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Learn from International Needlework Teacher Clara Warschauer at these Upcoming EGA Classes

Clara Warschauer will be visiting the United States in November of this year to teach at our 2025 National Seminar: Needlework Faire in Dallas, Texas. She will also be teaching at some of our chapters and regions as part of the International Teacher Tour. Here’s more information about Clara and these exciting classes! Interested members […]

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Community Spotlight on Barbara Jackson: Shading Traditions

Shading methods are one of the most important lessons we can learn for adding depth, shadow, and light to our embroidery pieces. Early English crewel embroidery provides excellent examples of advanced shading methods accomplished with a variety of stitches, wools, and embroidery techniques. EGA is very excited to host Barbara Jackson, a graduate of the […]

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Video: Growing Your Connection with EGA Webinar May 2025 – EGA’s Forums & Groups

Our latest Growing Your Connection webinar was on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The discussion on this webinar focused on utilizing the groups and forums on the EGA website to grow your connections with other EGA members and as a tool to communicate with your chapter. Jana Bass, Online Education Coordinator for our Great Lakes Region, […]

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EGA National Seminar 2026 Announces Faculty for ‘Wish Upon a Stitch’ in Orlando, Florida

Our 2026 National Seminar: Wish Upon a Stitch, hosted by our Sun Region, will take place on October 9, 2026 – October 14, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando! We are excited to announce our faculty of 18 teachers who are looking forward to greeting you in October 2026 for class. When registration starts later […]

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June 2025 Stitch-a-long: Betta Fish

For our June 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are stitching an adorable betta fish by EGA stitch-a-long admin Helena Whyte. Here’s more about the design from stitch-a-long admin Stephanie Murphy: “Our project for the month is a cute Betta Fish, designed and stitched by our own co-admin, Helena Whyte, of the Pajarito Chapter of New […]

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Interview with Laurie Kelly: The Art of Needlework Appraisals

Have you ever considered having your needlework appraised? We sat down with Laurie Kelly, needleworker and professional Personal Property Appraiser specializing in needlework, ahead of her virtual lecture on The Art and Science of Appraising Needlework, to learn more about appraisals. Laurie’s work goes beyond simply assessing the value of embroidery; she shared some intriguing […]

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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Blackwork

Technique: Blackwork embroidery Place of Origin: England Earliest known date: 15th century History: It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of Blackwork embroidery, as elements of the style have been practiced in several different cultures throughout recorded history. Similar counted-thread techniques were practiced in Moorish Spain, Slavic countries across eastern Europe, and Islamic countries […]

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Community Spotlight: Louisville Chapter EGA + Bryce Romig

Did you know that several EGA chapters have their own social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok? We are always happy to see chapters like SOME Chapter EGA, Knoxville Chapter, Susquehanna Chapter, Bucks County Chapter, Virginia Tech Chapter, Philadelphia Chapter, Tucson Chapter, and Louisville Chapter consistently post photos and videos showcasing their thriving, […]

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Photos: See the Wonderful Embroidery from our 2025 Fiber Forum

We have some wonderful embroidery to share as part of this year’s Fiber Forum! The purpose of Fiber Forum is to promote and advance embroidery as an art form through the exhibition of original works. Every year, new members are juried into Fiber Forum by academics and professional artists who are active in their field […]

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6 Fresh Ideas for Embroidery Samplers

Embroidery Samplers hold a special place in the needlework community, and for good reason. Many stitchers develop their passion for embroidery through the stitch sampler. Historically, schoolgirl stitch samplers preserve the handwork legacy of young women, which would otherwise be lost to time. Today, we’re sharing some fresh ideas for embroidery samplers that will invigorate […]

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New Group Correspondence Course: Uncommon Stitches with Melinda Sherbring

Our Education Department has added a new course to our selection of Group Correspondence Courses: Uncommon Stitches with Melinda Sherbring. Are you inspired by embroidered book covers of the late 16th and early 17th centuries? Do you collect unusual stitches — ones uncommon in modern embroidery? If you answered “Yes” to any one of those […]

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Registration for our May 2025 Growing Your Connection Webinar: EGA’s Forums & Groups

Register for our next Growing Your Connection webinar on Saturday, May 31 at 1:00 PM eastern where the topic will be EGA’s Forums & Groups! Did you know that egausa.org has its own media tools to keep us more connected? Learn how to create and use the Forums and Groups on the egausa.org website. Click […]

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Exploring Samplers with Becky Noland and Sylvia Stecker

EGA was excited to learn more about the beauty of samplers with Becky Noland and Sylvia Stecker, the two teachers leading Sampler University at National Seminar 2025: Needlework Faire in Dallas. Both Becky and Sylvia have immersed themselves in the world of samplers for some time, drawing inspiration from generations of stitched samplers and developing […]

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Register Today: Online Studio Class Whitework Sampler with Janet Salerno

Registration is open for our Online Studio class Whitework Sampler with Janet Salerno! Try your hand at this counted thread technique and create a beautiful eight-band bell pull sampler. The two whitework techniques taught in this class are pulled thread and drawn thread. It is stitched on 28-count fabric with #8 and #12 pearl cotton. […]

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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Suzhou

Technique: Suzhou (Su) Embroidery Place of Origin: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China Earliest known date: 220 AD History: Suzhou, or Su Xiu (苏绣), embroidery, is one of the oldest embroidery techniques, originating in China more than two thousand years ago during the Three Kingdoms era (220-280 AD). Also known as Su embroidery, Suzhou utilizes split silk […]

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May 2025 Stitch-a-long: Lovin’ Needlework

For our May 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on Lovin’ Needlework a needlepoint design by EGA member Maria Perez of our Three Rivers Chapter. Here’s more about the design from Maria: “Hi, Friends! This is my original design for a beginner needlepoint heart that anyone can do! The heart is divided in several […]

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Registration Closing Soon: Virtual Lecture on Erica Wilson’s Life in Stitches with Dr. Anne Hilker

Registration for our next virtual lecture Erica Wilson’s Life in Stitches with Dr. Anne Hilker is open to EGA members through May 8, 2025 1PM Eastern. Not an EGA member yet? This is the perfect time to join one of our chapters or as a member at-large and participate in all the educational offerings EGA […]

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Chapter News: Monmouth Chapter’s Class with Gail Stafford and Aiken Stitchin’ Belles Classes with Kim Sanders

Today we are bringing you news from the Monmouth Chapter in New Jersey and the Aiken Stitchin’ Belles Chapter in South Carolina. We encourage you to learn more about them by clicking on their name. Now you can join or renew your membership with our chapters directly from our website!

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Video: See the 2025 EGA Semi-Annual Update featuring reports on Education, Marketing and more

Our 2025 virtual semi-annual update took place in April of 2025. During this update, national EGA leadership presented reports on ongoing initiatives, shared news, and answered member questions. Having trouble seeing the video? Watch on Youtube!

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Community Spotlight: on Kay Stanis: Engaging the Viewer with Multi-Dimensional Designs

For this month’s Community Spotlight we sat down with Kay Stanis, internationally known fiber artist, designer, Master Craftsman, and Certified and Graduate Certified EGA Teacher. Kay is a juried member of EGA’s Fiber Forum and has taught at EGA’s National Seminars, and her current correspondence course, Jacobean Fantasy, is available as a GCC Lightning Round […]

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