Technical Excellence Program: Counted Thread

$50.00

EGA’s Technical Excellence Program: Counted Thread Embroidery challenges participants to be the best in executing a variety of counted thread embroidery stitches. Each of the 4 steps includes a provided design, instructions that specify the placement of specific stitches, a list of required counted thread cotton colors to be used for each motif, and the ground fabric to be used. This is a certification, not an instructional program. In order to meet the high standards of the program, participants are expected to be advanced stitchers who understand counted techniques of cross stitch, black work, pulled thread, and hardanger. Submissions are judged on how well the candidate demonstrates stitching expertise and follows the directions. Feedback will include a description of specific deficiencies to be corrected (if necessary) but will not include instructions on how to correct them. A certificate of Technical Excellence will be issued to successful candidates and their accomplishment will be recognized in Needle Arts.

SKU: TEC_CountedThread Category:

Description

Step 1: Provided design for cross stitch and Holbein stitch sampler.

Step 2: Provided design for blackwork embroidery.

Step 3: Provided design for pulled thread embroidery.

Step 4: Provided design for hardanger embroidery.

Judging: February and August

Judging Criteria: Workmanship as described on the judging sheets for each Step.

Contact: TecExcCountedThread@egausa.org.

Click here to see requirements for Step 1.

We include photos to show you the completed TEC project. You should not assume that exactly copying the stitching on any photo of a TEC project will earn your work a “Pass”.

After you enroll, the program chair will send you a program packet via email. Please allow two weeks for your registration to be processed.

*Technical Excellence Certification Program fees are non-refundable

Photo Credit: Stitching and Photo by Lori Love.

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