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Contacting EGA Headquarters and COVID-19:Update May 28, 2020
As Kentucky begins to reopen, EGA is also making plans to begin the journey towards normalcy. Beginning Monday, June 1st, the office will be staffed during the following hours: Monday – Wednesday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET; Thursday and Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM ET.
Due to an abundance of caution, there will still only be 1-2 people in the office on any given day, and the rest of the staff will continue to work from home. Please continue to be patient as we work to safely serve you, the members. We are hoping to resume full hours, staffing, and allow visitors beginning July 1st – please keep an eye on the website for further details. – Cynthia Welch, EGA Administrator(Link to share)
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Community Spotlight: Val Reece and EGA’s Technical Excellence program in Counted Thread
EGA introduced the Technical Excellence program (TE) in the summer of 2023 to provide needleworkers with an opportunity to demonstrate technical excellence in specific embroidery techniques. The program debuted with Counted Thread and has since added Crewel, and EGA continues to explore other needlework techniques for supplemental Technical Excellence programs. We talked with Val Reece, […]
Now Available for a Limited Time: 2026 EGA Virtual Lecture Annual Pass
Thanks to the amazing work of the Virtual Lecture team and a fantastic group of presenters, the full schedule of 2026 Virtual Lectures is now available for preview on the EGA website. And for the first time, we are offering members the opportunity to sign up for all twelve lectures at one time at a […]
Growing Your Connection: Do you have the right stuff to be a Master Craftsman?
Meet the chairs of EGA’s Master Craftsman programs. The Master Craftsman programs are designed to promote excellence in embroidery by providing the accomplished needleworker the opportunity to demonstrate skills and become certified as a “master” in her or his area of expertise. Join a Zoom meeting on November 1 at 1PM Eastern with the chairs […]
Calling All Teachers: Submit Your Proposals for the 2027 Tennessee Valley Region Seminar: Share-A-Stitch
Dear Needlework teacher, The Tennessee Valley Region of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc. will hold its seminar, Share-A-Stitch, June 11-13, 2027 at the beautiful MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport, TN. Kingsport is a favorite destination for our region, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and sitting along the Holston River, it is […]
Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Hmong Embroidery
Technique: Hmong Embroidery Place of Origin: Southern China Earliest known date: unknown History: A nomadic people with a history of persecution in China, the Hmong people used embroidery as a means of preserving and passing down their stories. Hmong women would stitch Hmong embroidery, referred to as “paj ntaub” in the Hmong language (or “flower […]
Registration Now Open: The Pear Tree with Barbara Jackson
Registration for our Online Studio class The Pear Tree is now open and closes on November 5, 2025! These five different designs are stitched with Heathway Milano Crewel Wool on a sturdy plain weave linen. Pre-cut pieces of acid-free cardboard will be ready to use to mount each design when you have finished the stitching. […]
Community Spotlight: New EGA Stitch-a-long Admin Jean Hubsch
EGA is excited to announce a new admin has joined the EGA Stitch-a-long group on Facebook. Welcome to Jean Hubsch! Jean is self-proclaimed “volunteering kind of person” who has served as part of the EGA Membership and Marketing team, as Corning Chapter President, on EGA’s Special Interest Groups, and as Mid-Eastern Region Director. We’re delighted […]
Flosstube #2: See Finished Pieces from EGA National Seminars by EGA Members
For our second Flosstube video we are sharing finished pieces from EGA National Seminar Classes. EGA National seminars have classes by outstanding teachers from all over the world. For our upcoming National seminars we will be visiting Dallas, Texas in 2025, Orlando, Florida in 2026 and Tucson, Arizona for 2027. We’d love to see you […]
October 2025 Stitch-a-long: Sammy the Scarecrow
For our October 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are welcoming fall with Sammy the Scarecrow, a design by stitch-a-long admin Helena Whyte. Here’s more about this month’s project from Helena: The scarecrow was embroidered on a 9 inch square of orange gingham using a 6 inch hoop using DMC floss in my stash. All stitches […]
Guest Post: Florists’ Cineraria, a Brazilian Embroidery Piece by Judy Borreson Caruso
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Registration Closing Soon: Snow Day with Terri Bay, a Beautiful Hardanger Piece
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Check out our Latest Lightning Rounds: Needlework Courses featuring Stash Organization, Rozashi, Filet Embroidery and more
It’s a great time to learn something new! All EGA members may register for the Lightning Rounds featured below though November 30, 2025. Lightning Rounds Every quarter, our Education Department selects some of our Group Correspondence Courses(GCC) and these are made available for members to register individually without needing a group. These correspondence courses are […]
Outside the Hoop: Autumn Flowers Boots Embroidery by Meaghan Monroe
EGA is excited to share a fun new project for our Outside the Hoop series: the Autumn Flowers Boots Embroidery by Meaghan Monroe. The Autumn Flowers Boots project is a fun way to celebrate the season. The design uses only 4 stitches and DMC threads you can source easily from your local craft store. Meaghan […]
Interview with Clare Hunter: History Through the Needlework Lens
Does your needlework tell a story? In her books Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle, Embroidering her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power, and Making Matters: In Search of Creative Wonders, author, needleworker, and artist Clare Hunter endeavors to uncover the hidden stories […]
Register for our September 2025 Growing Your Connection EGA Meeting: Meet your Online Studio Class Teachers
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EGA Seminar 2028: Join our 2028 National Seminar Team!
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Calling All Teachers: Submit Your Proposals for our 2027 National Seminar: Needles That Inspire
General Information: The Embroiderers’ Guild of America 2027 National Seminar will be held in Tucson, Arizona. The dates are September 15-19, 2027 and our theme is Needles That Inspire. We invite all teachers to submit proposals. The following information is provided to guide teachers in the preparation and submission of their teaching proposals. Teachers are […]
Calling All Teachers: Submit Your Proposals for the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Region Seminar: Stitchers’ Great Escape
2027 Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) Seminar Call for Proposals The Hagerstown, Oatlands, and Washington DC chapters of the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) will host the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Regional Seminar from 16 – 20 June 2027 at the Fair Oaks Marriott in Fairfax, VA. The theme is Stitchers’ Great Escape. From […]
Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Tambour Embroidery
Technique: Tambour Embroidery Place of Origin: France Earliest known date: 18th century History: The roots of Tambour embroidery can be traced to both China and India, specifically to Chinese chain stitch and Indian ari embroidery. However, Tambour embroidery as we know it today took hold in France and Europe in the 18th century. The word […]
September 2025 Stitch-a-long: They Shall Soar on Wings Like Eagles
For our September 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are stitching a beautiful cross stitch design by Pamela Kellog. Here’s more about this month’s project from stitch-a-long admin Stephanie Murphy: Whew–August is over and September has arrived! I’m hoping for cooler weather; at least it has started to rain again here in Florida. September brings the […]