Seven groups
Monthly MeetingsOur monthly meetings are one of a kind — or maybe seven. The Guild runs open Stitch-Ins and specialty Special Interest Groups every month. Members are welcome to attend as many as they like. Your first visit to any meeting is always free.
Coming up
Upcoming meetingsThe next meetings on the calendar. Click any event for details and to register.
Looking for everything at once? See the full calendar Your first visit to any meeting is always free. Some workshops have registration fees — see individual events for details.
Our groups
Find your peopleStitch-Ins welcome any technique and skill level. Special Interest Groups focus on a particular discipline. All members are welcome at any group, any month — attend as many as you like at no extra cost, and you're always free to work on your own project, whatever the group's focus. Daytime meetings
Stitch-In
Daytime Stitch-In4th Tuesday · 10 am – 2 pm
An open stitching session with a monthly program — presentations, technique demos, and projects. All needlework welcome. You're always free to work on your own project.
Special Interest Group
Daytime Counted Thread & Needlepoint2nd Tuesday · 10 am – 2 pm
Explores counted techniques — cross stitch, hardanger, pulled thread, drawn thread, blackwork, hemstitching, and canvas needlepoint. Programs alternate monthly between counted thread and needlepoint.
Special Interest Group
Potpourri Stitchers3rd Tuesday · 10 am – 2 pm
A variety group exploring embroidery, stumpwork, shadow work, heirloom sewing, smocking, and quilting. Meets in members' homes. Bring your own lunch — the hostess provides coffee, tea, and dessert. Please RSVP to the hostess. Evening meetings
Stitch-In
Evening Stitch-In4th Tuesday · 7 – 9 pm
Same warm spirit as the daytime session — great for members who work during the day. Programs may differ from the daytime meeting.
Special Interest Group
Evening Needlepointers3rd Thursday · 7 – 9 pm
Explores specialty threads and stitches on canvas, including counted needlepoint and finishing techniques. All stitchers welcome regardless of experience level. Weekend meetings
Public · Free
Come & Stitch3rd Saturday · 10 am – 12 pm
A relaxed, social stitching session open to everyone — members and non-members alike. Bring any needlework project. No programs, no pressure, just community.
Public · Free
Sunday Tea & Stitch1st or 2nd Sunday · 1 – 4 pm
An informal afternoon of stitching open to everyone. Bring any project and enjoy conversation in a relaxed setting at Kris Hennum's community room. For exact dates and programs: View the Guild calendar
Find us
Meeting locationIn-person meetingsMinnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship10715 Zenith Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431 Sunday Tea & StitchKris Hennum's community room6600 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423 Joining by videoConference links are on the Member Resources page — log in to access. Trouble connecting? Email admin@needleworkguildmn.org. 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington MN 55431
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