Star Stitchers Chapter

Roanoke, Virginia

Origin

Star Stitchers, founded in 1993, is a fun and friendly group that enjoys all kinds of needlework.  Current membership is 50.

Meeting Information

The chapter holds two membership meetings, both from 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.:  the Saturday Group meets on the second Saturday at the  Roanoke County 419 Library , 3131 Electric Road, Roanoke (540-772-7507), and the Lake Group meets on the first Monday of the month at the Moneta Library , 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta (540-297-6474).  Both locations are handicap accessible.

Programs in 2005 will include:  spot sampler, Christmas tree canvas class, antique buttons, knitting shop trunk show and class, stack & whack quilt workshop, and mounting needlework for framing.  A retreat is planned for early 2005 to a bead and breakfast near Lexington.

Star Stitchers are  fond of pot lucks, as well as meeting for dinners, field trips, and stitching events.

Membership

Annual membership dues are $34.00

Guests

Guests are always welcome.

Special Interest Groups

The Wednesday Night Group meets for a stitch-in on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Michael's, 1357 Towne Square Blvd NW, (540-265-8604).  Activities include a "challenge" project, group projects on samplers, canvas work, knitting, and beading.

Outreach

Newsletter

Star Stitchers is published quarterly.  Advertising rate is $25.00 per year.

Contacts

President:

Membership:

Mary Stuart Link    stitchinglink@cox.net

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