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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Oriental Butterfly Class - 1/27/16

January 27, 2016--Signed up to take an ANG CyberPointers Chapter workshop called Oriental Butterfly taught and designed by Ann Strite-Kurz.  The class begins April 1st and runs through June 1st of this year.  I'm now ready--just purchased some beautiful teal/aqua threads to use in this project.

Oriental Butterfly by Ann Strite-Kurz Project Photo

Oriental Butterfly Threads 


Monday, January 11, 2016

Rehoboth Beach Museum 6th Annual Needlework Exhibition

January 11, 2016--The Rehoboth Beach, DE Museum, has just announced its 6th Annual Needlework Exhibition from March 19 through May 22, 2016.  Below are the Exhibition Details and Entry Form.

Come early for your beach vacation and visit the museum at the same time.

Please note if you plan on exhibiting (and I hope you do), your pieces must be submitted between February 26th and March 13th.    If you have any questions, please comment below.   I have worked as a volunteer at the exhibit for the last 5 years as well as having entered pieces of needlepoint as an exhibitor.



Rehoboth Beach Museum
6th Annual Needlework Exhibition
March 19, 2016 through May 22, 2016
(The museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS)



On behalf the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society

Entries accepted February 26 through March 13, 2016
(The Museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS)



Exhibition details

EXHIBIT DATES:

March 19 through May 22, 2016

LOCATION:

511 Rehoboth Avenue, at the entrance to the City of Rehoboth Beach, near the lighthouse traffic circle and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center.

EXHIBITION HOURS:

Monday and Friday, 10-4, and Saturday and Sunday, 11-3.

DAILY ADMISSION FEES: Exhibitors only may visit the museum for free. Admission is by donation for all others.

RECEPTION:

There will be a closing reception for exhibitors May 22 from Noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. You may pick up your work then.

ELIGIBILITY:

Each entry must be the work of a living person and appropriately finished. We reserve the right to display items in the manner we deem most appropriate and to refuse items deemed inappropriate for display. Entries requiring hanging must be wired. No saw tooth hanging devices will be accepted. Entries must be labeled with the stitcher’s name and phone number.

DIVISIONS:
Adult: For stitchers 18 years old or older.

Junior: For stitchers 17 years of age or younger at the time the work was completed.

CATEGORIES:
Original
A unique design and composition, which is entirely the product of the stitcher’s own mind and hands. This includes interpretations of nature and art through stitching.

Commercial
Works using any element of a designer’s pattern for needlework. Includes: charted or painted canvas, printed graphs, kits, class projects, and minor alterations thereto.

TECHNIQUES:
·      Beadwork
·      Canvaswork/Needlepoint: Traditional, multi-stitch (4+) or painted canvas
·      Counted Thread: Including Blackwork, Cross Stitch          (even weave), Drawn thread, Hardanger
·      Sampler: Traditional or Multi-stitch (4+)
·      Embroidery: Including but not limited to Crewel,          Goldwork, Silk Ribbon, Stumpwork, Surface, White          Work.
·      Heirloom Sewing: Smocking, Fine hand sewing, Needle Lace, Quilting (please note, only those quilts awarded prizes will be displayed in full due to space constraints).
·      Lace: Bobbin Lace, Battenburg, Filet Guipure, etc.
·      Miniature: 32-count or higher, over one thread


JUDGING:

A nationally certified judge will award ribbons. Major award winners will be announced just prior to the opening reception.  Entrants should fill out forms carefully to ensure that each piece is properly classified. The Historical Society reserves the right to re-classify entries.

AWARDS:

Best in Show – across all techniques
First Place, Second Place, Third Place – for each technique
Honorable Mention  - the judge reserves the right to choose the number of honorable mention winners
People’s Choice – by popular vote

All entries must remain at the Rehoboth Beach Museum for the duration of the exhibition.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Five.  Entries must not have been in previous RBHS exhibits, but may have been in  other shows.

ENTRY FEES:
Members of RBHS: $5 per entry, $5 per additional entry
Non-members:  $10 per adult entry, $5 per additional entry
Juniors:  $5 junior entry, $1 each additional entry. 

Sets containing several items will be charged $1 for each additional item.

Make checks payable to Rehoboth Beach Historical Society (RBHS), 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971


Society Memberships are available:
Individual: $25
Household: $35
Supporting: $50
Anna Hazzard: $100

Membership is tax-deductable. Please send a separate check for membership.


