| Nazareth, PA—The Moravian Historical Society announces the opening of a special exhibition, Stitch by Stitch: Celebrating 45 years of the Lehigh Valley Embroiderers’ Guild. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Lehigh Valley Embroiderers’ Guild of America (LVEGA) exhibition will feature a curated display of needle arts work by members of the LVEGA. The Lehigh Valley Embroiderers’ Guild of America was established in 1977 to share their love of needle arts. The Embroiderers’ Guild of America’s mission is, “Inspiring passion for needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.”
During the exhibition, the LVEGA will offer a variety of needle arts workshops. Every Sunday, (except holidays), members will host “Sit-n-Stitch” drop-in workshops from 1:00—4:00pm. Members will be in the museum working on projects, and be available to answer general questions about the Guild, embroidery techniques, and items on exhibit. On Saturday, December 9, the Guild will provide an ornament making activity as part of the Christmas in Nazareth celebration, taking place between 10:00am—3:00pm.
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the LVEGA will offer a children’s embroidery workshop and on February 2, 2024, they will offer a workshop for adults. Details will be available on our website: moravianhistory.org.
This exhibition is supported, in part, by the County of Northampton through its Hotel Tax Grant.
The museum is open daily from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. except on major holidays. The exhibition will be on view from November 19, 2023 through February 25, 2024.
Founded in 1857, the Moravian Historical Society (MHS) preserves, interprets, and celebrates the rich culture of the Moravians. Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, MHS maintains the 1740–1743 Whitefield House and the 1740 Gray Cottage, the oldest surviving Moravian structure in North America. The museum features an outstanding collection of objects related to the establishment of the 18th-century Moravian settlements. This collection exemplifies the significant contributions Moravians made to music, art, education, and culture in early America. |
