• Join Us
  • Login
  • Join EGA
    FEATURED

    See the ways in which you can join EGA!

    Join EGA: Memberships

    Learn how you can support EGA's mission!

    Donate to EGA

    We have chapters across the United States!

    Find a Chapter

    See our regions and chapters.

    Region & Chapter Directory
    Ways to Connect
    • Become a Member
    • Chapter Map
    • Region & Chapter Directory
    • How to Renew
    • Donate to EGA
    • Needlework Network Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    EGA on Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    FEATURED

    See the ways in which you can join EGA!

    Join EGA: Memberships

    We have chapters across the United States!

    Find a Chapter

    Learn how you can support EGA's mission!

    Donate to EGA

    See our regions and chapters.

    Region & Chapter Directory
  • Education
    FEATURED

    Our next online studio class.

    Colonial Band Sampler with Eileen Bennett

    A new course for groups with Diane Herrmann.

    New GCC: Your Roots Are Showing

    Check out this quarter's GCC Lightning Rounds!

    Lightning Rounds

    Don't miss our upcoming lecture with Relics in Situ!

    Virtual Lecture: The Exquisite Embroidered Book Bindings of Oxford
    Group Education
    • Group Correspondence Courses (GCCs)
    Individual Education
    • Online Studio
    • Virtual Lecture Series
    • Lightning Rounds (Selected GCCs)
    • Individual Correspondence Courses (ICCs)
    • Virtual Education Courses
    • Appraiser, Judge, Teacher Certifications
    • Explorations
    Additional Opportunities
    • Master Craftsman
    • Technical Excellence
    • Scholarships & Awards
    • Fiber Forum
    • See Main Education Page
    FEATURED

    Our next online studio class.

    Colonial Band Sampler with Eileen Bennett

    Check out this quarter's GCC Lightning Rounds!

    Lightning Rounds

    A new course for groups with Diane Herrmann.

    New GCC: Your Roots Are Showing

    Don't miss our upcoming lecture with Relics in Situ!

    Virtual Lecture: The Exquisite Embroidered Book Bindings of Oxford
  • Resources
    FEATURED

    Tips, tutorials and more!

    EGA Blog

    Download a free project and start stitching!

    Free Projects

    Stitch a new project every month!

    EGA Stitch-a-long

    Are you new or looking for a refresher? Start here!

    Embroidery Guide for Beginners
    Stitch with us
    • EGA Blog
    • EGA Stitch-a-long
    • Free Projects
    • Growing Your Connection
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Needlework Network Newsletter
    Galleries
    • Through the Needle's Eye
    • 2026 Fiber Forum
    • Permanent Collection
    • All Galleries
    More Resources
    • Library & Study Boxes
    • Needle Arts Magazine
    • EGA Groups
    • Locate a Professional
    • Find a Needlework Shop
    • See all Resources
    FEATURED

    Tips, tutorials and more!

    EGA Blog

    Stitch a new project every month!

    EGA Stitch-a-long

    Download a free project and start stitching!

    Free Projects

    Are you new or looking for a refresher? Start here!

    Embroidery Guide for Beginners
  • Events
    FEATURED

    Our 2026 National Seminar in Orlando, FL!

    Wish Upon A Stitch 2026

    Join us in Tucson, AZ for Needles That Inspire.

    Seminar 2027: Faculty Announced

    See the classes for our 2026 National seminar!

    2026 Seminar Classes

    See the virtual classes for our 2026 National seminar!

    2026 Virtual Classes
    National Events
    • TNE National Exhibit
    • Virtual Lecture Series
    • Golden Needle Awards
    National Seminar
    • Seminar Central 2026
    • Seminar Central 2027
    • Seminar Central 2028
    • See all Events
    • Calls for Teaching Proposals
    • Submit an Event
    FEATURED

    Our 2026 National Seminar in Orlando, FL!

    Wish Upon A Stitch 2026

    See the classes for our 2026 National seminar!

    2026 Seminar Classes

    Join us in Tucson, AZ for Needles That Inspire.

    Seminar 2027: Faculty Announced

    See the virtual classes for our 2026 National seminar!

    2026 Virtual Classes
  • About Us
    FEATURED

    Learn more about who we are.

    Our Mission, History and More

    There are many ways to support EGA!

    Support EGA's Mission

    See a list of our regions and chapters!

    Region and Chapter Directory

    Take a look at our national needlework tapestry!

    National Tapestry: America the Beautiful
    More about EGA
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet the Staff
    • Donate to EGA
    • Marketing Tools: Logos & More
    • Region & Chapter Directory
    • Annual Report
    • Annual Meeting
    • Outreach
    • National Tapestry
    • Contact Us
    FEATURED

    Learn more about who we are.

    Our Mission, History and More

    See a list of our regions and chapters!

    Region and Chapter Directory

    There are many ways to support EGA!

    Support EGA's Mission

    Take a look at our national needlework tapestry!

    National Tapestry: America the Beautiful
  • Shop
    FEATURED

    Featuring needlework from our collection.

    EGA Hand Mirror

    A project by Kim Beamish.

    DAW: Shamrock Needle Set

    Featuring needlework from our collection.

    Set of 8 Note Cards

    Stay warm and represent EGA!

    EGA Zip-Up Hoodie
    Our Products
    • Chapter Resources
    • Courses
    • Jewelry
    • Membership
    • Merchandise
    • Online Classes
    • Projects from EGA's Past
    • Publications
    • Virtual Lectures
    • See all Products
    FEATURED

    Featuring needlework from our collection.

    EGA Hand Mirror

    Featuring needlework from our collection.

