Cataraqui Guild of Needlearts - Past Afternoon Projects

	Past Afternoon Projects

In the afternoons in-house members teach a wide variety of projects in various techniques and at all skill levels. At the same time, focus groups meet to enable the more advanced stitchers to expand their knowledge and ability in their choice of traditional and modern techniques.

Past Afternoon Programmes are shown here.

Programmes for previous years:

02-03; 03-04; 04-05; 05-06; 06-07; 07-08; 11-12; 12-13; 13-14; 14-15; 15-16; 16-17; 17-18; 18-19; 19-20; 20-21; 22-23;

2002-03 (year 1)

Monogrammed sachet
Blackwork pin cushion
Kantha
Shadow work
Crewel bookmark
Hardanger candle wrap
Crazy patch needlecase
Counted thread scissor fob
Goldwork

2003-04 (year 2)

Goldwork
Sweet bag
Whitework and monograms
Battenburg Lace
Woven Beaded Necklaces
Tassels
Correspondence courses
Smocking
Israeli Yemenite embroidery
Hardanger Tea Cozy
Name Tags
Cards
Journalling

2004-05 (year 3)

Canvas project
Beaded bags
Painting with threads
Brazilian embroidery
Shisha embroidery
Silk ribbon embroidery
Madeira lace
Name tags
Seminar favours
Greeting cards

2005-06 (year 4)

Needle lace
Madeira needlework
Beaded bags
Brazilian embroidery
Painting with Threads
Goldwork
Seminar Favours

2006-07 (year 5)

Battenburg Lace
Bargello canvas work
Embellishing with beads
Richelieu / Cutwork
Stumpwork
Pulled thread iris
Kantha
Goldwork correspondence course
Beginninng Needlework
- a programme for new members wanting to learn basic stitches.

Needlework sampler
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2007-08 (year 6)

Pioneer skills

Rug hooking
Felting
Candle wicking
Chicken scratch

Canvaswork

Beading

Modern trends

White work

Embellished / Embroidered Bag

EAC Stumpwork Correspondence Course 2003-04

Programme for 2011-12:

FALL

Bullion Knots - Linda Burke

Silk Fusion - Beth Abbott

WINTER/SPRING

Pat Caffery afternoon class project entitled "Wonder of the Deep"

Theresa Lawrence: co-ordinator of embroidery techniques using Royal School of Needlework book

Mary Lou Wilson: Blackwork workshop

Free stitching table

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Programme for 2012-13:

FALL 2012

Mountmellick - Linda Burke - a form of Irish white work originally with predominately floral designs.

Magic Carpet - Pat Caffery - Canvas Work in which participants will chose one of the two patterns Pat has designed. This project will be spread over two sessions: Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.

Stumpwork - Elizabeth Vandenberg (co-ordinator) - This study group will work on a project entitled "Essence of August", published in "Embroidery Canada", Summer 2011.

WINTER 2013

Hapsburg Lace Sampler - designed by Tanja Berlin. This is a study group

Sashiko Sampler - based on a book - another study group with no formal teaching. Check out these sites on sashiko embroidery:

http:// www.sharonpederson.com/html/imagefiles/sashiko.html

http://pinterest.com/isiscat/embroidery-sashiko/

SPRING 2013

Magic Carpet - Pat Caffery - second session of this extensive Canvas Work project leading to finishing.

Finishing Techniques - Mary Lou Wilson - will teach members how to frame projects, do mitred corners, hem, etc.

