Well, I now have proof that my husband can!
Yesterday I had a trip to Abingdon. I didn’t know anything about it until the last minute, and I had no idea why I was going. DH announced that we were having a trip, and we duly arrived at the Embroiderers’ Guild SEW Regional Day.
What fascinating talks!
Firstly Diana Springall reminded us that good design always starts with mark making and due consideration of the source. The PA system wasn’t working at it’s best, so I think that several attendees (including my DH who had forgotten his hearing aid) missed the main points of her talk. Drawing is something that scares us all – but the examples she showed (including Alice Kettle, Jan Beaney and Eirion Short) showed that detail is not always required – and MARKS that mean something to the creator are so much more important.
The second talk was a visual delight. Michele Carragher inspired us with behind the scenes stories of TV series on which she has worked. Follow the link to find out more – you won’t be disappointed.
So, why were we there? Well, I didn’t know until the very last moment! The excuse to get me there was to take along a few of my hand dyed threads. We weren’t really selling, but people did come along and take a look. Finally it was time to hand out the awards. One went to a Young Embroiderer. So good to see that there is still an interest in stitching by the very youngest generation. (It reminded me of a project I’m planning for my 6 year old grand-daughter – we must get on with it.) The competition had also been displayed – and everyone had voted. Carol from Wokingham Branch won again! She is a very good example of a proper member. In spite of a very busy life she always manages to produce something – we should all learn from her and stop making excuses about being too busy …..
There was one award left on the table. To my utter amazement it was waiting for me! Anne Walden Mills mentioned my name and I almost fell off my chair!
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Congratulations!!! I couldn’t think of a better, more deserving recipient! You not only deserve it for your craft, but for the time you devote to sharing and teaching your craft to so many.
hugs to a dear friend
Pam
Pam, thank you. I really didn’t expect it at all. If we don’t share – these crafts etc will die out, I really enjoy just passing things on – and mostly reminding people of things they’ve forgotten, lol. xxxx
Very well deserved Myfanwy and what a lovely surprise. Well done.
Thank you, Dorothy. No warning! Need a rest today to get over it 😉
You thoroughly deserve it 😀 … sharing your knowledge so freely and inspiring confidence in wobbly artists … and well done DH for keeping the secret 🙂
Thank you Helen, I’m so proud of him for seeing it through! We must pass on these skills, musn’t we. Otherwise they will all just die out…..
Congratulations Myfanwy, and what a lovely surprise visit arranged for you by your husband. You certainly deserve it for all you do for everyone and for all your help and encouragement.
Thank you Grace. You are a good encourager too. xxx
Well deserved, the recognition of an enabler and voice of encouragement.
Thank you Linda. There are lots of skills to be uncovered – it’s worth the time. I love to see all you do.
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I just had to share this Myfanwy. I will always consider you to be a good friend and one of my valued mentors.
Thank you Sheila. I value your friendship too. We’ve had some good times haven’t we. xxx