This pattern would easily be worked in a linear stitch such as stem stitch, and if you need tips on how to transfer patterns to fabric take a look at this free tutorial here
This pattern would easily be worked in a linear stitch such as stem stitch, and if you need tips on how to transfer patterns to fabric take a look at this free tutorial here
It was great to read your first newsletter. I’ve heard this before not long ago, but these are the things we forget easily! Thanks for the reminder and the pretty pattern.
Thanks Annet dont worry even though I wrote it I forget too at times!
Hi Sharon, thank you for this great newsletter. I think you are on a very good way :-)). Workshops like these give a lot of inspiration. I am very curious how your next newsletter will be. Thank you for this lovely free pattern.
Annette 🙂
Hi Annette thanks for the positive comment they are nice to read!
Hi Sharon,
wonderful and very useful newsletter. it is very useful to remind ourselves that we should build on our strengths. especially in creating something, a place we are all alone with minds full of doubts and less of ideas to improve and grow. I understand how these doubts can totally bring us down. whenever I find myself there, I visit your blog, it helps to clear the mind and focus on matter that needs to be done. it is helpful in other parts of our life too. thank you for this beautiful pattern.
Chitra
Chitra that is a totally lovely thing to say thankyou
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your insights into your thinking. I have found your work in the last few years inspiring and accessible and thank you for the contribution you have made.
Your comments resonated with me – thank you for the “permission” to do the things I love and am good at (techniques) rather than the things that I struggle with (aka design).
Thanks Jenny and pleased to hear you taking the idea on.
This embroidery design is very nice and not too complicated. Makes it perfect for me!
I think half the trick to designing is to keep it simple – hopefully you will find a place to use use and enjoy it!
lovely newsletter…thank you for the design….
Thanks Wendy – enjoy the design
Thanks Wendy
Thank you, your newsletter made me think of applying your 80/20 to personal aspects of my life, not just my stitching. It was very well put and made me think. Looking forward to your next edition!
The heart shaped leaves reminded me of my morning glory vine.
Thanks
Thanks Marianne you are right. After I wrote it I thought it could be applied to many areas of life and then I heard about some business principal that was the same. It is called the Pareto Principal but i have not looked further into it.
I have spent SO MUCH TIME being distracted by the things I’m no good at – always thinking I need to master everything. Your column made me realize that for the first time! What was I trying to prove? Now, I want to take some time to sort out what I know I am good at and have fun with it! Thank you for the insight.
Oh thanks Annie I really hope it was useful for you
Thank you for your beautiful words on creativity this morning, Sharon. As I read your post, I thought you must have been peering into my studio as you wrote it. I feel blessed that I found your site in time to enjoy your class on studio journals. I look forward to making that a habit for years to come.
Shelly I would not be peering I would poking and prodding and asking what it this? What are you doing here? Oh that looks interesting! and making a big nuisance of myself
Hi Sharon,
I enjoyed your newsletter as well. I enjoyed so well I thought I would like to share it on FB. I’m not an expert on this computer, but just couldn’t find an easy “share” button. I KNOW my mixed media friends would enjoy this.
Thanks for the embroidery pattern.
Hi Donna there must be something in my settings that allows that – I am still learning the software but will definitely look into it. Sharing it would be wonderful
Nice, thoughtful newsletter, Sharon. I have been thinking a lot about my strengths and weaknesses lately. Your comments will help me put some serious perspective on the subject…thanks.
Marsha great to hear that it acted a a bit of guide.
Thank you! As I’m nursing two critically ill pups around the clock for the past couple weeks, your newsletter is a ray of sunshine, hope, and possibilities. And I’m reminded that when I first learned Chi Gong, I had planned on embroidering a healing image that I find useful in my practice. I think it’s time to doodle it into my journal and begin a little “healing” tapestry incorporating three of my strengths–imaging(creative visualization), healing, stitching. (Yes, this is a little contract with myself made public to ensure it happens!)
Great to hear Julie – your healing tapestry sounds a positive project
Very nice premiere, Sharon, and thanks much for the vine. I’ve been preaching the same sermon regarding strengths and weaknesses for years. Your contention that using your energy to “improve” a weakness is a waste of energy is so to the point. One person’s weakness is another person’s strength, and vice-versa. That’s why we network, barter and trade, even buy and sell!
Sharon, thank you so much for all you do! This was a perfect post and relates perfectly to my inner conversations lately. The Studio Journal has been great at helping me sort out what I want to do. Turns out it builds on my strengths! I always go back to your TAST posts to doodle. It’s kind of a comfort food for my hands. I look forward to your “new” posts and more of your wonderful patterns.
Thanks everyone I was trying to reply to everyone but I have a bit a email bomb in my inbox – Its exciting as I am just over the moon this touched a chord with people
Thank you very much Sharon – great words which I shall be passing on. Thank you for the pattern too.
Loved the thoughts on creativity, thank you for sharing. I love the idea of concentrating on your strengths instead of your weakness, and I agree you are excellent at getting people enthused about stitching. The classes I took from you did more to advance my creativity than almost anything else I’ve done!
Thanks Renee that means a lot to me
Thank you, the first newsletter has me thinking,I can relate my weaknesses easy as but strengths??? Thank you also for the pattern, its has so many applications thank you Sharon love n hugs……….
Belinda I think there are lots of people who are in that position sadly – it points to how critical our society is.
Thank you Sharon. Very pretty drawing and with so many possibilities from gold work to appliqué.
Hi Cathrine I did not think of gold work when I drew it but of course you are right!
Thank you Sharon, for a great first newsletter. You had me with the first paragraph. And then, as I read further, the light went on! I will have to revisit this newsletter often, to refresh that information. I love the pattern too. Claire
Thanks Clair – hope the ideas do stay in your mind and help you in your creative endeavours
I absolutely agree with Gail about your 1st newsletter… Not only are you one of the most creatively talented embroidery/embellisher/artists I’ve seen; you also have a gift for writing.
I do look forward to the day I can purchase a book you’ve authored on fabric stitching/embellishing. I was fortunate to be in on the last class you taught of sumptuous surface embroidery, but I missed out on your encrusted crazy quilting class.
As the saying goes, “All good things come to those who wait.”.
So wait I shall do. 🙂
Thank you for the free pattern, and all the wonderful “freebies” you’ve offered through the years.
Regards,
Kan
Oh thanks Kan that is a wonderful comment to read I am pleased to be able to offer something meaningful for you
Wow Sharon, I think you have been listening to a conversation I’ve been having with one of my embroidery buddies. The thoughts shared are an answer to a problem that my friend has about her lack of enthusiasm over a class we attend on designing for embroidery. I have forwarded your newsletter to her. Thank you for the insight and the lovely pattern.
Thanks Marilyn I am pleased it resonated with you and you forwarded it! I hope it helps a shift in focus
What a lovely first newsletter, and good advice! We don’t have to be good at every single thing, do we!? Thanks for the pattern, too 🙂
Oh thank you Gail I really appreciate that as I was hesitant about sending it!