In 1997 I promised myself I would do everything I could to design and stitch an embroidery sampler that would win an embroidery competition.
I’d been, by chance, to an embroidery snd quilting show in Harrogate because I had nothing else to do. That’s was when and where my interest in embroidery was kindled. I watched Jack Robinson demonstrating the blackwork piece he was working on. Wow!
The catch? I couldn’t stitch. Never even picked up a needle. The internet was just beginning to take off. No apps or iPads. Didn’t have an email address.
I have spent the last 21 years learning to stitch. I’m at a point where I feel confident enough to have a go at researching, designing and stitching my own sampler for the Madeira 2019 competition. Don’t expect to win, but know I will enjoy the journey. My last sampler acts as inspiration as I make the first stitch.
What a great story! I was terrified of designing my first piece. Now I can’t stop, I just don’t have the time to stitch them all up!
There will be many who criticize, but there’ll also be many more who appreciate. Enjoy your embroidery and don’t bother about naysayers.
Keep going!
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