Isn’t it amazing how one experience can lead to new ideas and opportunities that unfold into creative and unexpected explorations? A month-long art residency allowed Susan to dive deeply into textile books and scroll-making with paints, dyes, stitches and more. She will take us to Iceland, introduce us to the residency concept and share her […]
There are forms of embroidery that are special in Japan. They are highly respected art forms. Japanese traditional surface embroidery is adapted from Chinese embroidery, which has been practiced in Japan for more than 1600 years. It is an art form found in kimono and other textile arts. Rozashi is embroidery that is unique to […]
The annual general meeting will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, through Zoom. 3:30 pm Newfoundland Time 3:00 pm Atlantic Time 2:00 pm Eastern Time 1:00 pm Central Time noon Mountain Time 11:00 am Pacific Time Make sure you log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for the meeting and access the links to […]
Bojagi (Korean Wrapping Cloths) are pieced together from small scraps of cloth. It is the most unique form of Korean textile art. Bojagi occupied a prominent place in the daily lives of Koreans of all classes. They were used to wrap or carry everything from precious ritual objects to everyday clothes and common household goods […]
Karen Selk will be presenting her story of learning about wild silk and the people who rear and care for the silkworms and make the silk. This event is free for EAC/ACB members. Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB, after April 1, to register for this Karen's presentation on Saturday, May 4, 2024. […]
EAC/ACB board meetings are open to all EAC/ACB members. Please get in touch with the secretary to be added to the list of attendees so arrangements can be made to accommodate everyone who wants to attend. If you have questions about the board meetings or the minutes, please contact the EAC/ACB Secretary or another board member.
ON NOW: The Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts is participating in the “From Away” display until June 2024. The display, in Gananoque, Ontario, includes whitework, blackwork, canvaswork, cross stitch, surface embroidery and Hapsburg lace.
ON NOW: Marie-Renée Otis has a solo exhibition on now and running until June 2. The exhibition, titled Pistes d’éternity, Marie-Renée Otis, Art Embroidery, is in Nicolet, near Drummondville, Québec.
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild/La guilde des travaux à l'aiguille du Lakeshore Announcing our 2024 exhibition at Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire. Mark the weekend of September 14-15 on your calendars! Nous vous annonçons que notre exposition de 2024 aura lieu au Stewart Hall de Pointe-Claire, la fin de semaine du 14 et du 15 septembre. Saturday, […]
Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild/La guilde des travaux à l'aiguille du Lakeshore Announcing our 2024 exhibition at Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire. Mark the weekend of September 14-15 on your calendars! Nous vous annonçons que notre exposition de 2024 aura lieu au Stewart Hall de Pointe-Claire, la fin de semaine du 14 et du 15 septembre. Sunday, […]
Discover the rich tapestry of human storytelling through the ages with a captivating presentation on narrative embroidery history. From the grandeur of the Bayeux Tapestry, which vividly recounts the epic Battle of Hastings, to the poignant quilts commemorating the global COVID-19 pandemic, this presentation delves into how embroidery has been a powerful medium for chronicling […]
Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching!
Quinte Needlearts Guild invites you to come stitch with us and attend a specialty and fine fabric sale on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salvation Army Citadel, 290 Bridge Street West, Belleville Items for sale (at least 1/2 price) Embroidery fabric Linen (16- to 30-count) Aida fabric (various colours; 11- to 22-count) Lugana (25 […]
