The Hoop Up Swap on Flickr that I've been involved with for a while now is finally coming to completion.
I have to admit that it has been quite a challenge to fulfil. I go through phases when I am able to sit and embroider and also when I am in the mood to do so. I don't think everyone has received my best, as some of the pieces I've felt under pressure to complete when I haven't been wholly in the mood.
It has however been good to be taken out of my comfort zone working to someone else's brief and do some pieces that I may not have thought about doing. I have also met some great people along the way whose paths I may not have crossed.
(stitchery adapted from www.incywincytogs.blogspot.com)
So I shall take the positives from the experience and look forward to receiving and sharing with you, the pieces that others have kindly and thoughtfully embroidered for me.
Beautiful work Karen! I never knew that that was what embroidery was! I've heard the term before, though. It's a wonderful thing to have when you've finished all the work. Keep on creating beautiful pieces of art like this.
ReplyDeleteI think you are being too hard on yourself, you pieces look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I have just been on the hoop swap link and there are some lovely 'hoops'. Are new swaps organised when the last one finishes ? I can't seem to see where you would sign up... Do you know of anyone who organises quilt block swaps ? Maria
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I'd love to see what you do when you are in the mood Mrs! :)) Kx
ReplyDeletethanks for the sneak previews - looking forward to seeing the whole things, they look great!
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