About us
Embroidery is more
than just needle up and down
Embroidery is our passion
The Deutsche Stickgilde e. V. was founded in 1998 by a small group of embroidery enthusiasts. The starting point was a simple question:
“Why is there an embroidery guild everywhere in the world – except here?”
The answer was equally simple: Because no one had founded one yet.
Today, the Deutsche Stickgilde connects people who wish to preserve, develop, and make textile art visible. Many of our members have comprehensive training in hand embroidery and share their knowledge with great enthusiasm – in workshops, regional groups, exhibitions, classes, and international projects.
Particularly important to us is:
Making textile art visible, passing on knowledge, and connecting people with one another.
The practical work of the Deutsche Stickgilde is still carried out primarily by dedicated members who volunteer their time, knowledge, and passion.
Our Board
Bearbel Ingeborg Zimber
Founder & Chairwoman
Between projects, events, classes, and new ideas, she ensures with great passion that textile art is not only preserved but also reimagined. Also responsible for the websites.
Gaby Prüter
Responsible for Exhibitions and Special Events
With great commitment, she accompanies exhibitions and supports the organization of special events at the Textilbahnhof Medebach.
Thomas Wefer
Support for Events & Transport
Whether material transport, setup, or spontaneous problem-solving – he ensures with great dedication that events and projects can be implemented smoothly.
Supported by dedicated members
Monika Balschun
Social Media & Newsletter
Manages our social media channels and supports the public relations work of the Deutsche Stickgilde with great creativity and commitment.
Tarja Pajulampi
Supports workshops and hands-on activities at trade shows and events and accompanies creative projects on-site.
Cornelia Zimber-Braemer
Erasmus+ Projects & Workshops
Designs and accompanies international workshops as part of our Erasmus+ projects and contributes creative ideas to collaborative project work.
Do you have any questions?
Send us an email.
We are constantly moving between our various workshop areas and our office. Therefore, the easiest way to reach us is by email.
We will gladly call you back if you send us your phone number and a preferred appointment time.
