Carolinas Region

Magnolia Chapter
Charleston, South Carolina

Origin:

Founded in 1978, Magnolia Chapter concentrates on educating its 33 members in all areas of needlework.

Meeting Information:

Meets the second Sunday of each month, typically from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Street, Charleston, SC.

Programs cover various needlework projects taught by chapter members and, from time to time, local and national teachers.

Programs for 2005 include "Roszie's Pasture" by Betsy Morgan, a Nantucket basket with stumpwork; beading; and a linen basket class. Members are also working on a stitch sampler in squares. Participants are experiencing a variety of stitches, such as the four-sided stitch, Algerian eye, and rice stitch, and can choose to make a completed sampler, or individual squares finished as ornaments, pins, scissors fobs, or other small items.

Membership:

Annual dues are $45.00.

Guests:

A guest may attend two regular chapter meetings before being asked to join.

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Outreach:

Activities include small samplers for Habitat for Humanity dedications, annual needle arts display at the Tri County Fair in Charleston, and stitching bell pulls for the historic Manigualt House in Charleston.

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The chapter maintains an extensive needlework library which is housed at the meeting location.