Planning New Designs, Harlequin Hearts Pilot Workshop

This is a busy time of year for many of us! If you have childen at home, or grandchildren, there are always lots of activities to attend at this time:  sports finals, dance recitals, graduations, etc. etc.  Well, needlework teaching is very similar: pilots for this year's seminar classes to prepare and teach, spring workshops, and new designs to start working on for proposals early next year.  This last few weeks I've been working on the first two items and thinking about the third.  That's usually the way I begin.  Here is a photo of the design bin which is furtherest along....at this time.   Things could change overnight if I become really attached to an idea for one of the other two.  

You can see there are some or all of the following in the bin:  rough sketches of my design ideas along with clippings of interesting bits from magazines, photos and the internet, threads, ribbons, beads, paints, sequins, fleece, Misty Fuse or whatever else could even remotely end up being used for it.  Sometimes adding items to the collection will prompt new ideas.....or I might move something from one design to another.  Such as if I decide using Misty Fuse for this project won't work but will add much to another design instead. 

I'll update as things progress.  But probably you'll see the other two bins appear before there is an update on this one.  One never knows. 

During the last thirty days I have been in Ohio and Oregon teaching three workshops and had a wonderful time with each group.  It is always so interesting to meet, and have a chance to chat with, all the friendly stitchers.   

The Willamette ANG of Eugene, Oregon kindly sent photos of the Harlequin Hearts pilot which appeared in their April 08 newsletter.  Just look at this wonderful workshop space provided by Elizabeth B.  The outside is just as inviting, placed in such a quiet, wooded setting.  Thanks for sharing!  And my thanks to each guild for your great hospitality.