Vintage Stitchers is a chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc (EGA) located in the East Bay area of San Francisco. EGA is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote needlework in its many forms through an active program of education and study. Vintage Stitchers has members living all around the East Bay area as well as Long Distance Members from other parts of the United States, England, and The Netherlands.
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Program Archives
October 22, 2003: Free-Stitch Night
September 24, 2003: Assisi Leaf Tin Topper-petite project taught by Martha McN.
August 27, 2003: Alphabet Initial Keychain designed and taught by Lara S.
July 23, 2003: Scavenger Stitching Surprise! 8th Birthday Celebration and Gift Exchange
June 25, 2003: Christmas Angels Embroidery taught by Sheryl B., Mother/Daughter night
May 28, 2003: Schwalm Heart taught by De Ann V.
April 23, 2003: Free Stitch and White Elephant Sale
March 26, 2003: Cosmic Dreams taught by Denise McL.
February 26, 2003: Victorian Monograms-Silk Ribbon taught by Patti Brooks
January 22, 2003: Brazil work: Creeping Flowers taught by Sheryl B.
December 4, 2002: Beaded Scissor Fob designed and taught by Sheryl B., Gift Exchange and Bake Sale
October 23, 2002: Blackwork Pincushion designed and taught by Mary P. Bush
September 25, 2002: White Elephant Sale
August 28, 2002: Santa and Deer Ornament taught by Linda McD.
July 24, 2002: Seventh Birthday Celebration! Gift Exchange and Birthday surprise project and kit
June 26, 2002: Three Tier Tree taught by Myrna L, and Shining Sun taught by Denise McL.
May 22, 2002: Stitch-In Night
April 24, 2002: Needlepoint Scissor Case taught by Lara S.
March 27, 2002: Crewel Tulip designed & taught by Myrna L.
February 27, 2002: Friendship Heart taught by Sheryl B.
January 23, 2002: Brazilian Butterfly Button by Dorita M.
December 5th, 2001: Sharing and Cookie Sale, Chapter Fundraiser
Oct. 24, 2001: Lecture: Kay Stanis, Metal Thread Embroidery
September 26, 2001: Program, White Elephant Sale, Chapter Fundraiser
August 22, 2001: Mary P. Bush- Swedish needle weaving project "Tulip Garden Heart". Mother-Daughter/Invite a Guest night
July 25, 2001: 6th Birthday Celebration! Gift Exchange & Birthday surprise kit and project
June 27, 2001: Lecture by Terri Christopher on Painted Canvas
April 25, 2001: Stumpwork by Tamara Donnaly
March 28, 2001: Vintage Cloth Bonnet Needlepark taught by Marianne Machado
February 28, 2001: Needlepark by Martha Beth Lewis
January 2001: Pattern per Month Kick-Off introduced by Sandra M.
December 6, 2000: Program: Nancy Nehring on Dorset Buttons
October 25, 2000: Lecture: Nomara Fukusa Collection from Mills College, Grace Townsend
September 27, 2000: Program: Blue Chinese Fish Plate taught by Martha Beth L.
August 23, 2000: Lecture/Program: Lee Menconi Steiger, Artistic Soft Dolls
July 26, 2000: 5th Birthday Celebration! Members evening
June 28, 2000: Lynn Skinner - experimental needlework
May 24, 2000: Program: Beaded Amulet Purses by Dorita M.
April 26, 2000: Program: Silk gauze embroidery by Cathe Ray
March 22, 2000: Lecture by Sue March on EGA
February 23, 2000: Lecture Royal School of Embroidery by Marion Scoular
January 26, 2000: Program: Cards for all occasions by Sandra M.
December 1, 1999: Lecture: Flour Sacks by Nancy Nehring
October 27, 1999: White Elephant Sale
September 22, 1999: Program: Ditty Bags led by Linda McD.
August 25, 1999: Program: Mystery Sampler by Jana Kerr, led by Teresa C., part 3
July 28,1999: Program: Hardanger Angel, designed and led by Bette Tippett
June 23, 1999: Program: Mystery Sampler by Jana Kerr, led by Teresa C., part 2
May 26,1999: Lecture: Joan Miller: "Beaded Purses and Stitching with Glass Beads"
April 28, 1999: Program: Marlene Koons: "Wearable Embroidery." Fashion show
March 24, 1999: Program: Battenburg Lace Ornament taught by Shawn Miller
February 24, 1999: Lecture: Perforated Paper Samplers by Claudia D., make a Vintage Stitcher nametag on perforated paper
January 27,1999: Program: Pulled Thread Valentines Card with Sandra M.
December 2, 1998: Program: Mystery Sampler by Jana Kerr, led by Teresa C., part 1
October 28, 1998: Program: Blues in the Night taught by Roberta J.
September 23, 1998: Program: Members Night
August 26, 1998: Lecture: "Hair, Beards and Fur" with Susan Hulme
July 22, 1998: Program: Vintner's Angel taught by Pam P.
June 24, 1998: Program: Tassels and Cords taught by Cecilia Price
May 27, 1998: Lecture: Slides and Lecture on Blackwork by Jane Zimmerman
April 22, 1998: Program: Transfer Painting and Embroidery taught by Sandra M.
March 25, 1998: Program: Four-Way Bargello Peacock Plumage," designed by Marion E. Scoular taught by Claudia Dutcher
February 25, 1998: "From My Grandmother's Linen Closet" and Stitch-in
January 28, 1998: Program: SAM & Grapes Bookmark taught by Martha Beth L.
October 22, 1997: Program: Three-Dimensional Pumpkin on linen taught by Debbie Meijer
September 24, 1997: Program: Needlework Finishing Techniques, lecture/Jeannie Schumann
August 27, 1997: Program: Decorative Stitching on Fake Fur, lecture/demonstration with Linda McD.
July 23, 1997: Program: Grapes Table-topper with Claudia D.
June 25, 1997: Program: Shadow Embroidery with Diane Clements
May 28, 1997: Program: Brazilian Embroidery by Phyllis Friesen
April 23, 1997: Program: All About Framing by Duane Buck from Frame Shop and Gallery
March 26, 1997: Program: Band sampler pendant in new DMC rayon floss by Debbie Meijer
February 26, 1997: Program: Blackwork mini bellpull in silk thread on linen banding by Eilene Cross
January 22, 1997: Program: White Elephant Sale
December 11, 1996: Program: Vintage Stitchers Bookmark by Martha Beth L., part 2
October 30, 1996: Program: Vintage Stitchers Bookmark by Martha Beth L., part 1
September 26, 1996: Program: Elaine McDowell on Techniques; and Lois Norford and Dee Jenkins on "Tree of Life Sampler"
July 24, 1996: Program: Hardanger Christmas tree ornament taught by guest teacher Sara Lee J.-A.
June 26, 1996: Program: Introduction to Heirloom Hand Sewing, taught by Bev K. and Karen O'N.
May 22, 1996: Program: Bargello Mini Pincushion with Guest Teacher Betty Miles
April 24, 1996: Program: Silk Ribbon Embroidery Needlecase, taught by Debbie Meijer
March 27, 1996: Program: How to Make Tassels and Twisted Cord, taught by Cecilia Price
February 28, 1996: Program: Huck-weaving applique by Mary P. Bush
January, 1996: Program: Bargello Ribbon by Dorothy Bennet