Where needle art flourishes...

EGWA is a learning community for anyone with a love of embroidery, stitch and textiles. We provide avenues for those aged 8 or over to develop their embroidery and lace making skills. We welcome both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

Most of our approximately 500 members learn and practice their embroidery skills in the social and sharing environment of our many groups that meet throughout the Perth metropolitan area and regional WA.

 

Membership benefits include:

  • Eleven issues of the Guild newsletter, "The Embroiderer", annually
  • Participation in social and specialist embroidery groups located in both metro and country areas
  • A wonderful workshop program at member discounted prices
  • Lending library with thousands of books and magazines
  • A superb textile collection including embroidery and lace, contemporary and traditional, from Australia and overseas, for enjoyment, inspiration, study, research and teaching
  • And much more!

 

No experience necessary! Beginners through to experienced embroiderers are all made welcome :)

 

Upcoming Events

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Events
  • Come and be part of a group of friendly embroiderers for some fun, stitching and relaxation for three wonderful days at the 2026 Redgum Embroidery Retreat.
The Redgum Retreat in Dwellingup is an ideal place to get away to recharge the batteries. This is a comfortable venue with accommodation for 18 people. There is a space for stitching and space to relax and enjoy the company of other like-minded women. Redgum Embroidery Retreat 2026 16th February 2026 Come and be part of a group of friendly embroiderers for some fun, stitching and relaxation for three wonderful days at the 2026 Redgum Embroidery Ret... more
  • We are pleased to announce that Ann-Marie Anderson Mayes has agreed to teach another workshop of Box making. Fabric Covered Box Making 07th March 2026 We are pleased to announce that Ann-Marie Anderson Mayes has agreed to teach another workshop of Box making. more
  • This beautiful bauble is designed and decorated with ten of our lovely West Australian Wild Flowers by Ada Langmead. Block of the Month 2026 - Wildflower Bauble 15th March 2026 This beautiful bauble is designed and decorated with ten of our lovely West Australian Wild Flowers by Ada Langmead. more
  • This beautiful three-dimensional Dragonfly, hovering over an initial and surrounded by stumpwork berries and leaves is designed by Jane Nicholas. This is the first of two workshops being taught by Jane here in Perth. Stumpwork Dragonfly and Initial 04th June 2026 This beautiful three-dimensional Dragonfly, hovering over an initial and surrounded by stumpwork berries and leaves is designed by Jane Nicholas. This... more

Latest News

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News
  • stitched and bound.
stitched and bound is a biennial exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. 
Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) will host the 2026/27 stitched and bound exh... News from The West Australian Quilters Association Inc 03rd December 2025 stitched and bound. stitched and bound is a biennial exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) will host the 2026/27 stitched and bound exh... ... more
  • A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about AGM and talk - Saturday 4 October 03rd October 2025 A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about "Travel and Textiles". The AGM commences at 1pm. ... more
  • The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025. Christmas Market Day - Saturday 29th November 2025 30th September 2025 The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025. ... more
  • A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House. Founder's Challenge 2025 - The Flipbook 01st September 2025 A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House. ... more