Public Events

The Stan Hywet Needlework Guild promotes needlework education and fellowship among needleworkers. The Guild invites guests to attend one regular business meeting and stitch-in, or one evening meeting and program, at any time during the membership year, which runs April through November. Please visit our New Members page for more information.

The public event schedule for 2026 included the annual Adult/Child Workshop in July as well as a special one-day event with author Dawn Cook Ronningen in August. You can read more about these events below.

Next up is Ohio Mart, where the Guild will host the popular Textile Arts & Artisan Show in the Manor House Auditorium. Local groups including rug hookers, spinners, weavers, and embroiderers will demonstrate their fine work and answer questions from visitors. We hope you will visit!

Ohio Mart is also the time to shop for needlework bargains in the Stitchers’ Fair tent. For children visiting Ohio Mart on the weekend, the Children’s Corner tent will be offering a free introductory project with members on hand to assist.

Ohio Mart
October 1-4, 2026
Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

Stitchers’ Fair at Ohio Mart

The Stan Hywet Needlework Guild encourages folks of all ages to give needlework a try! The annual Stitchers’ Fair is a great place to pick up items to get started, or perhaps re-started, in this rewarding hobby.

Members describe their stitching as relaxing, meditative, soothing, creative, fun, challenging…so many positive adjectives. There are different types of needlework that range from simple to complex, and it’s never too late to start a new hobby.

Children’s Corner at Ohio Mart

Join us in sharing the joy of needlework with younger generations! Children’s Corner is a favorite event for parents and children visiting Ohio Mart on the weekend. Children can choose from a selection of colorful projects that include a plastic canvas, large plastic needle and yarn at no cost. A Guild member helps the child get started, and they can stay to complete their project or use the written instructions provided to complete it at home.

Excited smiles emerge on the children’s faces as they learn a new skill and watch their project develop. Children’s Corner helps create needlework memories for both children and parents.

In 2026, the Guild hosted a special one-day public event - Antique Needlework Tools with Dawn Cook Ronningen. This was a unique opportunity to learn about and view some lovely antique sewing tools while visiting Stan Hywet. A self-guided Manor House tour and lunch were included with this event.

Trunk Show of Antique Embroidery, Needlework Tools and Sewing Boxes

Morning Lecture: Journey of A Collector

Afternoon Lecture: Mystery and Practicality – Antique Needlework Boxes

Q & A Session with Opportunity to Learn About Your Own Antique Needlework Treasures

Adult/Child Workshop

The Guild offers a special Adult/Child workshop every year in July. It is open to the public. Each child attending must be accompanied by an adult.

The 2026 class was held on July 8th and featured a colorful canvas project called Bargello in Flight (a Wendy Moore design).

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