Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild

The Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild is Canada's only sampler guild. The first meeting of the Deerely Wrought was held in March 1999 and attended by 25 sampler enthusiasts. Since then, our membership has grown to over 60 members. The group was formed to bring together people who share an interest in fine needlework and history.

The Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter titled "Deerely Wrought Needlewords". The newsletter provides information on upcoming events, lists interesting needlework links, book reviews, contains free charts and general needlework advice. The newsletter is included with membership to the Deerely Wrought.

At the monthly meetings of the Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild we have show'n'tell, a door prize draw and various slide shows, lectures, classes and more . The Guild has a Program Coordinator who organizes activities for every meeting. Activities have included lace demonstrations, antique sampler displays, guest speakers, slide shows, stitching nights, bring a friend nights, and antique needlework tool displays to name just a few.

The Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild also holds workshops. We have enjoyed workshops in drawn-thread, bobbin lace, beading and natural dying. Some of our guest teachers have included Amy Mitten, Margriet Hogue, Jeannette Douglas, Tanja Berlin, Eileen Bennett and in October 2010, we'll have Sherri Jones of Patrick's Woods here to teach 3 different projects.

Membership to the Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild is $30 per year. Membership includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, attendance at all monthly Guild meetings, and a name tag kit.

We welcome new members to share our love of needlework and tradition. We have stitchers of all levels and all different interests. Some of our members aren't even particularly fond of samplers - they come for the stitching friends, the information and the door prizes!

We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at a church at 2828 19th St. N.W. in Calgary. Meetings start at 7:00 pm and go until approximately 9:00 p.m.

If you are interested in joining our sampler guild please email me: janice@traditionalstitches.com