An Opportunity to Help us Preserve our Permanent Collection
Did you know that our permanent collection includes items from a few centuries back to modern day? We all love our collection and as part of our mission we work hard to treasure it and preserve it. Most EGA members have at least one favorite piece from the collection (If you don’t have a favorite […]
Fiber Forum Jurying deadline is approaching: Submit your original work
Fiber Forum works within the membership of EGA to: • Advance embroidery as an art form • Provide education and support to active and emerging fiber artists • Participate in EGA’s annual Education Exhibit held at seminar If you are currently an EGA member and enjoy designing your own work, consider becoming a member of […]
Online Studio: Attention All Embroidery Designers and Teachers
EGA’s Online Studio classes are a convenient way for students to take their embroidery to the next level. Studio classes take place on EGA’s website and in an environment where the student can read and review lessons, discuss with other students, and ask questions directly to the teacher. We have two types of online instruction: […]
Changes to our Beading Master Craftsman Program
The steps to become a Master Craftsman in Beading have been rearranged! We have decided that the new arrangement may give the beader more of a stepping stone approach than the previous arrangement. For example, many beaders consider the square stitch an easier technique than the other required techniques, and some beaders include peyote in […]
Nittany Valley Chapter Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary with 40 years of projects
Our Nittany Valley Chapter in Pennsylvania recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary, read the report see photos from their celebration below. Adorned in shades of red to symbolize our ruby anniversary the members of the Nittany Valley EGA enjoyed a festive luncheon as we celebrated 40 years of stitching and friendship. A special show of projects […]
Join our Curious Needlebook Stitch-a-long!
Starting January 1st we will be stitching this gorgeous project on our EGA Stitch-a-long group on Facebook. Instructions for Curious Needlebook by Heather Lynn Gitlin, EGA Member from our Bucks County Chapter in Pennsylvania, can be found on the September 2018(Part 1 of 2) and December 2018(Part 2 of 2) issues of Needle Arts Magazine. Needle […]
Antique samplers, classes and more at Wheeling West Virginia’s Oglebay Resort in May 2019
Wild and Wonderful Little Stitches will take place at Oglebay Lodge and Resort, Wheeling, WV, May 17-18, 2019. Four teachers have prepared classes in surface embroidery, Hardanger embroidery, felt appliqué and beading. Classes will be formally taught in the morning while a tour of Oglebay’s Mansion Museum and viewing of their special display of samplers […]
Our miniature house is all dressed up for Christmas!
The Storr House was donated to EGA in 1998 by Mary Lou Storrs and became a national project, with eleven EGA regions participating in the customization and furnishing of the house. Part of these furnishing included holiday decorations. You can see the house in person at our headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. But just in case […]
25 days of EGA Christmas
To bring a little Christmas cheer and inspiration to your life we will be posting a photo of a stitched ornament from our headquarters Christmas tree every day through Christmas morning. The photos will be posted here and also on our Facebook and Instagram. Make sure to follow us there! These beautiful ornaments are from […]
Stitch a Crewel Wreath Ornament in our December Stitch-a-long
For our December Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful Crewel Wreath Ornament! The talented designer behind this month’s project is Lucy Edmison, one of our members from the Winchester Chapter in Virginia. Here’s a little more about the poroject from our Stitch-a-long admin Kate Gaunt: “It’s a busy time of year […]
6 stitched vintage Christmas Cards that will make your jaw drop
Take a look at these beautiful pieces that were created in 1969 for a Christmas card competition sponsored by EGA and are now part of our permanent collection. Above, you can see the Flowers and Fruits of Christmas by Marian J. Metsopoulos shows the vibrant colors of Christmas with poinsettias and pine cones. The Magi […]
Photos: Extended Study Program with Jackie du Plessis in Charleston South Carolina
Some of our members are currently at the Francis Marion Hotel in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina participating in one of our Extended Study Programs with Jackie du Plessis, renowned for her exquisite sampler-inspired projects. The focus for our A Schoolgirl Exemplar Workbox Extended Study Program is on textiles and Southern schoolgirl samplers. The program’s main project is a lovely […]
4 marvelous gifts for the stitcher in your life: Journals, Bookmarks and more
Temperatures are dropping and Christmas is just around the corner! Just in time for the holidays we have released some new products that along with some of our previous offerings will be great gifts for stitchers and non-stitchers alike. Take a look, add a few gifts to your cart and scratched them off your Christmas […]
Aiken Stitchin’ Belles Chapter in South Carolina starts working on Stitcher’s Parking Lot
