Welcome to the OVGS
Next In-Person Meeting Day is the 18th of September 2024
If you are not already a member, please come join us as a guest. Whether you're currently working on an embroidery project or need a little help to start your next project, bring your work along with you. We love to stitch as we chat and catch up on the latest news. In September we announce our classes for the year. You may also find something special in our regular raffle draw. See our membership page and our meeting page for more information.
Start Time for Meetings at the City View United Church
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5:45
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The doors will open. Members are welcome to join in setting up. (The lower hall is accessible by elevator.) |
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6:00 to 7:00
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Social time / Library This period gives members a chance to visit the library, sign up for programs, or just circulate and socialize. |
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7:00 to 7:15
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The library and the membership desk will close for the evening and a brief business meeting will be held. |
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7:15 to 9:00
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Immediately upon conclusion of the business meeting, the programme and general stitching portion of the meeting will commence. |
| As the Guild has the premises until 9:00 pm, members are free to stay till then if they choose. |
President's Challenge Winner 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 President's Challenge was to create a Mandala. Diane's winning contemporary design used gold threads on black Aida. Her design incorporated goldwork, surface embroidery, applique, stumpwork, blackwork and beading. She amalgamated Sarah Homfray's daisy motif (http://www.sarahhomfray.com), part of an outside floral band by Dee Southall (xxInfinityStitchesxx 2001), and some blackwork patterns from Clare Bradshaw (The Steady Thread, 2019). The overall design and layout and choice of threads were her own. Congratulations Diane!
In-Person Stitch Days at "The Spot"
Come join us at The Spot in the Carlingwood Shopping Centre for hours of socializing and stitching! You can come for an hour or two or spend the entire day.
Congratulations on a Finish-5
Congratulations to Pira on her wonderful dragon card. This piece is an original cyanotype on 14 count Aida embellished with blackwork; and was created as the 10th image for a 12 year New Year's card project.
Congratulations on a Finish -4
Lori has completed her Embroidery Sampler Book. This was from a class taught by Mike and Nancy in 2021 and was inspired by a 17th Century Portuguese Sample Book in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Each person was given the opportunity to individualize their own Sampler Book with different motifs and make it truly their own. Lovely work Lori!
Congratulations on a Finish -3
Lori has completed this delightful original work of a little girl with flowers. Beautiful work Lori!
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