Margaret Pierce Seminar to be hosted by SAGA Dogwood Chapter
Margaret taught an Heirloom Infant Dress and Bonnet, featuring a round yoke batiste dress with released tucks and front embroidery. The bonnet is made with matching embroidery across the front.
February & March Programs - Introduction to Cutwork
This month & next we will be learning the technique of cutwork - making a fingertip towel embroidered with an initial in cutwork.
Please make reservations for a kit.
Things you'll need to bring to each meeting:
#7 between needle,
small scissors,
water-soluble fabric marker.
Email charlottesmocking@gmail.com with any questions and to make a kit reservation!
January Mint Museum Visit
January 5 Dogwood chapter meeting was a visit to the Mint Museum to participate in the Art + Architecture lecture, featuring Shelia Hicks (fiber artist) and design architect Rodolfo Machado of Machado and Silvetti Associates. Shelia's work is inspiring, particularly her use of texture and her sense of color!
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| Shelia Hicks in blue, 2nd from right |
Congratulations to Phyllis Brown!
AT SAGA National Convention this year, Phyllis entered a garment in the Wee Care Contest & won Viewers' Choice - beautiful work!
Holiday smocking idea!
Chapter members learned the beginning steps for preparing smocked ornaments - these lovely pieces will be cherished by all who receive them. This month we'll share finishing techniques for this type of project.
Closing out 2011!
December 1
is our Chapter Social - please bring your favorite hors d'oeuvre and your ornament project from last month!
Happy Holidays!
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