I love teaching. Especially teaching people who are ready to experiment. I learn something from each person in the class. I love to see the variations that people come up with. We have so much fun comparing notes, trying new things and letting ourselves travel unknown pathways. My Miami class had some really skilled and creative folks in it. They were a joy to watch.
The At Play in the Garden of Stitch workshop presented by Partners for Art + Design in Miami
The Miami workshop organized by Abbey Chase of Partners for Art + Design was in an exquisite historic church. The light was fantastic, the stitchers enthusiastic.
Here are some of the things I learned from my students.
When filling a square with stitch, play with different patterns that repeat. Let your imagination go wild.
Let your stress be released. Nancy called this her divorce.
If your tension isn’t working right, go with it. We all loved this bearded back.
Consider fringe. Use fabric that already has texture.
If your pig needs wings, find some and add them to your composition.
Celebrate color and pattern. Let your edges be active.
Your work does not need to fit into a rectangle. It doesn’t even have to be a rectangle.
You can tell a story in four squares.
A beach can become a vase. (Turn this one 90 degrees clockwise and you can see what I mean.)
I am thankful for all the time I spend with my students. Each session brings delight and discovery.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. May your turkey be moist and your potatoes buttery.