2025-2026 Schedule
The Guild runs two sessions each year, from September to December and January to May. Below you will see our project schedule for the upcoming 2025-2026 session, featuring examples of the work we will be doing.
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Please note photos are examples of work and not necessarily the exact projects the guild will be doing.
Sept 2, 2025
Welcome Back
This is our first night of the term, with registrations, welcomes, and news
Sept 16
Felt Teddy Bear
Make an adorable felt teddy bear in our first quick project of the term
Sept 30-Oct 14
Assissi Embroidery
Assisi embroidery is a traditional Italian needlework style that originated in the town of Assisi during the Middle Ages. Known for its distinctive "voided work" technique, this embroidery features intricate motifs—often animals, florals, or heraldic symbols—left unstitched while the background is filled with dense cross-stitching, typically in red, blue, green, or gold. The designs are outlined in black or dark brown Holbein stitch, giving the pieces a striking, graphic quality. Assisi embroidery blends religious and folkloric influences, preserving a rich cultural heritage in every stitch.
Oct 28-Nov 25
Deerfield Embroidery
Deerfield embroidery is a distinctive American needlework style that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Inspired by colonial-era crewelwork, it was part of a revival movement led by artists seeking to preserve early American craftsmanship. Characterized by muted blues, grays, and earth tones, Deerfield embroidery features stylized floral and nature motifs stitched in wool on linen using traditional techniques like stem stitch, satin stitch, and seed stitch. This elegant, handcrafted style reflects both historical reverence and artistic refinement.
Dec 9
Holiday Party and Ornament Exchange
Enjoy our annual holiday pot luck and ornament exchange. It's always fun guessing who made what!
Jan 6-20, 2026
Bring Your Own Project
Got a project that's in the works? Here's your chance to work on it!
Feb 3-March 3
Bargello
Bargello embroidery, also known as flame stitch, is a bold and vibrant needlework style known for its striking geometric patterns and rhythmic, flame-like designs. Originating in Europe—possibly from Hungary or Italy—it gained popularity in the 17th century and is traditionally worked on canvas using long, upright stitches in gradated colors. Often seen in pillows, upholstery, and decorative panels, Bargello’s flowing, repetitive motifs create a sense of movement and depth, making it a favorite for both historical reproduction and modern textile art.
March 17-April 14
Hardanger
Hardanger embroidery is a traditional Norwegian needlework style that combines counted thread and cutwork techniques to create delicate, lace-like patterns. Typically stitched on even-weave fabric using white thread for a classic monochrome look, Hardanger features geometric motifs, satin stitches, and openwork created by carefully cutting and withdrawing threads. Originating in the Hardanger region of Norway, this embroidery style reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage and is often used to decorate household linens, clothing, and festive textiles with precision and elegance.
April 28
Thread Painting
Thread painting, also known as needle painting or silk shading, is a freehand embroidery technique that uses long and short stitches to create richly detailed, realistic images—much like a painter uses brushstrokes. Often worked with fine embroidery floss or silk threads on fabric, this style allows for smooth color blending and intricate shading, making it ideal for portraits, florals, and landscapes. Thread painting showcases the expressive potential of embroidery, turning fabric into a canvas and thread into vibrant, textured art.
May 12
End of Term
Our annual meeting to set plans for the following year and our summer stitch-ins!
