Welcome! ANZEG exists to promote, preserve and
inspire the art of embroidery in New Zealand.
ANZEG | ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND EMBROIDERERS' GUILDS INC
ANZEG Threads magazine
The Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guilds produces a magazine every six months featuring the best of New Zealand embroidery, news from Guilds all over New Zealand and special features on different embroiderers and techniques.
Threads was first published in October 1980 and started out as a black and white issue of 28 pages.
It is now 68 glorious full colour pages full of embroidery delights. It comes out every April and October. Subscriptions are welcome.
< Our latest issue, #92 | April 2026, includes:
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Conference 2026 'Threads of Connection' updates
including introducing the national exhibition judges -
Nine exhibition reviews including the national Colour Challenge and Extensions exhibitions
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Textile classes at Hutt Art Centre
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Stitch Summer 2026
plus other news from New Zealand's Guilds...
Our next issue comes out in OCTOBER 2026.
Please send articles to the Editor before FRIDAY August 28.
For more information please contact the Threads Editor:
Margaret Rietema
email: editor.threads@gmail.com
To advertise or subscribe contact:
Amanda Sherman
email: embroiderynzwebsite@gmail.com
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COVER: THE GREEN PARROT by Lorraine Moodie. Lorraine created this incredible mixed media and surface stitched Kākāpō. She received best in show in the creative category at Waikato Embroiderers' Guild's 'Stitch Artistry' exhibition. See page 36 for more.
COVER: THE GREEN PARROT by Lorraine Moodie. Lorraine created this incredible mixed media and surface stitched Kākāpō. She received best in show in the creative category at Waikato Embroiderers' Guild's 'Stitch Artistry' exhibition. See page 36 for more.