Members of our Aiken Stitchin’ Belles chapter in South Carolina are excited to start a new project: the Stitcher’s Parking Lot, designed by EGA member-at-large BJ Finch. The project is a cute frame weight with spots for scissors, laying tools, needles, and other important tools. The chapter used their CAR Chapter Grant to purchase the kits […]
Cyberstitchers Class: Creating Needlework Maps with Catherine Jordan
Our CyberStitcher’s Chapter invites you to participate in their upcoming online class, Creating Needlework Maps with Catherine Jordan. You can visit her website to see the style of map you will design, but the subject matter will be up to you. Registration begins on December 1st and runs for the whole month of December, the […]
Stitch a Wessex Embroidery Needle Book in our November Stitch-a-long
For our November Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful Wessex Embroidery Needle Book! The talented designer behind this month’s project is Kathi Green, one of our members from the Foothills Chapter in Colorado. Here’s a little more about Kathi from our stitch-a-long admin Kate Gaunt: Kathi has designed a needle book […]
Jenny Adin-Christie’s tips for whitework, raised work and metal thread technique
Jenny Adin-Christie is a trained apprentice from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Adin-Christie currently works freelance, traveling internationally to teach, tutoring private students in the United Kingdom, and working private, royal, and ecclesiastical commissions from small pieces to large works that include appliqué and machine embroidery. She was a member of the RSN team who […]
Linger at the Lake with the Rocky Mountain Region at their 2019 retreat in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
The Rocky Mountain Region Board invites you to attend RMR Retreat 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Why a Retreat? A Retreat provides time to stitch with as little or as much guidance as you desire. The committee has selected 3 great region mentors in three different specialties to offer help and guidance. Bring your unfinished […]
New Petite Projects: Nan’s Sampler Needle case and Beaded Edge Technique
The Education Department is pleased to announce the release of two new Petite Projects. Petite Projects is a collection of over 60 beautiful projects in a wide-range of techniques made available as a benefit to EGA members. If you are an EGA Member you can find your Petite Projects on the left sidebar of your profile […]
Stitch a Halloween Biscornu in our October Stitch-a-long
For our October Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful Halloween Biscornu! The talented designer behind this month’s project is Kim Beamish, one of our members-at-large from Canada. Here’s a little more about the project from stitch-a-long Admin Kate Gaunt: “This project uses an orange linen. Kim used 28 count cashel linen […]
‘Embroidery: The Thread of History’ exhibit in Delaware to explore the use of embroidery as historical documents
From a rare sampler worked by a young African American girl made about 1820 to an intricately embroidered sweet bag and knife sheath that are said to have belonged to a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, nearly 30 works from 1660 to the present are on view in Embroidery: The Thread of History at Winterthur […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Greater Pacific Region Seminar 2020
The Greater Pacific Region will hold its 2020 Seminar from July 17-22, once again at the Red Lion Hotel on the River, in Portland, Oregon. This beautiful, modern hotel is directly on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers with stunning views. Portland is known for its mild year-round climate, fabulous restaurants, shopping, and parks… all in […]
Our Louisville Chapter has demonstrated needlework at the Kentucky State Fair for at least 20 years
This summer, our Louisville Chapter participated at the Kentucky State Fair where they have been demonstrating needlework for at least 20 years. The chapter has a designated day every year and members take two-hour shifts throughout the day working on projects they currently have in progress. At times, when the chapter has had a class […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Mid-Eastern Region Seminar 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Mid-Eastern Region of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will be conducting a three-day Seminar on May 15-17, 2020 in Corning, NY. This is a beautiful time of year to visit Corning. We will be at the Radisson, just steps away from our lovely Market St. Plan an extra […]
Constellation Chapter launches new program Summer Stitchin Camp
Our Constellation Chapter in Maryland launched a new and exciting program this summer. The new program is a camp for school age children called Summer Stitchin’ and it’s one of many offered by the local Arts Council. Boys and girls from grades 3 to 7 learned how to do simple cross stitch and peyote beading. […]
Stitch a stunning stumpwork butterfly in our August Stitch-a-long
For our August Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful stumpwork butterfly! Our project this month was designed and contributed exclusively for members of our Stitch-a-long by Judy Jeroy, member of our Tidewater Virginia Chapter. Here’s a little more about Judy Jeroy from our Stitch-a-long Admin Kate Gaunt: “If Judy’s name is […]
