46th Annual Needlework Exhibition

It’s that time of year again! Nellie’s Needlers, a volunteer auxiliary of Woodlawn Plantation, is hosting its 46th annual needlework exhibit.

This premiere exhibition of contemporary needlework will be held at Woodlawn Plantation in Alexandria, VA March 1-31, 2009. Exhibition hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited historic tours of Woodlawn will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily. Admissions for adults is $10, students $5, and children under 5 are free.

An especially enjoyable part of visiting the exhibit is dining in the Underwood Room. Lunch and desserts are served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The menu is freshly created and served by members of Nellie’s Needlers and other volunteers. Income from the luncheon is used to help support this historic site. For groups of 8 or more, advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 703-780-4000 Ext. 26329.

In addition to enjoying the exhibit and lunch, visitors will want to stop by The Museum Shop selling unique finished needlework, samplers and kits. There will also by demonstrations throughout the month by local teachers, needle artists, and shop owners.

For exhibition information, call Woodlawn at 703-780-4000. Entries must be the work of a living person and stitched with a hand-held threaded needle. Acceptable techniques include beadwork, canvaswork, counted thread, cross stitch, embroidery, fine hand sewing, needle-made lace, samplers, smocking, miniature, and quilted accessories.

Mail-in entries must be received between January 16th and February 11th. Hand-delivered entries are urged to preregister prior to February 10th. Walk-in entries will be accepted on February 14th and 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.