Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

International Guild, Inc.



International Guild

Bullion Intensive! (All Levels)

  • 2/9 by Debbie Kelley

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.

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March

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Free guide to Brazilian embroidery!

​Last Updated 07/03/2023

Swirls and Flowers (Basic)

  • 2/20, 2/27 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.  

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.  

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On-line/remote class offerings

Cast-on Intensive! (All Levels)

  • 2/23 by Debbie Kelley

Distance Learning Classes

Distance Learning is now open from January 5 until January 20.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Class registration has been extended for many classes.

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Lily of the Valley (Intermediate)

  • 3/23 by Debbie Kelley
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February

Seminar Theme (2025)
Down on the Farm


Flower of the Year (2025)
Hydrangea

A stitching community

We Teach, Learn & SharE

Annual

seminar

In-Person

SEMINAR 2025
IN-PERSON

Monday, June 16 to Sunday, June 22
The DoubleTree by Hilton – Portland

Portland, Oregon

2019 People's Choice Awards 

Friends in Flight (Basic/Intermediate)

  • 3/22, 3/29 by Deborah Goff

DISTANCE LEARNING

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

Hydrangea (Intermediate)

  • 3/13, 3/20 by Loretta Holzberger

What's Happening on Facebook

Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

Online Chapter

April

Desert Rose Bonsai (Intermediate)

  • 4/19, 4/26 by Deborah Goff

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" 

Detached Buttonhole Stitch (Basic) 

  • 2/6 by Loretta Holzberger

Virginia Chapman Special Raffles

Sea Shell Stitch Sampler (Basic)

  • 4/21, 4/28 by Pat Kamperschroer

2025 Winter & Spring Classes