Needlework Guild of Minnesota upcoming events

Daytime Stitch-In: Retreat Recap (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We have added another fabulous retreat gathering to the history books. Please join us to share what you learned and the progress you made on your projects.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Retreat Recap and 15 Sided Biscornu (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we recap our favorite moments at Retreat 2026 and share feedback and show and tell on our classes. We are also working through the 15 sided biscornu. There is still time to join us. This is a stash buster and you can find the free pattern on the Meeting Handouts page on the NGM website. You can also work on any 15 sided biscornu by a designer of your choice.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: Challenge Check-In (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bring your evidence! Show us how much you have accomplished since we last checked in. If you are invested in the "pot" you will get a dollar back for your efforts. If you can't remember what your challenge piece is, check meeting handouts for this group,

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

The intent is to provide an opportunity for those who work during the week and encourage those who may be new to stitching so, if you know someone, please do invite them.
Guild membership is not required to try us out :-)
No formal program but people will be encouraged to ask for help and to share what they are doing.
Cups of tea will be served so you are welcome to bring your own special cup, if you have one.
This is at Kris H.’s community room at City Bella (not at MVUUF). Please call to be let in if showing up later.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Potpourri Stitchers: Harnie the Hen (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Why did the chicken cross the road? To attend September Potpourri, of course!

In August, plans for our own versions of Harnie the Hen from Inspirations #129 began incubating. Do you want a door stop or a tea cosy? Hopefully you’ve decided on a color scheme. Now it’s time for Harnie to hatch. We will begin to work on the fun embroidery details. Cluck, cluck!

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: IN-PERSON only at the home of Jane M.

Come and Stitch (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Daytime Stitch-In: Challenge Check-In (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Show your progress on your challenge for 2026, big or small, we would love to see it. Let’s give ourselves plenty of time to stitch and maybe make some headway on our challenge pieces or whatever is taking center stage in your sewing bag.

We will have Show and Tell, as usual, and lots of laughter. Please consider bringing a lunch and a friend.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Stitching Around the World: What I Did on My Winter/Spring/Summer/Spring Adventure A lecture by Joyce Pugh (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a lecure by Joyce Pugh: Stitching Around the World: What I Did on My Winter/Spring/Summer/Spring Adventure. This will be a fascinating lecture of her designs and color choices influenced by a cruise around the world.

Joyce enjoys all forms of needlepoint, and hasn’t yet found a color that she won’t use. She most enjoys creating original pieces upon reflecting on personal experiences. She draws inspiration in all sorts of places, from the world around her at home to the places she travels. Her camera roll is filled with pictures of sunrises and sunset, flowers, trees full of buds, leaves, and bare branches, brick walls, stained glass, tiles, carpets, and architectural details big and small.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

5th Tuesday Open Stitching (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We've started meeting at MVUUF on the 5th Tuesday of the month for a stitch-in from 10am to 2pm (bring your lunch if you like).

There is no program scheduled just an opportunity to de-stress over the holidays with other stitchers.

Unable to join us? Check out our monthly meeting schedule at Needlework Guild of Minnesota

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Catherine Theron - A Band Sampler for Spring (Fri, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A Band Sampler for Spring

Registration open now - May 22, 2026

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 - $158.00

10:00am to 4:15pm both days

Rows of flowers & berries adorn this band sampler worked in luscious shades of colonial blue, red, green, & gold silks. Each band features a different combination of counted thread stitches sure to delight the sampler enthusiast.

Stitches used are Long Arm Cross, Montenegrin, Smyrna Cross, Four-Sided, Double Alternating Backstitch, Two-Sided Italian, Satin, Diagonal Satin, Oblong Smyrna Cross, Diagonal Cross, Chain, Spiral Trellis, Satin Cushion, Cross-Stitch over One, Petit Point, Rice Stitch, Algerian Eye, and more.

Students are encouraged to use the many stitch options presented in class to make this sampler design their own.

The finished design size is approximately 5” x 12”.

