National Academy of Needlearts
Assembly for Embroiderers March 20 – 24, 2020 The Somerset Inn Troy, Michigan Registration opens October 1 Visit the Assembly page for more information
About NAN
The National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) is a nationwide, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the advancement of embroidery as an art form. Established in 1985, NAN’s goal is to uphold the highest standards in the needlearts by providing excellence in…
Assembly for Embroiderers
Registration for Assembly 2020 opens October 1, 2019. NAN’s Assembly for Embroiderers is an annual needlework seminar open to all stitchers—not just those aspiring to become teachers and judges. We offer a diverse and interesting array of classes each year,…
The Exemplary
The Exemplary is an annual showcase of needle arts held in conjunction with NAN’s Assembly for Embroiderers. It is open to all forms of creative needlework, from embroiderers at all levels of expertise—beginners to highly experienced. You do not need…
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The Exemplary 2018 Best of Show – Jean Taggart Award
The Garden Box by Marsha Papay Gomola (click on the small images for a larger view). The Garden Box received the following awards at The Exemplary 2018: Best of Show – Jean Taggart Award 1st Place Professional Original…
