• May: Dessert Party
• Apr: Faith Drinnan from Sisterhood Fibers
• Mar: Guest speaker, Jessica Neil, from the Colchester Historeum (Zoom meeting due to poor weather)
• Feb: How to stretch and lace your own stitching - led by Leslie B.
• Jan: Cancelled
• Nov: Guest speaker, Doreen Fitzgerald, shared her collection of embroidered silk postcards, most of which were mailed during World War I.
• Oct: Stumpwork Poinsettia Brooch - led by Karen H. and Cathy L.
• September 13, 2022 - Opening Gathering - Potluck supper at Leslie's home - 6 pm. (members only)

• Oct: “Creative Creations” - New life for old linens and lace - led by Judy and Carol
• Nov: "Royal Quarantine"  (canvaswork ornament) led by Cheryl
• Apr.: "Composite Stitches"  (using chain stitch and buttonhole stitch to develop creative stitches)
  led by Karen H.
• Jan.-Mar., May: cancelled

• Oct: Guild member Elda Smith spoke to us about her Seminar 2018 experience.
• Nov: Due to poor weather for our travelling guests (Sisterhood Fibres), member Sheila led a backup program -- embroidery on paper heart card.
• Jan: Creative Finishing - members Sheila Stewart and Cheryl Kienzle presented innovative ways to finish your needlework with a Powerpoint show prepared by Cheryl.
• Feb: "Felt Applique" with Laura Reid (felted snowman coaster - signup in January)
  Note: Members can download the instructions in the Member-only Area of this website.
• Mar. - Chicken Scratch Embroidery with a small hands-on project led by Sheila and Laura.
• April - Due to poor weather, the planned program (by travelling member Jane Bermingham) was replaced as members Sheila & Laura led a fun and informative adhoc program.

• Oct: Guest Speaker: Valerie Julien-Meader - "Native Beading"
• Nov: Kaleidoscope Stitch
– the stitch will be taught so you can go home and use it to make ornaments if you wish; led by Leslie and Karen H.
• Jan: Member Speaker: Karen H. - slide show on textiles at the Royal Ontario Museum - and Bata Shoe Museum
• Feb: (storm cancellation)
• Mar: Candlewicking - Lavender sachet bag, led by Leslie & Karen H.
• Apr: Guest Speaker: Bonnie Waddell / Heather Macumber - "Dressing from the Inside Out"

• Nov: And the Angel Said, "Let There Be Peace on Earth"
  - Christmas card using ribbon and canvas (2003 design by Carolyn Mitchell)
• Jan: "Post Cards with a Twist" and Seminar 2014 Highlights
  Display Theme: Antiques
• Feb: "Waffle Stitch Scissor Fob" - Download Program handouts
  - Download other Waffle Stitch patterns from our newsletter.
  Display Theme: All About Winter
• Mar: "Buttons, Buttons, What to do with Buttons" - Gwen and Sheila showed the members all kinds of fun ideas using buttons. Display Theme: Buttons

"Focus on Finishing" Theme:  Learning Series:

• Nov.: Notebook of Stitches - Hardanger - buttonhole corner variations, lacy buttonhole edges - led by Cheryl Kienzle and Laura Reid
• Feb.: Notebook of Stitches - Kumihimo Braiding - led by Cheryl Kienzle
• Members can find the Notebook of Stitches handouts in the Members-only Area.

• Oct.: Star Ornament led by Leslie Burrows
• Jan., Mar., Apr.: Work on "Strait Stitches" nametag and/or Mystery Project (see more, and more, and more)

• Nov.:Round Christmas Ornament - white wool, gold metallic thread and beads
  Photo: adaptation by Cheryl Kienzle
• Jan., Mar.: Hardanger Sachet - basic hardanger stitches, 4-sided stitch edge finishing - Download from Town Clock Stitchers website
• Feb.: Introduction to Swedish Weaving - sample square showing basic stitches - led by Lorraine Campbell - Photo: Helen Densmore's finish
• Apr.: Shadow Work Technique sample - led by Jean Hughes; taught earlier in a Guild workshop by Kamala Padmanathan.

• Nov.: Christmas Ornament - led by Jean Hughes (gold/ecru counted work / diamond shape) - Download from Town Clock Stitchers website.
• Jan.: Ornament Finishing Techniques - lecture with Anne Gale - Download from Town Clock Stitchers website
• Apr.: Traditional India Mirror Work - Shisha Embroidery Technique
• Feb.: Experimenting with Eyelet Stitch led by ReBecca Paterson

• Oct.: Christmas Ornament - led by Heather Macumber (tied upright crosses and Scotch stitch on 24-ct. gold-flecked congress cloth)
• Feb.: Ultra-suede Gift Bag (see more, and more) - Pouch with pulled thread heart inset - led by Karen Hennessy
• Mar.: "Fantasy" Canvaswork pin or ornament - adpated Rainbow Gallery ornament freebie - led by Kamala Padmanathan

