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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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Video: See the 2024 EGA Mid-Year Update featuring reports on Education, Marketing and more
Our 2024 virtual mid-year update took place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. To provide coverage of the subject matter to the greatest number of people, a video featuring update reports was recorded and you can watch it below. The video features updates from EGA leadership on Education, Marketing, Finances and more. The video also features […]
Chapter News: DuClay Chapter, Turquoise Trail Chapter, Cheekwood Chapter, Starlight Stitchers Chapter
Today we are bringing you news from the DuClay Chapter in Jacksonville, Florida, the Turquoise Trail Chapter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Cheekwood Chapter in Nashville, Tennessee and the Starlight Stitchers Chapter in Tempe, Arizona. We encourage you to learn more about them by clicking on their name. Now you can join or renew your […]
April 2024 Stitch-a-long: Sealife Porthole
For our April 2024 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are stitching a project by EGA Stitch-a-long Admin Stephanie Murphy. Here’s more about this month’s project from Stephanie: Bring a piece of fabric to life with stitches and beads! This fabric had a pretty scene of a percula clown fish, a butterfly fish, a starfish, and various […]
Step-by-Step: How to Renew Your EGA Membership Online
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Video: Growing Your EGA Chapter Webinar March 2024 – Starting a Website
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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: German Schwalm
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Interview with Gina Barrett: Uncovering the Beauty of Passementerie
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Community Spotlight: Needlework Teacher and Designer Catherine Jordan
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5 New GCC Lightning Rounds: Needlework Courses on Rozashi, Casalguidi, 3-D Embroidery, Pulled Stitches and Finishing
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Bobbie Pilling Memorial Award 2024: Show us your “Outside the Box” Embroidery Work
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Chapter News: San Antonio Needlework Guild, Bishop’s Peak Chapter, Muchas Manos Chapter, Channel Islands chapter and Dogwood Chapter
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Register Today for our March 2024 Growing Your Chapter Webinar on Starting a Chapter Website
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Submit your questions for EGA’s Virtual Mid-Year Update 2024
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