Welcome to the New England Region of
The Embroiderers' Guild of America
Join us for community. artistry. embroidery. education. workshops. lectures. classes. celebrations.
About Us
The New England Region (NER) is part of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and celebration of its heritage. We provide educational resources for all skill levels, host engaging events that highlight our craft, and foster a community that celebrates creativity.
Ongoing Events
America 250 Stitch-a-Long
Join our year-long event!
All EGA members in the New England Region are invited to participate in a recognition of our nation’s semiquincentennial – the NER America 250 Stitch-a-Long.
Click the button below to learn more and discover how you can participate!
PHD Stitch-Ins
ONLINE: Every month via Zoom!
Join our BRAND NEW online PHD (project half-done) Stitch-Ins! Bring your work-in-progress and a cup of tea. These informal sessions are intended to give members time and space to socialize, ask questions, and (hopefully, finally) complete their project.
Click the button below to see the schedule and access the Zoom meeting rooms.
Region Events
Region Day '26
September 19th, 2026
Save the date for the New England Region’s 2026 Region Day!
This year, we’re going virtual! Attend via Zoom from the comfort of your favorite stitching chair!
Registration is now open!
Click the button below to see the schedule and learn how to register. Act fast! This virtual event is limited to 100 attendees!
Region Seminar '27
May 13-16th, 2027
Mark your calendars! The New England Region is thrilled to announce that our 2027 Region Seminar will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington in South Burlington, Vermont on May 13-16th, 2027.
The schedule is now available!
Click the button below to visit our Seminar Central page, where you can find all information related to NER Region Seminar.
Latest Posts
On Point: New Research into Vermont Needlework
Explore extraordinary examples of schoolgirl artworks made in Vermont in this Zoom webinar.
Reminder: Stitch-in-Public Events This Weekend
Join us February 7th and 8th at any of the New England Region’s Stitch-in-Public events!
The Haystacks of Giverny with Katherine Diuguid
Join our Green Mountain chapter for a 2-day, in-person class taught by Katherine Diuguid!
2026 Stitch-In-Public Events in New England
Join NER on February 6th and 7th at any of our Stitch-In-Public events!
Beyond Transylvania: Romanian Embroidery Techniques with Kate Thomas
Learn how a teenage desire for “something to wear to the dance” became a lifelong search for and ultimate discovery of the ancient roots of Romanian traditional embroidery.