Our Artistry in Stitches exhibit will be held 10am – 4pm on Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18 at Pat’s Barn. The Barn is in the Rensselaer Tech Park off Route 4 in North Greenbush, NY, near the Alexis Diner. (Driving Directions)
After a six year hiatus, we are excited to once again share our needle art with the public. We will have hundreds of embroidery pieces on display, all created by members of the New York Capital District Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. There will be a wide range of techniques exhibited, including blackwork, canvaswork, crewel, cross stitch, and Hardanger.
In addition to all of the beautiful embroidery on display, there will be demonstrations, Opportunity Baskets of needlework supplies, and the New York State panel of America’s Tapestry, a project of 13 embroidered panels that represent the 13 original colonies. Work on the NYS panel has just started. Stop by and add a stitch or two!
A very popular feature of our exhibits is the Needlework Closet, where you can purchase new or gently used stitching supplies. You’ll find great deals on fabrics, fibers, embroidery kits and books, and much more. (Cash or check only)
Demonstration Schedule
- Friday, May 16
10 to 11:45 Cross stitch
12 to 1:45 PM Crewel
2 to 3:45 PM Blackwork - Saturday, May 17
10 to 11:45 AM Beginning embroidery
12 to 1:45 PM Ribbon embroidery
2 to 3:45 PM Felt embroidery - Sunday, May 18
10 to 11:45 AM Needlepoint
12 to 1:45 PM Sashiko
2 to 3:45 PM Hardanger
Opportunity Baskets
Thanks to our supporting donors of the Opportunity Baskets at the Artistry in Stitches Exhibit: Rainbow Gallery, Thistle Needleworks, Inc., Four Corners Frame Shop, For the Stitcher’s Soul, Doris Stoll, Needlepoint Finishing by Ruth Mellenbacher, and Deer Hill Farm Cross Stitching.
Flyers
Download quarter-page or full-page color flyers. Print out copies for handy reference and sharing with family and friends who may be interested.
Pat’s Barn
Pat’s Barn is a 200-year-old landmark that’s part of the historic DeFreest Homestead, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Dutch settlers in the mid-18th century, the Barn was fully restored and renovated in 2009. It is now a charming event space with the original hand-hewn beams and large windows supplying natural daylight. There is plenty of parking and the building includes an elevator which provides easy access to the second floor.
Detail of “Qin Qi Shu Hua” or The Four Arts of the Chinese Scholar
Cross stitch piece by chapter member Jennifer Paperman
2.5 x 6.5 feet
Exhibited at our 2019 Artistry in Stitches Exhibit