Why Our Instructors Are So Excited for Embroidery Extravaganza 2026
Why Our Instructors Are So Excited for Embroidery Extravaganza 2026
You can tell a lot about an event by who’s teaching—and for Embroidery Extravaganza 2026, the lineup says it all. From textured landscapes to playful stumpwork, our instructors are getting ready to share the techniques, ideas, and inspiration they’ve developed over years of stitching and teaching.
Here’s why they’re so excited to spend a live, stitch-filled day with you.
A Day of Embroidery, Led by People Who Truly Love It
Embroidery Extravaganza 2026 brings together a group of instructors who each approach needle and thread in their own distinctive way—and they’re eager to invite you into their processes.
You’ll start the day with a keynote from Judith Baker Montano, who treats embroidery like a richly layered art form. She’ll show how a handful of stitches, threads, yarns, and ribbons can become textured landscapes and underwater scenes, opening up new ways to think about what embroidery can do.
From there, you can explore sessions like:
- Sharon Boggon – Known for her imaginative stitch combinations, Sharon shows how familiar stitches can be remixed into playful textures and patterns that spark new ideas in your own work.
- Melissa Galbraith (MCreativeJ) – Melissa brings the fun of dimensional stumpwork, including sweet 3D strawberries and approachable techniques for adding sculptural detail to your hoop.
- Anne Oliver (Lolli and Grace) – Anne leans into color and variegated thread, sharing how to plan for shifting hues, make the most of thread changes, and keep designs looking intentional and lively.
- Alex Anderson – Alex explores hand embroidery on dupioni silk, with tips that work beautifully on cotton too—perfect if you’re curious about trying new fabrics without feeling intimidated.
- Betz White – Betz shows how to add personality to sweaters and accessories with tapestry wool embroidery, turning everyday items into cozy, stitched statements.
- Catherine Redford – Catherine connects folk-art inspiration with appliqué, helping you turn stitched motifs into dimensional pieces you can add to garments, accessories, and home décor.
- Diana Li Fitzgerald – Diana focuses on slow stitching and handwork, offering methods that help your stitches feel more relaxed and consistent while still looking beautifully intentional.
- Shelley Cavanna – Shelley takes finished cross stitch a step further by turning small pieces into biscornu pincushions, giving you a sculptural, practical finish that’s fun to display or gift.
Across the lineup, instructors are planning sessions that highlight what they know engages stitchers and helps them grow.
Built for Curious, Question‑Asking Stitchers
Embroidery Extravaganza 2026 is designed for stitchers who like to ask questions, try new techniques, and see what’s possible.
During the live virtual event, you will:
- Join everyone for the keynote
- Choose one live presentation in each breakout block
- Ask questions during Q&A segments
- Get access to recordings of all sessions afterward, so you can rewatch, pause, and stitch along at your own pace
This format lets you follow your interests in the moment, then circle back to every other session later—so you never feel like you have to choose inspiration over information.
Keep the Momentum Going After the Event
Your registration also includes:
- A digital swag bag with patterns, PDFs, and links from instructors
- Class materials and recordings collected in one easy-to-access event course area
It’s everything you need to keep experimenting long after the live day has wrapped.
If you’re ready for a day filled with enthusiastic teachers, fresh embroidery ideas, and the kind of inspiration that makes you reach for your hoop immediately, Embroidery Extravaganza 2026 is for you.
You can find full details and registration on the Embroidery Extravaganza 2026 event page at ctpub.com.
