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History of the American Needlepoint Guild

From Eula Malson, Past President:

The aims and purposes of the American Needlepoint Guild were set forth. The guild is open to every lover of needlepoint: professional, amateur or rank beginner. It is an educational, non-profit, non-political organization whose main purpose is to stimulate interest in all aspects of needlepoint. The guild encourages the practice and appreciation of needlepoint as an art form; restores historic landmarks and places of worship in needlepoint; locates antique works and places them in museums for future generations; sponsors exhibits, workshops, meetings, conventions and tours to provide information and to stimulate the exchange of ideas and inspirations; provides a framework for the enjoyment of friendships which this mutual interest engenders.

  1. Interested needlers from Birmingham, AL meet and decide to organize the American Needlepoint Guild

  2. September 6, 1972, the first annual convention was held in Georgia and the Declaration of Incorporation for the American Needlepoint Guild was signed

  3. On a trip to Monaco, Princess Grace awarded the first Princess Grace Award

  4. United Nations Peace Rug was presented to the United Nations

  5. The State Seal Rug, with the seals of each state was completed

  6. The Teacher Certification Program was established

  7. Quarterly newsletter publication was expanded to a professional quality journal, Needle Pointers

  8. A group traveled to Monaco and sponsored the first Invitational Exhibit

  9. The State Seal Rug was presented to the DAR Museum in Washington, DC

  10. ANG Regions were established with elected Area Representatives to act as liaison to the board of directors

  11. The first Chapter Project Book was published

  12. The Judging Certification program was established

  13. Members from across the nation stitched Christmas ornaments for the White House Christmas trees

  14. ANG celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Detroit, MI

  15. Chair Seat covers were presented to Blair House, Washington, DC

  16. The Stitch of the Month program was introduced

  17. The project for Mission patches, designed for each NASA flight, was initiated

  18. The first CyberWorkshop was taught by Carole Lake and Barbara Richardson

  19. Members who stitched NASA patches were invited to the grand re-opening of the NASA Visitors Center

  20. National bylaws were updated and a new organization structure was established

  21. ANG celebrates its 40th Anniversary in Philadelphia, PA

  22. And more history to be written...

Additional History of ANG