January 2021 Newsletter Message from the President

I don’t think anyone is sad to see the end of 2020. For me, it has been the strangest time of my life, for many reasons. This was a year in which I was so glad that I have crafts to hold my interest. While I am knitting, crocheting, embroidering, beading, quilting and/or listening to an audio book, I am happy in my own world and can for a time tune out the stress, sadness, and fear that was such a large part of 2020. I needed those breaks. As we begin a new year, there is the promise of new vaccines and maybe an end to the COVID pandemic. Hence there is also the hope that we may be able to meet in person again.

“New Year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.”—Alex Morritt

Our theme for our January presentation, “A New Year, a New You, a New Nametag” seems to be an apt theme for right now. I for one, am looking forward to starting off the year with this engaging class full of ideas! I hope you all will join us and enjoy making a fresh start of 2021.

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.”—Helen Keller

Use your interests in crafts to keep your mind engaged, your hands busy, and your heart happy!

Wishing you all a very happy, safe and healthy new year.

ECNG President 2020-2022

! January 6th Meeting ! New Year… New You… New Name-Tag!

Creativity abounds! Options are endless! Wool, cotton, lace, beads, buttons, yarn, and threads oh my!

We welcome our own member Catherine Flowers to demonstrate and show ideas to make different (and FUN!) name tags!

This demonstration will introduce our ECNG 2021 Name Tag Challenge Event! We will challenge all our members to make a new name tag that can be entered into this challenge. Members will vote on various categories of the name tags at our June 2021 meeting.

The - Challenge - Is - On!

January Raffle Basket! Wool Appliqué Basket Two books.... Celebrate Wool Appliqué and

Exploring with Wool Appliqué Five wool appliqué kits Hand-made appliquéd wooden spool scissor holder Variety of Wool Fabric

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You may send $2 per chance via PayPal at www.paypal.me/ecneedlecraftguild or send a check made out to ECNG to Michelle Gluud, 2 Tyler Rd., Beverly, MA 01915 by January 4th.

(If you pay using the PayPal account and can’t find the “Notation” field, please email Michelle at wtorrey02@comcast.net for guidance.)

Checks should be made out to ECNG and mailed to Michelle Gluud, 2 Tyler Rd., Beverly, MA 01915.

Drawing will be held at our January 6th online General Membership meeting!

You do not have to be present at the meeting to win!

"Please indicate which Basket (January or February) that you are buying a ticket(s) for in the “Notation” field in PayPal or on a note when sending a check.

! February 3rd Meeting ! Material Support - Beyond the Batting with Kris Poor

Kris says “It’s not the most colorful decision you’ll make - but it makes a difference in the outcome of your project!” With samples, let’s discuss how to choose and use interfacings, stiffeners and fusible foams for a beautiful 3D project! Some demos during the lecture, too!

Visit her website for more of her designs at: Kris Poor Sewing www.poorhousequiltdesigns.com

February Valentines Raffle Basket!

Bottle of Chocolate Red Wine Two Wine Glasses Quilter Novel...The Master Quilter by Jennifer Chiaverini

One box of Lindt Chocolates Simple Sweet Wool Mat Appliqué Kit One Valentines Table Runner Two Mug Rugs Hand-made appliqued wooden spool scissor holder Hand-made Wool felted Heart Pin Valentines napkins

Send payment following directions above by February 1st.

Did you forget to get someone that special gift? Visit the Member Shopping Guide to find one!

Want to find beautiful handmade items made by our members? There are many knitted items, jewelry, quilts, cards, and lots and lots more! Click on link: https://ecng.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/ecng-holiday-gift-guide-2020.pdf to see the beautiful items available from our talented members!

Have you joined our Facebook page? DON’T MISS OUT! JOIN NOW!  

We offer daily (free) patterns on our Facebook page that use small bits of materials that you might have in your scrap basket or stash. For those who receive email communications from us, you will also receive our “Weekly Happenings” with lots of great information. Check your inbox or visit our Facebook page at:

www.facebook.com/EssexCountyNeedlecraftGuild.

ECNG Guild Member Cookbook! RECIPES NEEDED!!!

Please submit your family favorite recipes! You can also include a memory about the recipe, where you found it, or if it’s an old family recipe etc. Recipe Categories include: Appetizers and Beverage, Soups and Salads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes (Entrees), Breads and Rolls, (no Dessert recipes needed!) and Miscellaneous. To submit recipe(s) please visit our website at www.essexcountyneedlecraft.com/cookbook or contact Sandra Golbert or Frances Gedzium.

Next Online Board Meeting… Will be held via Zoom on January 20th with the Social gathering beginning at 9:30AM and the Board meeting beginning at 10:00AM.

Please contact Maggie Judd or Marcella Lemberger, our Members-at-Large if you have anything you would like addressed at the Board Meeting. They can be emailed at: ECNGMembership@gmail.com  

Website: www.essexcountyneedlecraft.com  

     Facebook: www.facebook.com/essexcountyneedlecraftguild  

           

 

Any questions regarding the newsletter please contact Wendy Beaumont at wsb193@comcast.net