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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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This summer, our Louisville Chapter participated at the Kentucky State Fair where they have been demonstrating needlework for at least 20 years. The chapter has a designated day every year and members take two-hour shifts throughout the day working on projects they currently have in progress. At times, when the chapter has had a class […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Mid-Eastern Region Seminar 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Mid-Eastern Region of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will be conducting a three-day Seminar on May 15-17, 2020 in Corning, NY. This is a beautiful time of year to visit Corning. We will be at the Radisson, just steps away from our lovely Market St. Plan an extra […]
Constellation Chapter launches new program Summer Stitchin Camp
Our Constellation Chapter in Maryland launched a new and exciting program this summer. The new program is a camp for school age children called Summer Stitchin’ and it’s one of many offered by the local Arts Council. Boys and girls from grades 3 to 7 learned how to do simple cross stitch and peyote beading. […]
Stitch a stunning stumpwork butterfly in our August Stitch-a-long
For our August Stitch-a-long project on Facebook, we will be stitching a beautiful stumpwork butterfly! Our project this month was designed and contributed exclusively for members of our Stitch-a-long by Judy Jeroy, member of our Tidewater Virginia Chapter. Here’s a little more about Judy Jeroy from our Stitch-a-long Admin Kate Gaunt: “If Judy’s name is […]
See the amazing art created in our ‘Mark and Paint on Canvas and Fabric’ course
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Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Great Lakes Region Seminar 2020
Our Great Lakes Region will hold its 2020 Seminar, Vision of Stitches, from April 22-26, 2020 at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI. Some of you may be familiar with this setting, as we have been the host to GLR in 1992 and 2004, and we know how to throw a party. […]
EGA’s Constellation Chapter in Maryland celebrates 45th Anniversary
Our Constellation Chapter in Maryland, founded on March 23, 1973, celebrated its 45th anniversary on June 4, 2018 with an emphasis on showing our pride in the chapter‘s history. The celebration included a member showcase featuring both current and past pieces by members, a history exhibit drawn from our archive of memorabilia and photos, a […]
Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s Rocky Mountain Region Seminar 2020
Our Rocky Mountain Region will be celebrating their 2020 Seminar “Rocky Mountain Roundup” hosted by the Colorado Chapter and the Centennial State Chapter. Rocky Mountain Roundup will take place in Denver, Colorado on August 14-15, 2020. Teachers are invited to submit 2 day class proposals before the March 30, 2019 deadline. Proposals have to include […]
South Central Region Exclusive: Stitch a wonderful beaded lighthouse with Cindy Hambrick
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Stitch with our Carolinas Region at their 2018 Workshop and Fall Retreat
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Join our July Stitch-a-long and stitch a Patriotic Scissors Fob
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Congratulations to our 2018 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 2018 Gold Thread Award, these are the ladies who make our chapters thrive. They inspire stitchers to stretch […]
Gateway to Stitching: EGA National Seminar 2019 Faculty Announced
Every year, EGA members from across the United States and beyond come to our seminars for a time of fellowship with other stitchers, to learn new techniques from inspiring teachers and for much more. Our 2019 seminar Gateway to Stitching will take place in St. Louis, Missouri on October 30 through November 3, 2019 and […]
Starlight Stitchers Chapter hosts ‘Through the Needle’s Eye’ exhibit in Arizona
Our Starlight Stitchers Chapter in Arizona recently hosted our 21st National Exhibit Through the Needle’s Eye in Arizona. Read a full report of their experience below. We are a small but mighty chapter in Arizona. A couple of years ago, one of our members saw a notice on the EGA website about the 21st National […]
Learn to stitch Betsy Morgan’s Virgin Queen’s Wallet in Albuquerque
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Calling all teachers: Submit your proposals for EGA’s South Central Region Seminar 2020
Our South Central Region will be celebrating their 2020 Seminar “Create a Vision,” hosted by the San Antonio Needlework Guild, on June 10-13, 2020 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos, TX. A variety of 1-, 2- and 3-day classes will be offered in several techniques and proficiency levels. Teachers are encouraged to submit a […]
Learn to stitch Delphiniums with Merrilyn Heazlewood and EGA’s Metropolitan Region
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