Needlework Events
For those with a passion for needlework, attending an EGA event can be one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences you can have. There are embroidery events for learning, showcasing, and just marveling at the art others produce. If you’ve never been to an EGA event, go. If you have, we know you’ll be back. In the meantime, have a look at what’s coming your way.
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National Seminar Central
National Seminar 2025
Needlework Faire
Dallas, TXNovember 12-16, 2025
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National Seminar 2026
Wish Upon a Stitch
Orlando, FLOctober 9 – 14, 2026
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Lectures on culturally diverse embroidery techniques and textile traditions.
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Virtual Lecture Series
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More information about our National Exhibit.
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Through the Needle's Eye
Embroidered Art Exhibit
National Seminar 2020
Boston Stitch Party
Boston, MASeptember 4-8, 2020
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National Seminar 2021
The Magnificent Stitch
Chicago, ILSeptember 1-5, 2021
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National Seminar 2022
Hosted by our Metropolitan Region
New York, NYAugust 24-28, 2022
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Create your own “Ode” as you employ contemporary stumpwork techniques, including three types of padding, wired slips, and needlelace.
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The Mary-Dick Digges Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to provide scholarships to EGA members for the study of surface embroidery. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309This year's show will recognize the 50th anniversary of Nelly's Needlers, a volunteer organization whose mission is to further appreciation of the needlearts. Now accepting entries. This event is not sponsored by EGA. For registration and further information please visit the link.
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Fiber Forum Annual Jurying Entries may be submitted March 1st through March 15th. Works by EGA members are juried each year by independent jurors on the basis of both aesthetic achievement and technical skills with the scores determining eligibility for Fiber Forum membership. Learn more on the link
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March 11, 2025 - March 13, 2025St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Ballroom),
625 111th Ave N,
Naples, FLThe Naples Chapter (Neapolitan) is proud to present our Biennial Exhibit, The Art of Needlework. For more info see our website embroiderynaples.org or contact sewlady52@gmail.com.
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Embroidered by multigenerational women in Japan and Nikkei (Japanese American) women in the US during World War II, Senninbari, or “One Thousand Stitch Belts,” were gifted to men who joined the army and left for battle, as a talisman to come back alive. Registration: February 20-March 13, 2025 1PM
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Come join Sun Region members as we prepare for the 2026 National Seminar, Wish Upon a Stitch, while stitching and visiting with friends old and new.
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How the increasing prevalence of generative AI images, patterns, and kits is affecting everyone in the embroidery community - both the stitchers who are looking to purchase patterns or kits, as well as the designers who are selling their designs. Registration: March 27 - April 17, 2025 1PM Eastern
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Come join us for a relaxing weekend, sharing hints & tools that have helped make your stitching better, is a lovely setting. Meals are on your own.
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An exhibit of traditional and contemporary needlework presented by the Cedar Valley Chapter in Heartland Region of EGA.
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April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025Courtyard by Marriott – Montvale
100 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale NJ, 07645The Metropolitan Region is pleased to announce Stitching at the MET Gala 2025. This event will be held at the Montvale Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ, 07645, on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, 2025.
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Fiber artist Heather Kerley’s art encompasses a diverse range of media and uses freeform embroidery to create abstract designs of good composition and powerful color choices.
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The Show-Me Stitchers chapter of EGA invites you to their 2025 region seminar.
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The Penny Evans Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Penny Evans. This is an annual scholarship to be awarded to EGA members for an embroidery class, study project, or similar educational offering. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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The annual awards recognize outstanding individuals who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA’s purpose. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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Great Lakes Region Spring Retreat: Friends ‘N Stitches
May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center
Kent, OHThe Great Lakes Region is pleased to announce that the Three Rivers Chapter will be hosting the Region’s Friends ‘N Stitches Spring Retreat May 2, 3 & 4, 2025 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center. More details to follow!
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Erica Wilson brought the stitches, color, expression, and fun of embroidery into countless homes in the last decades of the twentieth century. Trained at the Royal School of Needlework, she nonetheless gave stitching a decidedly stateside twist. Registration: April 17 - May 8, 2025 1PM Eastern
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Join the New York Capital District Chapter of EGA for Artistry in Stitches: A Needle Art Exhibit of Members' Work.
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The Education Department of the EGA established the Research Fellowship Program to promote research at the highest level in all areas of embroidery and allied textile arts, and more. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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The Embroiderers’ Guild of America South Central Region Seminar 2025 will be hosted by the Ft. Worth Chapter at the Double Tree Inn in Fort Worth on June 12-14, 2025.
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The Mid-Atlantic Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its 2025 Seminar, Stitching and Sowing Friendships, from June 18-25, 2025 at the Aspire Hotel & Suites, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Carolinas Region Fall Retreat 2025: Back to ClassSeptember 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025Rock Hill, SCSave the date! The Carolinas Region will hold its Fall Retreat 2025, “Back to Class,” at the Hampton Inn in Rock Hill, SC, on September 26-28, 2025. We will offer one half-day class and one full-day class. Registration will open in the spring.
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This award is presented to an EGA member who has “gone outside the box” with an original piece of needlework that shows personal growth and artistic merit. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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The South Central Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will host the 2025 EGA National Seminar at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas, November 12-16, 2025. Registration opens September 10, 2024 at Noon Eastern time.
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The Legacy Scholarship was established by the EGA Board of Directors to fund the study of the art of embroidery and the preservation of the heritage of the art of embroidery. Visit the Scholarships & Awards page to learn more.
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EGA celebrates needle arts by hosting a Stitch-In-Public Day in February each year. The primary focus of Stitching-In-Public is to share our passion for needle arts with the public by demonstrating our talents.
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The Great Lakes Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America invites you to join us for our “Seminar at Sea” – an 8-day Carnival cruise, visiting Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao! Our cruise consists of four days of stitching at sea, and three days to explore the beautiful Caribbean.
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Now calling for teaching proposals! The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will host the 2026 EGA National Seminar in Orlando, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida October 9 – 14, 2026.
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