The Stitchery of Catherine Hill, a Lancashire Lass
I’ve finally summoned up the courage to start exhibiting my work. The first piece to look out for this year is ‘Take Time to Smell the Roses’ that will be exhibiting at the Embroiderers’ Guild UK 2019 AGM in April – the theme is ‘Life’s Rich Pattern’.
The wonderful Autumn weather brings with it the most vibrant colours and those cool, blue, crisp days. It’s around this time of year that I retreat into my sewing room to rediscover textile projects and some long forgotten embroidery that needs a little tweaking or finishing. This year it includes Hares, Hearts and Hexies.
My latest thing is mounting work in anticipation of new hanging space in my home. Also helped by a fast approaching deadline for a local quilt show.
Some pieces have been moved around my sewing room for so long that the thought of having to frame them has made me really focus. Pushing me to work on ‘how to finish’ the piece. I’ve sourced some fabulous white frames and I’m now on a roll. Continue reading “Embroidery – Hares, Hearts and Hexies”