Skyllkill Chapter, EGA

08/06/2026

Tomorrow is your last day to register for Autumn Pin Cushion 🍂

Stitch 8 autumnal Blackwork motifs in Kim Beamish's Autumn Pin Cushion class—stitchers can choose their own threads and fabrics, so it's great for stashbusting! https://egausa.org/courses/autumnpincushion/

08/02/2026

From Millbrook, to New York City, to Louisville, KY… From a few needleworkers to thousands… From the 1950s to the present… What became the Embroiderer’s Guild of America was born in the quiet Dutchess County countryside of NY State. Skyllkill Chapter was honored to be invited to partner with...

07/30/2026

Explore the educational options that emerged in 18th- and 19th-century Philadelphia for free and enslaved Black girls through an analysis of schoolgirl samplers with Dr. Lynne Anderson. Her virtual lecture, ‘For her much respected parents:’ Samplers by Black Girls in Philadelphia, will showcase samplers by Black activists in Pennsylvania’s anti-slavery movement; samplers by members of the Underground Railroad; and a recently uncovered group of samplers dedicated to the makers' “much respected parents.” Register now:
https://egausa.org/courses/virtual-lecture-lynne-anderson/

Registration for this virtual lecture includes access to the recording at a later date!

07/26/2026

Have you registered for Autumn Pin Cushion with Kim Beamish? Students can choose their threads and fabric from their stash; the model is stitched on 28-count fabric. Assembly and finishing will be covered during class. https://egausa.org/courses/autumnpincushion/

07/14/2026

07/10/2026

Registrations are now open for Autumn Pin Cushion with Kim Beamish! Stitch a selection of autumnal motifs across 8 sections of this stash-busting pin cushion! Students can choose their threads and fabric; the model is stitched on 28-count fabric.

https://egausa.org/courses/autumnpincushion/

07/10/2026

And it's a wrap! The 2026 Flea Market was a great success - thank you to all who came to shop with us, and we hope that your stash is nicely restocked. The Silent Auction addition to this year's Market was well received and you can likely look forward to that in coming years. We'll be back in 2027!

07/08/2026

Ok, everyone, this is it!! The Flea Market opens tomorrow at 10am! Skyllkill fleas spent today prepping and sorting and arranging, and getting everything neat and tidy. We're all ready for you.

Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church, 1168 Rt.55 Lagrangeville, NY Doors open at 10am; Silent Auction 10-11am.
No admission charge; handicapped accessible. Cash or checks only; all sales final

07/07/2026

Let the games begin! The Skyllkill Fleas are packing up and getting ready to stock the Market tomorrow, looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday.
Yes, there has been major impact from Saturday night's storm in the area, but Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church came through it fine - there is power and air conditioning. We plan to roll the Flea Market as planned!!

Doors open at 10am on Wednesday; shop until 1pm or sell-out. Don't forget the Silent Auction from 10am to 11am. Most merch sold by the standard grocery bag - fill it for $10 (can't beat that deal!). Some items priced individually. Yarn bags also available. Cash or check only, all sales final. Handicapped accessible. Questions? Email us at [email protected]