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 our Co-Presidents:
It’s a frigid, snowy morning and we hope that you are staying warm and getting some stitching done.
Things have been staying pleasantly active in our Chapter. We have had three committee chairs who needed to move on, and other members have quickly stepped up to the plate to take on their responsibilities. Also, the organizational meeting for the new Great Falls group went well. It was well attended and the group has co-leaders to shepherd it through the start-up. It is great to see members, including new members, so enthusiastic about the work of the chapter. It makes it better and more exciting for all of us.
We are getting closer now to our lovely Spring Getaway. Committee chairs and their teams are finalizing details as well as getting the yard sale and opportunity baskets together. The Getaway is an event that we look forward to and always enjoy. We hope to see you there. With any luck we should be seeing some warming by then.
There are a couple more committee chair position that will be coming open and that we will be looking to fill in the next month or so. They are Hospitality and Ways and Means. We will be getting you more information shortly, but in the meantime let one of us know if you have an interest.
Happy Stitching!
Emma Morin & Karen Mosher
Calendar
For more information on any of these activities, please Contact Us.
March 13-15, 2026 – Spring Getaway – Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, ME.
May 1-2, 2026 – Mary Alice Sinton – Japanese Bead Embroidery. There will be more information on this program later
May 19, 2026 – SOME Chapter’s 48th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Luncheon – Harraseeket Inn & Event Center, Freeport, 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