• Oct.: Beaded bell
• Feb.: _________
• Mar.: Stitcher's Ceilidh Seminar Name Tag (with blueberry border)
  - taught by Leslie Burrows (design courtesy of Diane Scott)
• 2002: Christmas Ornament (on 25 ct. Lugana - upright crosses, diamond rhodes on 25 ct. Lugana - self-backing construction) - with Heather Macumber

• Lectures / Guest Speakers / Stitch-in / ribbon embroidery cancelled due to weather

• Nov.: Snow Ice Christmas Ornament - on perforated paper
• Feb.: "Knotting It Up" Sachet Bag - featuring knot stitch and fool-proof french knot
• Mar.: Kelim Embroidery

• Jan., Mar.: Mini Project Month - A Little Marigold Stocking (Hungarian/Criss-cross variation & Trellis stitch)

• slides, displays, guests and lecture

• guest speakers, fashion shows and stitch-in

The Early Years
During meeting nights, there were less hands-on programs. Most of the stitching was done at mini-workshops.
Meetings included slides, lectures, auctions, displays, etc. Below is a history of the chair person and their helper(s).

1990-1991 Chair: Chuck Caldwell / Shirley Saxon
1989-1990 Chair: Midge Horner / Chuck Caldwell
1988-1989 Chair: Midge Horner / Judy Richards
1987-1988 Chair: Karin Ashfaq / Sybil McCurdy
1986-1987 Chair: Karin Ashfaq / Sybil McCurdy
1985-1986 Chair: Elinor Maher / Midge Horner
1984-1985 Chair: Heather Macumber / Helen Nichols

• April 6, 2024 - " Peculiar Puzzle" - canvaswork, designed and led by Cheryl K.
• Sept. 9, 2023 - "Pumpkin Spice" Hardanger Bellpull, led by Karen H. and Laura R. (at the Douglas Street Recreation Centre)
• June 2, 2023 - Redwork "Stitch-togther"
  - Several guild members gathered at Sybil's home and each created their own personal redwork piece.

• November 14, 2020 - “Under the Mistletoe” by Celeste Chalasani (workshop without the teacher)
  - a self-directed workshop

• November 3-4, 2017, Old Barns United Church Hall - "Peggy's Floral Fantasy" crewel embroidery workshop with designer/teacher Pat Armour
• March 23-24, 2018, Old Barns United Church Hall - A "self-directed" folding Ort Box stitch project (designed by Marilyn Owen) was led by Leslie Burrows

• October 17, 2015 - Quill Pendant workshop with Crystal Gloade at the Old Barns United Church

• October 25-26, 2013 - Pulled Thread "Resting on Pears" with Gale Washington (SCEIF-funded)
• April 12, 2014 - Beaded Pendant - with member Jean Hughes
• May 20-21, 2014 - Danish Counted Thread White Work (Hedebo) - "A Delightful Dessert"
  with Jette Roy Finlay-Heath (SCEIF-funded)
• canvaswork fruit - "Apple" designed by member Diane Scott (correspondence group project)

• October 29, 2011 - Casalguidi Needlebook with Cathy Longard
• April 14, 2012 - Beaded Bracelet with Jean Hughes
• Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2011 - Schwalm Embroidery with Barbara Kershaw - a small neck pillow (SCEIF-funded)
• March 23-24, & 25 - Romanian Point Lace with Sylvia Murariu "Gentle Zephyr" & "Guardian Angel" (SCEIF-funded)

• November 14 - Hardanger Bag of Stitches - with Jean Hughes/Cathy Longard (design by Julie Norton)
• February 6, 2010 - Chaca (canvaswork, Susan Portra design) - Jean Hughes
• May 1, 2010 - Temari Balls (Linda Watts)
• May 14-16, 2010 - "Butterfly Collage" - with Marnie Ritter (SCEIF-funded)
• October 23-24, 2009 - Autumn Topiary - by Gail Carolyn Sirna (SCEIF-funded - cancelled due to low signup)

• October 11-12, 2007 - Spring in the Woodland with Lynn Payette at Old Barns United Church (SCEIF-funded)
• Nov. 17, 2007 - Shadow Work - technique on a candle holder cover - instructed by member Kamala P. (asst. by Cheryl) at Parkland Estates
• Feb. 23, 2008 - Eight-sided Ornament (Biscornu) - four finishing techniques were shown - on a pre-stitched piece (pattern in our January 2008 newsletter) - led by Cheryl Kienzle at the Colchester Historical Museum stitch-in. (home of our guild Library).
• March 13-14, 2008 - Dance of the Dragonfly with Janice Routley (SCEIF-funded)
• Misc. Project: Hardanger napkin holders done for Atlantic Central Regional meeting (ACRAM) on Sept. 13, 2008

• June __ , 2005 _____ - Christmas tear-drop shaped ornament on canvas using a variety of threads - taught by Rene, Police Station
• Nov. 1, 2005 - Christmas ornament (round - ecru/cream) - taught by Rene, at _________ (canvaswork, Susan Portra adaptation)
• Jan. 11 & 25, 2006 - blanket workshop with Judy Richards (Rene Rath - chair)
• March 21&28, 2006 - canvaswork piece (pillow top), taught by Jean Hughes, Truro Police Stn.

