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Registration is now open for our Online Studio class Pink Goldwork Butterfly with Connie Chow! This butterfly, ready to use as a brooch or hair adornment, is stitched with traditional goldwork techniques-but with a modern twist. Techniques covered include couching pearl purl and gilt twist, chipwork, application of crystals, and cutting and finishing the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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On Saturday October 19, 2024 1PM Eastern, Thomas A. Guiler, PhD will be joining us for his virtual lecture The Life and Art of Jessie Catherine Kinsley. Registration for the LIVE virtual lecture only is now open to all EGA members for $5 and closes on October 17, 2024 1PM Eastern. This registration will not […]
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The newly elected EGA Board recently voted to approve the appointments of many national committee chairs and other positions as follows: Appraisers Needlework Certification Chair – Margaret Azpeitia-Taylor Collection & Library Committee Chair – Brad Cape Education Exhibit Co-chairs – Terry Applegate, Sarah Roberts Finance Committee – Tricia Barry, Joanna Lord, Judy McGraw, Donna Pence […]
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I am excited to announce the upcoming relocation of EGA’s national headquarters. From October 15th through October 31st, 2024, we will be moving to our new home at 501 Baxter Avenue, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40204. This move is being made as part of EGA’s Securing Our Future initiative and aims to reduce operating expenses […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The 2024 Annual Meeting was held at our National Seminar in Atlanta in August, 2024. To provide coverage of the subject matter to the greatest number of people, this video was recorded on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The video features updates from EGA leadership on Education, Marketing, Finances and more. The video also features a […]
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This month we were excited to talk with Gail Stafford, who in addition to designing and teaching numerous Bargello pieces also holds EGA Master Craftsman certifications in Canvas Embroidery, Color for Needlework, and Design for Needlework. A background in mathematics informs the precision required for geometric Bargello design work, and Gail has also developed an […]