Last week I said I would start the pansy lesson, but my husband going out of town got the better of my energy reserves so I told myself I would put it off to this week. But then something really amazing happened. I was accepted into the FaB Gallery The Stitch That Bit Back exhibition in Bath, UK 🇬🇧!! Except the piece that was accepted isn’t finished yet. So I need to put in extra hours to make sure it’s in Bath by May 21. 🪡🏃🏻‍♀️💨 Plus we have a family trip from April 30 for a couple of days… and Golden Week holiday in Japan… so I’ll be a tad busy this month. Wish me luck!

I feel at times “Stumpwork” is too niche.. which is why I added “and more” but maybe potential new members don’t realize what the “and more” part means? I am teaching how to make it, but also I’m gearing up for needle painting lessons. Should I also include traditional embroidery stitches and rename the group something like “Stumpwork, Needle Painting and Stitching”? What do you think?

I was thinking since tomorrow is WIP WED how many works do you have that never got done? Are there any you want to finish? How old is your oldest WIP? What would encourage you to start it again? I think my problem is that I have way too many ideas. But I have a few main ones that I’m keeping. I’m trying to keep down the euphoria of having a new idea because it’s kind of like having a crush. Haha It doesn’t mean I’ll go through with it.

I made this for @Jen Toll because she likes sashiko and boro style. All of it is hand sewn. I used leftover fabric and hand dyed sashiko threads from Kanazawa. I can send it happily in an envelope. It’s a coaster 🙂

What drew you to embroidery? What keeps you going? What inspires you to make more? For me, my mom life is a bit nuts, and embroidery is my quiet time when the kids are at school and I don’t have to think about mom things for a bit.