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EGA’s Guide to Embroidery Needles

Having the right embroidery needle is an essential factor for a successful embroidery project. There are almost as many types of needle as there are types of embroidery. Choosing the wrong needle for your desired project and fabric type can lead to snagged thread and ruined fabrics, so don’t overlook the importance of your embroidery […]

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Deadlines Approaching: Nominate a Member to the Gold Thread Awards and Apply for the Penny Evans Memorial Scholarship

The deadlines to submit nominations for the Gold Thread Awards and applications for the Penny Evans Memorial Scholarship are rapidly approaching. Interested needleworkers should visit our Scholarships & Awards page for more information on rules for submission. Applicants have until May 1, 2025, to submit to both programs. Keep reading to learn more about The […]

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Register Today: Virtual Lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) In the Embroidery Community with Anne Marie Oliver

Registration for our next virtual lecture Artificial Intelligence (AI) In the Embroidery Community with Anne Marie Oliver is open to EGA members through April 17, 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 […]

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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Battenberg Lace

Technique: Battenberg Lace Place of Origin: New York, United States of America Earliest known date: 1890s History: Battenberg lace, also referred to as Royal Battenberg lace, first appeared in the late 19th century during a period of rapid evolution for lace-making. Industrialization and new needlework innovations drove the creation of Battenberg lace, which offered lacemakers […]

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Register Today: Swirling Tulips with Gail Stafford

Registration is open for our Online Studio class Swirling Tulips with Gail Stafford! Stylized tulips and Florentine embroidery (Bargello) combine to create this design. Notice how your eyes naturally follow a path of circular motion as you view the needlework. The design is shown in a blue-green and and blue color combination, but participants may […]

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April 2025 Stitch-a-long: Silk Ribbon Embroidered Needlecase

For our April 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on a Silk Ribbon Embroidered Needlecase project by EGA member Karen Matze. Here’s more about the designer from stitch-a-long admin Stephanie Murphy: “Karen Matze is a mixed media textile artist located in Northeast Wisconsin and member of our Green Bay Area Chapter. She loves to […]

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10 Free Embroidery Patterns to Celebrate Spring

Spring is finally here! EGA has lots of great spring patterns in our library so you can start the season with something floral and bright—even if the weather isn’t quite ready to cooperate. Blackwork Honeycomb Needlebook by The Steady Thread Floral Pets from our May 2024 Stitch-a-long by Dianne Stauber May Flowers Pin Cushion from […]

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Interview with Anne Marie Oliver: The Negative Impact of AI in the Embroidery Community

  Since the advent of Artificial Intelligence technology, AI has been creeping into aspects of everyday life that may not be immediately apparent. From uncanny images to online articles, recipes, and craft instructions, the proliferation of AI-generated content should concern craft communities. In EGA’s upcoming Virtual Lecture Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Embroidery Community, Anne […]

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Fiber Forum Invites You to a Lecture with Lisa Kokin – Limited Seats Available

Fiber Forum is inviting a limited number of EGA members to attend a lecture with Lisa Kokin on March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm Eastern time. To register, please email Fiber Forum Education Chair, Jenna McClooney at jennalee@hotmail.com to let me know you wish to attend. If I don’t respond with a confirmation within 24 hours, please […]

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Community Spotlight: Harriet Alonso and Women’s History in Stitches

Happy Women’s History Month! This month EGA is excited to highlight the works of Harriet Alonso, member of our Manhattan Chapter, historian, artist, and activist whose embroidery pieces and wonderful “Look Her Up” series encourage viewers to learn more about important crusaders and role models in the equal rights and social justice movements. Harriet has […]

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Registration for our April 2025 Growing Your Connection Webinar: Petite Projects Galore is Now Open!

Register for our next Growing Your Connection webinar (formerly Growing Your Chapter) on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 PM eastern where the topic will be Petite Projects Galore! Are you an individual who wants to understand what more EGA has to offer besides Needle Arts magazine? Or are you part of a Chapter looking for […]

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Interview with Melinda Sherbring: Past, Present & Future of Historical Embroidery

For our latest interview in our Teacher Interview Series we sat down with Melinda Sherbring for a fascinating look into  the past, present and future of historical embroidery. Melinda is a frequent teacher at EGA national, regional and chapter events and her group correspondence course Sweet Bag Sewed of Silver and Gold is available for […]

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Video: Growing Your EGA Chapter Webinar March 2025 – Hybrid Meetings

Our latest Growing Your Chapter/Connection webinar was on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The discussion for this webinar focused on hybrid meetings (meetings that are held both in-person and on Zoom), best practices and newest hardware used for successful hybrid meetings. Follow EGA on Instagram here. Previous Growing Your Chapter Webinars We have created a YouTube […]

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March 2025 Stitch-a-long: Couched Happy Shamrock Box

For our March 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on a Couched Happy Shamrock Box project by EGA Stitch-a-long-admin Stephanie Murphy. Here’s more about this month’s project from Stephanie: “Do you need a tooth fairy box? Or a box to hold your rings by a sink or night stand? Or a box to hold […]

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Chapter News: Knoxville Chapter Celebrating 50th Anniversary with Exhibit in August, Cheekwood Chapter’s Exhibit in March

Today we are bringing you news from the Knoxville Chapter in Knoxville, Tennessee and the Cheekwood Chapter in Nashville, Tennessee. We encourage you to learn more about them by clicking on their name. Now you can join or renew your membership with these chapters directly from our website! Knoxville Chapter The Knoxville Chapter of The […]

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Register Today: Virtual Lecture: Senninbari “Thousand Stitch Belts” in Wartime Japan and USA with Mariko Nagai

On Saturday, March 15, 2025 7PM Eastern, Professor Mariko Nagai will be joining us for her virtual lecture Senninbari “Thousand Stitch Belts” in Wartime Japan and USA. Registration for this LIVE virtual lecture is now open to all EGA members for $5 and closes on March 13, 2025 1PM Eastern. This registration will not give […]

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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Rozashi

Technique: Rozashi Place of Origin: Japan Earliest known date: 700-799 AD History: Rozashi emerged during the Tempyo or Nara period (710-794 CE) when Buddhism influenced much of Japanese life. The earliest known examples of Rozashi are found in textiles from this period, showcasing the technique’s longstanding presence in Japanese culture. Todaiji Temple, a landmark of […]

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Guest Post: Blackwork Honeycomb Needlebook by The Steady Thread

EGA is excited to share a new Blackwork project courtesy of Clare Bradshaw from The Steady Thread! The Blackwork Honeycomb Needlebook is perfect for both Blackwork lovers and those who are just starting their Blackwork journey. This fun project features seven separate honeycombs to showcase a variety of modern Blackwork designs with two bumblebees framing […]

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Register Today: Ode to the Honeybee with Celeste Chalasani

Registration is open for our Online Studio class Ode to the Honeybee with Celeste Chalasani! Succulent strawberries, juicy blackberries, and sweet blueberries are just three of our favorite fruits that rely on pollinators such as the honeybee. In turn, the honeybee needs a balanced diet and depends on us to plant a variety of flowers. […]

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EGA’s Special Interest Groups: Beading, Silk and Metal, Surface Embroidery and more

Are you feeling like you don’t know anyone interested in the same embroidery techniques as you? Would you like to get more connected to EGA members across the country who share your interests? Consider joining one of EGA’s online special interest groups (SIGs). Special interest groups are a community of stitchers wanting to do a […]

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