Events and Classes

GCC Taming the Stash Monster is on EGA’s Lightning Rounds until Nov 30, 2025. UP NEXT — Mark & Paint on Canvas & Fabric Dec 1 until Feb 28, 2026

Exciting news! — the Embroiderers’ Guild of America has announced the classes for the 2026 National Seminar, Wish Upon a Stitch, in Orlando, FL (October 9–14). I’m thrilled to share that two of my classes were selected!

EGA Seminar 2026 In-Person Class

Going Places: Hands-On Design & Color is a three-day, in-person class during Seminar. In-person class registration opens January 20, 2026. My design shown above is Yosemite Falls. Your design can be based on a place that has meaning for you. This is an opportunity to create a design from scratch with the help and support of a teacher. When you have design and color questions, I will answer by offering choices AND giving you reasons for them based on design and color principles. Then, you make the final choice, thus retaining your originality. You have the opportunity to ask questions or email me potential designs before class. Support continues after class by email.

EGA Seminar 2026 Virtual Class

Possibilities for Mixed Media and Fibers is a virtual class that runs before & after Seminar. Virtual class registration opens April 14, 2026. This class has 8 detailed videos with demonstrations, 3 Zoom meetings, individual consultations (as desired), and a comprehensive kit. Shown below, a book containing samples that invoke an imaginary trip to Tuscany. More details will appear in my email newsletter. You can sign up for the newsletter using the “Join My Newsletter” button at the top.

EGA Seminar 2026 Education Exhibition I’m excited to serve as Education Exhibition Liaison, helping set up and manage the 2026 exhibit. Want to be part of the fun? Come join the Exhibit team! Email me at the link at the bottom to volunteer (it looks like a tiny envelope). Thanks to Marguerite, Judith, Nicole, Gail, and Karen for stepping forward!

Greater Pacific Region EGA Seminar 2026

Three of my classes will be featured at the Greater Pacific Region EGA Seminar Much Ado About Stitching, July 24–29, at the Ashland Hills Hotel in Ashland, OR.

Magnificent Oak will be taught on Sat and Sun, July 25 and 26. Learn to paint a quick, washy background and then stitch the oak with three overdyed threads. My tree is shown on a misty autumn morning. You can interpret your tree in another season or time of day if you wish.

Much Ado Mask will be taught on Mon, July 27. This is a new class using Fosshape to shape a face mask stitched with gold on silk.

Mix It Up with Mixed Media is scheduled for Tue and Wed, July 28 and 29. In this class, you’ll sample useful mixed media for embroiderers. Media include Lutradur (heavy and ultra-light), heat sensitive film, Tyvek, PearlEx pigments, fabric paint, and gel media. We’ll work with provided embossing tools and irons. Safety and archival aspects are emphasized. Colors are your choice!

Batik to Stitch Two Day Class & Dissolve, Sparkle, Crunch Lecture

Neapolitan Chapter in Naples, FL will host the Batik to Stitch class on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Naples, FL. In addition, my lecture “Dissolve, Sparkle, and Crunch: Mixed Media for Hand Embroiderers” will take place on March 18. Please email me at the email link below for further info. Thanks to Bette, our organizer and all Neapolitan Chapter officers and volunteers!

Classes, Events, Lectures for Your Chapter or Guild

If you are interested in scheduling a class, lecture, or event, you can get in touch by the email icon below on the right. It looks like a tiny envelope). Happy stitching!