Back in September as the last of the plaited braid coils were getting finished , Sharon, one of our more local volunteer embroiderer’s had me bring part of the jacket to her lovely cottage for an afternoon for some spangling. Charlene Kinelinski was up from South Carolina visiting and was eager to help! So with “oe’s” and part of Faith in hand I went out and we spent a lovely afternoon talking about the project while Charlene stitched away, happy as a clam and exclaiming that she could have sat for hours stitching “oes”!
As we talked she explained that she had purchased the “kit” but was afraid to send it in as she didn’t feel her work would measure up. I assured her that wasn’t true and we had not turned anyone who was willing away, but just as importantly her purchase of the kit had helped us to fund the project. Your interest, support and enthusiasm has kept us going! So now while the weather is chilly ( its downright cold here in New England and we’ve just had fresh snow this morning) and thoughts of spring are in the back of our minds, if you’ve thought about trying your hand at some of this work – KITS are still available! The funds will help support the exhibit at Winterthur!
Wendy
I just wanted to echo Wendy and say something I’ve said to many people — definitely send in your kit. I was lucky to be at the first sessions and many sessions after that. I got to see a wide range of stitchers from designers to long time stitchers to people who had never done this type of work to people who’d never picked up a needle. Everyone was encouraged and/or bullied into working on some part of the project and every stitch helped.
The sample pieces are really interesting and if the exhibit gets the right funding they can be a fabulous part of the exhibit. It is fascinating to see how each person worked directions and to see how different people do different stitches well. (I was good on Ceylon but my knot stitch was not my strong point.) If people of any level could contribute to the beautiful finished pieces, they can certain contribute and be a part by sending in samples.
I thinke we’re our own worst critics sometimes, and I can hear Wendy telling me I worry too much myself! So send in that piece and be a small part of history.
Robbin