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  • Photo of an embroidered script letter "L" with a red flower in the middle

    Embroidery Exhibition – 2024 – Exposition de broderie

    Stewart Hall 176 Chemin Bord-du-Lac, Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada

    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, September 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m./samedi, 14 septembre 10-17 Sunday, September 15, 1 - 4 p.m./ dimanche, 15 septembre 13-16 Demonstrations Free admission/Entrée gratuite

  • Photo of an embroidered script letter "L" with a red flower in the middle

    Embroidery Exhibition – 2024 – Exposition de broderie

    Stewart Hall 176 Chemin Bord-du-Lac, Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada

    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, September 15, 1 - 4 p.m./ dimanche, 15 septembre 13-16 Demonstrations Free admission/Entrée gratuite

  • Speaker Series :: Rosemary Marchant :: Narrative Embroidery

    Zoom Webinar

    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 historical and personal narratives. Join us as we explore how intricate needlework has preserved and shared collective memories, reflecting cultural shifts and personal experiences across centuries. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or just curious about the intersection of craft and storytelling, this presentation offers a fascinating journey through time and textiles. Saturday, October 19, 2024 4:30 Newfoundland Time 4 pm Atlantic Time 3 pm Eastern Time 2 pm Central Time 1 pm Mountain Time noon Pacific Time Members, sign in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for the Narrative Embroidery presentation at member prices. Not a member of EAC/ACB yet? Join us now, or purchase a virtual seat for this Speaker Series event.

    $10

  • Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Zoom Meeting

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching!

  • Quinte Needlearts Guild: Stitching Plus Specialty & Fine Fabric Sale

    Belleville Salvation Army Citadel 290 Bridge St W, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

    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 and 28-count) Jubilee Mono canvas (14- and 18-count) Assorted needles Fabric can be cut to suit your needs Please bring cash or a cheque. Please bring your lunch; refreshments will be provided.

  • EAC/ACB Board Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The EAC/ACB regular, quarterly board meeting will be held on Sunday, November 24, at 2:30 pm Newfoundland, 2 pm Atlantic, 1 pm Eastern, noon Central, 11 am Mountain and 10 am Pacific. You can use the contact form to email the EAC/ACB Secretary, Sandra Baker to receive a meeting invitation and link. From the dropdown list, choose "Requests for information about board meetings, meeting minutes, bylaws, etc."  

  • Photo of an embroidery with a variety of motifs and rows stitched on evenweave fabric.

    Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Online

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs and other board members on Sunday, December 1, to stitch and share.

  • EAC/ACB Meeting

    Zoom Meeting

    The EAC/ACB regular, quarterly board meeting will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3:30 pm Newfoundland, 3 pm Atlantic, 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, noon Mountain and 11 am Pacific. You can use the contact form to email the EAC/ACB Secretary, Sandra Baker, to receive a meeting invitation and link. From the dropdown list, choose "Requests for information about board meetings, meeting minutes, bylaws, etc."  

  • Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Online

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs and other board members on Sunday, February 23, to stitch and share. Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching! See you on Sunday, February 23, at 4:30 Newfoundland, 4 p.m. Atlantic, 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Central, and noon Pacific. Designer Jennie Wolter, CGFNA, has generously provided the instructions for the blue hexagon ornament. You can find them in My EAC/Mon ACB.

  • Annual General Meeting 2025

    Zoom Webinar

    The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The meeting will begin at 3:30 pm Newfoundland, 3 pm Atlantic, 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, noon Mountain and 11 am Pacific. A meeting notice will be sent to all members in January. It will contain links to the meeting materials and to register directly in Zoom. The meeting will cover the 2023-24 fiscal year. That year began on September 1, 23 and ended on August 31, 2024.

  • Details of the embroidery on the bodice and leaves of a green cosplay dress. Photo © Don Dolce Photography.

    Speaker Series :: Embroidery in Cosplay :: Maral Agnerian

    Zoom Webinar

    Cosplay is a creative hobby that has rapidly grown in popularity. Recently, more and more cosplayers are adding advanced embroidery techniques to their skill sets. Maral (aka Sarcasm-himé Cosplay) will give an overview of how embroidery is used in the cosplay world. Sunday, March 2 via Zoom 4:30 pm Newfoundland Time :: 4 pm Atlantic Time :: 3 pm Eastern Time :: 2 pm Central Time :: 1 pm Mountain Time :: noon Pacific Time Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for Maral's presentation without charge. The Speaker Series events are free for members! Not a member yet? You can purchase a seat for this Zoom webinar to learn more about the world of cosplay's use of embroidery to elevate their personas. Please note that in order to provide registrants with the webinar information, sales for this webinar end on Friday, February 28, at noon Eastern time.  

  • Speaker Series || Japan Textiles & Craft Tour || Dianna Thorne & Barbara Gilbert

    Zoom Webinar

    Join Dianna Thorne and Barbara Gilbert as they recap an unforgettable journey to Japan, featuring mini workshops and experiences enjoyed by six EAC/ACB members this past fall. Saturday, March 22 via Zoom 4:30 pm Newfoundland Time :: 4 pm Atlantic Time :: 3 pm Eastern Time :: 2 pm Central Time :: 1 pm Mountain Time :: noon Pacific Time Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for this presentation without charge. The Speaker Series events are free for members! Not a member yet? You can purchase a seat for this Zoom webinar to learn more about the world of cosplay's use of embroidery to elevate their personas. Please note that in order to provide registrants with the webinar information, sales for this webinar end on Friday, March 21, at noon Eastern time. Highlights included exploring traditional textiles such as sashiko, kogin, chiku-chiku, temari, weaving, and trying multiple dyeing techniques. Participants also crafted washi paper and quilts and visited a variety of historical and cultural sites.

    $10

  • EAC/ACB Board Meeting

    Zoom Webinar

    The EAC/ACB regular, quarterly board meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:30 pm Newfoundland, 3 pm Atlantic, 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, noon Mountain and 11 am Pacific. You can use the contact form to email the EAC/ACB Secretary, Sandra Baker, to receive a meeting invitation and link. From the dropdown list, choose "Requests for information about board meetings, meeting minutes, bylaws, etc."  

  • Stitch & Chat with the Board

    Zoom Meeting

    Join EAC/ACB President Terri Briggs and other board members on Sunday, April 27, to stitch and share. Members, log in to My EAC/Mon ACB to register for this virtual, relaxed, informal gathering focused on stitching! See you on Sunday, April 27, at 4:30 Newfoundland, 4 p.m. Atlantic, 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Central, and noon Pacific. Designer Dianna Thorne has generously provided the instructions for creating a needlework bouquet suitable for a card. You can find the instructions in My EAC/Mon ACB.