Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2026! We’re kicking off the year with exciting events, new opportunities, and plenty of reasons to gather and stitch together.
February brings our beloved Stitch-In-Public Day—a perfect chance to share your passion for embroidery with your community and welcome curious newcomers to the craft. With Regional Seminar 2027 on the horizon and engaging programs throughout the year, there’s never been a better time to be part of NER!
If you missed our December newsletter due to delivery issues, you can read it in full on our website here. In the future, all of our newsletters can be found on our News page, right underneath the latest news. We’ve resolved the technical problems and all future newsletters should reach your inbox without issues!
Thank you for being part of our vibrant stitching community. Here’s to a year filled with creativity, connection, and countless stitches!
Happy stitching,
The NER Board
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stitch-In-Public Day
EGA celebrates needle arts with a Stitch-In-Public Day each February! The primary focus is sharing our love of needle arts by demonstrating our talents with non-members and those who might be interested in joining us. Gather your chapter, stitching friends, and anyone else interested to host a Stitch-In-Public event at a local bookstore, coffee shop, library, museum, or other location.
Although the official Stitch-in-Public Day is Saturday, February 7th, you can select any date that works for your group (and when the weather might be more cooperative!). Be sure to email photos to admin@ner-ega.org for the NER website!
Stitch-In-Public Events on February 6th
– VERMONT –
Leo & Company
21 Essex Way, Suite 418
Essex, VT 05452
Time: 9 AM
Hosted by Green Mountain
Stitch-In-Public Events on February 7th
– MAINE –
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe
166 Admiral Fitch Ave
Brunswick, ME
Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Hosted by SoME
Paul J. Schumpf Art Center
93 Main St
Waterville, ME
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Hosted by SoME
– NEW HAMPSHIRE –
East Kingston Public Library
47 Maplevale Rd
East Kingston, NH
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by SoME
Learn more about Stitch-In-Public Day.
Save the Date: Region Day 2026
Mark your calendars for the New England Region’s 2026 Region Day! This will be a virtual event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10 AM, featuring guest speakers, stitching, and more. Watch for additional details coming soon!
Learn more about Region Day 2026.
“The Haystacks of Giverny” with Katherine Diuguid
Join our Green Mountain chapter for a 2-day, in-person class taught by Katherine Diuguid!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1st, 2026
Register soon! This class is limited to 25 students.
HOSTED BY: Merrimack Valley
EVENT DATES: May 13-14, 2026
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
LOCATION: Holy Family Parish Hall
ADDRESS: 28 Lincoln Street | Essex Junction, VT 05452
ORGANIZER: Mary Ann Kittinger
Receipt of payment is required to hold your place although we’d like to know that you are coming electronically.
Only kit fees apply to this event! This class is supported by the proceeds of the 2024 National Seminar.
KIT FEE (NON-MEMBERS): $150
KIT FEE (NEW ENGLAND REGION MEMBERS): $130
Send payment by check, made out to Green Mountain EGA, to:
Patricia Byrd
180 Julian Lane
Jericho, VT 05465
“Fall Daze” with Celeste Chalasani
Registration closes February 9th, 2026!
The Pioneer Valley Chapter (PVC) presents “Fall Daze,” an elegant stumpwork ornament workshop, held via Zoom, with Celeste Chalasani. This class is appropriate for all stitchers, including beginners!
LOCATION: ZOOM (Attend from home!)
DATES: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
TIME: 12 PM – 6:30 PM, EST. | 9 AM – 3:30 PM, PST.
REGISTER BY: February 9th, 2026
KIT COST: $50
CLASS FEE: All teacher fees are covered for NER members from the National Seminar 2023 monies.
Learn more and register here!
REGION NEWS & UPDATES
NER Region Seminar 2027: Save the Date!
Mark your calendars! The New England Region’s 2027 Seminar will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington in South Burlington, Vermont on May 14-16, 2027.
This is your chance to immerse yourself in days of learning, stitching, and connecting with fellow embroidery enthusiasts from across the region. More details about classes, registration, and programming will be posted on our website. To see only information related to this event, check out our new Seminar Central page!
Date: May 14-16, 2027
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington, 1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
Learn more about Region Seminar 2027.
Educators: Call for Seminar 2027 Proposals
We’re now accepting class proposals for our 2027 Region Seminar! We’re seeking engaging courses across all skill levels—2-day intensive workshops, 1-day classes, and half-day sessions. The teaching fee is $450 per day, plus travel expenses.
We’re planning an innovative seminar that emphasizes creativity and innovation in embroidery. We welcome both project-based and non-project-based classes on techniques, history, or other areas of interest.
ATTENTION! The submission deadline has been extended to February 15, 2026!
Submit your proposal via Google Form or email Kate Thomas.
Learn more about proposal requirements.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Vicki Brown (SoME)
Vicki Brown of the Southern Maine Chapter is making headlines—literally! A local newspaper featured Vicki as she prepared to host the National Stitch-In-Public Day event at East Kingston Public Library on February 7th.
Vicki’s enthusiasm for embroidery shines through as she welcomes stitchers of all levels to discover the calm, creativity, and connection that hand embroidery offers. From teaching basic stitches to providing complete embroidery kits for beginners, Vicki is helping introduce a new generation to the fiber arts we all love.
Thank you, Vicki, for representing NER and spreading the joy of stitching throughout New England!
REMINDERS
Newsletter Submissions Due by the 20th
Want your chapter news, events, or announcements included in next month’s newsletter? Submit via our Google Form by the 20th of the month. Website updates are posted every Tuesday and Thursday, so get your information in early to ensure maximum visibility across all our communication channels!