Heartland Region Spring 2015 Seminar

April 22-26, 2015

Bloomington, MN

Hosted by

St. Paul Needleworkers

http://www.orgsites.com/mn/stpaulneedleworkers/

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Invitation and Welcome Class Schedule

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the Heartland

Region 2015 Seminar, Spring Into Stitching!

Our seminar offers ten wonderful classes taught by five excellent teachers

in a variety of embroidery techniques. We are sure each of you will find

several that interest you. All projects may be seen in full color on our

seminar website, http://www.orgsites.com/mn/stpaulneedleworkers.

The classes are all two days in length and will be held in comfortable

rooms with plenty of natural lighting. There is also an option for a Studio

Time class for those who already have too many projects in their stash.

The seminar will be held at the Hilton MSP/Mall of America, just steps

away from The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge with its miles of

hiking trails. For those who prefer indoor activities, the Mall of America is

a quick, free shuttle trip away.

So, grab a cup of tea, browse through the brochure and return your

registration soon. We hope to see you there!

Sharon Beerman Darla Bohn

Region Director Seminar Chair

Seminar Contacts

Darla Bohn, Seminar Chair, Donations, Advertising

darlagbohn@gmail.com, (952) 378-4522

Mary Chamberlain, Merchandise Night

mchambe405@gmail.com, (763) 432-9911

Becky Lieser, Registrar lieserrmh@gmail.com, (763) 755-8789

Thursday/Friday Saturday/Sunday

Volunteer

Host

Studio Time Studio Time

Terri Bay Grace Hardanger Lotus Box

Celeste

Chalasani

Black Magic Berry Bramble

Toni

Gerdes

Let It Snow Jasper

Deanna

Powell

Tres O Seis Abalorios

Azul

Marion

Scoular

Dresden

Doodle

Simple to the Sublime

Thursday/Friday Saturday/Sunday

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

Your Class Schedule Worksheet

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Faculty Biographies Seminar Dates to Remember

Deanna Powell is a fiber artist who has exhibited, lectured and

taught nationally and internationally for over thirty years. Deanna

has been designing embellished clothing and accessories since 1977.

In recent years, beads have become an integral part of her clothing

and jewelry designs. She is an EGA certified teacher, certified

graduate teacher, and past national president of EGA. To share her

knowledge Deanna has contributed to numerous magazines and

continues to self-publish several booklets and patterns yearly.

Marion Scoular is a 3-year, Mark Excellent, 1955 Graduate of the

Royal School of Needlework and a City and Guild’s Silver Medalist.

After teaching dressmaking in English high schools for 3 years, she

came to Clemson, South Carolina in 1963, where, for 13 years, she

owned The Robin Hood Wool Shop, teaching adult education for

the university. Since 1986 she has lived in Atlanta. Marion has

judged, lectured and taught workshops in 47 states, Canada, Mexico

and Australia for every major organization. She has been featured

on public and commercial TV and has a video on Basic Canvaswork.

She has three booklets on embroidery techniques published by the

American School of Needlework, authored a series of articles for

The Creative Needle, self-published, “Why Call It Blackwork?” and,

“Hardanger Embroidery,” and contributed articles to periodic

magazines of needlework organizations. Marion has led embroidery

tours of Britain and Europe.

Please use the following EGA definitions as a guide when selecting

your classes:

Basic: No experience with the technique being taught is necessary.

Intermediate: Knowledge of basic stitches, materials and their use in

the technique being taught is required.

Advanced: Ability to execute simple and difficult stitches in the

technique is required. The student should also have knowledge of

color and design that will allow exploration and creativity.

All Levels: The class is suitable for all levels.

