2023 Program

See our previous programs here.

October - November

Koi Pond

We are stitching a surface embroidery project that brings to life a beautiful three-dimensional koi pond. 

https://egausa.org/surface-embroidery-3d-koi-fish-pond-stitchalong/

December

Winter Party

2024 Program

January - February

Wool Pin Cusion and Scissors Keep

Let’s do some wool work!  We’ll make a cute little scissors pouch using several basic stitches and some wool pieces. A cute mini pin cushion will finish the project. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift for a special someone or for yourself!


Meetings are January 8 and February 12

March

Chicken Scratch (Gingham) Embroidery

Originating in either Malaysia or France in the 17th C on striped fabric, later practiced by the English and Dutch around the 1800’s on checked fabric, and very popular during the Depression, we will make a dishtowel using this fun technique! Two patterns will be offered OR graph paper will be provided to design your own!


Meeting is March 11

April

Sashiko Embroidery

A process originally started when decoratively patching clothing, this technique is now an art form of its own! We will give it a try and make a set of coasters!


Meeting is April 8

May 

Annual Meeting

We will share a potluck dinner.  There will be no morning meeting.


Meeting is May 13

June

Summer Picnic

We will have a picnic.  Location TBD


Meeting is June 10

Summer Break

No meetings July and August

September

Dorset Buttons

A type of needle lace button, Dorset Buttons were especially popular in England in the  1600’s until about 1860. Today you will see them used as shawl pins as well as decorative buttons. An endless variety of fibers can be used to make these! 


Meeting is September 9

October and November

Hardanger Mini Sock

Try your hand at a variety of different threads and techniques: hardanger, beading, open herringbone, eyelets AND end up with a cute item for the holidays! Would make very cute table favors!


Meetings are October 14 and November 11.

December

Holiday Potluck and Social

Program TBA