The 52nd Annual Needlework Exhibition at
Woodlawn, Alexandria, Virginia will take place in March 2015.
Woodlawn was the home of Eleanor Custis Lewis, a great
needleworker and the exhibition honours her legacy. Funds raised are used to
preserve the estate, which is a completely self-supporting non-profit historic
site.
The needlework exhibition accepts entries in a number of
categories including Fine Hand Sewing and Smocking- why not consider entering?
Entries can be mailed to arrive no earlier than January 16, 2015 and no later
than February 6, 2015. You can also drop off your entry in person between 10:00
am and 4:00 pm on February 6 and & 2015.
You could also visit the exhibition which begins March 1 and
ends March 31, 2015 (closed Tuesdays). Opening times are 10:00am to 4:00 pm.
Admission fee is $12 (free to exhibitors).
A light lunch is served daily from 11:30 am -2:00 pm and
reservations are recommended for large groups. Lunch is created and served by
members of Nelly’s Needlers. Proceeds (including tips) from the luncheons go to
support Woodlawn.
It is daffodil time during the exhibit!
You can also visit the Museum Shop and might find some
handmade needlework accessories amongst other items to take home!
Details and more information can be found on the website:
www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/events.