Blackwork - Based on the book, "Royal School of Needlework Techniques" - This is a study group which will be co-ordinated by Theresa Lawrence.
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	Programme for 2013-14: SPRING 2014 Celtic canvas work - Mary Lou Wilson UFO group - Diane Dukoff/Sally Fink WINTER 2014 Royal School of Embroidery (crewel section study group) - Theresa Lawrence UFO group - Diane Dukoff/Sally Fink FALL 2013 Elizabethian Sampler - Linda Burke Designing with zen doodles - Theresa Lawrence Beginners group - Irene Hodge TOP
	Programme for 2014-15: SPRING 2015 Mar, Apr, May: "Textures" notebook course - Pat Caffery Mar, Apr, May: "Stitches" - Linda Burke UFO Group WINTER 2015 Jan 5, 19; Feb 2: "Heron" nametag - Mickie Beauchamp Feb 2: Hem stitch for Hardanger towel - Mary Lou Wilson (tentative) Feb 16: Bobbin Lace Demonstration & chance to try - Dorothy Forrester Mar, Apr, May: "Textures" notebook course - Pat Caffery UFO Group FALL 2014 Beginner's Hardanger Project - Mary Lou Wilson Two pieces: Jacobean Leaf and Kantha Picture - Linda Burke UFO Group TOP
	Programme for 2015-16: SPRING 2016 April 4, May 2 to June 6: Fancy Bird - Stumpwork - Mary Lou Wilson April 4, May 2 to June 6: Bobbin Lace - Dorothy Forrester All Afternoons: Focus Group - Blackwork All Afternoons: UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay WINTER 2016 Jan 4, 18, Feb 1, 15: Issy Dolls - Irene Hodge Jan 18, Feb 1, 15: T-shirt stencils - Lorna Rae Mar 7: Focus Group - Blackwork Mar 21 + : Fancy Bird - Stumpwork - Mary Lou Wilson Mar 21 +: Bobbin Lace - Dorothy Forrester All Afternoons: UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay FALL 2015 Wessex Stitchery - Theresa Lawrence Introduction to Embroidery - Irene Hodge Geometric Swirl Christmas Ornament 1 or other ornament - Donna Hamilton Needle cleaners - Debbie Koteiniski UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay TOP
	Programme for 2016-17: SPRING 2017 Hardanger - Mary Lou W (starting March 6) Sea Garden Pouch - Bethany G (starting April 17) Images of Kingston - Beth M All days: UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay WINTER 2017 Jan 16, 30; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20: Ukranian Stitching - Eva K Jan 16, 30, Feb 6: Basic Blackwork - Irene H Jan 16, 30; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20: Images of Kingston - Beth M Feb 20; Mar 6, 20: 4 x 4 Square for Banner All days: UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay FALL 2016 Spirit Dolls - Beth A Images of Kingston - Beth M Heron Name Tag - Mickie (2-3 classes) UFO/ Free Stitching Group - bring your unfinished work and stay TOP
	Programme for 2017-18: SPRING 2018 Embroidered Applique Folk Art (Lorna) Study Group on Smocking (June 4) Open Stitching WINTER 2018 Silk Fusion (Beth Abbott) Focus on Blackwork - Liz Almond's design Open Stitching FALL 2017 Open Stitching - Projects on the go Sharing EAC course you are taking Round Robin project of voided stitching 4x4 square for banner Stitched inserts for cards Hardanger - Mary Lou (Sept 18, Oct 2, 16) Heron Name Tag - Theresa (Sept 11 & 25)) Tapestry Weaving - Roxanne K (Oct 2 & 16) Blackwork - Liz Almond's design (Beginning Nov 20) TOP
	Programme for 2018-19: SPRING 2019 Fabric emblishing with Beth A Wessex stitching with Theresa Study Group: Elizbethian Cat (Diane and Donna for reference) Open stitching WINTER 2019 Smocking with Leola Wessex stitching with Theresa Open stitching FALL 2018 Open Stitching - Whitework (Continuation of last year's LAS) Projects on the go Sharing EAC course you are taking Round Robin project of voided stitching 4x4 square for banner Stitched inserts for cards Finish cards for Fair - Tricia (Sept 10, 17) Finishing/lacing projects for Fair Exhibit - Theresa (Sept 10, 17) Folk Art Applique - Lorna (Oct 1, 15) Five Stitches, 5 Afternooons - Theresa (Oct 1, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 3) Canvaswork Angel - Eva (Oct 1, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 3) TOP
	Programme for 2019-20: SPRING 2020 Mar 2 & 16: Alabama reverse applique (Lorna) Mar 2 & 16: Continuing Chicken Scratch (Theresa) Mar 2 & 16, Apr 20, May 4, June 1: Open Stitching Apr 20, May 4, June 1: Christmas Ornaments (not done - do in September) WINTER 2020 Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 2: Chicken Scratch (Theresa) Jan 6 & 20: An Extra Head of Hair (Tricia) Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 2: Open Stitching FALL 2019 Open Stitching - Crewel project (Continuation of last year's LAS) Projects on the go Sharing EAC course you are taking 4x4 square for banner Stitched inserts for cards Blackwork Study Group (former EAC course) - all fall Fabric Embellishing - Beth A (Sept 9, 16) Finishing Techniques - Theresa & Lorna (Oct 7, 21; Nov 4, 18; Dec 2 TOP Programme for 2020-21: WINTER & SPRING Round Robins - cause we can't meet due to Covid Blackwork Round Robin with Beth M coordinating Folk-Art Circles with Lorna R coordinating Months of the Year with Leola B coordinating Cats with Theresa L coordinating FALL 2020 - cancelled till further notice - some "Challenges" are in the works TBA Group doing Beginner Stumpwork by Sandra Roy from purchased EAC discontinued courses Open Stitching - Crewel project (Continuation of last year's LAS) Projects on the go Sharing EAC course you are taking 4x4 square for banner Stitched inserts for cards TOP Programme for 2022-23: WINTER & SPRING - Note back to Afternoon Program in afternoon Kantha with Anjali - Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 28 Mountmellick with Eileen - Mar 14, Apr 11 Silk Fusion with Beth A - May 9 all day & part of May 23 Blue Vase Project withTheresa May 23 FALL 2022 - Note Afternoon Program held in morning (to change things up) Sept 13: Meet & greet and welcome to our new location Sept 27: Mini Sock - 1 stitch and variations - Tricia V Oct 11: All day workshop - Silk ribbon Embroidery - Sally H Oct 25-Jan 10: Cross Stitch - Beth M Open Stitching - Group doing Brazilian Embroidery Projects on the go Stitched inserts for card TOP

Last modified by dhh: Aug 27, 2023