EGA Proficiency Levels

October 4, 2014 First Day of Registration for EGA members

November 15, 2014 First Day of Registration for Non-EGA members

February 1, 2015 Last day of Regular Registration

February 20, 2015 Last day of Late Registration

February 20, 2015 Deadline for Merchandise Night Registration

February 28, 2015 Class Confirmations & Kit Fee Invoices Mailed

March 20, 2015 Kit fees due

April 1, 2015 Deadline for Handbook Ads and Donations

April 22-26, 2015 Seminar

ANG: American Needlepoint Guild

NAN: National Academy of Needlearts

NETA: National Embroidery Teachers’ Association

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Registration Information Faculty Biographies

Terri Bay has never met a needlework technique she didn’t like. Like

so many others she began with cross stitch and progressed into Hardanger, Pulled/Drawn work, Blackwork, Ukrainian Whitework,

Romanian Point Lace, and many others. Her designing business was born

out of frustration over the very small amount of printed works on Ukrainian Embroidery. Terri has a degree in Music Education from

Indiana State University and has taught music and needlework in many

forms. She currently lives in Minnesota with her husband, three

daughters and specialty fiber donor, Taz.

Celeste Chalasani is a designer and teacher specializing in Stumpwork. She first learned embroidery, sewing and crochet as a

young child from her grandmother. Her passion for Stumpwork was

sparked when she joined EGA in 1999. Celeste has taught extensively at EGA chapter events in the Greater Pacific Region and at EGA region

seminars across the United States and is currently under contract to

write an Individual Correspondence Course on Stumpwork for EGA. Celeste’s article on the history of Stumpwork and supplemental project,

“The Dragon” was published in Piecework Magazine’s March/April 2013

issue. Her work has also been published in the “GPR Designers 2012” book, at CQMagOnline.com, and on the “Focus on Finishing” blog.

Celeste holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

She is a Life Member of EGA and a member of NETA.

Toni Gerdes holds Level II Teachers’ certification from the National Academy of Needlearts specializing in canvas embroidery. She currently

serves on the Board of NAN as the Assistant Director of Teachers’

Certification and on the Board of Directors for Mile High ANG chapter

as President. She is currently the Vice President of NETA. 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. She enjoys all types of stitching and especially sharing

her knowledge with others. She currently resides in Colorado.

Seminar Eligibility & Registration Procedures

Seminar participation is open to all stitchers. Registration for EGA

members begins on October 4, 2014. Registration for non-EGA members

begins on November 15, 2014. Non-EGA members must pay a

non-member fee of $50. EGA members must include their member

number on their registration form. This number can be found on your

membership card and is also available from your Membership Chair.

Registrations will be processed and class assignments made in the order

received. Checks and money orders should be made payable to St. Paul

Needleworkers and submitted to Becky Lieser, Registrar.

Registration/Cancellation Fee

Included in the registration fee is a non-refundable fee of $50. Your

registration payment minus the non-refundable fee of $50 will be refunded

if you cancel by February 20, 2015. No refunds will be made for

cancellations after that date. Refunds will be made after the close of the

Seminar.

Class Assignments and Kit Fees

Class confirmations and invoices for kit fees will be mailed on February 28,

2015. Kit fees must be received no later than March 20, 2015. All

payments should be made payable to St. Paul Needleworkers and

submitted to Becky Lieser, Registrar.

Exhibit

Check the box on the registration form if you would like more

information on bringing your needlework to display.

Website

Please check out our website for color photos of the class projects, more

information about exhibiting your needlework, Merchandise Night, the

bookstore and all the latest Seminar news!

http://www.orgsites.com/mn/stpaulneedleworkers/

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Saturday & Sunday Classes Seminar Information & Events

Abalorios Azul - Deanna Powell

Technique: Beading

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Class Description: This unique 22 inch necklace can be worn two different ways. The knotted pendant can be

removed and the necklace worn separately This project is designed to teach circular twisted Ndebele

beading, spiral stitch, two needle Peyote stitch and a beaded closure. Special emphasis will be on constructing beaded spiral stitch accents as well as a

toggle closure for any necklace or bracelet. Finishing instructions will also be taught.

Kit Fee/Contents: $70; 11º Delicas, 13º seed, accent beads, 4 lb. Fireline, #10 & #12 beading needles, workbook including full instructions for finishing.

Bring to Class: Pencil for notes, a beading pad or dish, magnification and light if needed, an extension cord and other favorite beading tools.