    Set of 8 Note Cards

    A project by Kim Beamish.

    DAW: Shamrock Needle Set

    Stay warm and represent EGA!

    EGA Zip-Up Hoodie
  • Members Only
    FEATURED

    Choose a project and start stitching!

    Petite Projects

    Technique Basics, Guideline Series, Free Projects and more!

    Member Publications

    Join us for a webinar!

    Growing Your Connection

    See the latest issue of Needle Arts.

    Read Needle Arts Online
    Member Information
    • My Profile
    • My Membership
    • My Groups
    • My Courses
    • My Orders
    • Update Contact Information
    • Reset Password
    • Contact Us
    • Log Out
    Member Documents
    • Petite Projects
    • Publications
    • Slideshows & Presentations
    • Document Downloads
    • Needle Arts Online
    • Tools for Chapters
    • Tools for Regions
    Membership Renewal
    • Renewal Instructions
    FEATURED

    Choose a project and start stitching!

    Petite Projects

    Join us for a webinar!

    Growing Your Connection

    Technique Basics, Guideline Series, Free Projects and more!

    Member Publications

    See the latest issue of Needle Arts.

    Read Needle Arts Online
    • Login
  • All Members 14,338
  • RSS
  • Profile picture of Wendy Lynn

    Wendy Lynn and Profile picture of Julie ScottJulie Scott are now friends 7 years ago

    Julie Scott

    @julie-scott

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Peggy Eggert

    Peggy Eggert posted an update 7 years ago

    I am enjoying stitching on this lovely piece. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I especially appreciate all of the diagrams – they are very helpful! Thanks, Merrilyn, for a wonderful class!

  • Profile picture of Wendy Lynn

    Wendy Lynn and Profile picture of Judy SommersJudy Sommers are now friends 7 years ago

    Judy Sommers

    @judy-sommers

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Wendy Lynn

    Wendy Lynn and Profile picture of Judy KotickJudy Kotick are now friends 7 years ago

    Judy Kotick

    @judy-h-kotick

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Wendy Lynn

    Wendy Lynn and Profile picture of Kay StanisKay Stanis are now friends 7 years ago

    Kay Stanis

    @kay-stanis

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Janet Noble

    Janet Noble and Profile picture of Bonnie HerrmannBonnie Herrmann are now friends 7 years ago

    Bonnie Herrmann

    @bonnie-l-herrmann

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Joyce DeMattei

    Joyce DeMattei posted an update 7 years ago

    Thank you for lesson 2. Very good diagrams. I have a question on page 2, reverse scotch stitch for window A. The diagram look like reverse mosaic. I don’t understand step 2 – The variation of this stitch is that the stitch that should go over 2 canvas threads is left out –
    The stitch diagram stitch pattern goes over 2 threads, 4 threads, 2 t…[Read more]

    • Profile picture of Joyce DeMattei
      Joyce DeMattei replied 7 years ago

      I figured out what I believe Merrilyn meant. The stitch full diagram under step 4 for window A (reverse scotch stitch) has the bottom and top scotch stitch over 1 canvas thread left off. The stitch goes over 2 threads, 4 threads, and 2 threads and then repeats.

  • Profile picture of Paula McGinty

    Paula McGinty's profile was updated 7 years ago

    Paula McGinty

    @paula-mcginty

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth Carpenter

    Elizabeth Carpenter and Profile picture of Rand DurenRand Duren are now friends 7 years ago

    Rand Duren

    @rand-duren

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of KIM BOWMAN

    KIM BOWMAN's profile was updated 7 years ago

    KIM BOWMAN

    @kim-bowman

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Violet Anderson

    Violet Anderson's profile was updated 7 years ago

    Violet Anderson

    @violet-anderson

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Barbara Pietruk

    Barbara Pietruk's profile was updated 7 years, 1 month ago

    Barbara Pietruk

    @barbara-pietruk

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Sarah Ardalan

    Sarah Ardalan's profile was updated 7 years, 1 month ago

    Sarah Ardalan

    @sarah-ardalan

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Marnie Graley

    Marnie Graley and Profile picture of Linda BusalacchiLinda Busalacchi are now friends 7 years, 1 month ago

    Linda Busalacchi

    @linda-busalacchi-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth Gilbert changed their profile picture 7 years, 1 month ago

    Elizabeth Gilbert

    @elizabeth-suess

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Belinda Karls-Nace

    Belinda Karls-Nace's profile was updated 7 years, 1 month ago

    Belinda Karls-Nace

    @belinda-karls-nace

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Deborah Tirico

    Deborah Tirico and Profile picture of Judy JeroyJudy Jeroy are now friends 7 years, 1 month ago

    Judy Jeroy

    @judy-jeroy

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Macaron S

    Macaron S's profile was updated 7 years, 1 month ago

    Macaron S

    @macaron-s

    View Profile
  • Profile picture of Trudy A. Downing

    Trudy A. Downing posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

    I guess same question for the right and left edges.

  • Profile picture of Trudy A. Downing

    Trudy A. Downing posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry, I meant window frames outlines.

  • Load More
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram
  • Social Post Can be Viewed On Instagram

Engage

  • Join
  • Find a Class
  • Certification
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Shop
  • EGA Blog

About

  • About Us
  • Board of Directors
  • Team
  • Annual Report
  • FAQs
  • Privacy Policy

Connect

  • Contact
  • Fiber Forum
  • Outreach
  • Give
  • Youth Membership

Where needle art lives

Copyright © 2026 Embroiderers' Guild of America. All rights reserved.
Web Design Louisville

We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies and revised Privacy Policy.