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Embroiderers' Association of Canada/
Association canadienne de broderie

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Instructor Rebecca Offredi demonstrating a stitching technique.

Our Aim: to preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the art of embroidery through education and networking.

Our Purpose:

  • to encourage and promote the practice and knowledge of the art of embroidery in all its forms.
  • to have a fellowship of persons who enjoy needlework and wish to learn and share their knowledge and thereby to work towards maintaining higher standards of design, colour and workmanship.

Nos objectifs : sauvegarder les techniques traditionnelles et promouvoir de nouveaux défis dans l’art de la broderie par le biais de l’éducation et du réseautage

Nos buts : tous les membres devraient s’efforcer de remplir les buts suivants :

  • Encourager et promouvoir la pratique et la connaissance de l’art de la broderie sous toutes ses formes ;
  • Avoir une association des personnes qui apprécient les travaux d’aiguille et qui souhaitent apprendre et partager leurs connaissances ; et ainsi travailler pour maintenir des normes plus élevées de conception, de couleur et de fabrication.
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Galleries of Beautiful Embroidery

From antique examples in our Heritage Collection to exciting award-winning current works, click through our galleries to see them all.

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Projects and Cyber Projects to Stitch on Your Own or with Friends

See upcoming and current projects available for purchase.

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Member Benefits

With discounted project fees, our lending library, awards and grants, EAC/ACB provides its members with enrichment and fellowship opportunities to help all members reach their embroidery goals.

Courses to Develop your Embroidery Skills and Knowledge

Explore the EAC/ACB exclusive courses available to members. Discover the stitches used in various techniques at the introductory level or dive deeper.

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Speaker Series

EAC/ACB features subject-matter experts in its virtual Speaker Series, free to members. Not a member yet? You can purchase a seat to attend.

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Member Resources

Free projects, tutorials and helpful links. Login to learn more...

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Annual Seminar Gathering

Each year EAC/ACB sponsors a gathering for members with education and fellowship opportunities.

Chapter Resources

EAC/ACB supports its chapters with liability insurance, promotional supplies and other resources. Login to read more.