Associations

American Needlepoint Guild - Non-profit organization for needlepoint (including most handwork on evenweave). Events, national and chapter information, "Needle Pointers" magazine, correspondence courses, certification for teaching and judging.
www.needlepoint.org/

Embroiderers' Association of Canada - To preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the Art of Embroidery through education
www.eac.ca/

Embroiderers Guild - Sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity, bringing people and embroidery together.
www.embroiderersguild.org.uk/

Embroiderer's Guild of America - Internet Chapter - An Embroiderer's Guild of America chapter that strictly meets in cyberspace with an international membership promoting fellowship and education.
www.cyberstitchers.org/

Embroiderers Guild of America - Philadelphia Chapter - Non profit organization to promote the study and practice of needlework. Monthly meetings take place in Wayne, PA. Chapter events, membership information, newsletter.
www.philaega.org/

Embroiderers' Guild UK - The UK's largest craft organization. News, workshops, museum collection, articles.
www.embroiderersguild.com

Indian River Chapter, EGA - Embroiderers' Guild of America. Non profit organization to promote the study and practice of needlework.
www.geocities.com/indianriverega/

National Academy of Needlearts - Devoted to the advancement of embroidery as an art form. Features publications, membership and certification information.
www.needleart.org/

San Diego ANG 2000 Stitch-In - Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, California. Non-profit organization dedicated to needlearts
www.sdang.org/stitchin.html

The Smocking Arts Guild of America - An organization promoting smocking, fine hand sewing and related needle arts. Provides ideas, patterns, education, communication, and quality workmanship.
www.smocking.org/

Vintage Stitchers Chapter of the EGA - Local chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America(EGA). Information about current programs, meeting schedule, membership, newsletter.
www.vintagestitchers.org/