Carolinas Region

The Embroiderers' Guild of America

...from the mountains to the sea...

 

The mission of the Embroiderers' Guild is to stimulate appreciation for and celebrate the heritage of embroidery by advancing the highest standards of excellence in its practice through education, exhibition, preservation, collection, and research.

 

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Master Craftsman

 

EGA offers several Master Craftsman programs, including beading, canvas embroidery, color for needlework, counted thread embroidery, crewel embroidery, design for needlework, plain and fancy needlework, quilting, silk and metal thread embroidery, smocking, and surface embroidery (additional information).  

 

The program's purpose is to reward those who demonstrate mastery of each technique, enabling them to reach excellence in needlework.

 

The individuals named below currently are members of the Carolinas Region, or were region members when they achieved Master Craftsman.

 

Year

 

Name

Chapter

 Program

1994

Jacqueline Jacobs

Magnolia (formerly of Millwood)

Canvas Embroidery

 

2005

Gail Stafford

Tar River

Canvas Embroidery

 
2005 Laura Smith Golden Needles

Color for Needlework

 
2007 Reita King Spartan Samplers Counted Thread
       
2008 Gail Stafford Tar River Color for Needlework

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