Needlework Guild of Minnesota upcoming events

Potpourri Stitchers: Beaded Ultrasuede Birds Continued (Tue, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We’ll share our finished beaded ultrasuede birds and make more! Add personal touches to the next ones for fun.

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: IN-PERSON only at Kathi Geiser’s home. Please call ahead.

Daytime Stitch-In: Steller Handcrafted Goods (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

“Steller Handcrafted Goods uses upcycled wool sweaters, authentic Nordic braid and other quality materials to create one-of-a-kind products that are useful and beautiful.”

Julie Steller, owner and sewist, will join us in-person to share her Minneapolis business story. Please bring items that you have upcycled from clothing, linens and old fabric treasures.

Bring a lunch and something to stitch.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Fifteen Sided Biscornu (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we begin working on the Fifteen Sided Biscornu. We will review progress from the March meeting and discuss the piece in progress.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: Stitching with Reds! (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We continue our color celebration salute talking about "Reds," one of our most dangerous colors to stitch with. Bring your tips and tricks for "getting the red out." We will share some stitching disasters and then what to do about them. Bring some examples if you have them.

We invite you to bring a lunch or snack if you are staying until 2:00 for some social stitching.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: Name Tags for Retreat (Tue, May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bring ideas to share for making personal name tags for retreat. The sky is the limit for red, white and blue.

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only at the home of Lee P.

Daytime Stitch-In: Challenge Check-in and Open Stitchingess (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Show your progress on your challenge for 2026, big or small, we would love to see it. Let’s give ourselves plenty of time to stitch and maybe make some headway on our challenge pieces or whatever is taking center stage in your sewing bag.

We will have Show and Tell, as usual, and lots of laughter. Please consider bringing a lunch and a friend.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: Sit & Stitch, Fifteen Sided Biscornu (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Continue working the Fifteen Sided Biscornu and enjoy an evening of stitching and chatting.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, June 23, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, July 28, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

2026 Retreat - Registration Event and Classes (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

RETREAT 2026

LOCATION

Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441

The Retreat 2026 Invitation is now available and registration is officially open! Please pay close attention to the registration deadlines for the different classes!

Download the invitation here.

This lovely hotel/conference center setting allows the greatest flexibility for everyone attending retreat. Staying overnight at the hotel is optional. Our room block includes both single and double rooms.

Parking at the hotel is free.
The hotel is holding five meeting rooms with outside windows for us.
This year, our retreat registration fee is $555 which includes 11 meals, beginning with Wednesday breakfast and ending with Saturday lunch and snacks. The complete meal package will apply to all retreat attendees.

We have confirmed our teachers and they are:

Cissy Bailey Smith of Gentle Pursuit Designs
Kim Sanders
Stephanie Burnham
Carmen Nordback

For details about the class projects and the class schedule, please click on the following link: https://retreat2026.jane-t.online

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, January 11, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 00:30:00 GMT

Monthly business meeting of Guild officers and committee chairs.

The board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm.

LOCATION: This meeting is held by video conference. A link to connect to it is on the Member Resources page.

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, January 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

Bring a lunch if you would like to stay and stitch until 2:00.

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 10am - 2pm.

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, January 19, 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am–2 pm.

LOCATION: This month, IN-PERSON only. Location info TBD.

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 10am - 2pm

LOCATION: The meeting is planned to be a hybrid. Those meeting in person will meet at MVUUF and those on video conference will find the link on the Members Resource page of the NGM website.

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

TBD

This group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 7 pm-9 pm.

LOCATION: Meeting by videoconference only. Members will find a link on the Member Resources page.

Needlework Guild of Minnesota upcoming events

Potpourri Stitchers: Beaded Ultrasuede Birds Continued (Tue, April 21, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: Steller Handcrafted Goods (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: Fifteen Sided Biscornu (Tue, April 28, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, May 11, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: Stitching with Reds! (Tue, May 12, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: Name Tags for Retreat (Tue, May 19, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: Challenge Check-in and Open Stitchingess (Tue, May 26, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: Sit & Stitch, Fifteen Sided Biscornu (Tue, May 26, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, June 08, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, June 09, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, June 16, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, June 23, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, June 23, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, July 13, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, July 14, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, July 21, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, July 28, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, July 28, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, August 10, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, August 11, 2026)

2026 Retreat - Registration Event and Classes (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Teachers for 2026

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, August 18, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, August 25, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, September 08, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, September 22, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, October 27, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, December 08, 2026)

NGM Board Meeting (Mon, January 11, 2027)

Daytime Counted Thread and Needlepoint: TBD (Tue, January 12, 2027)

Potpourri Stitchers: TBD (Tue, January 19, 2027)

Daytime Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)

Evening Stitch-In: TBD (Tue, January 26, 2027)