Programs 2026

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EGA Aiken Stitchin' Belles Programs 2026

2026 Programs ASB

Updated as of 1/23/26

January: Recap go for the goals, ticket drawings & giveaway!

    S&T- Bring your favorite piece you finished in 2025 

February: Blackwork petite project, part 1, Ms. Carole & Ms. Jackie leads us in learning blackwork. 

https://egausa.org/petite-projects/

S&T- Bring in your black or white work things, or any monochrome pieces.

**Uncommon Stitches Deadline for registration and payment due FEBRUARY 16, 2026**

March: Blackwork petite project, Part 2- workshop

S&T- Luck of the Irish or anything green! 

**Turn in your finalized President’s Challenge sheet.**

April: GCC- Uncommon Stitches- Lesson 1,  https://egausa.org/courses/uncommon-stitches/  6 lessons over 6-8 months. $200 per group, $50 per student for text, $40 cotton floss, $100 for silk (can be shared between people)

  S&T- Anything goes! 

May: GCC- Uncommon Stitches Lesson 2.

S&T- Any piece you’ve completed from a class or retreat.

June: Online lecture from EGA website-  https://egausa.org/app/uploads/2023/01/ZoomTeachers2022.pdf           https://egausa.org/virtual-lecture-series/  OR Blackwork Part 3- finishing

S&T- Summertime theme

July: Christmas in July part 1, Ms. Evelyn teaching beading that goes over an ornament

S&T- Christmas ornaments/Christmas themed finishes, bring your patriotic pieces to show! 

August: Stitch in- Christmas in July ornament beading part 2 & workshop.  

Business meeting- GCC- Uncommon Stitches lesson 3  

S&T- Anything goes

September: Stitch in- Walk through needlework exhibit at museum. 

        Business meeting- Uncommon Stitches lessons 4&5

**Get supplies together for Overdyed Spools Petite Project, bring in extra supplies from your stash to donate to others** 

October:  GCC- Uncommon Stitches lesson 6

S&T- Any crewel or early American themed pieces, samplers included.

November: Overdyed Spools Petite Project, Ms. Maxine to teach.  

S&T-  Show us your most colorful or sparkly piece.

December:  Stitch in- Turn in completed Uncommon Stitches to mail them for critique (voluntary) 

     Business meeting- Christmas luncheon @ Cedar Creek Pub

*Programs are subject to change. We’re trying to get teachers/classes scheduled for the year and may need to adjust for that. We will let you know ahead of time. 

Additional Education Opportunities 

• Did you know that EGA now sponsors Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in a variety of techniques?  Currently running are SIGs in Beading; Metal Threads; Silk, Metal, and Surface; Surface Embroidery; and now, Counted Thread!  For details, including schedules and contacts for each group, click on this link: https://egausa.org/special-interest-groups/

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