Advanced level

Kit contents:

32-count linen fabric cut 11” wide x 18” high
silk threads
color copies
charts, instructions, & stitch diagrams
practice fabric
practice thread
various tapestry & sharp needles

Come and Stitch (Sat, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Catherine Theron - Marking Book & Accessories (Sun, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Marking Book & Accessories

Registration open now - May 22, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - $148.00 – 1:00pm to 6:15pm

Working on 32-count linen, create a wee needle book with companion pin keep, scissors sheath, & scissors fob featuring a Shaker style alphabet, strawberry motifs, birds, bees, & a butterfly.

The finished design size of the book is 10” wide (when opened) x 3” high. The pin keep is 2-1/2” wide x 2-5/8” high. The scissors sheath is 1” wide x 1-3/8” high & the fob is 1” wide x 1-1/8” high.

Colors used are black, greens, reds, brown, blue, & gold. Threads used are overdyed cotton & silk.

Stitches used include Stem, Queen, Smyrna, Double Cross, Four-sided, Satin Cushion, Petit Point, Cross-Stitch over one, Long-Arm Cross, Diagonal Cross, Backstitch, Two-Sided Italian, & Nun’s Stitch.

Scissors are not included.

Kit contents

32-count linen cut 13” wide x 18” high

silk threads

overdyed cotton threads

24, 26, & 28 count Tapestry needles

Milliners needle

practice fabric

practice thread

iron-on interfacing

skirtex

ribbon

batting

color copies

instructions & diagrams

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

A Fall Finish 2026 (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

“A Fall Finish”
November 7 & 8, 2026
Time: TBD

Registration: September 1– 29, 2026
Max 40 people each day

Almost as fun as starting a project is finishing it! That's why we have added another event similar to March to the Finish. Let's gather together with fellow stitchers to enjoy our love of handiwork and possibly finish those holiday gifts!

There will be a drawing for two gift certificates each day as well as a free table if you want to bring anything to give away. Please remember if the item(s) you bring are not taken by someone else by the time you leave, you will need to take them back home with you.

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.

Thank you for registering for this new event.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Come and Stitch (Sat, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Daytime Stitch-In: Final Challenge Check-In (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our November Stitch-In will include our final "Challenge Check-In" for the year. Join us to show your progress on your challenge for 2026, big or small, we would love to see it. Let’s give ourselves plenty of time to stitch and maybe make some headway on our challenge pieces or whatever is taking center stage in your sewing bag.

We will have Show and Tell, as usual, and lots of laughter. Please consider bringing a lunch and a friend.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Come and Stitch (Sat, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

5th Tuesday Open Stitching (Tue, December 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We've started meeting at MVUUF on the 5th Tuesday of the month for a stitch-in from 10am to 2pm (bring your lunch if you like).

There is no program scheduled just an opportunity to de-stress over the holidays with other stitchers.

Unable to join us? Check out our monthly meeting schedule at Needlework Guild of Minnesota

Come and Stitch (Tue, January 05, 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

Please join us as our new group meets to stitch and build community!! Bring anything you want to stitch.

This event is Free to the public.

We meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is zoom only.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88500340991?pwd=9wqtuDuKj80MGgJy2NNhjo7hcM1Wsz.1

Sunday Tea & Stitch (Sun, January 10, 2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

We are starting a new monthly meeting on Sunday afternoons in January. January will be Jan 11th (2nd Sunday) but usually it will be 1st Sunday. 3 hours 1-4pm.

The intent is to provide an opportunity for those who work during the week and encourage those who may be new to stitching so, if you know someone, please do invite them.
Guild membership is not required to try us out :-)
No formal program but people will be encouraged to ask for help and to share what they are doing.
Cups of tea will be served so you are welcome to bring your own special cup, if you have one.
This is at Kris H’s community room at City Bella (not at MVUUF). Please call to be let in if showing up later.

This group meets monthly on the 1st/2nd Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, January 11, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, January 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Come and Stitch (Sat, January 16, 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Please join us!! New group meeting so come and stitch with us! Bring anything you want to stitch and this event is Free to the public.