Simple to the Sublime - Marion Scoular

Technique: Hemstitching Band Sampler

Proficiency Level: All Levels

Class Description: Bands of hemstitching,

progressing from easy to complex will be stitched,

leaving spaces for personal creativity. Instructions for

two bands of Blackwork will be included but not

taught. The picot edging will be practiced on a

doodle which could become a name tag. Pre-work

of approximately 6-8 hours is required.

Kit Fee/Contents: $45; Includes pre-work postage,

26 count linen, linen thread, pearl cotton, needles,

instructions. There will be an option in your student

letter to pre-order the single brass hardware for $12.

Bring to Class: Normal stitching supplies, lighting and magnification, if

needed. As the hemstitching is done in hand, no frame or hoop is required.

Exhibits & Opportunity Baskets

Please stop by the Wood Duck Pond Room on the second level to see the

Exhibit of your needlework pieces. While there, take a chance on one (or

more!) of the Opportunity Baskets on display. Chapters wishing to bring a

basket must pre-register. Details will be available in HeartBeats and on the

seminar website.

Bookstore

We have made special arrangements to offer a nice selection of books on

consignment from Nordic Needle. Watch for additional information on

pre-ordering books.

Hospitality Room

We will offer light snacks and beverages in our Hospitality Room. Check

out your Participant Handbook for times and location.

Meet & Greet– Wednesday, April 22, 6:00-8:00 PM

Please join us for light refreshments in the Woodlands Room right off the

Main Lobby from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, April 22.

Merchandise Night– Thursday, April 23, 6:30-9:30 PM

Shop ‘til you drop from 6:30 to 9:30 PM on Thursday, April 23! If you

would like to be a vendor, please check out our website for more

information.

http://www.orgsites.com/mn/stpaulneedleworkers/

Dessert with Marion– Friday, April 24, 7 PM

What a special treat for us to have Marion Scoular delight us with her talk

on her years at the Royal School of Needlework! She is bringing along the

art, embroidery and dressmaking from those years and will have them on

display at this not to be missed event. The additional cost of $30 includes

the talk and a variety of desserts. Be sure to include the payment with

your registration and join us on Friday, April 24 at 7 PM.

Banquet– Saturday, April 25, 7 PM

Our Banquet and Region Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 25 at

7 PM. Guests and those not attending the Seminar may purchase tickets for

the Banquet following the registration deadlines.

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Hotel & Area Information Saturday & Sunday Classes

Berry Bramble - Celeste Chalasani

Technique: Stumpwork

Proficiency Level: Intermediate to Advanced Class Description: Students will learn contemporary Stumpwork techniques while

employing modern motifs of berries and blossoms found in the Pacific Northwest:

Pacific Dogwood and Salmonberry flowers, Raspberries, Blueberries, Wild Strawberries, Blackberries, and Trailing Snowberries. Students will explore essential

Stumpwork techniques: padding, padded slips, wired slips and needle lace. No pre-work is required, however students should be familiar with Buttonhole Stitch, Chain Stitch, French Knot, Long & Short Stitch, Satin

Stitch, Stem Stitch, and Split Stitch. Kit Fee/Contents: $75; Project notes; diagrams; silk shantung and backing fabric; fabric for detached elements; stranded silk, cotton and specialty

threads; beads; felt; needles and wire. Bring to Class: 12”x12” Evertite frame (or similar), at least one 4” hoop, sewing thread, and magnification.

Jasper - Toni Gerdes

Technique: Needlepoint

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Class Description: A beautiful abstract non-symmetrical geometric design highlighting the

colors of the earth, specifically the colors found in Leopardskin and Autumn Jasper stones and

uses stitch variations to show striations of those stones. The student will attach actual Jasper stone beads to the piece. It is an intermediate level canvas

embroidery class on eggshell Congress cloth using many different threads in terra cotta, browns, greens, creams, and tans, including silks, soy, wool, acrylic, cotton, and rayon threads. Design Size is 7” x 6”.

Kit Fee/Contents: $95; Eggshell Congress cloth, Instructions, Needles, & Threads in terra cotta, browns, greens, creams, and tans, including silks, soy, wool, acrylic/wool blends, cotton, and rayon threads.

