A place for people
who love to stitch
The Needlework Guild of Minnesota offers monthly meetings, hands-on workshops, and a beloved annual retreat — a warm, welcoming community of stitchers who learn from and look out for each other.
Upcoming meetings & events
A look at what's next on the Guild calendar — meetings, workshops, and gatherings open in the coming weeks. Most meetings are free for members; some workshops have registration fees. Click any event for details, or see the full calendar →
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Tue, July 28, 2026 7:00 PMVideoconference only
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Sun, August 02, 2026 1:00 PM6600 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423
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Mon, August 10, 2026 6:30 PMOnline
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Tue, August 11, 2026 10:00 AMHybrid
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Wed, August 12, 2026Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West 3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441
Stitchers who show up
for each other
"I joined not knowing anyone. Within a month I had a table full of friends."
Since 1972, the Needlework Guild of Minnesota has been a home for hand stitchers across the Twin Cities and beyond. We gather to learn, share, and enjoy needlework together — all skill levels welcome.
Whether you embroider, do counted thread, needlepoint, or you're simply curious about handwork, there's a group here for you.
Find your group
Seven groups meet every month — open Stitch-Ins and specialty groups across daytime, evening, and weekend. Members are welcome at any and all, no experience needed. View all meetings →
Daytime Stitch-In
Open stitching with a monthly program.
Daytime Counted Thread & Needlepoint
Counted thread and canvas needlepoint, alternating monthly.
Potpourri Stitchers
A variety group — embroidery, stumpwork, and more, in members' homes.
Evening Stitch-In
Our evening session, for members who work days.
Evening Needlepointers
Specialty threads and stitches on canvas.
Come & Stitch
A relaxed, social session open to everyone.
Sunday Tea & Stitch
An informal afternoon of stitching, open to everyone.
More than the everyday
Beyond the monthly meetings, the Guild year is shaped by signature events — the beloved annual Retreat, workshops with visiting teachers, and seasonal getaways. View all events →
The biggest event of the year
The highlight of the guild year. Three days away with nationally recognized instructors, your favorite projects, and a whole community of stitchers — all in one place. It's exclusively for members, and it's worth being one.
Learn about the 2026 Retreat
March to the Finish
A winter stitch-in getaway — dedicated time to make progress, away from distractions.
A Fall Finish
A relaxed autumn day (or two) to finish projects and enjoy fellow stitchers.
Workshops & Lectures
Sessions with nationally known instructors, teaching new techniques and projects.
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Nihon shishu with Kay Stanis, certified by Kurenai Kai — up to six phases, taken in order.
Where we meet
Most groups meet at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF) in Bloomington. A few gather in members' homes or meet online — check the individual meeting for where it's held.
Meeting location 10715 Zenith Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55431 Mailing address Needlework Guild of Minnesota
PO Box 16506
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Universalist Fellowship
Many of our meetings are on Zoom, in whole or in part. The link is available to members, and if you’re not a member yet, just request it — we’ll be happy to email it to you.
Ready to stitch with us?
We'd love to have you. Come sit in on a Stitch-In, or any of our other monthly meetings — in person or on Zoom, whichever fits your calendar. Try as many as you're curious about. Once you've found the one (or three) that feel like yours, join us for just $30 a year.