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.
| 1970 | | | Interested needlers from Birmingham, AL meet and decide to organize the American Needlepoint Guild |
| 1972 | | | September 6, 1972, the first annual convention was held in Georgia and the Declaration of Incorporation for the American Needlepoint Guild was signed |
| 1973 | | | On a trip to Monaco, Princess Grace awarded the first Princess Grace Award |
1975 | | | United Nations Peace Rug was presented to the United Nations |
| 1977 | | | The State Seal Rug, with the seals of each state was completed |
| 1981 | | | The Teacher Certification Program was established |
| 1981 | | | Quarterly newsletter publication was expanded to a professional quality journal, Needle Pointers |
| 1982 | | | A group traveled to Monaco and sponsored the first Invitational Exhibit |
| 1982 | | | The State Seal Rug was presented to the DAR Museum in Washington, DC |
| 1985 | | | ANG Regions were established with elected Area Representatives to act as liaision to the board of directors |
| 1985 | | | The first Chapter Project Book was published |
1987 | | | The Judging Certification program was established |
| 1995 | | | Members from across the nation stitched Christmas ornaments for the White House Christmas trees |
| 1997 | | | ANG celebrates it's 25th Anniversary in Detroit, MI |
| 1997 | | | Chair Seat covers were presented to Blair House, Washington, DC |
| 1998 | | | The Stitch of the Month program was introduced |
| 1998 | | | The project for Mission patches, designed for each NASA flight, was initiated |
| 1999 | | | The first CyberWorkshop was taught by Carole Lake and Barbara Richardson |
| 2000 | | | Members who stitched NASA patches were invited to the grand re-opening of the NASA Visitors Center |
| 2009 | | | National bylaws were updated and a new organization structure was established |
| 2012 | | | ANG celebrates it's 40th Anniversary in Philadelphia, PA |
| | | | And more history to be written... |
Additional History of ANG