See the amazing art created in our ‘Mark and Paint on Canvas and Fabric’ course
Mark and Paint on Canvas and Fabric is one of our Group Correspondence Courses taught by Laura Smith. While this delightful class is usually only available for groups, you can enroll as an individual through August 31, 2018 as part of our GCC Lightning Rounds. Lightning Rounds are four rotating courses that are offered quarterly for […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Great Lakes Region Seminar 2020
Our Great Lakes Region will hold its 2020 Seminar, Vision of Stitches, from April 22-26, 2020 at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. Some of you may be familiar with this setting, as we have been the host to GLR in 1992 and 2004, and we know how to throw a party. […]
EGA’s Constellation Chapter in Maryland celebrates 45th Anniversary
Our Constellation Chapter in Maryland, founded on March 23, 1973, celebrated its 45th anniversary on June 4, 2018 with an emphasis on showing our pride in the chapter‘s history. The celebration included a member showcase featuring both current and past pieces by members, a history exhibit drawn from our archive of memorabilia and photos, a […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Rocky Mountain Region Seminar 2020
Our Rocky Mountain Region will be celebrating their 2020 Seminar “Rocky Mountain Roundup” hosted by the Colorado Chapter and the Centennial State Chapter. Rocky Mountain Roundup will take place in Denver, Colorado on August 7-8, 2020. Teachers are invited to submit 2 day class proposals before the March 30, 2019 headline. Proposals have to include […]
South Central Region Exclusive: Stitch a wonderful beaded lighthouse with Cindy Hambrick
This class is sponsored by our South Central Region and available only to South Central Region members. Our South Central Region is pleased to announce a new region sponsored online class: Natalie’s Nautical Lighthouse. Natalie’s Nautical Lighthouse is a brand-new beading project designed by Austin Stitchery Guild member Cindy Hambrick specifically for South Central Region. […]
Stitch with our Carolinas Region at their 2018 Workshop and Fall Retreat
The Carolinas Region (CAR) invites you to attend its Workshop and Fall Retreat 2018 in Rock Hill, SC, in October 2018. The registration deadline is August 1, 2018. The event will start with a two-day workshop on October 25 – 26. Kurdy Biggs will teach her beautiful canvas piece called Crème de la Crème. There […]
Join our July Stitch-a-long and stitch a Patriotic Scissors Fob
For our July Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we have a project fit to celebrate Independence Day. Our project this month is Patriotic Scissors Fob, designed and contributed by Sherri Hagar, a member of our Fort Worth Chapter. You can download the pattern for this project on our Free Projects page, and while you are there […]
10 embroidered works of art that showcase the beauty of the ocean
Come with us as we take a deep dive into a world of embroidered beauty above and below the sea. We have compiled a selection of pieces that showcase many aspects of ocean life in a wide variety of techniques. The pieces below have been stitched by EGA members, displayed at some of our exhibits […]
Congratulations to our 2018 Gold Thread Award Winners
Our Gold Thread Award is a way for chapters and regions to recognize outstanding individuals who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA’s purpose. We would like to congratulate the winners of our 2018 Gold Thread Award, these are the ladies who make our chapters thrive. They inspire stitchers to stretch […]
Gateway to Stitching: EGA National Seminar 2019 Faculty Announced
Every year, EGA members from across the United States and beyond come to our seminars for a time of fellowship with other stitchers, to learn new techniques from inspiring teachers and for much more. Our 2019 seminar Gateway to Stitching will take place in St. Louis, Missouri on October 30 through November 3, 2019 and […]
Starlight Stitchers Chapter hosts ‘Through the Needle’s Eye’ exhibit in Arizona
Our Starlight Stitchers Chapter in Arizona recently hosted our 21st National Exhibit Through the Needle’s Eye in Arizona. Read a full report of their experience below. We are a small but mighty chapter in Arizona. A couple of years ago, one of our members saw a notice on the EGA website about the 21st National […]
Learn to stitch Betsy Morgan’s Virgin Queen’s Wallet in Albuquerque
Our Turquoise Trail Chapter in Albuquerque, New Mexico will have 2 classes this upcoming August-September with teacher Betsy Morgan. Betsy is retiring soon, so you might want to take advantage of this opportunity to take classes with her, make new friends and spend some time in The Land of Enchantment. Betsy will be teaching her […]
EGA Member Kathy Mountain replicates 1826 sampler for North Carolina Museum of History
Earlier this year, Kathy Mountain, an EGA member from our Cardinal Chapter in North Carolina, had the opportunity to work on replicating a small vintage sampler originally created in 1826. Read more about her exciting experience below: I have been a Volunteer Docent at the North Carolina Museum of History(NCMOH) for 8 years and in […]
