At East Kingdom 12th Night in AS XIX, their Majesties Hanno and Kunnegunda were presented with a petition to start a kingdom guild dedicated to the research and practice of embroidery. So, as of 12th Night AS XLIX – January 17, 2015 – our Guild will be 30 years old! Planned celebrations so far include:
Then and Now Display – We have been granted some display space at 12th Night, and everyone is encouraged to participate. Show some of those old pieces – the ones you love, the ones you now look at and say “what was I thinking?”, the ones you never finished… And bring some of your recent work as well. We want to show off what wonderful artisans we have in this guild, as well as how our work has evolved, both personally and as a group, over the years. If you can, please do a brief blurb describing your pieces: materials, techniques, guild category, etc. And, if you dare, how old your “then” pieces are! Names should be included. Documentation 100% NOT required, but welcome if you want to bring it.
Challenges – Many of our Senior Guild Members are issuing challenges to encourage everyone to learn new techniques and broaden their knowledge. Some challenges will be long-term during the upcoming year, others will be “due” at specific events. To accept a challenge, contact its sponsor. For descriptions of the challenges, please visit the special Anniversary Challenges FaceBook Page or download this printable Anniversary Challenges Document.
Tokens – Senior Members will be giving out tokens at events, for excellent displays of needlework. These may be items entered in a display or competition, parts of someone’s clothing or accessories, or otherwise seen at an event! Each senior member will be giving out one (or maybe two) at every event they attend for the year. Be sure to show your stuff! Or even better, be sure to point out exceptional examples of embroidery you see to a senior member. The token will be a small owl, of the senior members’ personal preference, with an accompanying card.
