Thrown in the deep end!

Well here I go.  My first attempt at blogging.

I decided to start my own blog to share my experiences as an embroiderer.  I have been developing my own goldwork and stumpwork designs now for about 4 years, mainly for the purpose of teaching embroidery classes.  During that time I have learnt alot and hope that my experiences may be useful to others.

You'll see that I don't exclusively focus on goldwork and stumpwork. 

I work in an embroidery and quilting store.  I get to play with lots of new fabrics, threads and designs.  I vowed I wouldn't become a "quilter"when I joined the team at the store.  Wasn't I fooling myself :).  I couldn't resist all of the luscious fabrics so I hope you enjoy the diversity of my passion.

Comments

[Sandi]

I am glad that you decided to set up a blog. Your first design is a very nice beginner's project, which I hope to try myself. I have never done stumpwork, but want to learn. So this blog will be very helpful to me. I have quilted and sewn for years, and so fully understand the allure of fabric and thread! Hopefully you will share with us what you learn as you work with new and different threads.

[Gillian]

What a beautiful piece of work and your explanation is clear and precise. Maybe you could help those of us, who don't have easy access when buying the materials, to get in contact with email shops that can supply us with the all the things we need. It would be a great help.

Thanks very much and keep up the good work.

Gillian

[ForestMaid]

I love your holly & berries design. The simple & easy to follow instructions have tempted me to want to learn more. Thank you

[Lynette P]

Congratulations Sandy

A Beautiful blog.

Mayabe I'll have to do a little goldwork now.