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Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.,
Princeton Chapter
ALTERNATE NAME
Princeton Chapter, EGA
PHONE
609-890-6808
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Judith Paronett, President
DESCRIPTION
The local chapter of a national organization which fosters the
highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of
embroidery, including crewel, cross stitch, and needlepoint; it
aims to preserve the art's heritage through an active program of
education and study. Activities include lectures, workshops,
field trips and exhibitions. The group also embroiders pieces for
historic houses (e.g.., the firescreen at the Governor's
mansion), and for community outreach (e.g., tea towel sets for
Habitat for Humanity, bibs for hospitalized children). All skill levels welcome.
PROGRAMS
Classes of instruction are held at monthly meetings, and
members may work on any needlework during that time.
Lectures, field trips, workshops, seminars, exhibitions.
FOUNDED
1976
SUBJECTS
Crafts
LAST UPDATED
5/08