Cumberland Fair 2012 ~ Sept. 23rd – 29th

The Tin Pedlars decided to maintain our connection with the Cumberland Fair and to that end we are working hard to provide a strong showing of our art form, as well as demonstrating our craft to others. People are needed to demonstrate every day of the fair from 9am to 9pm. We have broken up the time into multiple hour blocks with a minimum of 2 people for each block. You are paid to demonstrate and you will have a ticket to get in.  A hooking frame, wool and hook will be at the demo site. If you can demonstrate and did not sign up at the May meeting, please contact crook (at) roadrunner (dot) com.

Part of this effort is the Cumberland Fair Challenge mats. These 10″ x 18″ (minimum) mats will need to be completed by our September ’12 meeting. See previous posting on the Challenge guidelines.

To inspire you ~ one of the pieces members have begun: 

If you want to do the challenge, but are feeling unsure about designing your own piece, different members have offered to help with the designing of your idea(s). Leave a comment here before the June meeting and connections will be made.

Our double booth has room to exhibit rugs of any size. We are looking forward to seeing many pieces of work from rugs to ornaments. To exhibit the piece it needs to be clean and never shown before at the Cumberland Fair.

Forms for fair submission will also need to be completed. The link here will allow you to submit online or print off and send in. (Only one form is used to list all items being exhibited per individual). Be sure to include MAINE TIN PEDLARS with your Name, so the rugs will get to our exhibition area.

Look for additional information as it becomes available.

Biennial Benefit Raffle ~ EUROsteam Iron

From Penny White ATHA Biennial

Benefit the 2013 ATHA Biennial and buy chances to win the new Eurosteam Iron at the same time!  The Brandywine ATHA chapter is having a raffle for the fantastic new EUROsteam Iron. If you hate to steam your rugs this is the iron for you. The Eurosteam is well known for making quick work out of the finishing process. With your rug right side up and no messy wet top towels needed, you may just look forward to steaming your rugs.

Raffle tickets are currently available for $1 each or 6 for $5. The winner will be announced at their hook-in, October 27, 2012. Tickets will also be available for a limited time during the hook-in. You need not be present to win.

Please send your name, address, telephone and email address along with your check made out to TBRHG. Mail it to: Jeri Livingston 223 Biddle Dr. Exton, PA 19341.

Profits from ticket sales will be donated to the 2013 Biennial fund raising effort

Patterns: Coast to Coast

From the information supplied we understand this means patterns would  be submitted to the chapter for us to review and decide which one gets submitted. Deadline for pattern submission is July 15, 2012, so if interested please submit your pattern at either our May or June meetings.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR PATTERN IN THIS COLLECTION?

The 2013 ATHA Biennial Committee invites all ATHA Chapters, Teachers and Suppliers to submit one original pattern for inclusion in this collection of easily reproducible patterns that will be sold as a fundraiser for the 2013 ATHA Biennial. The patterns will represent the design talents of ATHA members from coast to coast and feature geometrics, landscapes, florals, landscapes, animals, primitives and more! We’re looking for your pattern.

Your pattern should meet the following requirements:

• An original pattern, design of your choice.
• Drawn so it fits on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, either portrait or landscape orientation.
• Include the pattern name and your name on the submitted document.
• If you have a recommended finished size for your pattern, please specify that on the pattern too.
• We will accept hard copies but prefer that you submit your pattern electronically as a PDF document that can be printed in its entirety on 8.5 x 11 paper. Email your file to Sally Coon at: scoon2000@cox.net. Or mail hard copy to: Sally Coon, 29441 Port Royal Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
• Include a signed Donation & Release form with your submitted pattern. (This form is available by sending a request to Sally, Biennial Committee co-chair, at scoon2000@cox.net)
• Be sure to include your name, address, phone and email address and ATHA chapter, if appropriate, separately with your submitted pattern.
• Submit one pattern from each ATHA Chapter, please. For fun, make it a contest in your ATHA Chapter.
• Contact Sally with any questions: scoon2000@cox.net or 714-812-7353.

‘Show Us Your ‘Color’ Rug Challenge

‘Show Us Your Color‘

ATHA Region 12 is inviting all ATHA members to join in a special rug challenge to compliment the ATHA 2013 Biennial.  ‘Show Us Your ‘Color‘ rug challenge is designed for you to show us your personal ‘Color‘ interpretation of the ATHA 2013 Biennial theme:  ‘Color:  Coast to Coast’.   We look forward to seeing all your rugs in Long Beach, California!

Participants do not need to attend the Biennial to participate in the rug challenge.

‘Show us Your Color’ with your original design, 10×12” hooked rug, any cut, any style. Please mail your rug(s) to be received by February 1, 2013 to:

Debbie Clement

2944 Holly Avenue

Clovis, CA 93611

559-292-6223

Email Debbie Clement (debbierughook@sbcglobal.net) or Laura Pierce (lwpierce@comcast.net) for a Donation and Release Form and include it with a description of your entry, a list of materials used, your thoughts in your design process and any other information that pertains to your rug.

