Be sure to check out the July/August 2009 issue of Piecework to see the winning brooches from the Excellence in Needle Arts Awards. All the pieces featured in the magazine will be on display at EGA’s Embroidery Museum and Resource Center in Louisville until September 23rd.

Butter”scotch” by Sharlotte A. DeVere of Leechburg, PA; needlepoint (Scottish and alternating Scottish-stitch variation on 40-count silk gauze and beads). This brooch was awarded the grand prize of $500 from The National NeedleArts Association.

Cameo by Gina Maria Kleinmartin of Buffalo, NY. This needlepainted brooch is stunningly detailed.

Rabbit and Cabbage by Jill Walker of West Sacramento, CA won first place in the needlework category. It’s made up of hundreds of French knots and was adapted from designs by Elizabeth Black and Marni Cardin.

Anne Davies of San Diego created Peacock Brooch using bead and silk ribbon embroidery.

Abstract Landscape by Dina Buckey of Brandenburg, KY won first place in the quilting category.

Needelworker’s Brooch by Kim Beamish of Severn Bridge, Ontario is reminiscent of  a pincushion.