Our nation is celebrating its semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – in 2026.
The NER Education Committee invites all members to participate in this historic celebration by stitching a piece that represents what this significant anniversary means to you. It could be a patriotic or historical design, something in red/white/blue, a quote, a sampler that is meaningful to you, a family tree – it’s up to you!
We will have a special exhibit of finished pieces at the 2027 Region Seminar, followed by a “video parade” to share with other regions.
The NER EGA America 250 Stitch-a-Long guidelines are simple:
- Stitch any needlework project in your choice of technique, materials, and size.
- Select a new project or complete a work-in-progress.
- Create an original design, or choose a commercial design, commercial adaptation, class project, or “freebie” design.
- Stitch on your own, incorporate into your chapter meetings, or form an informal group (in-person or virtual).
Contact Deb Damrell with any questions about the NER America 250 Stitch-a-Long.