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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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Listen while you stitch: Teacher and Designer Gail Stafford visits Fiber Talk Podcast
Do you watch videos or listen to podcasts while you stitch? You can learn about important and interesting subjects while working on your latest needlework project. Fiber Talk is a twice-weekly podcast for fiber-art hobbyists and many of our members and teachers are frequently featured. Teacher and designer Gail Stafford recently joined Fiber Talk for […]
Guest Post: Candy Cane Branch Embroidery Project by The Gingham Fox
We’re delighted to share a touch of holiday whimsy courtesy of The Gingham Fox! Beginner embroiderers will love this easy candy cane branch embellished with craft bells and a foraged twig, which add dimension to the Candy Cane Branch. Check out The Gingham Fox’s Facebook page for other sweet embroidery designs for the holidays!
Registration Open: Hummingbird in Silk and Gold with Lizzy Pye
Registration is now open for our Online Studio class Hummingbird in Silk and Gold with Lizzy Pye! If you missed your chance to register for the very popular Hummingbird in Silk and Gold with Lizzy Pye last year, you are in luck! We will be offering this class again next year, and registration is now […]
Stitch with EGA’s Mid-Atlantic Region at their 2025 Region Seminar: Stitching and Sowing Friendships
Registration for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Region Seminar is officially open for everyone! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, an EGA member or not, all are welcome to join us June 18-22, 2025 in Gettysburg, PA! The seminar is co-hosted by the Molly Pitcher Stitchers and Susquehanna EGA chapters, and features 25 courses across five […]
November 2024 Stitch-a-long: Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowgirl Boot
For our November 2024 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on a design called Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowgirl Boot by EGA stitch-a-long admin Helena Whyte.
Fiber Forum Invites You to a Lecture with Shelley Rhodes – Limited Seats Available
Fiber Forum is offering a limited number of seats to EGA Members for our lecture with Shelley Rhodes titled “Fragmentation and Repair”. The lecture will take place via Zoom on November 10, 2024, at 3:00pm E, 2:00pm C, 1:00pm M, & 12:00pm P time. To register for this lecture, please email Jenna McClooney at jennalee@hotmail.com and […]
Community Spotlight on the Loose Ends Project: Preserving Crafters’ Legacies
In our recent Community Spotlight on Gary Sligh, he mentioned working with the Loose Ends Project, an organization dedicated to connecting crafters with unfinished projects. The Loose Ends Project has crossed our social media feeds several times and we’ve long admired their work, so we were delighted to sit down with Loose Ends Project Co-Founder Jen Simonic to learn more about the organization.
Video: Growing Your EGA Chapter Webinar October 2024 – Using Instagram to Reach Stitchers
Our latest Growing Your Chapter webinar was on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The discussion for this webinar focused on using Instagram to reach other stitchers and grow your chapter. A video of the of the webinar was recorded for the benefit of those who couldn’t attend and you may watch it below. Follow EGA on […]
Pacific Southwestern Region Fundraiser: California Dreaming, a Blackwork Design by Carolyn Standing Webb
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Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Crewel
Technique: Crewel, or crewel work Place of Origin: England Earliest known date: 17th century History: The word “crewel” comes from the old Welsh word for wool (krua). Originally, the word referred to the wool fiber itself—it was only later that “crewel” came to define the style as well as the material used to stitch it. […]
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Registration Open: Pink Goldwork Butterfly with Connie Chow
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October 2024 Stitch-a-long: Overdyed Maple Leaf
For our October 2024 stitch-a-long on Facebook we are working on a Overdyed Maple Leaf design by EGA stitch-a-long admin Stephanie Murphy. Here’s more about this month’s project from Stephanie: The EGA Stitch-a-Long for October is a little maple leaf. Scale it down to make a pin. Scale it up to make it a scissor […]
Listen while you stitch: EGA President Lea Peacock visits Fiber Talk Podcast
Lea Peacock, the newly elected President of EGA recently participated in a great episode of Fiber Talk sponsored by EGA. Fiber Talk is a twice-weekly podcast for fiber-art hobbyists. You may watch this episode below or browse Fiber Talk here. Here’s more about the interview from Gary at Fiber Talk: This week’s guest is Lea […]
Register Today: Live Virtual Lecture: The Life and Art of Jessie Catherine Kinsley with Thomas Guiler
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Welcome the New Committee Chairs and other Positions Approved by the EGA Board
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Exciting News: EGA Headquarters is Moving!
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Join EGA’s Fiber Forum on Facebook
EGA’s Fiber Forum invites you to check out our Facebook page here. You will find interesting comments, links and images. It’s about creating original art using unique techniques and materials. After taking a look, please join as we appreciate your support. Fiber Forum was organized in 1992 for EGA members interested in creating original embroideries […]
Embroidery Techniques from Around the World: Bargello
Technique: Bargello Place of Origin: Florence, Italy Earliest known date: 14th century History: The earliest known examples of Bargello needlepoint were found in Hungary, Italy, and Great Britain. Bargello is also known by other names: Florentine work, Hungarian point (punto unghero), Flame stitch (punto fiamma), cushion stitch, and Irish stitch. Bargello’s precise origins are contested […]