What a wonderful day! On November 1st, 2025, members from across the New England Region gathered for our annual Region Day, and it was everything we hoped for and more.
The day featured excellent courses from Clara Warschauer and Kris Andrews that gave attendees the chance to explore new techniques and expand their skills. Whether you’re a longtime stitcher or relatively new to embroidery, there was something for everyone to take home and incorporate into their work.
The venue itself was beautiful, and lunch was delicious (always a bonus at these events!). But more than anything, it was wonderful to spend time with fellow stitchers, share ideas, and celebrate our shared passion for embroidery.
Clara Warschauer’s Green Frog Scissor Fob Class
NER was Clara’s first stop on her 2025 International Teacher Tour in conjunction with EGA National Seminar in Dallas. Click here to see a clip of Clara’s class on Instagram.
Kris Andrews’ Butterfly Curio Box Class
Kris taught her class all about the butterfly’s life cycle, along with surface stitching and stumpwork embroidery techniques in her Butterfly Curio Box class.
America’s Tapestry
One of the highlights was viewing the America’s Tapestry panels in person. Seeing these stunning pieces up close reminded us all why we love this craft—the artistry, the dedication, and the stories woven into every stitch.
Many thanks to the following people for bringing and sharing information about the America’s Tapestry panels:
- Connecticut: Sue Polumbo
- Massachusetts: Denise DeMore
- New Hampshire: Carol Ganse and Michelle McPheron
- Rhode Island: Hope Brans
Shopping
We also had a fantastic Stash Sale where chapters set up tables overflowing with books, patterns, and kits—perfect for anyone looking to add to their collection or discover something new. T.F. Woodcraft (Tanya Sanders) was on hand with beautiful slate frames and other heirloom-quality traditional tools, and it was wonderful to see members browsing, chatting, and finding treasures to take home.
We also want to thank the following for providing us with an opportunity to shop during the day:
- Connecticut River Valley Chapter
- Merrimack Valley Chapter
- Pioneer Valley Chapter
- Mayflower Sampler Guild (Denise DeMore, Anne Hart Davies and Irene Allie)
- T.F. Woodcraft (Tanya Sanders)
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who attended, taught, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!
If you have any pictures from Region Day, please email them to Tina at admin@ner-ega.org, and we’ll add them to this post!