Come stitch with us in Mexico: Museums full of embroidery, classes with local experts and more
Have you been thinking about the opportunity to get away? Especially once the snow starts flying again? Somewhere close, no oceans to cross. Come join us in our Extended Study Program to Mexico! One of my favorite countries to travel in. Our first ESP to Mexico was last year and it was a marvelous trip. We […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s South Central Region Seminar 2020
Our South Central Region will be celebrating their 2020 Seminar “Create a Vision,” hosted by the San Antonio Needlework Guild, on June 10-13, 2020 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos, TX. A variety of 1-, 2- and 3-day classes will be offered in several techniques and proficiency levels. Teachers are encouraged to submit a […]
Learn to stitch Delphiniums with Merrilyn Heazlewood and EGA’s Metropolitan Region
Our Metropolitan Region will be having the online class Delphiniums with Merrilyn Heazlewood as their next Region educational event. This online class will begin January 2, 2019 with a total of three lessons, each two weeks apart. About the Class Delphiniums is an intermediate counted canvas design with silk ribbon embroidery, 5 ½” square. Silk ribbon […]
The San Antonio Needlework Guild’s latest exhibit shows the delights of Spring
Once a month, our San Antonio chapter, the San Antonio Needlework Guild, meets to stitch at Forest Hills Library in San Antonio, where they also do exhibits to display their work. In the past, they have done many themed exhibits to be enjoyed by the library’s guests. Some of their past exhibits have been a […]
EGA’s Extended Study Programs offer fellowship, exchange of ideas and learning
Needle arts education is at the heart of our mission here at EGA. As part of our many educational opportunities, several times a year we offer Extended Study Programs where members get to visit and enjoy beautiful locations around the world as they participate in classes, textile tours and more. A while back, Mary Wyman, […]
Six of EGA’s Metropolitan Region chapters celebrate 40+ years
On Saturday April 21, 2018, EGA’s Metropolitan Region held their Region Meeting at the Masonic Hall in NYC. The region celebrated some BIG chapter anniversaries. All chapters celebrating 0 and 5 year anniversaries were recognized, including one chapter that did not have either a 0 or 5 but the region celebrated them anyway as it […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Mid-Atlantic Region Seminar 2020
The Mid-Atlantic Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its 2020 Seminar, Get Stitching Gettysburg, from April 29-May 3, 2020 at the Eisenhower Complex in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Teachers are invited to submit proposals with a variety of proficiency levels for 1-, 2- and 3 day classes. Classes will begin on Friday, May 1, […]
Skyllkill Chapter’s Art of the Needle 2018 Show was an embroidery-filled success
Skyllkill Chapter‘s Art of the Needle 2018 Show was held April 13-15, 2018 at Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie, NY. Some 60 members of the chapter offered 263 pieces of needle art for display, covering a multitude of techniques. This was the chapter’s 22nd show, and the second one in the new Locust Grove location; it […]
Learning new stitches with Marcia DeCoster and EGA in New Orleans
Several times a year, as part of EGA’s Extended Study Program, members get to visit and enjoy beautiful locations around the world as they participate in classes, textile tours and more. This past weekend, many of our members headed to New Orleans to take part in our “Comfort Zone Cubic Right Angle with Marcia DeCoster” […]
New Petite Projects: Bead Embroidery Sampler and a Romanian Point Lace Ornament
The Education Department is pleased to announce the release of two new Petite Projects. Petite Projects is a collection of over 60 beautiful projects in a wide-range of techniques made available as a benefit to EGA members. If you are an EGA Member you can find your Petite Projects on the left sidebar of your profile […]
10 embroidered works of art that showcase the beauty of Spring
It feels like Spring has taken a little longer to take over this year. Winter was cold, snowy and long which makes looking forward to Spring even more thrilling. As we await to see the gorgeous colors of Spring blooming about, we have compiled a selection of embroidered flower pieces from our Permanent Collection, exhibits […]
Neapolitan Chapter announces winners of the 2018 exhibit The Art of Needlework
Members of the Neapolitan Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America announced the winners of the Guild’s 2018 Biennial Exhibit The Art of Needlework. The first-place winner was Luan Callery for her entry, Jade Dragon, a project she spent a year completing. “I saw the image and it really appealed to me,” said Callery, who […]
EGA Scholarship Committee announces new Scholarship winners and more
The EGA Scholarship Committee is proud to announce that Margaret Welch has been awarded the Legacy Scholarship for her Kosovar Needlework Research. Working with the Kosovo Ethnological Museum, she will study the techniques of needlework used in Kosovo, with an ultimate goal of teaching at the museum and creating a book and blog about the […]
