Our chapter was established in 1974 by a group of over 60 stitchers eager to share their skills and knowledge with others. With currently over 40 member stitchers, our guild draws membership from the greater Youngstown area, western Pennsylvania and outlying localities as well as the UK.
We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month from January to November at the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Lodge at 111 South Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio. Our meeting times are 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a repeat of the general meeting agenda and monthly program at the evening session. In the case of winter weather, if Canfield Schools are closed, the meetings are cancelled. Members are asked to use their discretion if schools are delayed.
Please note: The January, February and October meetings are morning meetings only.
There is no November meeting, but the membership is invited to a morning only stitch-in beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Each meeting regularly includes a class or presentation on a particular form of needlework suitable for beginners or experienced stitchers.
Guests of any skill level are always welcome. Non-members may attend up to two meetings as a guest. Membership dues are $57.00 annually and are to be received by April 30th.
Our guild has an extensive library of referrence materials for all types of needlework. These materials are available for check-out by our members. Here is a list of items in our library. See Library Listing New materials are often added, so please feel free to check the shelves!
Come visit at any meeting or contact us at info@youngstown-ega.com to request more information about our guild.
Both an embroidery and quilting technique, boutis in a stitched, stuffed and fully-reversible form of quilting. This program comes to us from the Great Lakes Region fall meeting held this September. Color choices are white on white, ecru on ecru or yellow on yellow.
Kit fee to be announced.
Video presentation highlights this medieval goldwork technique. Optional make at home example of the technique will be available. Kit for small bird project will include fabric, passing threads, silk sewing thread, filament silk, needle and instructions.
Kit fee to be announced.
Contact the Program Chair (Second Vice-President) at least 14 days prior to the next meeting. You are responsible to pay for any kits ordered for the monthly program. Should you not be able to attend the meeting, be sure to arrange for your kit pick-up.
Written permission to display a project photo on this website was given by the instructor or designer. This photo may not be reproduced in any way other than for personal or chapter use. A copy of the instructor’s or designer's written permission is held by the webmaster.
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From Boardman, Poland or points east: Take Rt. 224 West to S. Broad St. in Canfield. This will be the first intersection in the town proper. Turn left at the light on S. Broad St.. The IOOF Lodge is on your left just past Scott Street.
From the Columbiana area, take Rt. 46 North (Columbiana/Canfield Rd.)to Canfield and bear right onto Broad Street when approaching the Canfield Green. The IOOF Lodge will be on your right, immediately after the split and past Maple Street.
From the Salem area, take Rt. 62 North (Youngstown/Salem Rd.) Youngstown/Salem Rd. becomes Lisbon Street in Canfield) into Canfield. Rt. 62/Lisbon St. will cross Rt. 46. Cross the Canfield Green and turn right at the next intersection. This is S. Broad Street. The IOOF Lodge will be on your left just past Scott Street.
From the west, take Rt. 224 East across Rt. 46 to S. Broad St. in Canfield. Turn right at the light. The IOOF Lodge will be on your left just past Scott Street.
From the North take Rt. 46 South to Canfield, bear left at the Canfield Green onto S. Broad St. After the light the IOOF Lodge will be on your left just past Scott St. Alternatively, take Rt. 11 South to Rt. 224 (Canfield). Bear right at the end of the exit and take Rt. 224 into Canfield. At the light in Canfield proper, make a left onto S. Broad St. The IOOF Lodge will be on your left just past Scott St.
The entrance to the lower level meeting room is at the rear of the building. Enter at the IOOF sign and proceed downstairs and to your left into the meeting room. Any visitors requiring handicapped access, please contact the guild president at president@youngstown-ega.com. A chairlift is available.
Any one interested in attending a meeting and/or has questions should contact Judy Power at bigsister@youngstown-ega.com. Membership questions should be directed to Pat Hray at membership@youngstown-ega.com.
(Please consult the memberbership roster on the home page for contact information.)
