Criteria for Marvis Cohen Award
The 2028 Marvis Cohen Award will be given in March 2028 as part of the SOME Spring Get-Away. The exhibition of submitted work will be part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration. The more participation the better!
Criteria for Marvis Cohen Award for excellence in design and execution of original needlework:
- Needlework may not be worked from a kit or published design
- Needlework must be SUBSTANTIALLY different from any published design
- Needlework may take any form: wall pieces, sculpture, clothing, jewelry, etc.
- No size restrictions, however, wall pieces must be prepped for hanging
- Submission must be worked primarily with a threaded needle
- Piece must not have been exhibited in previous SOME or other public exhibits
- Collaborative works by SOME members are encouraged
- Open to all SOME Chapter members
Note: NO special theme or element is required in the submissions. Stitcher’s choice!
A Message from our Co-Presidents:
August finds us all busy enjoying Maine’s brief but glorious high summer weather. At the same time SOME members continue exploring and trying new projects as well as creating new opportunities to stitch together.
Chapter members have been busy with the board approving the Spring Getaway for 2028. The committee responsible for the nuts and bolts of the Getaway has secured a location and nailed down many of the costs. They will be reporting on their exciting plans separately.
At the same time the 50th Anniversary committee continues to work on plans to make this upcoming anniversary both fun and meaningful for our members.
These many activities and opportunities serve to highlight how exciting and rewarding a time this is to be involved with our 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!
Calendar
For more information on any of these activities, please Contact Us.
October 21, 2026 Smocking Zoom lecture at 6:00 pm. A kit will be offered if you would like to give smocking a try.
October 29 & 30, 2026 – Mary Alice Sinton, Japanese Bead Embroidery in-person two day class. Date
changed from previous newsletter. Location Raymond Fire Station, Raymond, ME
November 17, 2026 – Holiday Potluck, Luncheon and Auction. Topsham Library, Topsham, ME
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.”
Last Updated 1/13/2026