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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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New Petite Project: Golden Circle: A Study in Metal Thread Embroidery by Margaret Kinsey
The Education Department is delighted to introduce the latest addition to Petite Projects: Golden Circle: A Study in Metal Thread Embroidery by Margaret Kinsey. This small project is worked with gold pearl purl, silk couching thread, Japan metallic #1, and size 15 beads on a silk satin ground fabric. Since pearl purl is sold in […]
Individual Correspondence Courses: Celebrating a completion in Rainbows Bend: A Course on Color Theory
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Through the Needle’s Eye: Last Call to Register for our Needlework Exhibition
Last Call! The end of the year is rapidly approaching and the deadline for the Through the Needle’s Eye registration is December 31, 2022. The exhibition will be a virtual gallery experience, and everyone will have easy access to view the pieces. In addition, the physical pieces will be on display at EGA Headquarters for […]
Consider EGA in Your Year-End Giving
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Give the gift of Embroidery this Holiday Season with an EGA Membership
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Registration Open: Create Embroidered Sequin Butterflies in our online class with Connie Chow
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Exciting Changes to our Virtual Lectures Registration Process including increased Number of Participants
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