Previous Programs

2023 Program

Jan - Feb

Wool Applique

We made a pin cushion and scissor holder

March

Spring Glory Cupcake

This beginning silk ribbon embroidery class will teach you the basics: how to attach the ribbon to your needle, how to begin and end lengths of ribbon, hints for working with silk ribbon, and how to do the ribbon stitch, an essential stitch to this technique.

April

Tatting Demonstration

May

Annual Meeting

June

Picnic in the Park

July-August

Summer Break

September

Fabric Dying Demonstration

October-November

Koi Pond

December

Winter Holiday Potluck

2022 Program

Tree of Stitches

The Tree of Stitches from Bee's Needlework is our program for the year.  Members choose their own fibers and work at their own pace.  We will share our progress and what we learn about each of the stitches in this piece.

Reference: Tree of Stitches 

2020-2021-2022 Program

Mystery Sampler

This year we will be working on a Stitch A-Long Mystery Sampler which the Embroiderer's Association of Canada did in 2019.   Each month we will work on a different section.  Watch our Facebook and Instagram to see member's progress.

Due to COVID-19 we extended the program through 2021.   We will resume discussing each band at our monthly meetings.

September

Blackwork

Linda shared information about the history of blackwork.  She brought several pieces to show.  We learned tips and techniques, and had an opportunity to practice.

October

Assisi Embroidery

We will explore Assisi Embroidery for the next band in our sampler

November

Floating Lace

We will learn about attaching lace to our samplers for the floating lace band.


Peggy's Sampler

Completed Sampler from member Peggy.

In progress

In progress Sampler from Marybeth.

RuthAnn's Sampler

Completed Sampler from RuthAnn.

2019 Program

January 

Decorative Wooden Spools

Bring your own DMC or similar floss to complete this project. You will need 1 skein for a large spool, 2 for a large spool. EGA will supply the wooden spools. If you have a cord-making tool, please bring to class

February

Pin Pillow

The pattern we will be using is for a stitched piece approximately 3in x 5 in. Bring a fully stitched piece of that size along with three 8x10 pieces of coordinating fabric in two prints. EGA will supply pattern, interfacing and batting.

March

Scissors Fob - flat finish-style

Stitch two designs up to 2in x2in to make into a scissors fob. Backstitch around each design with exact same sized outlines. Bring backstitching thread to use for lacing as well as a skein of thread to use as cording. EGA will supply all other necessary materials. If you have a cording tool, please bring it along.

April

Pin Drum

Stitch up your favorite pin drum design. Bring your stitched piece as well as your fabric choice for the top and bottom of the drum. EGA will supply interfacing, stuffing, and cardboard. 

May

Annual Meeting

We will have a special program to celebrate our 40th Anniversary

June

Summer Potluck And Stitch-in


Summer Break - No Meetings July and August

September

Scissor Keep

Stitch up the pattern of your choice that measures approximately 2in x 4in. Bring it plus 3 pieces of coordinating fabric (4in x 8in each) and two skeins of floss for cording. EGA will supply all other necessary finishing supplies.

October

Biscornu

Stitch up your choice of biscornu pieces, including backstitch outlines. Bring them, two buttons and backstitching floss. EGA will supply stuffing.


November

Strawberry

3-dimensional strawberries are popular theses days and multiple designers have produced patterns for them. Stitch up your favorite pattern and bring it and whatever material you have chosen for your strawberry top. EGA will provide the stuffing.

December

Holiday Pot Luck