The Canadian Embroiderers' Guild, London . . .

• is a teaching guild whose purpose is to preserve and foster practices of traditional stitchery and contemporary fabric embellishment

• provides both encouragement and support for stitchers at all levels of experience and skill, recognizing their needs for social interaction and creative expression

• maintains high standards of excellence in teaching and embroidery work

• strives to offer programmes that recognize diverse interests and levels of experience

• encourages learning through shared experience and play!  

The Canadian Embroiderers' Guild, London was established in 1971 under the patronage of Constance Howard of the Embroiderers’ Guild in Britain and was a founding member of the Ontario Network of Needleworkers, an organization that encourages communication among its 22 member guilds about activities, events and available resources.

When the opportunity presents itself, the Guild extends its influence to the community:

• Breast Cancer Quilt: A wall hanging entitled "A Stitch in Time" was designed by Debbie Compeau and stitched by members of the Evening Guild for donation to "The Quilt: A Breast Cancer Support Project". It was sold at the 2004 auction in Stratford, Ontario.
• Mastectomy Bags: Periodic workshops are held to produce fabric bags designed specifically to hold the drainage equipment needed by patients after mastectomy surgery. These bags are donated to the hospitals for distribution to patients.  
• The Young Embroiderers Guild: In an effort to share our love of fibre arts with children, quilting and creative stitchery sessions have been introduced with success. More activities will be planned for the future.