Friends, I like Anneli’s suggestion that we use the friends category in our profiles to stay connected. However, I cannot figure out how to use this function. I have contacted EGA to learn more, but if any of you knows now to add a friend, or request to be added as someone’s friend, can you share here?

Meanwhile, stay tuned! i expect to upload my…[Read more]

Hello Bonnie!

Thanks so much for the nice thoughts.  In Sept. my hubby went to the homebrew fest, came home and the next day tested positive for Covid so of course I got it too but very very mild, I thought it was just allergies.  then about 3 weeks later my last uncle died.   We had tried to go and visit him this summer but he slept the who…[Read more]

Thank you for your email Kim.  Now, if Rona, Anneli and Deborah send me theirs we could urge each along “freely stitching” !  Would be great if the instructor (sorry – I’m at a loss for her name right now) would join in periodically !

That is a great idea Anneli!  I will definitely think about that and try to come up with an idea.  Do hope we can stay together, just haven’t had time to work on it.

Kim, I hope your life has gotten a bit more gentle for you.  My heart goes out to you with wishes for good things going your way.

I totally understand why you haven’t started the project.  I don’t have any reasons other than biting off more than I can chew.  And I love the idea of free form stitching and having a couple of comrades to urge ea…[Read more]

My email is laquebradakim@yahoo.com so hope we can keep in touch.

I am happy to stay together, just no time til after Dec. 5th.   too much gong on right now.    But would be fun to stay together, so sorry but I haven’t done my project.   It’s been a horrific 3 months with my uncle dying and then my mom and then in an accident and other things too so just haven’t had time to start it but loved seeing what every…[Read more]

So far I count 5 people who have expressed interest in staying in touch:

Rona, Kim, Anneli, Deborah and myself.  Someone mentioned “Friends” on EGA website and staying in touch thru email.  That sounded like a good idea.  Unfortunately, I am not technically saavy,, but I will try to check out the “Friends” option, or attempt to get everyone’s em…[Read more]

Hi Rona,

you have gotten good advice here already – just give it a go!  A thinner thread for background is a good idea. Looking forward to your finished project.

Dear J Michler,

your latest crazy quilting is really crazy-looking! (take it as a compliment) I think the main lesson I learnt in this class was to encourage my creativity and enjoy the work. That said, if my time allows, I will definitely participate in another class that encourages me to develop my skills and enjoyment in embroidery.

Rona,

impressive improvement with this since the previous picture posted. The additions are balanced. The satin stitch portion looks great and shows how sophisticated a simple satin stitch can be when you change the direction and use a variegated thread – not dull at all. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.

Thank you Anneli.  I am glad I could give you some ideas.  I have been gone for the past 10 days and came home to lots of things to do but once I get past the next two weeks I am going to go through my stash once again and find another piece of fabric that gives me another different idea.  I have plenty of fabric to go through!

I look forward to…[Read more]

Deborah,

this is truly a work of art! The way you combined the stitching with the background is extraordinary – and it works well. This is a good example of how one can finish a stitching project with rather limited stitching by utilizing an appropriate background fabric, and make them tell a story. I will definitely try this idea later – I have…[Read more]

Kim, so sorry for your losses. I hope starting a new embroidery project will make you relax from all the stress – perhaps dedicate the project in memory of your lost ones?

Rona,

thanks for creating our interest in meeting/stitching together after this class. That could be fun, even if we are not working on the same or even similar projects. Getting feedback, ideas, and help from other stitchers is often really valuable. Embroidery is rather complicated as you develop your skills further, and there is a lot of…[Read more]

Not sure what you mean by National Chain. I know if you are a teacher or shop and have a tax id, you can purchase from them. And, there are some NPS who take in online orders.

I am suggesting the 421.