Bring to Class: 11” x 12” stretcher bars, normal stitching supplies, light, magnification, and frame holder.

The Seminar will be held at the beautiful

Hilton MSP/Mall of America, 3800 American

Blvd. E, Bloomington, Minnesota.

Room rates are $109 per night, single and

double occupancy, and may be reserved by calling the hotel directly at

952-854-2100 and asking for the Heartland Region Seminar rate, or by

using the special reservation website (yes, it IS jhtml):

http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MSPAHHF-

HRTLND-20150422/index.jhtml

Our rate includes:

Complimentary wireless high speed internet

Complimentary parking

Complimentary airport shuttle

Complimentary Mall of America/Light Rail shuttle

24 hour fitness center

Heated pool

The hotel is located just steps away from the Minnesota Valley Natural

Wildlife Refuge with its many miles of trails.

For those wishing to explore the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, light rail

access is available at the Mall of America.

The hotel is 100% non-smoking.

Handicap accessible rooms are available.

Please visit our Seminar webpage for more information.

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Saturday & Sunday Classes Thursday & Friday Classes

Studio Time - Volunteer Room Host

Technique: Any

Proficiency Level: All Class Description: Too many unfinished

projects? Don’t want to take another class?

Looking for time to sit and relax and stitch?

Studio Time is the option for you! This will be the only stitching room

available at the seminar and you must be registered for the seminar to use

Studio Time. For registration purposes this is a class so be sure to

include it on your registration form. There is no teacher assigned to

this room.

Kit Fee/Contents: None.

Bring to Class: Your own projects and stitching supplies.

Grace - Terri Bay

Technique: Ukrainian Whitework

Proficiency Level: Basic-Intermediate

Class Description: Grace is a lovely Ukrainian Whitework doily worked on a pre-finished

square of Etamin. Yes, the edging is already applied so all you have to do is stitch! This design is adapted from a set of linens I created for my church. In the process of creating this piece, the

stitcher will work Satin Stitches, Double Cable Stitches, Ladder Hemstitch, and lots and lots of Eyelets! Special attention will be given to the use of different levels of tension and how to work them and still have your piece

lay flat. Some knowledge of whitework is beneficial, but not required. Kit Fee/Contents: $32; Chart and instruction, Pre-finished Etamin square,

DMC pearl cotton, tapestry needles, basting thread. Bring to Class: 11 inch Q Snap or hoop, small sharp embroidery scissors,

any needed lighting or magnification, 10-12 counting pins (any type).

Studio Time - Volunteer Room Host

Technique: Any

Proficiency Level: All Class Description: Too many unfinished

projects? Don’t want to take another class?

Looking for time to sit and relax and stitch?

Studio Time is the option for you! This will be the only stitching room

available at the seminar and you must be registered for the seminar to use

Studio Time. For registration purposes this is a class so be sure to

include it on your registration form. There is no teacher assigned to

this room.

Kit Fee/Contents: None.

Bring to Class: Your own projects and stitching supplies.

Hardanger Lotus Box - Terri Bay

Technique: Hardanger

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Class Description: The Hardanger Lotus Box is

an easy to construct little box to hold your needlework tools, orts, or maybe even some chocolate. (Well wrapped, of course!) It is

worked with Valdani pearl cotton on 28 count linen. It is Intermediate level Hardanger Embroidery, which does include cutting. Some of the stitches

worked are: Double Cable, Satin, Dove’s Eye, Greek Cross and Eyelets. The finishing instructions are included and will be fully explained. There will be pre-work required. It will take most needle workers 12-14

hours to complete and is mostly Satin Stitch Kloster blocks. Some Double Cable will also need to be done in pre-work. Kit Fee/Contents: $40; 28 count linen, size 8 & 12 Valdani pearl cotton, size

24 & 26 tapestry needles, cotton fabric and fusible web for finishing, chart

and instructions

Bring to Class: 8 inch Q Snap or hoop, small sharp embroidery scissors, any needed lighting or magnification.

