Originally slated to be held during the Super Bowl game, the timing has shifted over the years. We wanted to provide our members, as well as interested stitchers a stitching venue during the game. Now, everyone can enjoy both the game and an amazing day of stitching!
We've listed each year, the project and chairperson/facilitator or designer
1993 – Bell Pull Band Sampler – Carol Underwood
1994 – Creativity with New Threads and Borders -- Red Winter
1995 – A Lacis Monogram Sewing Basket– Pat Bagge -- Charlotte Halley
1996 – Tree Top Angel by GayAnn Rogers – Pat Bagge – Pat Correz
1997 – Stitched Patchwork Vest -- Carol Underwood
1998 – Temari Balls -- Barbara Sullivan – Diana Vandervoort
1999 – Knitted beaded or needlelace purse -- Laurie McLellan & Joanne Seruto – Snowgoose
2000 – Chat Along Chatelaine -- Laurie McLellan & Joanne Seruto
2001 – Sashiko Embroidery Tri-Fold Purse -- Ann Perkins
2002 – Red Work Pillowcase – Marsha Richelson -- Irene Hopkins
2003 – A Tisket, A Tasket—Joanne Seruto-- Margaret Bendig
2004 – Le Lapin Scissors Pocket – Maxine Walsleben -- CA Wells
2005 – Butterfly Needle Case – Terry Warburton – Carolyn Webb
2006 – Renaissance, A Trio of Necessaries -- Stitching Italian Style -- Needle Roll/Frame Weight/Scissor Fob – Marsha Richelson – Margaret Bendig
2007 – Classical Roses Sampler – Carol Underwood – Sandra Cox Vanosdall (The Sweetheart Tree)
2008 – A Stitcher’s Kit – Marsha Richelson --- Margaret Bendig
2009 – Reversible Cross Stitch Alphabet -- Carol Hayes and Maxine Walsleben -- Linda Vinson
2010 -- Ukrainian Nyzynka Pillow and bookmark by Phyllis Maurer – Kim Griffin -- Kim Griffin and Val Reece
2011 -- Swedish Sollerosom Pin and Needle Box by Phyllis Maurer – Kim Griffin -- Kim Griffin and Val Reece
2012 – A Stitcher’s Box – Maxine Walsleben -- Margaret Bendig
2013 – Butterfly Banner – Val Reece -- Nancy Cucci
2014 – Do Your Own Thing – Melinda Toppenberg
2015 -- Boutis (Provencal) -- Laura Schwartz – Kim Griffin
2016 – Buzsak Beginnings (Hungarian) -- Melinda Sherbring – Charlotte Halley
2017 – Flowers and Fairies (Brazilian) by Peggy Daschbach-Martin – Bonnie Smith – Yvonne Brumbaugh
2018 – Pomegranate Heart -- Kim Griffin – Melinda Sherbring
2019 – Or Nue – Mary Montgomery – Deborah Fox
2020 – Armenian Interlacing by Phillis Maurer – Cheryl Cole – Val Reece
2021 – Chat-Along Chatelaine Replay – Bonnie Smith – various
2022 – Japanese Kogin – Bonnie Smith -- Val Reece
2023 – Crazy Quilt Pin Keep – ESB – Catherine Jordan. This is #31 (or 30th anniversary of the first one in 1993)
2024 – Sardinian Embroidery – ESB – Charlotte Halley
2025 – Reversible Thistle Heart – ESB – Melinda Sherbring
2026 – Ribbon Embroidery – ESB – Marilu Morency
Patchwork Vest
Super Bowl of Stitches 1997
designed by Carol Underwood
stitched by Val Reece
Temari Balls
Super Bowl of Stitches 1998
designed by Diana Vandervoort
stitched by Val Reece
Swedish Sollerosom Pin and Needle Box
Super Bowl of Stitches 2011
designed by Phyllis Maurer
stitched by Melinda Sherbring
Pomegranate in Heart
Super Bowl of Stitches 2019
a needle book designed and stitched by Melinda Sherbring
Taught by Marilu Morency, participants were treated to several stitches used in silk embroidery as well as a vase, depicting the effect of water. The kit included ribbons, ground fabric, components for the "water" and a guide for tracing a vase or Mason jar. Instructions were printed in color and very comprehensive. Participants attended in person or via zoom. Check out additional photos!
Our instructor, Marilu Morency addressed the group and outlined the Silk Ribbon project
Marilu checks in with the Zoom participants
This group is working intently on the project
Eni O, one of the participants and a new member of El Segundo Blue is having a great time!
Lots of one on one instruction was available
We were able to see close ups of the stitch techniques used
The affect of "water" in the jar as part of the project
Marlene L concentrating on the silk ribbon technique
We offered a variety of door prizes
Amazing Opportunity Baskets were donated by our members
Susan M - very happy with her "prize" opportunity basket
Each participant in Super Bowl 26 was treated to a name tag, designed and completed by our creative Marianne S!