Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

International Guild, Inc.



International Guild

Each year we have a beautiful handmade quilt as a fundraising project for education grant funds. ​​ Quilt is awarded to a grant fund contributor through a drawing held in June 2023.  

Winner need not be present.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of BDEIG, this FREE booklet is the Guild's gift to our members, future members, and to the rest of the needle arts community who many be interested in exploring the wonderful and colorful world of Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery.  


Z-twist thread, needle knowledge and explanation of core dimensional stitches are a few topics in this informative booklet.

Download your copy today!

Free guide to Brazilian embroidery!

  • Goldfinches (Intermediate/Advanced Level)CLASS CLOSED
    • 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 by Loretta Holzberger

​Last Updated 07/03/2023

  • Let’s Try Brazilian Embroidery (Basic Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 by Loretta Holzberger​

The Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild, Inc. was formed in 1991 as a non-profit organization to promote the art of Brazilian embroidery through seminars, newsletters, website, and workshops and has worldwide membership.  

  • Birds of Paradise (Intermediate Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • ​9/5, 9/9. 9/23 by Deborah Goff
  • Butterfly Garden (Intermediate/Advanced Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 by Loretta Holzberger
  • Inspiration Mandala (Basic/Intermediate Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • ​9/10, 9/17, 9/24 by Sandy Velin
  • Preparing to Teach an Online Class (All Levels) CLASS CLOSED
    • ​9/17, 9/24 by Loretta Holzberger and Debbie Kelley

October into November

Our chapters provide  opportunities to socialize, share, teach and learn.  


Membership to BDEIG is open to all stitchers, amateur and professional, novice and experienced.  The only criteria for membership are a love of Brazilian embroidery and the desire to learn more about this needle art.  

We love our annual Seminar  with classes, show and share, friendly people, silly skits, merchants mall, goody bags, celebrations, and our beloved Judy Jenson Award.


June 23-25, 2023


Click MORE to see the Classes offered on-line during the VIRTUAL seminar this year.  Members sent brochure with additional info. 

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  • Water Pump and Gladiolus (Advanced Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 by Deborah Goff

On-line/remote class offerings

  • Open Gate (Basic/Intermediate Level) CLASS CLOSED
    • ​7/29, 8/5, 8/12 by Deborah Goff

October 

Distance Learning Classes

Registration for this summer/fall semester is closed

​Click "More" for class details & registration. 



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A stitching community

We Teach, Learn & SharE

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seminar

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2019 People's Choice Awards 

DISTANCE LEARNING

$10.00 USD for 10 Tickets

Show and Share 2022  --- Click to view more photos!

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Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

Online Chapter

2022 First Place (Stitched by, Category, "Title")

  • Lois Podschadel, Master, "Sunlit Waterfalls"   *** Best of Show AND President's Choice for Seminar Theme ***​
  • Sandy Roscoe, Intermediate, "Brazilian Elephant"

  • Margot Taub, Advanced, "Enchanted Jungle" designed by Rosalie Wakefield

  • Rosalie Wakefield, Professional, "Seasons of the Butterfly"

  • Lois Podschadel, Mixed Media, ​"Bookcase Cover" 

  • Harvest Wreath (Intermediate Level)CLASS CLOSED
    • 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 by Judy Borreson Caruso

​​​​​2023 Summer & Fall Classes


​July into August