2025 National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) Assembly

March 14, 2025, 4:22 pm
Filed under: 2025, National Academy of Needlearts (NAN)

We enjoyed a few hours in The Rock and Roll of Fame before arriving a day and a half early to get acclimated to the area (Troy, MI) where the annual National Academy of Needlearts Assembly for Embroiderers occurs.

We checked in, and I got my registration package. I bought the special 40th Ruby Anniversary needleminder/magnet (love Accoutrements Designs, Mag Friends). I am new to NAN and one of 21 “First-Timers.” There are around 100 attendees.

My husband and I went to PF Changs (love their chicken lettuce wraps) and then strolled around the “rich” side of the Somerset Collection Mall! Wow. One store was serving drinks to their shoppers.

I happened to see a window display and knew it’s the one for my class with Dawn Donnelly, Project Runway! I probably should not blog about this design since Dawn is encouraging us to submit it to the exhibit next year. But, it is more “whimsy” than what you would normally see me do. But, that’s what I like about class, it’s about trying new things.