Since I sent off my proposals of new designs I have moved on to writing an instruction for an upcoming pilot for another new design. For those not familiar with the process, a new design chosen for a seminar needs a pilot class. A pilot class is usually comprised of between 8 and 20 students. Most of the time my pilots are a combination of an actual class and a few ghost or away stitchers (as I call them). Every teacher seems to handle their pilots in a different way.
The class time is about the same as it will be at seminar and therefore helps me to refine the schedule. I get a chance to see how the written instructions work for the cross section of stitchers and make immediate changes. And the stitchers have a chance to offer input and tell me what they like to see in an instruction book. It really is an interesting process.
Wild Roses Oval Box is the current project (shown above) and then there is one more pilot for this year: Flower Diamonds, to be taught in April.
In the spring I will be scheduling any pilots for next year and will post the information here. So, if this sounds like something you think your guild might like to do, or you would like further information now, please contact me.
Have a great weekend!