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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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Most aspiring needle artists come to embroidery after seeing an amazing project that inspires them. But before you dive into that dream project, let’s take a few moments to cover some of the basic knowledge you’ll need for successful stitching from start to finish! On this Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery Floss, we’ll cover some of […]
French Knot Stitch: A great stitch for flowers, curly hair and animal coats
The French Knot stitch is often used for flowers, curly hair or beards, and animal coats. It can be packed densely in a space for maximum effect, or used as an airy border or stem. Traditional technique wraps the thread only once around the needle – for a larger French knot, a thicker fiber is […]
Catherine Jordan and Sheryl Borden discuss Filigree Ornaments on Creative Living
On this clip from Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Catherine Jordan show examples of work stitched using a paper design transfer technique. Catherine explains the process of printing the design on tissue paper and then stitching through the paper and removing it. The process is demonstrated with examples of transferring a design for ornaments, […]
Blanket stitch: A decorative stitch that’s great for finishing edges and attaching appliqués
The Blanket stitch, also known as Buttonhole stitch, is most often used with hemstitching, pulled thread on linen or canvas, and on wool applique pieces. It creates a tidy, even border that completes the look of traditional needlework. It can also be used as a lacy-looking filling stitch. Check out this short tutorial on the […]
Congratulations to our 2019 Gold Thread Award Winners
Our Gold Thread Award is a way for chapters and regions to recognize outstanding individuals who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA’s purpose. We would like to congratulate the winners of our 2019 Gold Thread Award, these are members who make our chapters thrive. They inspire stitchers to stretch their talents, […]
Big news: EGA Headquarters is moving, but not too far
Our Headquarters office is moving, but we’re not moving far! On 23 July, EGA headquarters will move down the hall to Suite 104. All other information in our address, as well as phone number and emails, remains the same. The new office is larger, has space to display more of the EGA collection pieces, has […]
Photos: Marvelous classes and Kreinik Factory tour at TVR Seminar 2019
Our Tennessee Valley Region celebrated Country Rhodes, its 39th Share-a-Stitch seminar, in Charleston, WV, on June 27-30, 2019. Members participated in six classes, studio time, tours and more. The weekend kicked off with a talk on Thursday night by Doug Kreinik, of Kreinik Manufacturing. Well-known for their metallic and silk threads, Doug gave an interesting […]
July Stitch-a-long: Stitching for Wounded Service Members
For our July Stitch-a-long on Facebook we are doing something a little different with plenty of choices to stitch! Here’s more about it from our Stitch-a-long admin Kate Gaunt: It’s July 1 and we’re just days away from the fabulous red, white and blue celebration known as July 4th in the U.S. With patriotica clearly […]
Inland Empire Chapter offers Florentine Sampler pattern for purchase
Our Inland Empire Chapter in California is offering Carol Algie Higginbotham’s Florentine Sampler for purchase, read more about it below We are happy to offer a very special sampler, designed by Carol Algie Higginbotham, as a memorial to several of our recently deceased chapter members. All profits from the sale of this pattern will fund […]
Catherine Jordan and Sheryl Borden discuss Reversible Cross stitch on Creative Living
On the third clip from this series of Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer Catherine Jordan shows examples of reversible cross stitch embroidery. Catherine demonstrates how to work a straight line which is reversible with the double running stitch and work a reversible cross stitch. There are examples on linen, linen banding, and stiffened felt; a […]
Don’t miss Fiber Forum’s Japanese Boro pieces at National Seminar 2019
At our 2019 Fiber Forum Retreat we explored “The Influences of Japanese Boro in Contemporary Fabric Art,” and you will get to see the work fromthe participants at our upcoming National Seminar: Gateway to Stitching! The 2019 retreat was lead by Dr. Mary Ruth Smith, a professor at Baylor University and a fiber artist. Boro […]
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Catherine Jordan and Sheryl Borden discuss Painting on Fabric on Creative Living
On the third clip from this series of Creative Living with Sheryl Borden(KENW), designer and EGA member Catherine Jordan talk about painting on fabric. Jordan shows examples of embroidery which has had the background painted and also demonstrates how to mix the paints and add them to the fabric. There are many examples of painted […]
Louisville Chapter teaches cross stitch bookmark at How-To Festival 2019
Our Louisville Chapter participated in their local library’s How-To Festival in May, 2019. Chapter members started over 60 people – women, men, and children – on the road to embroidery by teaching them to stitch a cross stitch bookmark that said “I ❤ to Read.” The chapter supplied the fabric, threads, needle, and instructions. Members […]
Now at Headquarters: Fresh Selections from our Permanent Collection on Display
If you were planning a trip to Louisville, or find yourself in the area, you are in luck! We are currently showcasing a fresh selection of pieces from our collection at our headquarters in Louisville. Our address is 1205 East Washington St Suite 104, Louisville KY 40206. (We moved Suite 104 at the end of […]
Bobbie Pilling Memorial Award: Submit your “outside of the box” original embroidery work
Have you considered going “outside the box” with your embroidery? If you have created an original work of embroidery with artistic merit and that shows your growth as an embroiderer – that you pushed yourself “outside the box”, beyond your comfort zone – consider entering one work for the Bobbie Pilling Memorial Award. Former EGA […]
Metropolitan Region’s Online Class: The Wave with Joni Stevenson
Our Metropolitan Region will be hosting an online class with Joni Stevenson teaching her design, The Wave. This online class will begin September 17, 2019 with a total of six lessons, each two weeks apart. Registration is now open to all EGA members and will close July 15, 2019. The registration fee is $135 which […]
Photos and more: EGA Extended Study Program in San Francisco 2019
Some of our members are currently in San Francisco 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 group’s experience so far and some great photos. We will continue to update this post with more photos and news as they […]
Stitch the cutest May Flowers Pincushion in our May Stitch-a-Long
For our May Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful May Flowers Pincushion! The talented designer behind this month’s project is our very own Stitch-a-long admin Kate Gaunt, who is a member from our Greater Dallas Chapter in Texas. Here’s a little more about the project from Kate: Our May Flowers Pincushion […]
New Petite Project: Blackwork Bookmark
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