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Thursday & Friday Classes Thursday & Friday Classes

Black Magic - Celeste Chalasani Technique: Stumpwork Proficiency: All Levels

Class Description: Students will explore the Stumpwork technique of creating wired slips

and will learn surface embroidery techniques that can be used to add dimension and tex-ture to any embroidery. Students will also

make a muslin working step by step to learn how to fit and finish their embroidery into an evening bag, using the purse frame provided in the kit. No prework is required. However, it would be

helpful if students could familiarize themselves with Bullion Knot, Button-hole Stitch, Chain Stitch, French Knot, Ghiordes Knot, Long & Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, and Split Stitch.

Kit Fee/Contents: $95; Black silk shantung and habotai fabrics; Au Ver a Soie & Gloriana stranded silk; Swarvoski, Preciosa Czech fire-polished and

Mill Hill beads; purse frame with matching chain (student’s choice of gold or silver tone) and all other materials necessary to finish the design. Bring to Class: 4” and 7” or 8-1/2” embroidery hoops, wire cutters,

eyebrow brush, tweezers, masking tape, and #2 mechanical pencil. Magnification is also highly recommended.

Let It Snow - Toni Gerdes

Technique: Needlepoint

Proficiency: Intermediate Class Description: A wonderful winter piece that uses many variations of Jean Hilton stitches for the

snowflakes. The snowflakes, on 18 ct. mono canvas (Red, Lavender, or Levantine Blue), are framed with

an intricate and beautiful seven row border. The border, stitched in red, lavender or blue with green and white( depending on the student’s choice), sets off the minimalism of the snowflakes with its

detail and beauty. The use of Rainbow Gallery Sparkle! Braid, for the snowflakes, represents the snow with just a bit of sparkle; just as the snow looks on a frosty morning when the sun shines on the fresh white snow.

Kit Fee/Contents: $120; Red, Lavender or Levantine 18ct Canvas, Instruc-tions, Needles, & Threads including Sparkle! Braid & 9 shades of floss. Col-or Choices: Red/Green, Lavender/Green or Blue/Green

Bring to Class: 19” x19” stretcher bars, normal stitching supplies, and light, magnification and frame holder.

Tres O Seis - Deanna Powell

Technique: Beading

Proficiency: Intermediate Class Description: A six way option of three uniquely different necklaces each can be worn alone or enhanced by

a beautiful and versatile pendant. The three necklaces may be combined with the cabochon pendant or any other pen-

dant that you have in your collection. Students will learn three new stitches - double St. Petersburg Chain, Inter-rupted Spiral with Crystals and Circular Right Angle Weave

– and how to finish the pieces with three different closures including a crystal toggle and double needle Peyote stitch toggle bar. A choice of lapis or malachite is available for the pendant with appropriate color changes for the

necklaces. Kit Fee/Contents: $115; 11º & 15º Delicas, 3mm Swarovski bicones, sterling silver beads, 6 lb. Fireline, #10 & #12 beading needles, Sterling silver toggle

set for St. Petersburg Chain necklace and workbook including complete instructions for finishing. Bring to Class: pencil for notes, a beading pad or dish, small sharp scissors,

light and magnification if needed, an extension cord and other favorite beading tools.

Dresden Doodle - Marion Scoular

Technique: Blackwork

Proficiency: All levels

Class Description: If you can count over 2

threads on 25 count Lugana and love

Blackwork, as I do, this design will provide a

delightful challenge. No two class pieces will be

alike. The basics of this creative technique will

be thoroughly explained...NO reversibility!

Patterns may be shaded from the outside

inwards or the other way around. For a quicker result, alternate areas may

be left unstitched. The center has many options...a stone as depicted, an

heirloom brooch, a monogram, an initial, more Blackwork or nothing!

Kit Fee/Contents: $35; imprinted (hand drawn) on grain -25 count Lugana

(18” square), instructions, colored photo and photocopy

Bring to Class: Stranded cotton as described in student letter (max 3

skeins), stretcher bars, normal stitching supplies, lighting and magnification,

if needed.