Blog & News

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

 

For those you of you that enjoyed IOLI 2011 in Bethesda this year, next year's convention will take place in Minnesota.  You can click here to see the  proposed class schedule  that just came out today. 

Hmm  lots to think about!  Additional information can be found at the Minnesota Lace Society.  The host chapter is asking for hand made lace stars.  I have sent a request for patterns to them and they hope to get back to us really soon.

Class schedule looks to be promising!

Patty

We have been watching the map and bingo - we exceeded 1,000 unique visitors since February when we launched the new website.

Thank you to all!  It is a tremendous accomplishment, because of you!  This is your organization and we want to know what you think, what you would like, and how to make your experience with NELG the best.  Not only as a lace making group, but a group a great individuals that are some of the best and brightest artists around.  Yes, that's you.

Again, thanks for making it happen!  We look forward to breaking 5,000!

Be Happy and Keep Lacing,

Patty, President Elect

 

Hi all,

Earlier this morning a blast email has gone out about the Big E Signup.   Can you believe it?  I'm already looking forward to the fair.  It's not just about the demonstrating making lace , I love that part, it is the whole event.  Hanging out in the barns, watching the horse shows and possibly seeing a calf born is always a treat.

This is a great opportunity to show case your skills and talk up NELG.  On the website there is the NELG Broshure.  I will be bringing up a large supply of broshures, but I remind all of you to bring some more.  You can check out FAQ's on demonstrating especially if you haven't demonstrated or need a refresher. 

For those of you that have made an entry - Thank You!  Judging will take place on Monday Sept 12th.  As soon as we have the results, we will post them on our site. 

I encourage you to sign up to demonstrate!  It's a great time, we are very popular, and you get to enjoy the fair as well.  I especially like the ability to park at the back gate!

Hope to see you there!

Patty

Hi everyone -

It's a glorious day here and I hope all of you are out enjoying the late days of August.

If you haven't seen your email in the last two days - the member program survey is active.  In the last couple of days - we have had a great response and you, our members, are sending in great ideas and advice.  We so appreicate the information.

To get to the survey - click on Members Only on the menu to the left (you'll need to be logged in) and the first item is the survey.  It will take you less than 2 minutes to answer!

Thanks again - looking forward to your responses,

Patty

 

Thanks to Jill when I found in my inbox was an email reminder that my membership to NELG is due in two weeks.

Yes she and I have worked long to get all the members signed up at the website.  Now we are seeing the benefits.  Over 40 reminders were automatically generated saving us time, paper, and postage.  Much thanks for those members that used the PayPal feature this morning as it saves time and energy for our Treasurer Winann.  Of course, you may mail  in a check to renew your membership. 

While automation is fine, please be assured that there still will be the personal touch in taking care of anything you may need.  Mark your calendar for September 10th - it will be our first meeting of the year.  You will be receiving a reminder about two weeks in advance with links to information you should bring to the meeting.

Thanks again,

Patty

I was cruising the Fiberarts Magazine website and came across a study being done by a psychology professor at University of Wisconsin,  "Exploring the Role of Textiles and Handcrafts in Women's Lives II" If you want to participate, go to the website and take her survey: http://www.uwec.edu/psyc/Who/collier.htm

Do you all remember that program Family Feud? Contestants would try to guess the answers of a survey question.  Well there is no feud here.

In a very short time you will be asked to respond to NELG's first electronic survey.  This survey will tabulate your thoughts and comments about programing for this year and the future.

So in advance - thanks so much!  You are our members and we wish to bring great programing to our gatherings.  Please look for the email in the next several days.

Patty

 

Everyone look around your completed projects to send one in.  We need entries,

I have heard that we have 3 more entries already coming in!  I think I have found an entry for myself. 

Our presence at the Big E is important to our organization.  First - a thank you for all those members that have volunteered in the past to demonstrate making lace.  Without all of you, our organization would not have grown.  Without you we would not be expanding the love of this art to new people.

I truly encourage you to find a completed project - fill out the application and mail in your $5 bucks - see Jill's blog entry before this one for details or email at NELGinfo@gmail.com.   Parking & 2 entrance tickets for $5!, an opportunity for people to ohh and ahh at lace - priceless!

PS - maybe one of those UFO's could be completed between now and the beginning of September!

Thank you all,

Patty

 

If you have any entry for The Big E and live in Eastern MA, Bryce will be collecting entries and taking them to West Springfield.  If you live in CT, Winann will be collecting entries at our monthly lace day on September 3.  Please contact either of them directly if you wish to coordinate the hand-off.

Jill