This group meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10am - 12pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is in-person only.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, January 19, 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Catherine Theron - Tri-fold Carnation Sewing Case (Sat, February 20, 2027)

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Tri-fold Carnation Sewing Case
Zoom class with Catherine Theron

10am-4pm Saturday February 20, 2027
(one hour for lunch and two breaks)

Registration begins August 24 and ends September 18, 2026

Carnations in flower lore represent maternal love. This pocket-sized case, worked on 32-count linen with silk threads in shades of red & green with accents in brown, highlights some of the varied shapes & counted stitches used throughout history to depict the carnation.

The front cover has a single stylized carnation. The back & inner covers feature variations of this flower. Two diagonal inside pockets feature more stylized depictions of the carnation, & the final inner panel holds a pincushion. A Queen Stitch scissors fob finishes off the carnation theme. The two spine areas are used for personalization.

Stitches used include: Queen, Florentine, Outline, Smyrna Cross, Satin Cushion, Double Running, Petit Point, Palestrina Knot, Satin, and Cross-Stitch over One.

Finished design size when folded is 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” x ¾” deep.

Finished design size when unfolded is approximately 9-5/8” x 2-3/4”.

Intermediate level

Cost: $148.00 (shipping included – will need to include a shipping address on registration) Teacher’s fee will be paid by the Susan L. Tesmer Trust Fund.

March to the Finish - 2027 (Sat, March 06, 2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 06:00:00 GMT

March 6 & 7, 2027
Time: TBD

Registration: January 2027
Max 40 people each day

What could be better than some dedicated time with our friends and our projects? This is a great opportunity to brighten our winter days with some new and familiar faces, laughter, and the satisfaction of time with our projects. Finishing something is the goal, but not mandatory.

As always, there will be a drawing for two gift certificates each day as well as a free table if you want to bring anything to give away. Please remember if the item(s) you bring are not taken by someone else by the time you leave, you will need to take them back home with you.

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.

Jeannette Tombaugh - Symphony of Blues (Fri, April 23, 2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Symphony of Blues
(FYI… This piece was taught at ANG Seminar 2026 on July 18-23)

Registration coming soon

Harmonizing monochromatic colors together creates a symphony for the eyes.

This Piece uses different color values of blues in each square. Each square has different types of stitches creating a composite motif. The border reflects a geometrical outline that is trailing downward from right to left, representing a shadowing effect.

This class focuses on creating composite stitches in monochromatic colors using a variety stitches, 20 specialty threads, and 3 bead types on a 13” x 15” 18 count Mono Pewter Canvas.

Location: MVUUF – 10715 Zenith Ave. S., Bloomington

Dates and schedule: (Exact starting and ending times TBD)
Friday, April 23: 7 hours of instruction
Saturday, April 24: 3.5 hours of instruction after Annual business meeting and Jeannette's lecture
Sunday, April 25: 7 hours of instruction

Kit fee (includes PayPal + Shipping) = $214

2nd Annual - A Fall Finish 2027 (Sat, October 16, 2027)

Sat, 16 Oct 2027 05:00:00 GMT

2nd Annual “A Fall Finish”
October 16 & 17, 2027
Time: TBD

Registration: August 2027
Max 40 people each day

Back by popular demand...

"A Fall Finish" event - year two! Let's gather together with fellow stitchers to enjoy our love of stitching and possibly finish those holiday gifts!

Location: Plymouth Comfort Inn: 3000 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 - Phone: 1-763-299-0101

Please note: We have a block of sleeping rooms available at $100 plus tax per night. You will need to make your own reservation.

Cost: $41.00 for one day and $82 for both days (Catered lunch included. Please let us know if you need: gluten-free, lactose-free, and/or onion-free on the registration)

Catered lunch: Please choose one item per day

Choices include: Sandwich or wrap (served with kettle chips, fruit, and a cookie), or salad (served with bread and butter)

Choice of sandwich:
Turkey on ciabatta
Ham on ciabatta
Roast beef on ciabatta
Choice of wrap:
Chicken Caesar wrap
Buffalo Chicken wrap
Club wrap
Choice of salad:
Chicken Caesar
Lucky’s Chop
Garden
Bistro
Cobb

Hotel will provide the following beverages:
Coffee, decaf coffee, hot water for tea, and ice water

Caterer will provide assorted sodas (regular and diet) for lunch

You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself if desired.