Welcome to the Youngstown Area Chapter
  of the Embroiderers' Guild of America

Reminders & Notes

Next Meeting Day

September 24 , 2024

Roster of 2024 Officers

At the time of each meeting, any in-effect Ohio Department of Health guidelines will be followed.

Our chapter was established in 1974 by a group of over 60 stitchers eager to share their skills and knowledge with others. With currently over 40 member stitchers, our guild draws membership from the greater Youngstown area, western Pennsylvania and outlying localities.

We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month from January to November at the Rotary Fair Park Community Building, 82-82 Fair Street, Canfield, Ohio. Our meeting time is 10:00 a.m. with a general meeting follow by a monthly program. In the case of winter weather, if Canfield Schools are closed, the meeting is cancelled. Members are asked to use their discretion if schools are delayed.

Please note: There is usually no November meeting, but the membership is invited to a stitch-in beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Each meeting regularly includes a class or presentation on a particular form of needlework suitable for beginners or experienced stitchers.

Guests of any skill level are always welcome. Non-members may attend up to two meetings as a guest. Membership dues are $73.00 annually.

Our guild has an extensive library of reference materials for all types of needlework. These materials are available for check-out by our members and our library is located at the local needlework shop, With Needle in Hand. Here is a list of items in our library. See Library Listing New materials are often added, so please feel free to check the shelves!

Come visit at any meeting or contact us at info@youngstown-ega.com to request more information about our guild.

See Chapter Bylaws

See Chapter Standing Rules

Programs for 2024

Two styles of Hardanger hearts can be filled with your choice of stitches.

March 26

“Redwork and Bluework and a Girl Named Sue" Embroidery and Quilting

Presentation by Ginger Mangie of Wildside Stitching

Presentation on the history and variety of redwork embroidery in quilt designs with a focus on the evolution of "Sunbonnet Sue".

April 23

"Happy Garden" Surface Embroidery

Designed by Tamar Nahir-Yanai of Tamarny and taught by Julie Kerner

Delightful small floral embroidery design that uses many basic embroidery stitches. Complete kits will be ordered from Tamar.

May 28

"Stitch Sampler Needle Roll" Wool Applique & Surface Embroider

Designed and taught by Julie Kerner

Small needlebook that will include sample stitches that coordinate with each type of needle placed in the roll.

June 25

Pot Luck Luncheon

July 23

"What I Did on My Summer Vacation" Cross Stitch on Postcard

Designed and taught by Julie Kerner

A unique take on cross stitch, each kit will include a pre-pricked postcard of Lanterman's Mill. Students will apply various threads to add dimension areas of the scene.

August 27

"Harvest Squirrel" Punch Needle

Designed and taught by Julie Kerner

Cute punch needle fall-themed design. Students can use their own punch needle or purchase one with their kit.

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September 24

“Boho Goldwork Pendant" Goldwork in Color

Designed and taught by Sheila Colarik

Small pendant design gives students a taste of various colored goldwork materials.

October 22 and November 26

"Needle Lace Flower" - Needle Lace

Designed and taught by Tracy Jackson

Contact the Program Chair (Vice-President) at least 14 days prior to the next meeting. You are responsible to pay for any kits ordered for the monthly program. Should you not be able to attend the meeting, be sure to arrange for your kit pick-up.

Written permission to display an original project photo on this website was given by the instructor, designer or copyright holder. Photos may not be reproduced in any way other than for personal or chapter use.

Our newsletter is published quarterly in the first week of January, April, July and October. The deadline for newsletter submissions is the 15th of the prior month.

The current newsletter is available here. Please note, all newsletters are password protected.

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Directions from the East

From Boardman, Poland or points east: Take Rt. 224 West to S. Broad St. in Canfield. This will be the first intersection in the town proper. Turn left at the light on S. Broad St. Continue down S. Broad to a right onto Kirk Street (there is a Fair Park sign). Kirk Street ends at Fair Street. Turn left and you will see the building on your right. Follow the drive to the parking area.

Directions from the South

From the Columbiana area, take Rt. 46 North (Columbiana/Canfield Rd.)to Canfield. Route 46 will become S. Broad Street. Past the Fair Grounds look for Kirk Street (there is a Fair Park sign) and make the left. Kirk Street ends at Fair Street. Turn left and you will see the building on your right. Follow the drive to the parking area.

From the Salem area, take Rt. 62 North (Youngstown/Salem Rd.) Youngstown/Salem Rd. becomes Lisbon Street in Canfield and end at Route 46. Turn right at either light and continue south down S. Broad Street. Make a right onto Kirk Street (there is a Fair Park sign). Kirk Street ends at Fair Street. Turn left and you will see the building on your right. Follow the drive to the parking area.

Directions from the West

From the west, take Rt. 224 East to S. Broad Street (Route 46) in Canfield. Turn right at the light. and continue south down S. Broad Street. Make a right onto Kirk Street (there is a Fair Park sign). Kirk Street ends at Fair Street. Turn left and you will see the building on your right. Follow the drive to the parking area.

Directions from the North

From the North take Rt. 46 South to Canfield, bear right at the Canfield Green onto S. Broad St. Continue down S. Broad to a right onto Kirk Street (there is a Fair Park sign). Kirk Street ends at Fair Street. Turn left and you will see the building on your right. Follow the drive to the parking area.

Parking is available at both the front and back of the building. The Community Center is fully handicap accessible.

Meeting Location Map Click here to enlarge

Contacts

Any one interested in attending a meeting and/or has questions should contact Judy Power at bigsister@youngstown-ega.com. Membership questions should be directed to Pat Hray at membership@youngstown-ega.com.

Committees & Chairs 2023-2024

  • Audit: Julie Kerner, Sally Svoboda, Pat Hray
  • Hospitality: Sally Svoboda & Sheila Colarik
  • Nominating: TBA

Guild

  • Bylaws/Parlimentarian: Todd Murdock
  • Community Outreach - Totes for Tots: Theresa Kalish
  • Community Outreach - Habitat for Humanity: D. Todd Murdock
  • Community Outreach - Teaching Children/Adults: Julie Kerner
  • Education/Group Correspondence: D. Todd Murdock
  • GLR Representative: Pat Hray
  • Historian: Jean Chamberlain
  • Hospitality: Sheila Colarik and Sally Svoboda
  • Liason: Carole Dewitt
  • Librarian: Tracy Jackson
  • Membership: Sally Svoboda
  • New Member Liaison: Judy Power
  • Newsletter Editor: Julia Kerner
  • Social Media: TBA
  • Sunshine: Sue Robinson
  • Ways and Means: Sally Erskine
  • Webmistress: Julia Kerner

(Please consult the membership roster on the home page for contact information.)

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