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Technique: Bojagi Place of Origin: Korea Earliest known date: 57 BCE–668 CE History: Bojagi dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–668 CE), as documented in historical records like the Samguk Sagi. However, most surviving examples originate from the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Bojagi (also known as pojagi) has remained an integral part of Korean […]
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We created the EGA Stitch-a-long group on Facebook in 2017 to provide an open forum for EGA stitchers and needleworkers at large to gather, share their projects, ask questions, seek guidance, offer tips, and spread exciting news about the community. It also became a dedicated space for sharing one free needlework project every month—the EGA […]
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Back by popular demand after its initial run in February 2024, our upcoming Virtual Education Course features a trio of blackwork projects and it’s titled Queen Catherine’s Book Cover, Bag, and Pyn Pillow. Noted designer Carolyn Standing Webb will teach this kit-only class each day starting at 11 a.m. Eastern time and, after a couple […]
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The Education Department is pleased to announce the newest projects in the Petite Project series, Holiday Earring Series by Gwen Nelson. This series includes four different holiday patterns to create beaded earrings. We hope you enjoy these new projects and will, with us look forward to other new projects. If you have a project you […]
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Today we are bringing you news from the Pikes Peak Chapter in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the Shelbyville Satellite group of the Cheekwood Chapter in Shelbyville, Tennessee. We encourage you to learn more about them by clicking on their name. Now you can join or renew your membership with these chapters directly from our website!
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EGA’s Fiber Forum invites you to join us for our annual retreat 2025 (Exploring Improvisation in Abstract Embroidery) with Heather Kerley April 27 – May 3, 2025 in Sugar Land TX. If you are interested in expanding your embroidery and creativity experience, this is the class for you. Wouldn’t this be a great gift for […]
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Calling All Needlework Teachers: Submit Your Proposals for EGA’s Greater Pacific Region Seminar 2026
The Greater Pacific Region Seminar 2026, Much Ado About Stitching, will be held in Ashland, Oregon, at the Ashland Hills Hotel. Five days of classes will be held July 24-29, 2026. We invite all needlework teachers to submit proposals in various techniques and skill levels for a minimum of four days and up to five […]
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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 […]
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Terri Bay’s embroidery practice began in fits and starts: introduced to embroidery as a child, she didn’t find a love for it again until college, and then only later discovered the embroidery niche that would capture her imagination when she inherited unfinished needlework from a beloved aunt. And like many teachers, artists, and creative needleworkers […]
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Today the world celebrates Giving Tuesday! Take advantage of the perfect opportunity to support EGA. Together, we can safeguard the art of hand embroidery for future generations and celebrate needlework’s connection to centuries of artistry and tradition. EGA is a community bound by threads of creativity, learning, and friendship. Your contributions support our mission to […]