ENTRIES BY MAIL:

PLEASE NOTE: Entries will be accepted by mail but will not be returned by mail. All entries must be picked up at the museum. Entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 13, 2016. Entries by mail must be shipped in a sturdy container and must contain a completed entry form. Mailing address: Rehoboth Beach Museum, 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Please call (302) 227-7310 for information.
HAND DELIVERED ENTRIES:

Exhibitors are urged to pre-register by sending completed forms and fees in the mail to The Rehoboth Beach Museum by February 25, 2016. Please make checks payable to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Walk-in entries are accepted February 26  through March 13, 2016, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. NOTE: The Museum is closed Tuesdays through Thursdays. No entries will be accepted after March 13, 2016. Entries must be picked up by May 26 , 2016.






TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1.   Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the owner/depositor.
2.   The depositor warrants that he or she holds full and clear title to the object(s) identified on the face of the entry form or is the agent of the owner authorized to deposit the objects(s) with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.
3.   All objects may be examined, photographed, measured, or otherwise reproduced for educational or promotional purposes.
4.   The object(s) will be returned only to the depositor unless RBHS is notified in writing to the contrary.
5.   If objects are not picked up by the last pick-up date, a $5 per day storage fee will be charged. After 30 days, the object will be deemed an unrestricted gift to the museum.













ENTRY FORM – Maximum 5 entries
Please reproduce this form or print from www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org
(please attach a photo of your work if possible and an artist’s statement)

Stitcher Name_________________________________________
Exhibited by___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Phone (home) _______________Phone (cell) _______________
Email (print CLEARLY) _______________________________

Division:     _____Adult        _____Junior      
Category:   _____Original   _____Commercial

Technique:  
_____ Beadwork               _____ Canvaswork/Needlepoint _____ Sampler                          _____ Counted Thread/Cross Stitch
_____ Embroidery            _____ Heirloom Sewing/Quilt
_____ Miniature               _____ Lace  ___Mixed Media

Title __________________________________________

Measurement:  Length____      Width____

Description (framed piece, pillow, etc.) ___________________
Thread Count: ________ Pattern Source/Class _____________

In submission of this entry I hereby agree to abide by the stated rules of the exhibition, and terms and conditions listed on the enclosures. 

Signature   _________________________       
Entries accepted at the museum 511 Rehoboth Avenue * (302) 227-7310

# of entries __ times Entry Fee = $_________       

                           (office use only) AMT Cash $________    Check #________  

Labels: Print clearly and affix one label to each piece or use your own.

Name of Stitcher: __________________________________________
Title of Piece: _____________________________________________
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Sunday, January 3, 2016

Shingles Ornament Updated 1/3/16

January 3, 2016--Just now added cording to this piece, making it into a really lovely ornament.

Shingles Ornament Completed
November 3, 2015--Earlier this year Gay Ann Rogers, a well known needlework designer, developed a serious case of shingles which kept her down for many months.  She wrote about her experience, encouraging everyone to get the shingles shot and share stories about shingles which she later published on her web site (link below).   For each story sent to Gay Ann, the sender received free instructions for the Shingles Ornament she designed (my story is number 52).  I have completed the stitching of this beautiful ornament and will have it finished similar to the style shown on her web site.

Note:  Gay Ann reports she has closed this offer and the Shingles Ornament is no longer available.  But no fear, she has many, many other beautiful designs offered for sale in the Spring and Fall.


Shingles Ornament



Friday, January 1, 2016

Ort Collection

January 1, 2016--My first post of the year and it's all about orts.  I did a little needlepointing in the 70's and 80's, but didn't start up again until 2009.  Since then, I've been saving all the leftover bits and pieces from completed projects--six years worth--transferring them from my blue and white ort box to a zip lock baggie.   I plan on using these orts to stuff a medium size pillow, needlepointing the front to say ORTS in grand and colorful letters.  The top will have a zipper so I may keep stuffing the pillow with orts from future projects.

Wishing everyone a happy and joyous 2016 with lots of orts in your future.

Ort Collection 2009 - 2015
PS - I can see a lot of yellow and brown/red wool threads in the bag which came from stitching a Mt. Vernon seat cover.  A true labor of love which I wrote about in my Mt. Vernon, VA Seat Cushion blog.