The New England Region of EGA is planning an innovative and exciting seminar to be held May 13-16, 2027 in Burlington, Vermont.
We expect to have “star” local guest lecturers at our event, and to complement them we want to offer classes that will emphasize creativity and innovation in embroidery, as well as providing a pleasant stitching experience for attendees. We also welcome suggestions for “non-project-based” classes on techniques, history or other areas of group interest. Not everyone wants to go home with three unfinished projects.
We hope you will consider submitting a suggestion for a class of this nature. We are planning to offer both one- and two-day classes. The teaching fee is $450 per day, plus travel expenses. Please let us know what you would be interested in offering by or soon after February 1, 2026.
We are flexible as to the documentation required. The more you have, the better we can understand your vision. A brief description, with a photo or sketch if project-based would get us started. Sample instructions, a summary of materials and techniques would be helpful. We don’t want you to turn yourself inside out for a proposal, just give us enough to understand your direction and inspiration. A brief bio would also be helpful.
Thank you for your consideration!
Lisa Green Deb Milvae Kate Thomas Faculty Committee, NER Seminar 2027
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Applicants have two options:
1.) Fill out the Google Form. This Google Form is straightforward and provides all the information we need to make an informed decision. Your application also gets added to our database, ensuring it won’t get lost.
2.) Email Kate Thomas. If you aren’t familiar or comfortable with the Google Form, email your proposal to Kate at neregion20@gmail.com. If you do not hear back within a week, please follow-up.
As we close out 2025, we want to thank each of you for being part of our vibrant stitching community. Whether you joined us at Region Day, participated in chapter events, or connected with fellow members online, your passion for embroidery makes NER special.
We’re already looking ahead to an exciting 2026! With Regional Seminar 2027 planning underway, new events on the horizon, and continued efforts to make our programs more accessible and engaging, there’s so much to anticipate. We can’t wait to stitch, learn, and grow together in the year ahead.
From all of us on the NER Board, we wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with creativity, rest, and maybe a little time at the hoop.
Happy stitching!
SAVE THE DATE: NER REGION SEMINAR 2027
Mark your calendars! The New England Region is thrilled to announce that our 2027 Regional Seminar will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington in South Burlington, Vermont from 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 New England region!
More details about classes, registration, and programming will be announced and posted to our new Seminar Central page as we get closer to the event.
NER Regional Seminar 2027: Call for Proposals
The New England Region of EGA is planning an innovative and exciting seminar to be held May 13-16, 2027 in Burlington, Vermont.
We expect to have “star” local guest lecturers at our event, and to complement them we want to offer classes that will emphasize creativity and innovation in embroidery, as well as providing a pleasant stitching experience for attendees. We also welcome suggestions for “non-project-based” classes on techniques, history or other areas of group interest. Not everyone wants to go home with three unfinished projects.
We hope you will consider submitting a suggestion for a class of this nature. We are planning to offer both one- and two-day classes. The teaching fee is $450 per day, plus travel expenses. Please let us know what you would be interested in offering by or soon after February 1, 2026. Click here to learn more and submit your proposal.
Thank you for your consideration!
Lisa Green Deb Milvae Kate Thomas Faculty Committee, NER Seminar 2027
REGION DAY RECAP
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.
To see the full Region Day 2025 Recap, including more pictures, click here! If you’d like to submit some photos to be included, please email them to Tina at admin@ner-ega.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reminder: SoME Spring Getaway
Registration closes December 31, 2025!
If you are looking for another opportunity for great projects with outstanding teachers, don’t forget about Southern Maine’s 4th Biennial SOME Spring Getaway, March 13-15 2026 in Auburn, Maine.
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!
Tere Foley of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter (CRVC) embroidered a blue peacock standing on a gentle hill, surrounded by greenery. The stitching, framing, and mat fit together beautifully. Click the image to enlarge it and see the detail up close!
CELEBRATE HARVEST STITCHED BY CONNIE SMALL (SOME)
Connie Small, SOME Chapter, finished this beautiful Celebrate Harvest cross stitch, designed by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle & Thread.
LAVENDER CYANOTYPE EMBROIDERY BY VICKI J. BROWN
Vicki J. Brown (SOME) created her first mixed-media piece, Lavender Cyanotype Embroidery. “What started as an experiment became an incredibly joyful creative process, as I played with different stitches and added silk ribbon and new threads to my standard repertoire of DMC floss.”
Click here to read more about Vicki’s experience and process!
BRIDGE SUPPORT (AMERICA’S TAPESTRY) STITCHED BY TINA ALBERINO
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Vicki J. Brown (SOME) created her first mixed-media piece, Lavender Cyanotype Embroidery.
