Stitches and Stems

March 22 | 9 am–5 pm
March 23 | 9 am–4 pm

Free Admission

Discover a love of needle art and explore fiber arts, embroidery work, and more!

There will be free demonstrations during the entire show. Members will be stitching various types of needlework including cross stitch, surface embroidery, canvas work, and beading, among others. Learn more about our guilds in the Fox Valley and Green Bay areas too!

Exhibitors & Vendors

  • N.E.W. Beads & Jewelry
  • The Needle Quilt Workshop
  • The Stitching Bee

The Guilds will also have a boutique which sells wonderful handmade stitched items by their members, a silent auction, raffle baskets of various themes, and fabulous finds with many items at bargain prices.

Don’t forget to meet the artists during the Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 21!

Community Stitch

Learn a stitch or use one you know to place stitches onto a prepared fabric base! This piece of “community stitching” will be turned into an art piece and donated to a local nonprofit community. We’ll also have people available to help teach adults and children basic stitches!

Presented in partnership with the Green Bay Area and Fox Valley Area Embroidery Guilds

Frequently Asked Questions

Event Details

Where do I park?

Parking is free, but limited on the Garden’s grounds. There are reserved spots for ADA parking.

Please drive slowly when approaching the Garden.

May I bring in my own food and/or will food be available for purchase?

Feel free to bring in your own food. No beverage carry-ins are allowed.

Bags and purses may be subject to security searches. If prohibited items are found, customers will be asked to store items in their locked vehicle or dispose of item.

There are no ATMs on site.

What kind of beverages can I bring into the Garden?

No beverage carry-ins. In compliance with our liquor license, the Garden has a no beverage carry-in policy – this includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Bags may be searched and you may be asked to return items to your vehicle. Guests may bring in empty water bottles or other empty beverage containers to use for refills. Any exceptions to this policy could result in loss of our license. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your support.

Accessibility

Do you have accessible parking at the Garden?

Vehicles displaying an ADA license plate or placard can part in the ADA parking areas. Guests can pull into the Garden’s circle driveway to drop off other guests.

Other Event Details

Can I bring my pet with me?

Service animals are welcome, but please leave pets and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) at home. Please let us know you have a service animal when you arrive so we can make our staff aware. View frequently asked questions about service animals and the ADA.

Is smoking allowed?

The Garden is a smoke-free, vape-free, and environmentally-friendly facility. Smoking and vaping is not permitted anywhere on the grounds, including the parking lot.

Are weapons allowed at the Garden?

The Garden does not permit the right to carry concealed weapons on the grounds. If the guest refuses to return weapon to their vehicle, they will be refused admittance to the Garden.

Contact Us

For more information, contact Lindi Kuritz at 920.217.1015 or kuritz@aol.com.

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