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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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February 2025 Stitch-a-long: Chicken Scratch Hearts
For our February 2025 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on a Chicken Scratch Hearts project by EGA Stitch-a-long-admin Helena Whyte. Here’s more about this month’s project from Helena: “Chicken scratch embroidery is a form of cross stitch worked on gingham fabric that creates an optical illusion of lace overlay. It is also called depression […]
Interview with Laura Smith: Guiding Principles of Mixed Media Embroidery
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10 Creative Ways to Display Embroidery Projects
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New Petite Project for EGA Members: Padded Needle Lace Four-Leaf Clover
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Community Spotlight on EGA’s Stitch-a-long Admins
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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Stumpwork
Technique: Stumpwork Place of Origin: England Earliest known date: 1650-1700 History: The roots of Stumpwork embroidery trace back to the 17th century in England, during the reign of King Charles I. This intricate form, originally known as “raised embroidery” (also called ‘embosted’) gained popularity among wealthy young women, who often showcased their needlework skills in […]
