Needleart 2011 fills the rooms of Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road, with an array of stitched art, from needlepoint to ribbon work.
Sponsored by Stitching Pretty of Laurel, the exhibit continues through Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving).
This year's theme is "Life on the Chesapeake."
Judges choose winners in several categories and exhibit visitors are invited to vote for the People's Choice award. This year's Best in the Show award-winner is "Asia Floral," stitched by Jean Chandler, of St. Mary's County. John Kazmaier, of Calvert County, won the Judges' Choice Award for his work, "Coreggio."
Demonstrations of various needleart techniques are given daily.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children ages 5-18; children age 4 and younger admitted free.
Call Montpelier Mansion at 301-377-7817.