The Great Lakes Region welcomes you to Chicago for National Seminar 2021: The Magnificent Stitch! Early registration has now closed! Thank you to all who participated! We invite you to return on March 13, 2021, when our Open Registration begins.
The Magnificent Stitch 2021
EGA National Seminar 2021
The Great Lakes Region welcomes you to the great city of Chicago for National Seminar 2021. The Magnificent Stitch will be held at the beautifully renovated Marriott in downtown Chicago beginning with Mini-Classes on Tuesday, August 31st and Seminar being held from September 1 through 5, 2021.
Visit our Seminar 2021 Classes Page to see our “Magnificent” lineup of classes to choose from.
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Early Registration Information
The Magnificent Stitch Early Registration for all EGA members begins on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, and closes on Tuesday, October 31, 2020. Early registration can be processed either online or by mail.
All early registrations processed by mail or online by October 31, 2020 will be considered equal. Early registration must either be completed online or postmarked by October 31, 2020. Early registrations after that date will not be accepted.
Compilation of early registrations will occur after October 31, 2020. All classes that are over-subscribed during early registration will go to lottery. Acknowledgement of early registration, along with class assignment, and credit card receipt (if applicable) will be emailed or mailed to registrants no later than December 20, 2020.
Early registrations will be accepted from EGA members for:
• Five Days ($745*) (Wednesday, 9/1 through Sunday, 9/5/2021) includes one 1-day and one 4-day class OR one 1-day and two day classes, OR one 3-day and one 2-day class, plus Wednesday and Sunday banquets;
• Four Days ($670*) (Wednesday, 9/1 through Thursday, 9/2/2021 and Saturday 9/4 through Sunday, 9/5/2021) includes one 4-day OR two 2-day classes, plus Wednesday and Sunday banquets;
• Three Days ($470*) (Wednesday, 9/1 through Friday, 9/3/2021 OR Friday, 9/3 through Sunday, 9/5/2021) includes one 1-day and one 2-day class OR one 3-day class, plus one banquet;
• Two Days ($395*) (Wednesday, 9/1 through Thursday, 9/2/2021 OR Saturday, 9/4 through Sunday, 9/5/2021) includes one 2-day class, plus one banquet;
*Cost includes registration and $100 non-refundable deposit. Cost does not include kit fees, special events, etc.
• One Day ($95) (Friday, 9/3/2021) includes one 1-day class and NO banquet. (See note regarding payment of $100 USD with ALL Early Registrations below.)
The early registration form requires basic information: name, address, phone number, EGA membership number, chapter and region, first, second, and third class choices. All information must be provided, and please print clearly. Sign and date the participant acknowledgment of the Cancellation and Facilities Use Fee Policies. Registrations will not be processed if this section is blank.
Payment of $100 USD must be included with ALL Early Registrations. For registrations for 2-5 days of class, this deposit will be applied toward the total registration fee as listed above and is non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For registrations for one day of class, this deposit will be applied to the class and kit fees and will be refunded in full in the case of cancellation.
Payment may be made by check, money order (payable to EGA Seminar 2021) or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). To register via mail, send the completed printed registration form and payment to assistant registrar: Sue Koehler, Assistant Registrar, 11432 Balfour Drive, Fenton, MI 48430
To maintain early registration status, the Seminar 2021 registrant must complete the Seminar 2021 registration form online or by mail. Detailed instructions will be sent to all early registrants no later than February 1, 2021. Registration must be completed online or received by the assistant registrar by March 1, 2021, together with appropriate registration fees and kit fees. Payment can be made by check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
If the balance of registration fees and kit fees is not paid by March 1, 2021, the registrant forfeits early registration class assignment.
There will be a $30 fee assessed for each change in class selection after May 15, 2021. Such changes made after that date will forfeit early registration status.
A one-time facilities use fee of $250 will apply to all persons registered for two or more days of classes or as non-participants who do not stay at the designated hotel(s) at the EGA-contracted rate, unless the national seminar director approves alternate arrangements.
All seminar cancellation policies are in full force and effect and can be viewed on this page under the EGA Cancellation and Facilities Use Fee Policies tab.
Questions: Contact Asst. Registrar, Sue Koehler at Registrar2021@egausa.org or 810-938-5281 (please, no calls after 9PM ET), or National Seminar Registrar, Debbie Bryza at wbryza@earthlink.net or 818-642-2489 (please, no calls after 8PM PT).
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Hotel Accommodations
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Trendy and trendsetting, the 4-star Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile provides chic comfort in a vibrant city center location. For those who have visited in the past, the hotel has just completed a $120 million renovation! Relax in beautifully appointed hotel rooms and suites, featuring modern furnishings, thoughtful amenities and exceptional views of the city and Lake Michigan. Travel brilliantly when you stay at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, placing the best of the city at your doorstep.
