GUIDANCE GROUPS

4th SATURDAY 10.30AM - 3PM

There’s so much interest in Elizabethan embroidery! We encourage everyone working on an Elizabethan embroidery project to come along. You may be working on an individual project, or have attended one of Maree Talbot’s Elizabethan Embroidery project classes, either at Embroidery House or at one of the country branch classes, or you may be working on Di Fisher’s English Garden Band Sampler. Whatever your starting base, we’d love you to come

We exchange (by snail-mail) one ATC a month from February to November each year, and would love to have new members join the group. There is a given topic each month to inspire your ATC creation, and a swap buddy is allocated each month by the group leader. For inquiries or to join up please contact group convenor, Lynne Keys via email lynne_keys@yahoo.com.au

3rd THURSDAY 7.45PM - 8.45PM

By Zoom - Meeting ID 8685586393 Password ludwig

This group meets only on Zoom, catering for those members who are unable to travel to a guidance group in person. We Zoom for 60 minutes, number 868 558 6393 and the password is ludwig. At the moment, we are working on our piece for the Guidance Groups Display Frames.

3rd SATURDAY 10.30AM - 3PM

Members include a wide age range and most are members with working commitments. They stitch in any technique and welcome any Guild member who has attended an Intermediate class, or who has an equivalent level of stitching expertise.

4th SUNDAY 10AM - 3PM

This enthusiastic group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month between 10.00am and 3.00pm. Members work on embroideries in counted thread techniques, or blackwork style. At least once a year they work on a group project.

3rd FRIDAY 10AM - 2PM

BYO mug, tea/coffee (milk provided) and lunch.

1st FRIDAY 10AM - 2PM   

This sociable group of members sit and sew in a range of techniques, mainly counted thread work.

2nd FRIDAY 10.30AM - 2.30PM

The Crewel group is for members with a love for crewel embroidery. Traditional designs are readily available, and help (if needed) choosing stitches and colours is freely given.

4th MONDAY 10.30AM - 1.30PM

Members sit and stitch in every technique in a happy and chatty atmosphere. New members are always welcome. As an extra bonus, drop in if you ever have a tatting query.

2nd WEDNESDAY 10.30AM - 3PM

This wonderful group meets to work on items for the Gift Shop, part of our annual Members Exhibition. The materials and plans for the projects are supplied, and members then work together to complete and donate many lovely items. New workers are always welcome. 

3rd SUNDAY 10AM - 2.30PM

If your creativity includes any element of Goldwork or Stumpwork, #D, metal/metallic thread, or metal/metallic objects, please feel welcome to come on Sunday February 16, 10am til whenever. Bring along something to work on or for help/advice or for show and Tell. All welcome, whether beginners or experts, using traditional or contemporary techniques and designs, kits or own designs.

3rd SATURDAY 11.00AM - 3PM

Members of this group have all taken classes in Japanese embroidery and work on their current project and assist each other with any problems. Any member who has attended Japanese embroidery classes is encouraged to join them. Anyone who has an interest in this embroidery style, or who is thinking of taking a class, is most welcome to attend and have a look.

2nd SUNDAY 10AM - 2PM

Members bring their knitting, share ideas, and there are occasional group projects. As well, some amazing embroideries have been produced using knitting as a base.

5th THURSDAY 10AM - 3PM

In November 2024, the Bobbin Lace/Needlelace Guidance Group merged with Linen Guidance Group.  This new Group meets when a month has a fifth Thursday, about four times a year.  There is usually a display board for completed Linen projects, which is wonderful to see. Members work on their own projects but may be prompted by the group’s leader to try something new.  Lace members can bring along their bobbins, lace pillows or whatever pattern they are currently working on.  Beginners and interested observers welcome to come along. 

1st SUNDAY 10AM - 1PM

This group loves free machine embroidery though members do NOT bring their machines to the meetings. They show any completed or uncompleted work, and discuss related problems and successes. An amazing amount of expertise is freely shared. There is usually a monthly challenge (not compulsory) and sometimes a group project.

2nd SATURDAY 10.30AM - 1PM

There is a short discussion about various aspects of the Guild, help with any questions that arise about the Guild and a presentation about different embroidery techniques to whet people’s appetite for embroidery. Those who come along can sit and work on their current stitching or just listen to the discussion. This is a great opportunity to meet other members and get to know the Guild.

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 9PM

Can’t thread a needle?  We have lots of experienced stitchers who are happy to help us each evening, plus others who are just bubbling with inspiration. You can bring a project, your sewing kit, threads and stash, or nothing at all. We’ll have supplies at amazingly low prices. This is all about relaxed stitching.

5th WEDNESDAY 10.30AM - 3PM

Branch members, metro members and the public join together about four times a year, whenever a month has a fifth Wednesday. It’s always a great sit and sew occasion – plus some wonderful morning tea nibbles. Members attend at a time that suits.

3rd SATURDAY 12.00PM - 3.30PM 

The Pakenham group is for all members, especially those in the outer South East metropolitan through to the Gippsland region. Everyone is welcome – bring your stitching, your stitching problems and your enthusiasm! Beginners are especially welcome.

4th FRIDAY 10.30AM - 3PM

This group started in 1981 and is still going strong!  The group usually has a show and tell, and then sits and sews. Occasionally, members may work on a group project. Members happily help one another with any problems and are very welcoming of new members.

1st MONDAY 10AM - 12.30PM

This group enjoys experimenting with aspects of design in quilting and patchwork. “Usually our ideas outstrip our ability to complete examples, but we aim to complete 1 quilt plus 3-4 exercises per year”. One outing per year is organised.  New members are very welcome.

2nd SATURDAY 10AM - 12PM

The members of this friendly group sit and stitch on their own projects. Some members then have lunch together and stay on for the monthly Saturday afternoon General Meeting at 2pm. New members are very welcome.

4th FRIDAY 7PM - 10PM

By Zoom - Meeting ID 86982450158 Please contact EGV Office on 03 95092222 during our business hours (10am-3pm) for Passcode details.

An invitation to join with other men to share stitching experiences and passions, encourage skills in traditional and contemporary stitching, and share in the huge knowledge-base that is The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30AM - 2.30PM

Drop into Embroidery House for a few hours of stitching on whatever you like. beginners and newbies welcome. Help and guidance available. Cannot be there every week? It does not matter - just come when you can.

4th TUESDAY 10.30AM - 2.30PM

This is quite popular. A timeless technique with modern possibilities - and it's not difficult to learn!

1st THURSDAY 10AM - 2PM

This group  welcomes members at every skill level. Bring your latest project, and any queries, and stitch with fellow enthusiasts.

3rd WEDNESDAY 7.30PM - 10PM

Members work in a wide range of techniques, and plenty of help is on hand if you have any stitching problems.

2nd THURSDAY 10.30AM - 1PM

We are all about chatting and helping all whilst stitching, and it's a great way to be introduced to the guidance groups. It is for people of all sewing abilities, from novices to the experienced. Bring along some stitching and ideas. Come along for a chat even if you can't make the whole session.

3rd SUNDAY 10AM - 2PM

Members sit and sew in any technique. Occasionally there will be a group project organised, and once a year there is a special effort to make items for the Gift Boutique.