Stitch a brand new surface embroidery design in our April stitch-a-long
It’s finally starting to look like spring, so can summer be far behind? For our April Stitch-a-Long project we have a wonderful new design from the talented Kim Sanders: Summer’s Glory. Kim was kind enough to design this project specifically for our stitch-a-long. Our president, Leslie Gagliardi, told Kim of our wish for a small […]
EGA’s Board of Directors visits Louisville for an eventful annual meeting
Our Board of Directors just visited Louisville for their annual board meeting. Among the many important topics covered, the board celebrated the completion of two multi-year goals: launching our new logo and going live with our new website. Our Director of Membership and Marketing Karen Hamilton and our Administrative Assistant Courtney Matthews presented the board with exciting […]
Available now: GeoAutumn, a counted canvas project book by EGA’s Greater Pacific Region
Our Greater Pacific Region has published its first e-book! Designer and teacher Linda Reinmiller gave GPR copyrights to a design, and they have worked hard on getting it published and available for all lovers of embroidery. GeoAutumn is 46 pages of full color diagrams and photos with clear, step-by-step instructions. All images and text are […]
Learn about the art and history of embroidery at our 7th International Embroidery Conference in Chicago
Our 7th International Embroidery Conference is happening in Chicago on April 26-28 of 2018. That’s coming very soon and we wanted to give you a glimpse of some of the lectures that will be taking place at the conference. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the art and history of embroidery! You can register […]
Come stitch a beautiful laced floral ornament on our monthly Stitch-a-long
For our March Stitch-a-Long project on Facebook, we have Laced Floral Ornament from the March 2018 issue of EGA’s member magazine, Needle Arts. This project appears on pages 28-35 and includes lots of detailed pictures. The ornament makes a great introduction (or refresher) to Hardanger embroidery and it would make a great chapter program. Laced […]
Five EGA chapters to showcase their work at Pennsylvania exhibit
Pennsylvania embroiderers will display their work in a major needlework exhibit opening May 6 at the historic Fort Hunter Mansion in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Five EGA chapters and one chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will display an array of members’ work May 6 through June 17, 2018, at the historic mansion overlooking the Susquehanna River. […]
These 17th century Jacobean crewel bed hangings show A bounty of flora and fauna
This item from the EGA Permanent Collection consists of four crewel-embroidered bed hangings. Acquired by EGA in 1987, these panels were created in 17th century England. Each is about 87 inches tall and 40 inches wide and feature a variety of flora and fauna stitched in wool on twill fabric. Even after a few centuries, […]
A stunningly embroidered homage to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
In her work “Homage to Vivaldi” artist Jackie Gibson, an EGA Member from the Great Lakes Region brings the beauty of the four seasons to life. The techniques used in these beautiful pieces are Needlepoint on painted canvas, surface embroidery, needle felting, appliqué, enameling. You can see Jackie’s “Homage to Vivaldi” in our 21st National […]
Join our Ambrosia Honey Stitch-a-long
Starting November 2017 we are stitching this gorgeous project on our EGA Stitch-a-long group. Ambrosia Honey is currently being published in EGA’s magazine, Needle Arts, in the June 2017, September 2017, December 2017 and March 2018 issues. If you are NOT a current member of EGA, you’ll need to join EGA to receive the Needle […]
Embroidery and media came together beautifully in Complex: The Art in Mixed Media
Complex: The Art in Mixed Media was the third of the international embroidered art exhibitions sponsored by EGA. This exhibition widened the focus to include not only embroidery techniques, but other art media in the same work as well. The exhibition took place at EGA’s headquarters in Louisville, KY from February 3 to July 15, […]
A look at The Midnight Fantasy Tree, a crewel masterpiece
Don’t you love it when art takes your breath away? Today we take a look at Midnight Fantasy Tree by Tana Dixon, an EGA Member at Large from Texas. Here’s what Tana had to say about the piece: “The Midnight Fantasy Tree was completed as a modern interpretation of the quintessential crewel motif, the Tree […]
Incredible vintage embroidery stitched with the mouth
A relatively recent addition to EGA’s collection, this embroidery on paper was created around 1840 by artist and performer Martha Ann Honeywell. Honeywell was born in 1787 with no hands or forearms and only three toes on one foot. She made a career for herself touring the US and Europe cutting silhouettes, embroidering flowers as […]
Whimsical needlecases show a glimpse of needlework’s history
Needlecases can be very utilitarian, or, as illustrated by these examples from EGA’s Collection, highly whimsical. These are just a few items from the needlework tool collection of Shirley Fischer, which she generously donated to EGA over ten years ago. The Nanny Pin, or Nanny Brooch, was a type of Victorian bar pin that held […]