• Oct. 4, 2003 - Tulip by Heather M. - Truro Police Stn. Community Rm. (companion piece to Thistle)
• Nov 20, 2003 - Christmas Ornament - by Heather M. - Truro Police Stn.
• Jan 20-21, 2004 - Thistle Treasure - by Heather M. - Truro Police Stn. (9-4)
• Mar 13-14, 2004 - stained glass window with Linda Lachance (in Fall River - hosted by Town Clock Stitchers)
• Mar 3, 2004 - Easter Egg on Linen (stitched by Leslie) - Helen & Pauline found pattern for a stitch-in project. - done on linen, then mounted on styrofoam and finished with fabric and trim, with bow on top
• Jan. 2004 - Crewel Soft Shading - short and long stitches (Rene Rath at Midge's Shortts Lake)

• Dec. 3, 2001 - small hardanger angel by Sybil, taught by Rene R., Police Stn. Community Rm.
  
• Dec. 12, 2001 - follow-up - angel assembly - with Sybil M.
• April 26, 2002 - afghan workshop - Heather M. - at new Sobeys bldg. - technique of interlacing taught
• APRIL __ - Kay Lee Dolls workshop

• Oct. 30, 1999 - Crewel Pansy workshop with Beverly Wile (Dartmouth)
• Nov. 16, 1999 - Christmas Ornament - with Heather M. choice of doing on 14 ct. paper or 24 ct. linen or congress cloth. Technique: upright crosses with Wildflowers, backstitch and smyrnas with gold, metal charm (i.e. tree)
• June 19-20, 2000 - three dimensional Kimono with Anna Marie Winter of Regina, on 22 ct. congress cloth using silk and metal threads.
• Laid-Fillings Ornament - counted work, magazine adaptation

• Project Stitch-In: Sept. 24 - birdhouse ornament (Minnie Bond, Chair)
• Project Stitch-In: Nov. 26, 1997 - Christmas Balls at the Museum
• Project Stitch-In: Mar. 4, 1998 - Heirloom Easter Egg - at the Truro Superstore Community Rm.
  - adapted from magazine taught by ___________ _____
• Project Stitch-In: Mar. 18, 1998 - Miniature beaded pendant bag - Kamala Padmanathan

• March  - Canvaswork Pin (brooch) with member Rene Rath
• Nov. - Christmas Ornament with Heather M. - pearl cotton, silk ribbon, gold, on perforated paper
• June  - Swedish Embroidery with Ann Marie Thor at Carter House in Brookfield

• Nov. 3, 1993 - new Christmas ornament (Amadeus Stitch) - NSAC campus by Heather Macumber

• Oct. 7, 1991 - Geometric Watercolors workshop with Connie Wilks, 1st vice pres., EAC (at Electrical Distributors Board Rm.)
• Oct. 15, 1991 - Tree Skirt (machine quilting)
• Oct. 17, 1991 - Log Cabin Wreath (machine quilting) - both with Jackie Harris - Cotton Patch, Waverly
• Nov. 5, 1991 - Little Marigold Angel - canvaswork (ribbon floss, metallics and beads) - taught by Heather Macumber (Cox. Inst. Bd. Rm.)
• May 9 - French Hand Sewing - Betty Hutchinson (see 1989)
• April 9 - Hand Sewn Buttons - Ann Coleman

• May 26 - French Hand Sewing with Betty Hutchinson
• Quilt As You Go - three sessions May through June 1989, finishing in September
• Oct. 12 a.m. 1989 - Picture Smocking, Helen MacCrindle from B.C. Cox Institute Bd. Rm., NSAC
• Oct. 12&13 - Brazilian Embroidery workshop, Cox Institute Bd. Rm., NSAC
• Nov. 7, 1989 - Pulled Thread Christmas Ball workshop, Janice Routley, Cox. Institute Bd. Rm., NSAC

• Nov. 2, 1987 - gold and silver angel - Karin Ashfaq and Linda Crowe, Electrical Distributors Bd.Rm.
• Feb. 23, 1988 - smocked easter egg workshop by Judy Richards
• April __ : Slide presentation - Seminar 1985 (Edmonton) - Members Show and Enny Awards at the Cox Inst. board room.

• Oct. 9, 1985 - strip quilting, smocking and applique quilting - Christmas craft ideas (candy canes, reindeer, wreaths, Santa Clauses and poinsettias) - hosted by Helen Densmore
• January - two strip quilting workshops, Jackie Harris, at the CEC sewing room.
• Feb 15, 1986 - Deerfield Embroidery with Heather M. (Cox Bd. Rm.) (more planned for March & April)
• Thurs., Apr. 10 - Cretan Emboridery, by MGNA President, Stephanie St. John (pillow project) (Horner Bd. Rm.)
• May 1&2, 1986 - Shaded Provincial Flower the Mayflower - Joan Phillips of the Silver Thimble, Oakville, Ont.,