ gatewayang.org
webmaster@ gatewayang.org
sunshine @ gatewayang.org
philanthropy@ gatewayang.org
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