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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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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Richelieu
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Chapter News: Starlight Stitchers, Indian River, Azure Verde, Corning and Indianapolis Chapters
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The Complete Guide to EGA National Seminar
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Community Spotlight: Silk and Metal Embroidery Teacher and Designer Margaret Kinsey
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Fiber Forum Invites You to a Lecture with Priscilla Smith – Limited Seats Available
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Learn from International Needlework Teacher Alison Cole at these Upcoming EGA Classes
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Register Today for our April 2024 Growing Your Chapter Webinar on Renewing Your Membership & Exploring Your EGA Profile
Our next Growing Your Chapter webinar will happen on April 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern/noon central/11:00 am mountain/10:00 am pacific time. Need help renewing your existing membership? Rand Duren will be on hand to explain the process and answer your questions! Wendy Lynn will take you through your Profile on EGA’s website, showing all […]
Deadlines Approaching for Gold Thread Awards and Penny Evans Memorial Scholarship
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Video: See the 2024 EGA Mid-Year Update featuring reports on Education, Marketing and more
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Chapter News: DuClay Chapter, Turquoise Trail Chapter, Cheekwood Chapter, Starlight Stitchers Chapter
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Video: Growing Your EGA Chapter Webinar March 2024 – Starting a Website
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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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Just Announced: Preserving Needle Art 2024 Atlanta Tours
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