Annual Meet & Greet
September 19, 2026
Save the date! Our annual Meet & Greet will be held on September 19, 2026 at the Carondolet Hospitality Center from
12 – 3 pm.
Our Meet & Greet is open to everyone – chapter members as well as any friends you might like to invite. Do you know
someone who might be interested in joining us? Bring them along! This a fun time to meet other chapter members
who you might not know, and to have time to socialize and make new friends!
This will be BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) event. Also, feel free to bring a dessert to share. Coffee, tea, and water
will be provided.
This year, we will have a special silent auction of Terry Case’s finished needlework at our Meet and Greet. We have
been given 35 framed pieces by Terry’s family, and many of them will be available for bidding. We plan to have photos
and details for each piece on our website before the Meet and Greet, and members who cannot make it to the meeting
will be able to submit proxy bids in advance for pieces they are interested in. The starting bid for each will be $25, and
money collected will go to the chapter. More information will be forthcoming, stay tuned!
There will be a Swap Table, so bring any charts or small needlework items that you might like to leave for someone
else’s enjoyment. Remember, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Then check out the table and see if there’s
anything you’d like to take. There is no requirement to bring anything, and if something catches your eye, you may
take it. No money will change hands. This is completely free.
Our SIG (Special Interest Groups) leaders will each be giving a short presentation on the type of stitching their
particular groups does. They may have some examples of the technique they use, and will let us know if they have any
upcoming projects planned for their group.
If you plan to attend, please email Ginger Iorizzo at GingerIorizzo@hotmail.com. If you plan to bring a guest, please
send the name of the guest(s) as well.
If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please email Maryann Gibson at maryanngibson12@gmail.com and let
her know what you will be bringing.
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Debbie’s Treat
Designed by Debbie Rowley of DebBee’s Designs.
Debbie’s Treat is a small counted canvas design which uses various different stitches. We will be stitching this design at Day Group, beginning in April. Instructions for each section will be emailed each month a few days prior to the meeting.
Students will provide their own materials. A supply list will be sent out in early January.
The picture on the left is Debbie’s original colors and the picture on the right was stitched by Ginger Iorizzo in her own choice of colors.
To register, please email Ginger Iorizzo at GingerIorizzo@hotmail.com. There is no fee for members.
You can see all of Debbie’s wonderful designs on her website here: https://debbeesdesigns.com/
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Holiday Ornaments
Ongoing – No Registration
In addition to our ongoing bookmark initiative, we will be stitching ornaments for the Holiday Tree at Ten Broeck Mansion. Day, Beverwyck, and North End group leaders will have free patterns available at meetings, beginning in September. Use supplies from your stash.
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Love and Laughter – GCC
Registration is now closed
Bookmarks
Ongoing – No Registration
Our Day, Beverwyck, and North End groups are currently working on bookmarks to be donated to local libraries. Patterns are available from the Group leaders. Bring your own supplies. There are patterns for all different techniques – cross, stitch, needlepoint, etc.