The East Midlands Region covers Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland and our Branches can easily be found on our map. Our activities are organised by a Regional Committee, whose members can come from any of the Branches. Volunteers are most welcome. Our regular activities are: The East Midlands is one of 11 Regions in the national Embroiderers' Guild, whose head office is: Embroiderers' Guild at Bucks County Museum Church Street Aylesbury Bucks HP20 2QP Head Office' role is to support the branches and regions. The activities at head office fall into a number of categories: Library: a large collection of rare and modern books on all aspects of embroidery which are also available for members' research. Research: a number of expert volunteers who are pleased to answer technical questions from members and non-members. The Collection: an exciting record of embroidery from the 16th
century onward which is worldwide in its content from Britain through
Europe to Asia and beyond. Ranging in date from Coptic times to the
present day and gathered from around the world, these embroideries give
insight into how embroidery has been made and used in past and
present cultures around the globe. Catalogued items include
designs, threads and needlework. Courses: The distance learning courses on offer include:
EMREG Vice Chair and Summer School Organiser Marianne Young who won a Trustees Award in 2018. | Scholarships and Prizes:
Folios: More background information about the running and organisation of the Embroiderers' Guild can be found on the national website. ![]() |