“I took a weekend workshop with Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints and created 14 different botanical fabric prints. She inspired us to stitch on or with them, so I started, tentatively, to embroider the lavender flowers. What started as an experiment became an incredibly joyful creative process, as I played with different stitches and added silk ribbon and new threads to my standard repertoire of DMC floss. The fabric wasn’t wide enough to stretch over a frame, so I sewed on a fabric border, and then splurged on a gorgeous Italian frame from Casco Bay Frames and Gallery in Portland, ME.”
Tere Foley of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter (CRVC) embroidered a blue peacock standing on a gentle hill, surrounded by greenery. The stitching, framing, and mat fit together beautifully.
Hello to all of you after a wonderful NER Region Day! If you are looking for another opportunity for great projects with outstanding teachers, don’t forget about Southern Maine’s 4th Biennial SOME Spring Getaway, March 13-15 2026 in Auburn, Maine.
Registration closes on December 31, 2025!
Cissy Bailey Smith has returned to the US after a successful debut of her Scottish Castle Etui in the UK.
You are not limited to Cissy’s selection of silks – you may provide your own to customize your etui into the castle of your dreams in this one-day class on Sunday March 15.
How some of Cissy’s students personalized their castles.
Update!
Cissy will also be offering her students a “Spring” adaptation of her Autumn Thread Keep, offering more options for you to choose from in this Friday March 13 finishing class!
Autumn Thread Keep by Cissy Bailey SmithAutumn Thread Keep by Cissy Bailey Smith
And don’t forget that Cissy is also teaching her Sampler Stories Huswif on Saturday March 14. Details are in the registration form.
Sampler Stories Huswif by Cissy Bailey SmithSampler Stories Huswif by Cissy Bailey SmithSampler Stories Huswif by Cissy Bailey Smith
Holly Bean is offering her bead embroidered Barn Owl on Saturday March 14for those who want to try some bead embroidery on cork fabric. This piece would be perfect for a wall hanging, book or box cover, or as finished as a necklace as shown. Holly is also teaching her Poseidon Seas Bracelet.
Barn Owl by Holly Bean.Poseidon Seas Bracelet by Holly Bean.
Register now!
With so many fun and exciting projects, two outstanding teachers, and optional Studio Time, the Southern Maine Chapter hopes you will join us for the 4th Biennial SOME Spring Getaway!
For complete details of each class, information about accommodations, an event schedule and to register for the SOME Spring Getaway, click here.
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. This page is archived here for recordkeeping (and sentimental) purposes. Click here to see the event recap!
Mark your calendars! The Connecticut River Valley Chapter is hosting a stitch-in at Granby Public Library on November 15th, and everyone is welcome.
No registration required, no experience necessary.
Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or just curious about embroidery, stop by to work on your projects, meet fellow fiber enthusiasts, and enjoy some relaxed, creative time together. Bring whatever you’re working on—or just bring yourself and your questions!
Just show up ready to stitch and socialize. We’d love to see you there!
SEE OUR DISPLAY!
Stop by Granby Public Library to check out CRVC’s display showcasing members’ favorite techniques. It’s a great opportunity to see different styles and approaches to embroidery up close, get inspired for your own projects, and discover techniques you might want to try yourself!
WHEN: November 15th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE:Granby Public Library | 15 N Granby Rd. Granby, CT 06035
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’s frogs, along with the adorable Frogletieres from Ragged Coast Chocolates that Suzanne Bruno brought for the class to enjoy!Clara brought these samples of her stunning metalwork projects for all to see in person!
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.
Participants from Kris Andrews’ class show off their progress on their Butterfly Curio Boxes.
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)
We’re excited to see America’s Tapestry getting some wonderful press coverage! This remarkable project—13 hand-embroidered panels commemorating our nation’s 250th anniversary—is capturing attention across the region and beyond.
The Eagle Tribune recently highlighted that four New England panels (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island) are going to be displayed at our Region Day event at the Doubletree by Hilton in Nashua on November 1st, giving visitors a chance to see the work in progress and even add their own stitches.
William & Mary News featured an in-depth look at the project underway at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, where the Virginia panel is being stitched. The article introduces project founder Stefan Romero, who was inspired to create America’s Tapestry after visiting The Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Needle ‘n Thread, Mary Corbet’s popular embroidery blog, called America’s Tapestry “a BIG project” and praised its impressive organization. Community News covered the New Jersey panel’s progress, including a public event at Princeton’s Updike Farmstead.
The coverage highlights what makes the America’s Tapestry project so special: bringing together stitchers from across all thirteen original colonies to tell the often-overlooked stories of diverse individuals who contributed to our independence—from the Pine Tree Riot of 1772 in New Hampshire to the Coosuk Abenaki who helped Patriots defend the northern border (Eagle-Tribune).
