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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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Photos and more: EGA Extended Study Program in the United Kingdom 2019
Some of our members are currently in the United Kingdom through September 20 participating in one of our Extended Study Programs. Kathleen Weston, EGA member from our Turquoise Trail Chapter in New Mexico, has been sharing reports of the groups’ experience so far and some great photos. We will continue to update this post with […]
Satin Stitch: A great stitch for flowers, bricks and other areas needing dense filling
Satin stitches are made of straight, parallel side-by-side stitches that solidly fill in an area. It it often used for flowers (both petals and leaves), bricks in a house, and other small areas that need dense filling. The stitches should be worked close to each other, and not be too long or they will not […]
Teaching Children to Stitch with our NY Capital District Chapter
Our NY Capital District Chapter had a great turn out at their Creative Stitches program this year. Read more about it below from their Education Committee Chair, Kathy Kuhrt. August 5 through 9th marked the 39th year of our Creative Stitches program for nine year olds and up. This year, fifteen students worked intently to […]
Stitching in the Carolinas: Check out the creative work done by our Carolinas Region’s chapters
Our Carolinas Region has had fun working on a variety of projects in the past few months. Here are the reports from some of the Carolinas Region chapters: Our Aiken (SC) Stitchin’ Belles worked on yarn ort baskets this spring. We experimented with different sizes and styles, including the addition of handles and accessorizing with buttons. […]
September Stitch-a-long: Stitched Bookmark Contest
For this month’s Stitch-a-long we will be continuing our work on stitched bookmarks with a contest! Here’s more information on the contest from EGA Stitch-a-long admin Kate Gaunt. Submitted patterns will be available in our new Stitch-along page here. For the contest, there are two main areas: One for Design/Pattern for EGA and one for […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Heartland Region Seminar 2021
Our Heartland Region‘s 2021 Seminar will take place from June 4, to June 6,2021 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. This Region Seminar is hosted by the Lincoln Needleworker’s Guild, and will include 3 full days of classes or tours. We are seeking teaching proposals for one-day, two-day and three-day classes. We […]
Photos: Through the Needle’s Eye embroidery exhibit in New Mexico
Through the Needle’s Eye is our national traveling exhibit showcasing a representative selection of the best in artistic and technical works of embroidery. You will be amazed by the incredible work from stitchers represented in the exhibit. Enjoy the exhibit in person at the Fuller Lodge Art Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico now through […]
EGA Member Jeanette Darmanin stitches marvelous picture of St. Cecilia
EGA Member Jeanette Darmanin from our Sand Hill Crane Chapter in Florida cross stitched a stunning picture of St. Cecilia and she shared with us the purpose of this work, some of her process and photos of the piece. Read more from Jeanette below: I stitched this picture of St. Cecilia at the request of […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Pacific Southwestern Region Seminar 2021
Our Pacific Southwestern Region will be hosting their 2021 Seminar “Viva Las Stitchers” April 28 – May 2, 2021 at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. A variety of 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-day classes will be offered in several techniques and proficiency levels. Teachers are encouraged to submit a variety of proposals of multiple lengths […]
Top 10 Reasons to Take Laura Smith’s Class on Exhibiting Embroidery
Registration for our upcoming online course Strut Your Stuff with Laura Smith closes on September 11. And just in case you’ve been on the fence about registering for this exciting class, we bring you the top 10 reasons why you should join us! 1. Learn to write the dreaded artist’s statement. 2. Save money on […]
Constellation Chapter teaches peyote beading and counted cross stitch at Summer Camp
Our Constellation Chapter in Maryland had a great time at camp this summer. Here’s more about their fun experience from the chapter’s Outreach Chair Susie Jordan: Louise Grady and I worked with 9 children and 4 young adults teaching peyote beading and counted cross stitch. During the morning session we were asked to teach three […]
Catherine Jordan and Sheryl Borden discuss stitched bookmarks and EGA’s educational opportunities
On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden (KENW), designer Catherine Jordan shows examples of hand stitched bookmarks which are given to participants of literacy programs. Catherine explains the process of painting on felt and stitching a variety of techniques and designs, including both counted and surface embroidery. They discuss adult and youth literacy […]
Fishbone Stitch: A stitch that can be angled in any direction and is great for leaves
The Fishbone Stitch provides a close filling for small stitches. It is ideal for leaves, and can be angled in any direction. It is worked from the outside of area to be stitched to the inside. Open fishbone can be used when complete coverage is not ideal, and raised fishbone can be used to fill […]
Announcing Judy Jeroy’s retirement from teaching the ICC: Jacobean Crewel Embroidery
After years of teaching one of our most popular Individual Correspondence Courses, Jacobean Crewelwork, Judy Jeroy will be retiring in June, 2020. She has been a valued member of our teaching community! This is your last chance to take Judy’s course. She is accepting ICC: Jacobean Crewel Embroidery students until October 1, 2019. Starting October […]
New Petite Project: Spring Glory by Kim Sanders
The Education Department is pleased to present the latest in the Petite Project series: Spring Glory by Kim Sanders chapter member from The Laurel Chapter in North Carolina. This silk ribbon project is small and will bring a breath of spring whenever you work it but especially on a cold winter day. Petite Projects is a […]
Redwood Stitchers in California to celebrate 10th annual Open House with Free Beginning Cross Stitch Class
Our Redwood Stitchers chapter in Santa Rosa California is hosting their tenth annual open house on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the chapter will exhibit a wide variety of members’ needlework, including cross stitch, needlepoint, huck embroidery, Bargello, surface embroidery, crewel, applique and quilting. Visitors can also view the club’s […]
Calling all Teachers: Now booking teachers for our 2020 Online Classes
EGA’s Online Studio is now booking classes for 2020. These classes are a convenient way for students to take their embroidery to the next level. Studio classes take place on EGA’s website and in an environment where the student can read and review lessons, discuss with other students, and ask questions directly to the teacher. […]
Our Laurel Chapter in North Carolina showcases stitched art in The ArtScape Banner Project
As part of our Outreach Program, The Laurel Chapter was selected as a sponsor in the 2019 ArtScape Banner Project in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The ArtScape Banner Project began in 2017 to celebrate the arts community and to add color to the historic downtown district. It provides a showcase for talented artists in Henderson County […]
Neapolitan Chapter in Florida celebrates World Embroidery Day at the Library
Our Neapolitan Chapter in Florida spent the day at the Central Library in Naples to support World Embroidery Day, celebrated on July 30 of each year. They had 2 shifts of members come and sit together to have a stitch-in and talk to patrons that happened to stop by and ask questions or look at […]
Sneak peek: A quick look at our new offices and a cool surprise visit during Street Rod Nationals
Louisville is currently hosting the 50th anniversary of the Annual Street Rod Nationals this weekend and this time of year we start seeing beautiful cars all around the city. This morning we had a delightful surprise from a member from our Rocky Mountain Region and her sister in law, who is the owner of this […]