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5 Embroidery Trends You Need To Try

Embroidery is enjoying something of a renaissance, with several trends rising to the peaks of popularity over the last pandemic year. Time at home has provided ample space and opportunity to indulge in our favorite crafts, and both novice and experienced stitchers are exploring new ways to add embroidered elements into their everyday lives. From […]

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The Cliff Walk Carry Strap Online Class sponsored by the Metropolitan Region

The Metropolitan Region’s next educational online class is with Pat Olski who has designed The Cliff Walk Carry Strap. Registration is now open and will close June 30, 2021. The cost for this class is $40 which includes the teaching fee and instructions. All three lessons will be provided via email on Monday, September 13, […]

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Calling all Needlework teachers: Submit your proposal for EGA’s South Central Region Seminar 2023

The South Central Region of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America is pleased to announce Seminar 2023, “Sugar Land Express,” hosted by the Houston Embroiderers’ Guild (HEG) on June 6-10, 2023, at the Marriott Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas (Greater Houston area). A selection of 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day classes will be offered in several […]

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Registration is open for our Virtual Lecture on the work of Maya textile artists with Diane Herrmann

On the next lecture in our Virtual Lecture Series, Diane Herrmann will be talking about the work of Maya Textile artists. The virtual lecture will take place online on June 12, 2021 at 1PM Eastern. Sign up is open to all EGA members through May 17, 2021 at 1PM Eastern. Attendance is limited to 100 […]

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New Seminar 2021 Event: ‘Meet the Classes’ coming to The Magnificent Stitch

With registration currently open for The Magnificent Stitch 2021, we invite you to a NEW event called “Meet the Classes!” Meet the Classes will be a virtual event held via Zoom using Breakout rooms over three different dates and times of which you can select any or all to attend, your choice. Our 25 teachers have […]

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Register today for Red Clover, an online class with teacher Katherine Diuguid

Registration for our upcoming online class Red Clover with Katherine Diuguid is now open and ends on June 2, 2021. This 4-lesson online class, takes inspiration from Victorian botanical illustrations with a design celebrates the beauty of the lowly Red Clover. Incorporating variegated threads and stretched gilt wires with traditional embroidery and padding techniques gives […]

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May 2021 Stitch-a-long: EGA Needlecase

For our May stitch-a-long on Facebook we are stitching a beautiful needlecase! Here’s more about this month’s stitch-a-long from admin Kate Gaunt: A special treat!For our May 2021 project, we have a darling needlecase designed by EGA member Barbara Jackson of Tristan Brooks Designs. This project features the new EGA logo and continues our creativity […]

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May is Membership Renewal Month: Keep Stitching with EGA!

May is here and that means it’s membership renewal time at EGA! We are thankful to the chapter members renewing through their chapters, and to every member at-large who has already renewed their membership! Your EGA membership not only gives you access to some great tools for your stitching journey, it also helps support our […]

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Listen while you stitch: Cyberstitchers’ Jo Ann Jackson visits Fiber Talk Podcast

Jo Ann Jackson, President of our CyberStitchers Chapter recently participated in a great episode of Fiber Talk sponsored by EGA. CyberStitchers is one of our three online chapters, providing those interested in chapter affiliation with the opportunity to be a chapter member from virtually anywhere in the world. Fiber Talk is a twice-weekly podcast for fiber-art […]

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New Member Resources: A Guide to Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery and a Dorset Buttons Petite Project

It is a pleasure to announce two new Education Publications for EGA members! Technique Basics and Petite Projects are two series of publications available as a benefit to EGA members. If you are an EGA Member, logging in will give you access to the links below. If you are not an EGA Member yet, joining […]

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Reticello Needle Book: A New Personalized Group Correspondence Course from EGA

We have a new Group Correspondence Course(GCC) with teacher Jonalene Gutwein that focuses on the technique of reticello, incorporating the pulled 4-sided stitch, the cutting of threads in both directions, satin stitched edges, and needle weaving. Reticello Needle Book is the next step for the experienced drawn thread enthusiasts who wish to begin learning the […]

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Threaded Needle Chapter in California hosts Kathy Andrews for Sampler Collections: The Makers & Their Samplers

Our Threaded Needle Chapter in Escondido, California recently hosted member Kathy Andrews, who will also be teaching at our upcoming National Seminar: The Magnificent Stitch. Read more from the chapter below: In March, we offered a special program presented by Kathy Andrews: Sampler Collections: The Makers & Their Samplers.  Kathy is a member of the […]

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Fun Summer Ahead! Royal School of Needlework’s Online Summer School 2021

Royal School of Needlework | Online International Summer School 2021 | Sunday July 11 to Friday July 23 Join the international stitch party! Whether you’re inspired to pick up a needle and thread by seeing embroidery on Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ or reading about George Clooney sewing his children’s clothes, there is no doubt that stitch is enjoying […]

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Become a Certified Needlework Teacher with EGA’s Teacher Certification Program

Do you want to be an EGA Certified Needlework Teacher? Do you have teaching experience and a thorough knowledge of one or more needlework techniques? If so, consider signing up for EGA’s newly revised Teacher Certification Program. This three-year path to certification includes: 1. Individual Correspondence Courses in The Art of Teaching and Design for […]

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Stitching for a Cause: Set 6 of Embroidery Projects supporting Wounded Service Members

I have been thrilled beyond words with the response I received from our designers when I asked for projects to sell as a fundraiser for my National Outreach Project. When I became president 2½ years ago, I selected America’s wounded service members. The creativity of the projects has amazed me as they range from focusing […]

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April 2021 Stitch-a-long: Aztec Scissors Case

For our April stitch-a-long on Facebook we are stitching an Aztec Scissors Case! Here’s more about this month’s stitch-a-long from admin Kate Gaunt: In January, we began our creativity challenge. The idea is to experiment and try new things. EGA provides a lot of great educational opportunities and I have certainly participated in a lot […]

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Celebrating member Bette Crowell from our Starlight Stitchers Chapter for her 101st Birthday

We join our Starlight Stitchers Chapter in Arizona in celebrating member Bette Crowell for her upcoming 101st birthday! Bette was born April 13, 1920 in Tombstone, Arizona and moved to California in 1929. Bette was married twice and had four children. Her mother taught her to embroider, needlepoint, knit, and crochet. She also likes to […]

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What is Through the Needle’s Eye? A Showcase of the Best in Original Needlework

What is Through the Needle’s Eye? You have heard the initials. Maybe you have seen the gallery, but what does it mean? Did you know that EGA has sponsored a national exhibit of needlework since 1962. In 1995 the name was changed from The National Exhibit to Through the Needle’s Eye (TNE). The purpose of […]

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Textile Society of America April Stitch-In: Guest Hillary Waters Fayle and Hand Yoga with Heidi Park

EGA is delighted to be sponsoring the speakers for The Textile Society of America virtual Stitch-ins. The TSA is hosting six virtual lecture/discussion/stitch-in sessions on a variety of subjects which will interest many EGA members. The second Textile Society of America Stitch-In will be on Thursday, April 22 from 6-8pm Eastern and will feature guest […]

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Find a Needlework Shop with EGA’s New Needlework Shop Affiliate Program

We recently launched an exciting new program that will be of great benefit to EGA members and stitchers everywhere. Our Needlework Shop Affiliate Program gives Needlework Shops a place to be featured on our website, where stitchers looking for supplies will be able to easily find them. Not only will EGA Affiliated Needlework Shops receive […]

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