--------------------------------------------- International Cross Stitch Round Robin --------------------------------------------- Dawn Scotting (dawn@pandoras.nacjack.gen.nz) organizes international round robin groups for counted cross stitch samplers. The following is from her posting: There are two different groups, both counted x-stitch, basically the same rules apply to each. You can choose from either: 1) A 'Pot Luck' group, where any sort of fabric for your sampler may be chosen. 2) A 'Linen/Evenweave only' group, where the name says it all, absolutely NO aida allowed! There are 9 people in each group who choose their own fabric, colour, theme & size, the sampler is yours to keep. Monthly, each sampler is sent around the chain for each person to work a segment in the theme of each sampler. Segments should be kept to within about a 50-80 stitches (either way) size limit, less than 50 and it's hard to find a pattern, more then 80 could mean you'd be in a hurry to finish it within a month. However, long & narrow segments i.e. 100x20 are okay. The only extra cost to you is the price of airmail postage each month, please be prepared to post out of your own country although this may not be the case. Beginners as well as experienced stitchers are all welcome. A leader will be appointed to send a list of themes to everyone in their group. FULL instructions will be posted to each person when their group starts. If you wish to join please email me with: 1) Your snail mail address 2) A RELIABLE email address 3) Which group you wish to join 4) If you are prepared to be the leader of your group Your name will be added to the next list, this may take up to 3-4 weeks to fill, so please be patient. Every application will be acknowledged. Happy Stitching.....Dawn ------------------------------------------ The Spirit of Cross Stitch Festival ------------------------------------------ This four day show is aimed exclusively at counted thread stitchers. It travels to 4 cities in the U.S. each year. Locations and dates for 1994 are: Winston-Salem, NC March 10-13 Buffalo, NY June 9-12 Des Moines, IA September 8-11 Sacramento, CA October 20-23 For class registration information, send a stamped ($.75) self addressed envelope for each city that interests you. Indicate on each envelope which city's information you want. The registration packets are sent out approximately three months before each Festival. The address is: Spirit of Cross Stitch Festival 6000 Market Square Ct., Suite 3 Clemmons, NC 27012 Phone: 919-766-5188 FAX: 919-766-5191 A videotape of the class projects is available from the same address for $6.75 (US). Classes run for four days, from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. The Merchandise Mall (vendor show) runs for three days. A one day pass to the Mall cost $5 dollars in 1993. A Special Stitcher Pass ($18 in 1993) gives: ~ Unlimited admission to the Merchandise Mall ~ One hour earlier admission time to the Mall ~ One week earlier mailing of class registration packets ~ A canvas tote bag People posted _many_ positive reports to rec.crafts.textiles after attending the 1993 Festival. -------------------------------- The Creative Art Festival -------------------------------- Advertised as "America's Largest Sewing-Quilting-Needleart and Craft Supply Show and Conference", this traveling show is scheduled to be in 30 cities in 1994. It reaches most areas of the U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska. Produced and Managed by: Roth Exposition Group P.O. Box 9 San Mateo, CA 94401 Phone: 415-340-9767 FAX: 415-340-0296 The Creative Art Festival is advertised in Just Cross Stitch, as well as many quilting and sewing magazines. It is a three day show with classes and a vendor show aimed at stitchers, quilters and sewers. Previous shows received good reports from attendees. Admission is $6.00 (in 1994) with coupons for $1.00 off available at many fabric and craft stores ----------------------------------------------- EGA - The Embroiderer's Guild of America ----------------------------------------------- This non-profit organization has chapters in the United States and Canada. It is open to all stitchers at all skill levels. They are an excellent source of information and instruction for all styles of needlework. The Embroiderer's Guild of America 335 West Broadway, Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40202 Phone: 502-589-6956