Expand on your area of interest with our Special Interest Groups.
Canvas SIG
The Canvas SIG meets on the 2nd Tuesday from 1pm – 3pm of each month to work on canvas projects.
Goldwork SIG
The Goldwork SIG meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7pm to work. Contact Barbara Gilbert at 250-477-1583 or via email at Barbara_Gilbert@telus.net for more information.
Hardang-it Stitchers
The Hardang-it Stitchers meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7pm – 9pm to work on Hardanger embroidery projects. Contact Barbara Gilbert at 250-477-1583 or via email at Barbara_Gilbert@telus.net for more information.
Lace Interest SIG
The lace group meets monthly to work on individual projects. Contact Margaret Merner at 250-384-6059 or via email at Margaret.Merner@outlook.com for details. Newcomers are most welcome! A set of basic lessons is available at nominal cost, and starter equipment may be borrowed.
The Lace SIG meets at Margaret’s home from 7pm – 10pm every fourth Wednesday.
Rapt Threads
The Rapt Threads group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30am – Noon at Diane Caleb’s home. We are continuing to explore design possibilities and welcome any EGV members who would like to come along and try out something different. Our focus is to challenge ourselves by designing and using experimental stitch techniques on our designs.
Sampler Saturday
Sampler Saturday meets on the third Saturday of each month from September to June at 1pm. We meet in the HUB at Broad View United Church (3703 St. Aidan’s Street). Our focus is on samplers and related topics, including needlework accessories and “smalls”. Each meeting includes a program and stitching time. Our annual fee goes towards covering rental expenses.
Sashiko & Boro SIG
The Sashiko and Boro SIG meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1pm and also at 7pm. Contact Barbara Gilbert at 250-477-1583 or via email at Barbara_Gilbert@telus.net for more information.
Meeting: Wednesday December 18, 2019 7:00 – 9:30 pmcember 18, 2019 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Meeting: Wednesday January 15, 2020 cancelled