Rooms
Stay in one of 1200 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wireless Internet access – free for Marriott Bonvoy members (free to join), or $1/day surcharge – keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access in common areas and concierge services. Amenities include: 24-hour front desk, Concierge, Internet Access, Parking – Valet, ATM Machine, Dry cleaning service, Lounge/Bar, Business Center, Gift Shop, Non-Smoking Facility.
Chicago Sightseeing
Located on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, the hotel’s front door provides instant access to some of the world’s best shopping, while outside our backdoor sits the city’s River North neighborhood – the hub of dining, entertainment and nightlife with over 170 restaurants and 138 bars within an 8-block radius of the property.Stroll the Magnificent Mile and visit one-of-a-kind boutiques and celebrated attractions, including Shedd Aquarium, Wrigley Field, Navy Pier and United Center.
Dining
After a day exploring the Windy City, treat yourself to farm-to-table cuisine that celebrates nature’s seasonal bounty, and the Midwest’s gastronomic heritage at Harvest and Reviver, our on-site restaurants. Enjoy dining at one of the hotel’s two restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.Elevate your on-the-go expectations. Our hotel’s executive chef, Frank Sanchez, brings the best of Chicago’s artisan food scene and local farmers to the hotel’s food and beverage offerings at Rush Street Pantry.
Enjoy fresh food delivered quickly for a small fee, or order ahead and pick-up from Rush Street Pantry day and night. Select from a wide range of snacks on our Fresh Bites menu, including sandwiches, salads, and full dinner entrees. We also proudly serve Starbucks coffee to fuel your Chicago adventures, as well as a wide range of soft drinks, juices, wine, spirits and beer.
Rush Street Pantry will be home for our seminar’s Grab ‘n Go breakfasts and lunches.
Seminar Rate
The seminar rate is $179.00 plus tax per night, regardless of number of guests. Rates will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after seminar. Rooms may have one king bed or two double beds.
Hotel Reservations can be made at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile beginning now.
Online Reservation: The hotel has opened a secure registration link dedicated to our event. This link is: https://book.passkey.com/e/50117723 It can also be found on the EGA website at Events – Seminar 2021 – Hotel Accommodations. Caution: You must use this link to obtain the seminar group rate. The hotel will not honor the group rate for reservations made through the Marriott reservation system online.
Phone Reservation Line: 1-877-303-0104
Mention the Embroiderers’ Guild of America 2021 Seminar to obtain the seminar group rate.
The deadline for making reservations is Thursday, August 5, 2021.
Parking
The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile currently charges $27.00 per day for self-parking. Valet parking is currently $58.00 per day. These rates are subject to change.
Airport
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Airport Phone: +1 773-686-2200
Hotel direction: 15 miles SE
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate transportation: GO Airport Express; fee: $32 USD (one way) ;on request
Estimated taxi fare: $45 USD (one way)
Subway service, fee: $5 USD (one way)
Visit ORD airport websiteChicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Airport Phone: +1 773-838-0600
Hotel direction: 12.1 miles NE
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate transportation: GO Airport Express; fee: $27 USD (one way) ;on request
Estimated taxi fare: $40 USD (one way)
Subway service, fee: $2.25 USD (one way)
Visit MDW airport websiteChicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-3890
USA
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Seminar Merchandise
We are excited to offer the following seminar merchandise! All items feature the 2021 seminar logo.
Click the link below to learn more about the items and to place your order.
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Education Exhibit & Golden Needle Awards
Education Exhibit
We have created a handy form you can use to submit your entries for our Education Exhibit, including Golden Needle and Bobbie Pilling Award Entries.
Learn More: Education Exhibit Entry Form
Golden Needle Awards
The Golden Needle Awards is a judged and themed exhibit premiering with EGA’s 2021 National Seminar: The Magnificent Stitch in Chicago!
Learn More: The Golden Needle Awards
If you have questions, please contact Ellie Ames at educationexhibitchair@egausa.org.
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Education Events: Lectures, Exhibits, and more
Winning Ways
Friday, September 3, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Winning Ways is a one-day series of four lectures on various techniques and design and is sponsored by the Certified Needlework Judges Program. While Winning Ways is continuing education for judges and teachers, it is open to all stitchers who wish to learn more about a technique—either to improve their skills or to decide if they want to take a class in a new technique.
EGA Education Exhibit
Opens September 1, 2021
Be sure to make time in your busy schedule to check out the Education Exhibition. More information to follow.Seminar 2022 Preview and Early Registration
“BROADWAY BOUND” hosted by the Metropolitan Region. More Information to follow.
