Embroiderers' Guild of America 

General Chapter Information:
Chartered in 1978, our chapter currently has over 75 members.

Meeting Times and Locations:
Our meetings are held the 2^nd Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. and the 3^rd Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. except in July when we have an evening social and in December for a morning holiday social.  Meetings are held at Bethany United Methodist Church, 39 10 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI

Special Activities:

•     In 2010, a field trip to Green Bay, WI to view the National Tapestry

Program Topics 2010:

January – Pulled Thread, Tulip Bookmark
February – Brazilian embroidery
March – Hardanger
April – Lacing canvas demo
May - Canvas needlework , small Christmas stocking
June –  Stitch-in for the Show Boutique
            Counted thread stitches, name tag by designer Sharon Cohen
July – potluck social
August - Lecture of the Royal School of Needlework and knot gardens, Kathy Matthew;                   Lecture on Textile Painting, Catherine Jordan; State Day Workshop, Catherine Jordan
September – Counted thread stitches, con’t.
October – Stumpwork techniques
                 Show, October 23-24
November – Finishing canvas work, demo
December – Holiday Social

How to Join our Chapter:

Contact Cheryl Roberts, Membership Chair, at car1810 at lycos.com  Current dues are $43/year; $10 for current members of other EGA chapters.

Contact Information:
Mary Rowin:  rowinmc at chorus.net

 

10 FEB 2010