Austin Stitchery Guild

Austin, Texas

An outgrowth of a small group of local needlepointers, the Austin Stitchery Guild became a chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America in January 1976, with only 35 members. With a membership in excess of 300, Guild members' interest encompass many areas of embroidery, including needlepoint, counted cross stitch, blackwork, quilting, applique, smocking, French handsewing, drawn and pulled thread work, Hardanger embroidery and more.

Since 1976, the guild has held 13 successful Needlework Festivals, which have made possible workshops with nationally recognized experts in a variety of stitching techniques. Stitchers of all levels of ability are welcome. Lectures, workshops, correspondence courses, national and regional seminars, exhibits and study/interest groups are offered. All chapter members are invited to attend any chapter activity.

PURPOSE: To promote excellence in the art of embroidery, which is defined as the embellishment of woven fabric with decorative stitches done with a needle with an eye.

Meeting Information

Austin Chapter

DAY Meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month at 10:30 AM at Howsen Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.

NIGHT Meeting are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Northwest Recreation Center, Northland Drive.

Georgetown Satellite

Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.

Historical Sampler Satellite

Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Yarborogh Library, 2200 Hancock Drive.
 

Special Events

Visit our Web site to see a listing of the workshops and special events planned.

Stitch-Ins

Stitch-ins are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM at Howsen Library.


Membership

Membership includes monthly educational meetings, a monthly newsletter, and a subscription to the EGA magazine, Needle Arts.

Membership is open to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, or stitching proficiency, upon application and payment of $40.00 annual dues.  Plural dues are $21.00. (Members from other EGA chapters out of the SCR are $22.00).

Contact Information

Natalie England

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