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SOME Chapter has a myriad of skilled stitchers who are happy to share their knowledge of various types of embroidery. All proceeds go to funding Education and Programs for or chapter. 

The Southern Maine (“SOME”) Chapter of the New England Region (“NER”) of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (“EGA”) was organized in 1978. While our membership is concentrated in Maine south of Bangor, we welcome the participation of embroiderers and those interested in needlework from across the US, with plural members from as far away as Texas.

EGA’s mission is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage. SOME Chapter builds on this base by adding fellowship: an opportunity to connect with other stitchers and enjoy the camaraderie that accompanies sharing a common love. In this way, we bring centuries of tradition in stitching circles and quilting bees forward to the 21st century.

SOME Chapter membership offers:
 – Bi-monthly chapter meetings with classes and lectures (3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 am)
 – Monthly meetings of four area groups (see Area Groups for more information)
 – Bi-monthly newsletters
 – On-line access to shared resources, including an email mailing list
 – Access to a myriad of classes and resources at the regional and national level

If you love to create your own embroideries, try out new techniques, or just admire the work of others, SOME Chapter is for you!

A Message from One of Our Co-Presidents:

There are three things on my mind, as I write this letter today.

  1. The Co-President term will expire this May, so we are beginning the search for leadership candidates. You will be getting a call (or you may have already received one) from a member of the nominating committee. They will ask you thoughtful questions concerning the directions you would like to see SOME go in and your interest in leadership. They will also be asking you to consider joining the board.
  2. We are in the process of creating a committee to explore ways to use our share ($3,500) of the profits from the Boston Tea Party Seminar. These funds are earmarked for educational purposes. We plan to have two volunteers from each area group, and one from Kennebunk, work together to develop suggestions for interesting ways for the best use of these funds. We are looking for a mix of individuals, including new and old members, with both in and out-of-the-box thinkers, to form this committee. If you are interested, please inform your area group leader.
  3. Spoiler Alert! The board will be discussing raising our dues at the October board meeting. We don’t undertake this lightly. To continue offering the programs, classes, and lectures of the quality we have come to expect from SOME something has to give. Virtually everything we deliver has increased in price. Teacher fees in particular have gone up significantly.
         We have been booking mostly New England teachers to cut down on travel expenses, which has helped. Yet we still project a significant shortfall in revenues versus the costs required to maintain the caliber of programs that have distinguished the SOME chapter amongst its peers. Betty’s program budget, which has remained fixed for at least six years, has to increase if we want to continue offering great programs. Amy and I are well aware that there are strong views on this topic. Please let us know your thoughts about a dues increase versus cutting back on the program offerings. We need to know what our membership thinks and look forward to your input! Cynthia

 

Calendar

For more information on any of these activities, please Contact Us.

September 17, 2024 – Wool Applique at Camp Wool
Location: Camp Wool, Hollis, ME.

September 17, 2024, 7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting
Location: Zoom, the meeting time has been changed to accommodate the wool applique class.

November 19, 2024, 9:30 am – Annual Holiday Potluck Luncheon and 2nd Annual Auction
Location: Martin’s Point in Brunswick   Please start collecting items that you no longer need or want for this event. Last year the auction was a huge success and lots of fun and we hope to surpass our sales this year. This event could not have happened without all the generous donations we received from our members.

 

 

Embroiderers' Guild of America

Mission Statement: “The mission of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.”