You can choose to donate your challenge rug to be sold to benefit the 2013 ATHA Biennial at a Silent Auction at the Biennial in Long Beach , or have your rug returned to you at your cost, after the Biennial in 2013.

By sending in your Challenge Rug, you release your rug to appear in exhibits and in the ATHA Newsletter, listing you as the original designer.

Thanks in advance for your participation in this ‘Colorful’ Rug Challenge.  See you in Long Beach , California !

Auction Fun!

This scrapbook design created with Smilebox

Some of the rugs members are working on or just finishing…….

 doll house rugs

 no fear of using a poison color or two

 won’t need any of that red wool for this piece

 just binding left to do

 Cumberland Fair Challenge rug underway

Some Waldoboro  

   making progress 

Franciscan Guest House Spring Workshop with Jackye Hansen

Jackye Hansen’s Spring Workshop at the Franciscan Guest House at Kennebunk Beach, Maine, will be held Wednesday – Sunday, April 18 – 22, 2012. The project will be a pictorial, 14″ x16″ “Woodland Fantasy” in Waldoboro, #4 cut.  Or just come and relax is this great location with your own project.

Workshop fee is $200.00 – includes pattern, wool and instructions (payable to Jackye Hansen, teacher)
Cost: Registration Fee: $25.00 (payable to Jackye Hansen)
Single Room: $367.82 (includes room tax, Private bathe, TV, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
Two People in Room: $509.95 to be paid by one person. Includes above.
(Prices subject to change in 2012)

Check-in is at 2pm. Check-out is at 11am.
Refrigerators in rooms. Dining room has a microwave and large refrigerator. First night dinner will be at the Franciscan Guest House at 6-7pm. Saturday night dinner is at a local restaurant of your choice.

Room Deposit – $200.00 by April 1, 2012 – all to Jacqueline Hansen, 237 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074. Deposits are refundable, less a 25% fee, if notified at least 14 days prior to arrival. Attention: Kara Nappi, Kennebunk, Maine

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Registration form

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Fall dates for this workshop are Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2012.

contact: designs1840(at)maine(dot)rr(dot)com
www.rughookersnetwork.com

Raffle Rug Wool Needs

For those planning to donate wool for the auction, can we please pull out wool for the Raffle Rug? Lois Dugal has a need for several greens that will work against a dark background – we have background which will be dark blues with black-watch plaid mixed in. Will also need lavendars, plum and soft purples that will go with blue reds. More of the reds could be used too. For some “white” flowers would like to see some chartrusey wool but not too bright. Or light mint in varied shades. Pinks but not too bright and some blues in light to medium shades. Textures that have these colors good also (no white or bright color running through it).  Anything that will go with blue reds will be needed.

Raffle Rug- Lib Callaway pattern We will be hooking in a size 5 cut again.

Region 1 Van Information

We have one van full and we’re awaiting your check to secure your spot on a second van for the Region I Hook-in.  Please send it in NOW to Diane Curtis. For those who can’t be at the meeting on 3/10 and plan to get a van from So. Portland please make sure we have your e-mail. Please contact Cheri after the meeting (cherinixon(at)yahoo(dot)com for any additional information on the meeting location you may need.

Have you sent your registration form to Lucille Festa for the Region I Hook-in? Please do that now, so we can show we will have a good size group again!

Museum Demonstration

Just a reminder that March 3rd from 10am – 4pm the Tin Pedlars will be demonstrating our art at the Museum as an active part of the exhibit.

Please email Cheri, so she has an idea of how many to expect.

Region I Hook-in Transportation

Here are the details about the transportation to Westord MA for the Region I hook-in. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER PICK UP TIMES!

• All individuals will submit their registration and payment for the hook-in to Lucille Festa on their own. The form can be found on the blog: www.mainetindpedlars.wordpress.com

     -  Two vans will be available that hold up to 12 people.

     -  Passengers NORTH of Portland please contact Cheri Nixon (603)767-4684 or cherinixon at yahoo.com to arrange for

             a group pick up – probably in Topsham.

     -  One van will leave from the JC Penney Catalog entrance at the Maine Mall at 7 AM.

     -  One van will leave from the York Parking lot off the Maine Turnpike at 7:45 AM.

     -  Everyone will arrive at the Hook-in at approximately 9 AM. We will the Hook-in at approximately 2:30 PM.

     - Please be economical with your packing as storage will be limited.

    COST: $20.00 per person payable to Maine Tin Pedlars – sent to Diane Curtis – 60 Oxhorn Rd, Wiscasett ME 04578. Please include your e-mail address with all registratons.  Pre-paid reservations are required. PLEASE NOTE: The final cost will be determined by total number of passengers. If there is a minimal supplimental payment needed, passengers will be notified on 3/18/12.

Thank you for your on-going support of this event!

Cheri Nixon