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Our purpose is to foster the highest standard of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery through an active program of education and study and to preserve the heritage of the art of embroidery.
Our programs for 2025 will focus on "Surface" embroidery.
Surface embroidery is any form of embroidery in which the pattern is worked by the use of decorative stitches and laid threads on top of the foundation fabric or canvas rather than through the fabric. It is contrasted with canvas work.
Programs are updated monthly providing opportunity to have fun and learn something new! Programs are announced in advance and will introduce a new technique, often free or at a nominal cost. Often presented by our own members, participants are able to explore their individual creative sides in a supportive and collaborative environment. Attend in person or via Zoom.
Here are a few of our projects for 2025
Here are a few of our projects for 2025
January 2025
Surface Embroidery - Bottle Cap
Repurpose a bottle cap into a pincushion, ornament or magnet using a simple, free hand surface embroidery design or a design that is ironed on. A simple project designed to give surface embroidery a "try"
Stitched by Sandra Miller
February 5, 2025
Surface Embroidery - Elephant
A three month project designed to learn the basic as well as new stitches. This month, the pattern and technique will be taught. Taught by one of our own members, the design is supplied by Rickrack designs.
find the project details on the EGA Website
March 5, 2025
Surface Embroidery - Elephant
The second phase of the surface embroidery project will cover the additional areas to be stitched. The colorful example was stitched by Val Reece
April 2, 2025
Surface Embroidery - Elephant
The final phase of the project will include how to rinse away the iron on pattern as well as finishing. What would you choose? Frame in a hoop? Make a flat ornament? Utilize as a pocket on an apron or tote?
Future Programs
Future Programs
May 7, 2025 (Part 1)
June 4, 2025 (Part 2)
July 2, 2025 (Part 3)
August 6, 2025 (Part 4 finishing)
Harvest Hues by Mary Corbet
For May, we will continue our journey into Surface Embroidery with "Harvest Hues", by Mary Corbet. (see Mary Corbet's website) "Harvest Hues" focuses on creating embroidered autumn-themed leaves using a range of autumn colors, with a few beaded accents for a bit of sparkle.
Once a basic leaf has been stitched, you’ll be able to take all that you’ve learned and apply it to any leaf shape with any color scheme for any season!
December 3, 2025
Join us for our annual Holiday Pot Luck!
Stitching, Games, Show and Tell and some GREAT snacks and food!
Watch this space for our September, October, and November program information!
Watch this space for our September, October, and November program information!
Learning Opportunities
There is always variety! Our organization offers way more than "old fashioned" stitching! Our members excel in a variety of techniques - many have offered instruction on the national level. If you want to expand your creativity with a needle, fabric and fiber, this is an experience we know will enjoy.
The above Petite Project, offered on the national EGA website. "Petite Garland" a counted thread technique was designed by Ruthmarie Hofman and completed by Kim Griffin
Community Outreach
Our chapter, as well as EGA national supports various community efforts by contributing to organizations supporting at risk youth, the unhoused, and other community groups
Super Bowl of Stitches
Our yearly fundraiser will provide you with the opportunity to learn something unique! In person instruction in a group setting provides a day of education, a chance to meet new people as well as fellowship with friends and fellow stitchers. Have a great time learning something new! And yes, we offer the event via Zoom as well!
TGIF
Thank Goodness It's Finished!
Showcase your own finished projects at each meeting, whether it's something you have completed on your own or a chapter project; new or from the Work in Process pile in your home. We are always thrilled to share ideas and inspiration with our members' completed projects. For each completed project, the member completes a "ticket" which is then entered in a drawing. The drawing is conducted at the end of the year for a free membership for the following year!
The above are ornaments from Spruce Designs, stitched using a candle wicking technique, finished by Kim Griffin
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