Wool Applique

We made a pin cushion and scissor holder

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!

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!

Annual Meeting

Potluck at a member's home

Summer Break

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! 

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!

Winter Holiday Potluck

Wool Applique

We made a pin cushion and scissor holder

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.

Tatting Demonstration

Annual Meeting

Picnic in the Park

Summer Break

Fabric Dying Demonstration

Koi Pond

Winter Holiday Potluck

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.

Assisi Embroidery

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

Floating Lace

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

Annual Meeting

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

Summer Potluck And Stitch-in

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.

Biscornu

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

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.

Holiday Pot Luck