Neapolitan Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America 
Naples, Florida
General Meetings will start in October 2019
Our 'Season' has ended with a lovely luncheon at the Marco Island Yacht Club. We will start regular General Meetings this coming October, 2019. Until then, we will be meeting at members' homes and having stitch-ins. Check the calendar for dates and where the stitch-ins will be. When our next 'Season' starts in October, we will be meeting at the Fire and Life Safety Building which is located at 2700 Horseshoe Drive N, Naples, FL. Horseshoe Drive is off of Airport-Pulling Rd, just north of the Naples Airport. Go west at the stoplight situated right by the Race Trac gas station at the corner of Airport-Pulling and Horseshoe Dr. Be aware that there are no street signs at the stoplight that say Horseshoe Dr. Go West at the light, and the building will be on your left. The building has a large parking lot and sits far back from the road. Keep your eyes open!
January 2020 Goldwork Class Designed for Neapolitan Chapter By Deborah Merrick-Wilson Of the Smithsonian Institute  “A Taste of Tudor” Class Description © 2019 Deborah Merrick-Wilson Medieval through early modern, English precious metal embroideries were a large part of the international marketplace and were so highly respected as to be known simply as “Opus Anglicanum.” of all ability levels to the techniques and materials utilized during the reign of the Tudors when adorning furnishings, royal and clerical vestments and heraldic devices of all kinds. It is helpful if one is comfortable manipulating a threaded needle. imported from the goldsmith house that is purveyor to Queen Elizabeth II, as well as all other materials required for completion of the project. These are applied to a silk ground suited to a variety of end uses. Among other techniques, students will learn proper mounting of ground, easy, no-fail, design transfer, chipping over string and felt padding, invisible couching and overstitching of pearl purl, contoured and proud chipping, multiple methods of spangle application, seeding and fabrication of a tiny metal “bug.” All techniques will be demonstrated prior to students attempting them and information on how to avoid common pitfalls before they occur will be provided. In addition to usual stitching supplies attendees must bring two pairs of 9” x 9”, regular weight stretcher bars with needlework tacks for mounting and a frame weight, clamp or stand in order to have both hands free for executing the techniques. A pair of very finely pointed tweezers (3” curling irons are ideal) is recommended but not mandatory. Supplemental magnification and/or lighting is at the discretion of the individual student. Date: January 16-17, 2020 Class Fee for Chapter Members: $113.00 Class Fee for Non-Chapter Members: $143.00 Non-Refundable Deposit: $40.00 Final Payment Due: November 22, 2019 Class Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm tacks, frame weight or floor stand. A pair of very finely pointed tweezers, cordless light, and magnification, if needed. Contact Betty Baechle at betbaechle@comcast.net to sign up. International Teacher Tour 2019  This project has a very tropical look; the turtle is in full focus around the face and blends off as the water distorts the image. In this project the stage (under the embroidery) is pre-printed and also embroidered in simple stitches, only a few fish are highlighted with stitching. The student will get a feel for stitching on organza and tips for this style of work. It is not difficult, but the security of a teacher to start off and guide is comforting and makes for a relaxed class. The aim of this class is to become aware of the potential in organza. It is also a lesson in less is more, in sketching a subject, then training the viewer to where their eye needs to go. Technique: Organza Embroidery Skill Level: Intermediate Design Size: 12" x 12" Pre-Work: None Kit Contents: Organza, Printed Cotton, Thread, Needle, Work Frame, Instructions and DVD Class Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, November 20-21, 2019 Fees: $95.00 for Neapolitan Chapter Members $125.00 for Non-Chapter Members Deposit: NON-REFUNDABLE $35.00 due upon signing up for class Location: Community Room in Miromar Lakes Sign up: Contact Betty Baechle at betbaechle@comcast.net. Last day to register and pay in full is August 2, 2019 A picture from our 2018 Art of Needlework Exhibit  |  THE ART OF NEEDLEWORK EXHIBIT 2020 OUR BIENNIAL EXHIBIT WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN MARCH OF NEXT YEAR!! DATE - MARCH 4-6, 2020 PLACE - COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS 1100 IMMOKALEE RD, NAPLES, FL WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR NEXT EXHIBIT WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS HEADQUARTERS. AFTER PULLING ONTO ARTHREX BLVD, AT THE STOP LIGHT ON IMMOKALEE RD, THE NDN BUILDING WILL BE ON THE RIGHT. COME IN THROUGH THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND THE ROOM IS TO THE LEFT. OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN WORKING ON SOME VERY BEAUTIFUL PROJECTS AND ARE EXCITED TO BE IN THIS FACILITY. COME BACK HERE FOR UPDATES AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATE. Current News for July 2019 The Chapter has filled a library display case at the Estates Library 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. These pieces will be on display during the months of July thru August. Go check them out! WORLD EMBROIDERY DAY - JULY 30, 2019 The Neapolitan Chapter will be having a stitch-in at the Central Library, on Central Ave, close to downtown Naples, on July 30. Come visit us as we celebrate and promote our love for embroidery. ***********************************************  We are the Neapolitan Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America (EGA), and, as such, part of EGA's Sun Region which encompasses all of the Florida chapters and Bermuda. The mission of EGA is to inspire a passion for the needle arts through education and its heritage. Mission Statement: The mission of the Embroiderers' Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage. *********************************************************************************** Chapter Outreach For over a decade members have stitched "Home Sweet Habitat" samplers which are framed and presented to the new owners of Habitat homes at their dedication ceremony.  We did this piece, "Florida Palm", in a class taught by Gail Sirna  |
