A community built on
shared passion
The Needlework Guild of Minnesota has been connecting hand stitchers across the Twin Cities since 1972. We are a welcoming, member-led nonprofit where people of every skill level come to learn, stitch, and belong.
Whether you've been stitching for decades or just picked up a needle for the first time, you'll find your people here.
What members do together
Everything the Guild does comes back to three simple things: belonging, learning, and a love of craft. Here's how that shows up week to week — from open Stitch-Ins to the annual retreat, there's something at every level of involvement.
Monthly Meetings
Seven recurring groups meet monthly — from open Stitch-Ins to specialty groups focused on beading, needlepoint, counted thread, and more. Members attend as many as they like.
Lending Library
Members can borrow from a collection of 400+ needlework books — technique guides, pattern books, stitch dictionaries, and design references spanning every discipline.
Annual Retreat
Three days of focused stitching with nationally recognized instructors. One of the most anticipated events of the guild year — registration opens to members first.
Workshops & Programs
Special programs through the year bring visiting teachers and new techniques. Most are free for members; some have small materials fees for kits.
Sunday Blast
The Guild's weekly Sunday Blast keeps members informed about upcoming meetings, program highlights, member news, and Guild announcements — delivered by email every week.
Member Connection
A private member directory, an active email list, and regular in-person gatherings keep members connected between meetings. Many members say the friendships are the best part.
Reach out
The Guild is run entirely by volunteer members. Each role below has its own email address — write to the one closest to your question and it will reach the right person.
General questions? Email the Guild
Find your people
and your stitching
We'd love to have you. Come sit in on a Stitch-In, or any of our other monthly meetings — in person or on Zoom, whichever fits your calendar. Try as many as you're curious about. Once you've found the one (or three) that feel like yours, join us for just $30 a year.