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Tricia Wilson Nguyen brings a fascinating perspective to the study of historical needlework techniques. She combines a background in engineering from the University of Michigan and MIT with a lifelong love for needlework, producing a passion for the specific technical complexities inherent in 17th century English needlework. Her upcoming virtual lecture, Patterns and Pieces: Whitework […]
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The South Central Region (SCR) is proud to announce a close encounter of the stitching kind for the 2027 in person UFO (Unfinished Objects) event, “We Come in Pieces.” The otherworldly 2027 event is set for June 23-27, 2027 at the Pflugerville Courtyard Marriott, 16100 Impact Way, which is near Austin, TX. This event will […]
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Have you ever wondered what goes into a professional needlework appraisal? Whether you’re curious about the appraisal process, wondering if your own collection needs a formal valuation, or even thinking about becoming an appraiser yourself, we have you covered. Join Margaret Azpeitia-Taylor, Chair of EGA’s Certified Needlework Appraisers Program, for an insider look at the […]
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Technique: Assisi Place of Origin: Italy Earliest known date: 13th century History: Assisi embroidery originated in Assisi, a town in Italy located in the Umbria region, during the Renaissance. The techniques involved in Assisi embroidery (outlined in the section below) were practiced for many centuries; however, the modern form of Assisi embroidery as it is […]
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The Embroiderers’ Guild of America offers so many opportunities for growing your knowledge of and love for the needle arts. From education like Online Studio Classes, Group Correspondence Courses, Virtual Education Courses, and Virtual Lectures to community-focused initiatives like Special Interest Groups and Growing Your Connection webinars, EGA continues to expand membership benefits to provide […]
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Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or just beginning your journey, there is nothing quite like a well-stocked library to spark new inspiration. The Embroiderers’ Guild of America is currently offering a unique opportunity to expand your personal collection through our Amazon storefront. We are hosting a special sale of duplicate and off-topic titles from […]
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The Embroiderers’ Guild of America 2028 National Seminar will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 6-10, 2028 and our theme is Busy Bees. This is also the 70th Anniversary of the Embroiderers Guild Of America. We invite all teachers to submit proposals with the seminar theme and/or the 70th EGA Anniversary. The following […]
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EGA could not have chosen a better Virtual lecture Series Chair than Jana Bass. A Life Member of EGA, Jana started stitching at the age of five, and has not stopped exploring various needlework styles and techniques ever since. Her curiosity and constant desire to expand her own needlework horizons helps fuel EGA’s Virtual Lecture […]
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Our 2027 National Seminar: Needles That Inspire, hosted by our Pacific Southwestern Region, will take place on September 15-19, 2027 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona! We are excited to announce our faculty of 18 teachers who are looking forward to greeting you in September 2027 for class. When registration starts, you’ll get […]
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Our latest Growing Your Connection webinar was on Saturday, April 25, 2026. For this webinar we were joined by EGA’s Executive Director Brad Cape who gave us a live look at some of the treasures in EGA’s permanent collection of embroidered textiles and needlework tools. Watch the video below. To see this video on Youtube, […]
