Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA
T: 01932 260738 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com



10,000 Members, 195 Branches, 650 Young Embroiderers, 2 Magazines, Museum Collection, International Tours, Courses, Reference Library, Competitions, Events, 4 Annual Newsletters, Members Forum
The Guild has moved to
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA.
Our new phone number is 01932 260738.
CHINA: Chinese Culture, Arts and Crafts 10 - 27 May, 2012
An exciting tour to China in discovery of its ancient cultural heritage, arts and crafts. More information, itinerary, and booking form >>
The Annual Members' Challenge in 2011 was to create an embroidery inspired by a piece from the Guild's Museum Collections - an or nué visitors' book by the late Margaret Nicholson. All the entries can now be seen in an online gallery, celebrating the richness and variety of hand stitch.
Two Embroiderers' Guild Scholarships of £1000 each are awarded annually to embroiderers to develop the practice of embroidery. More information and application form >>
The Guild's AGM in 2012 will be held in the North West England's coastal resort of Southport. Southport is easily accessible by road, rail or air from most parts of the UK.
Whilst a full programme of workshops, talks and outings will be offered during the three days, there are plenty of other attractions in the area to entertain for a longer stay... Read more >>
The Embroiderers' Guild is delighted to collaborate with key partners Creative Exhibitions and Coats Crafts. | |
Find out about the Knitting & Stitching Shows, organised by Creative Exhibitions, where you can see the Embroiderers' Guild this autumn. | Coats Crafts sponsor the Embroiderers' Guild's various activities and publications, including art of the STITCH. Visit their website for further information about Coats Crafts UK and Coats Crafts. |
The Guild will have a stand at each of these ICHF shows in 2011 and 2012 - come and find us! Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts, Westpoint Centre, Exeter: 22 - 25 September 2011 | |

explore...
STITCH and Embroidery
on the web
Bookshop
Order online from a huge range of specialist embroidery and textile titles
New in the Members' Room - conversion of loans to donations document, a message for members from the Guild's new Chairman, our Annual Report and Financial Statements, and the AGM 2012 Notice to Members.

Watch a video of the AGM 2011 weekend in Dundee >>
Find out about Embroiderers' Guild folios
Changes to membership fees - visit the Members' Room for the details
Available in the Members' Room
Download from the Members' Room
Our thanks and appreciation to all our sponsors, in particular to...
Coats for their support for branch, regional and YE events.
Madeira for Annual Madeira Lectures and prizes.
Twisted Thread for their support with exhibition space each year at Ally Pally and Harrogate.
Art in Action
international festival of arts and crafts.
Visiting
If you are planning to visit the Embroiderers' Guild, please remember you need a prior appointment.
Contact us on 01932 260738, or .