Meet the Faculty
Date and time to be announced.
Meet the talented teachers of Seminar 2021. See the amazing pieces that they are teaching here at The Magnificent Stitch. Visit and talk with your teacher(s) and preview your class selection(s).EGA Annual Meeting
Date and time to be announced
All seminar attendees are welcome to attend the EGA annual meeting! Just bring your lunch, find a chair and listen to what is happening within our organization. You’ll also be able to put a face to a name and see the people who represent you and your chapter in making decisions at the national level. We would love to see you there!Merchandise Night
Date and time to be announced – More information to follow.
Judges’ Forum
Date and time to be announced
Teachers’ Showcase
Date and time to be announced
All are invited to the Teachers’ Showcase. Here you can learn about projects and classes offered by many talented and creative teachers. This event may entice your chapter or region to try something new! Teachers, this is a venue for you to meet prospective students and discuss your new classes and your old favorites! You do not need to be teaching at Seminar 2021 to participate in the Teachers’ Showcase.ICC/GCC/Online Studio Teacher Meeting
Date and time to be announced
All teachers are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss topics for Group and Individual Correspondence Courses and the Online Studio. Come to learn, offer your comments, and ask questions. -
Tours
We are excited to share that we are planning four “Magnificent” tour options for The Magnificent Stitch national seminar in Chicago. Friday, September 3, 2021, will be your opportunity to explore some of what this spectacular city has to offer. Watch for additional details in early 2021. As always, Early Registrants may sign up for tours and other optional items when completing their registration in February 2021. (Please note that our tours are offered the same day as Winning Ways lectures and one day classes.)
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT – HOME & STUDIO TOUR
Experience everything architecture in the city passionate about skyscrapers and all things big and bold. Your group will travel over to the charming neighborhood of Oak Park to the home of architect genius, Frank Lloyd Wright. This was his first home where he made his initial strides in developing his architectural philosophy and where he raised his six children. Your group will experience a private guided tour of his home and studio, a National Historic Landmark, discovering the details of his family life and astonishing career.
Time: Approximately 3 hoursART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO – ARTFUL IMPRESSIONS
Founded in 1879, The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest museums in the country. Originally built for the Columbian Exposition/World Fair, this iconic museum has continued to grow, most recently adding a Modern Wing, making the square footage over one million feet. Displaying famous art from the Renaissance era to mind-bending 21st century architecture, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Your guide will split you up into smaller groups so you can take in a grand overview and ask questions in a one hour private tour. Afterwards, at your leisure, you will be able to have access to the whole building and choose your own unique museum path.
Time: Approximately 3 HoursWALK THE SITES – LOOKING UP
Sparkling towers of steel, glass, and intricately laid brick all call Chicago home—this is after all the birthplace of the skyscraper! Peering up at the towering heights of the imaginative and innovative buildings that comprise the city skyline, guests on this walking tour will journey back in time. A local guide will traverse the eras of architecture featured in Chicago, starting from the late 1800s, sharing how major events like the Chicago fire have shaped the built environment guests see before them today! Chicago is a leader in skyscraper design and engineering, and attendees will never look at buildings the same way after this!
ADA Restrictions: The Historic Skyscrapers tour is accessible. A majority of this tour is outdoors on the sidewalks of downtown Chicago. There are a few interior lobby spaces included which may have some rivets in the floors, however there are accessible doorways and no stairs in all the buildings visited.
Time: Approximately 2-3 hoursCHOCOLATE DECADENCE – A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Experience the delight and decadence of Chicago’s favorite chocolatier, Uzma Sharif! With pastry running through her veins, she learned tips and tricks from her grandfather. After joining the French Pastry School and then the MCA of Chicago in the early 2000’s, Uzma started Chocolat Uzma in in 2012 and has since expanded to a larger space in 2017. This class has been customized to include the history of chocolate, a chocolate tasting, and even a hands-on demonstration — making your own chocolate creation. Once completed, guests will take their chocolate creations with them for a sweet treat.
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Cancellation and Facilities Use Policies
Please download and read our policies regarding cancellations and facilities use.
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Questions?
For additional information, you are welcome to contact any of the following:
Linda Busalacchi
2021 Seminar Chair
egaseminar2021@new.rr.comCarmen Heare
2021 Seminar Assistant Seminar Chair & Banquets
carmenobx@gmail.comJane Farber
2021 Seminar Dean of Faculty
needlejane@aol.comJudy Kotick
2021 Assistant Dean of Faculty
egafaculty2021@gmail.comSusan Koehler
2021 Seminar Assistant Registrar
sukoehle@umich.edu