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
  • Tips and Tricks 15th February 2025 The Tips and Tricks we pick up from our Embroidery friends are invaluable when creating a beautiful piece of embroidery. We have eight experts coming... more
  • Redgum Embroidery Retreat 2025 17th February 2025 Come and be part of a group of friendly embroiderers for some fun, stitching and relaxation for three wonderful days at the 2025 Redgum Embroidery Ret... more
  • Be surprised at how many stitches and designs that can be developed from one basic stitch. This short series of workshops will develop FIVE different less common stitch types and work them into an amazing array of design and pattern. One Stitch Wander 26th February 2025 Be surprised at how many stitches and designs that can be developed from one basic stitch. This short series of workshops will develop FIVE different... more
  • This delightful blue and white pillow sham is finished with a cotton edging but could easily be a cushion or bag Deerfield Harmonies Pillow Sham 3rd April 2025 This delightful blue and white pillow sham is finished with a cotton edging but could easily be a cushion or bag more

Latest News

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News
  • Fibres West 2025 - enrolments open Monday 2 December 6pm - and expected to book out quickly! 30th November 2024 Bookings for Fibres West 2025 open this Monday 2 December at 6pm. Details of the program and how to book are available from the Fibres West website. EGWA is offering one scholarship of $1,000 for a member attending a workshop. Scholarship application details and the application form are attached. Se... ... more
  • The Collection Group has prepared a gorgeous on-line book full of photographs and information about a selection of items from the Guild's Historic and Contemporary Textile Collection, as inspiration for entries into next year's bag-themed Founder's Challenge. The techniques, materials and styles are... Founder's Challenge inspiration - The Bag Reimagined 10th November 2024 The Collection Group has prepared a gorgeous on-line book full of photographs and information about a selection of items from the Guild's Historic and Contemporary Textile Collection, as inspiration for entries into next year's bag-themed Founder's Challenge. The techniques, materials and styles are... ... more
  • Our next Market Day is on Sunday 1 December - just in time for some Christmas shopping! Market Day - Sunday 1 December 2nd November 2024 Our next Market Day is on Sunday 1 December - just in time for some Christmas shopping! ... more
  • JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is being held again during the coming school holidays - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October. Cost is $15 for both mornings. Contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332 for further details.
Come and see how much fun stitching can be! JETS school holiday stitching fun this October 31st August 2024 JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is being held again during the coming school holidays - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October. Cost is $15 for both mornings. Contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332 for further details. Come and see how much fun stitching can be! ... more