Cardinal Chapter

Raleigh, North Carolina

Origin

Cardinal Chapter was founded in 1981, and membership currently numbers about 20. The cardinal is the North Carolina state bird, and Raleigh is the state capitol. Our logo was designed by a chapter member.

Meeting Information

Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St., Cary, NC, room 105b except:

• there are no meetings in June and July

• the December meeting is usually a dinner with the Raleigh ANG, held at a restaurant.  Cardinal Chapter and ANG rotate host responsibilities.

Each monthly business meeting is followed by an educational program.  In the past, these programs have included stitching projects, slide presentations, and guest lectures.  The programs are a great opportunity to learn new things, and members are encouraged to share their talents and lead programs.  Past stitching projects have included needlepoint, beading, hardanger, crazy quilting, hemstitching, cross stitching, stumpwork, and many other techniques. 

The May meeting is our annual potluck dinner and usually starts at 6:30 pm.  The September meeting includes our annual show of members’ needlework. 

In addition to our monthly meetings, several stitch-ins are held each month at members’ homes.  All members are welcome to attend stitch-ins to work on any project.  Scheduled stitch-ins are listed within each newsletter.

Cardinal Chapter members have varied interests and we enjoy learning new techniques.  The Cardinal Chapter has participated in several EGA Correspondence Courses and workshops on various embroidery techniques.  Members have also attended many regional and national seminars and workshops.

Membership

Membership is $53 annually ($17 for plural members in the Carolinas Region; $21 for other plural members).

Guests

Guests are welcome for  two visits before being asked to join. Beginners are welcome - we'll teach you.

Special Interest Groups

Special interest groups are Holiday, Sampler, Beading, Class "UFO" (unfinished object), and Hardanger which meet:

• Holiday Group meets the first Saturday of each month, and works on projects related to any holiday.

• Sampler Group meets the second Saturday of the month.

• Bead Group meets monthly on the third Saturday, and alternates between a specific project and free beading.

• Class "UFO" Group meets on the fourth Saturday, and works on unfinished projects from classes that members have previously taken.

• Hardanger Group meets near the end of the month on various days.

Any member may attend a Special Interest Group to work on a project suitable within that group. The exact times and locations of the group meetings are published in each newsletter.

Outreach

Newsletter

Cardinal's Song is published every other month, and is distributed to members by mail or e-mail. The current newsletter may be requested through the contact below.

Contacts

Publicity/ Outreach Chair

gretchen.miller@earthlink.net

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