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
  • The Blue Boatshed in Matilda Bay is one of Perth’s iconic buildings. Learn to recreate this image in thread, using simple stitches. Start Stitching-Blue Boatshed Coaster 08th March 2026 The Blue Boatshed in Matilda Bay is one of Perth’s iconic buildings. Learn to recreate this image in thread, using simple stitches. more
  • The exhibition features the creative work by members of the Design Group of the Embroiderers’ Guild WA. Working in textile and mixed media, each exhibitor presents a focused body of work informed by design elements and principles. By Design 13th March 2026 The exhibition features the creative work by members of the Design Group of the Embroiderers’ Guild WA. Working in textile and mixed media, each exhi... 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
  • U.F.O’s, W.I.P, P.H.D’s? What’s That? 12th April 2026 Looking for the perfect excuse to dust off those UFOs, tackle your WIPs, or finally turn those PHD's (Projects Half Done!) into proud finishes? Join ... 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