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Hi all,

where can I find the older newsletters?

thanks, Linda

Hi all,

It was amazing driving into the fairgrounds this morning.  There was activity all over the place as all the vendors and volunteers were scurry about to get ready for opening day - this Friday.  

Thanks to Winann and Barbara who set up the display cases at the Big E - NELG is ready for opening day.  This year we filled TWO cases of lace!  It is truly exciting to have as many entries as we did.  While still in the New England Building - we have a better space with some room near the cases to be able to demonstrate. Additional thanks to Sarah and staff for their help.

On the home page you can see the carousel of pictures of most of the entries. Click here for the Sponsor Awardees  .  Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Patty

 

I haven't heard yet ....  Tomorrow when we go to the fairgrounds to set up the display we will find out who took this year's prizes.

The picutre to the right is a sample of what treats we are in for!  With a new camera, some patience, and practice, hopefully we will have all pictures of all the entries for you to see.

As of my posting tonight - there are no updates are on the Big E-Creative Arts.  Watch here for updates!

Thank you Nancy for allowing me to photograph your tatting!

Saturday was our first meeting of the new year for NELG.  I want to thank the members that attended; Linda D, Winann, Rosalie, Julie, Linda L, Susan, Bryce and Karen D, and to Lisa (guest of Linda L). It was a long meeting, we had so much to get covered. 

Special thank you to Winann for representing Jill in the passing of the gavel and IOLI president's pin.

I am so happy to be working with such an amazing group of lace makers.  We came up with new information, suggestions, and overall planned out some of the up-coming events.  30th Anniversary event is about planned out for next October.  We spoke and discussed quite a bit about our budget and financial future.  It is looking like we need to raise the membership fee about $10 to $20 per year. Sign in and let us know YOUR thoughts.

Minutes will be ready soon so that everyone that couldn't attend could read them.  Thanks to the Officers/ Committee chairs that submitted their reports in advance.  We were able to have just about all aspects of the organization represented.

Keep on Lacing,

Patty

 

Today is the day that Winann is bring the many of the CT entries and Bryce is bringing some of the MA entries to the Creative Arts at the Big E.  It is truly exciting.  The entries that I was able to see and photograph last weekend are truly amazing.  Judging day is Monday and on Tuesday we will know the results.  Good Luck to the judges - they will have some amazing pieces to look at.  Good Luck to all that have entered - in my book you are all winners.

I hope to photograph the balance of the entries and we should be able to post them here at the website.

A BIG THANK YOU to Winann and Bryce to help coordinate the entering of our work.

Patty

 

Thanks so far to those of you that have signed up!  We truly appreicate you taking the time out of your schedule to demonstrate at the Big E.

If you haven't singed up yet, please do.  We need your information and date you wish to demonstrate on so that you can get your entrance and parking pass.

Thanks again - I've signed up for Connecticut Day :)!  To sign up go to our Calendar of Events  page - scroll down to the Big E Events and register for your day.  If you rather email - send it to NELGmemberatlarge@gmail.com.

Thanks! ~~ Patty

 

                                                                                                                                       We had a great day at Winann's this past Saturday.

I'm experimenting with a new camera, and spentsome time trying out some of it's features.  It was fun and I expect that we should have some great picutes from the Big E.

This is a picture of a piece of lace in progress from one of the attendees on Saturday.  Can you guess who?

The Eastern MA Sunday Lace group will meet on Sunday, Sept. 18th (NOT Sept. 11) at Sharon's.  Please let her know if you plan to attend.

I will be taking entries out to the Big E.  If you have something you would like transported, please get them to me by Friday, Sept. 9th.

No real storm damage here.  Only a short power blip!

Bryce

We are on the other side of the storm - phew!  As many of us are getting back utilities, picking up lots of limbs and tree removal courtsey of Irene, we are getting ready for CT Lace Day - this Saturday the 3rd at Winann's in Milford.

Anyone that would like their BIG E entry brought up to the fair grounds, please deliver your prize winning piece of lace to Winann's this Saturday.

Remember that NELG's first meeting of the year will be on Saturday September 10th.

Thanks everyone!

Patty

 

For those of you in New England and on the eastern seaboard of the US, I hope the storm doesn't get the the best of you.  May it pass by and without harm to you and yours.

Hmmm..  sounds like a great time to work on your lace ... even by candle light.

Stay Safe and Dry Everyone

Patty