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Welcome to EGA Aiken!
Welcome to EGA Aiken!
We are the Stitchin' Belles, a chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America and part of the Carolinas Region. This chapter was formed in 2001.
Our chapter meets in person, every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 10am-12pm, at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The museum is located at 433 Newberry St SW in Aiken, SC. If you'd like more information, or want to attend the meetings (virtual or in person) please contact us at egaaiken@gmail.com.
Or- if you can't make it to the daytime meetings, check out our Twilight Stitchers- 3rd week of the month, 6:00PM to 8:00Pm at a member's home in Aiken, SC.
Needlework Exhibit
Needlework Exhibit
Join us for our annual exhibit! Over 70 completed pieces from our members will be on display at the Aiken County Historical Museum (433 Newberry St SW in Aiken, SC) from September 3rd-27th.
Meet the artists! One or more of our members will be at the museum each Saturday during the exhibit from 11am-3pm. Come chat with us, we're here for all your questions!
Happy 25th anniversary to the Aiken Stitchin' Belles Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America! This milestone is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and camaraderie that the chapter has fostered over the years. The Aiken Stitchin' Belles have undoubtedly contributed to the preservation and promotion of the art of embroidery, inspiring countless individuals to take up the needle and thread. As we celebrate this special occasion, may this chapter continue to thrive, bringing together stitchers of all skill levels to share their passion and create beautiful works of art. Here's to many more years of stitching success and cherished memories!
Business/Educational Meeting
Business/Educational Meeting
Chapter Meeting Reminder – Monday, September 21, 2026
Date & Time: Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Aiken County Historical Museum
This will be our business meeting, where we’ll review both old and new information. There will also be a show and tell session, so bring your current projects to share with the group to have an entry into our dues paid contest.
Special Feature- Uncommon Stitches session. Please let us know ahead of time if you'll be joining us via Zoom, so we can set up the session.
After the Meeting:
Once our meeting concludes, a group of members will be heading out to eat together. Please feel free to join us for some good food and great conversation!
We can’t wait to see you all there and catch up on your stitching progress.
Chapter Meeting Reminder – Monday, October 5, 2026
Date & Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Stitch-In
Stitch-In
This will be our "Stitch-in" meeting, grab your needlework and join us for a casual stitch-in! Members participate in a variety of needlework projects involving techniques such as cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel embroidery, hardanger, and beading.
After the Meeting:
Once our meeting concludes, a group of members will be heading out to eat together. Please feel free to join us for some good food and great conversation!
We can’t wait to see you all there and catch up on your stitching progress.
Our chapter meets in person, every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 10am-12pm, normally at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The museum is located at 433 Newberry St SW in Aiken, SC. We also have a video conference/zoom option for any who can't make the meetings in person. Just let us know by emailing egaaiken@gmail.com.
PLEASE let us know ahead of time if you'd like to attend this meeting via Zoom. We will send you the link to the Zoom session.
Business/Educational Meeting
Business/Educational Meeting
Chapter Meeting Reminder – Monday, October 19, 2026
Date & Time: Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Aiken County Historical Museum
This will be our business meeting, where we’ll review both old and new information. There will also be a show and tell session, so bring your current projects to share with the group to have an entry into our dues paid contest.
After the Meeting:
Once our meeting concludes, a group of members will be heading out to eat together. Please feel free to join us for some good food and great conversation!
We can’t wait to see you all there and catch up on your stitching progress.
Twilight Stitchers meetings are back on!
Twilight Stitchers meetings are back on!
We will meet Thursday, September 24,2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, location at a member's home in Aiken. These evening meetings will be similar to our daytime meetings, minus the going out to eat afterwards. See below for meeting agendas, and please contact us for exact location- egaaiken@gmail.com
We will meet Thursday, September 24,2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, location at a member's home in Aiken. These evening meetings will be similar to our daytime meetings, minus the going out to eat afterwards. See below for meeting agendas, and please contact us for exact location- egaaiken@gmail.com
This meeting will continue with our Blackwork project taught by Ms. Carole. https://egausa.org/petite-projects/
And, as always, bring your current project!
Our chapter meets in person, every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 10am-12pm, normally at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The museum is located at 433 Newberry St SW in Aiken, SC. We have a "Twilight Stitchers" group that meets every third Thursday of the month at a member's home. We also have a video conference/zoom option for any who can't make the meetings in person. Just let us know by emailing egaaiken@gmail.com.
The mission of the Embroiderers' Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
EGA’s National Headquarters are located at 1205 East Washington Street, Suite 104, Louisville, KY, 40206. To contact someone at EGA’s National Headquarters, email egahq@egausa.org.
To learn more about EGA, please visit https://egausa.org/.
EGA is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for stitchers of any experience level, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other background to develop their skills and express their creativity through the needle arts. EGA affirms the commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).
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