Nervous
For several months now I've been designing and stitching a hardanger pattern for one of my suppliers to take with them to trade shows, etc.
They're due to get it tomorrow and I'm nervous. Nervous that they won't like it, nervous that it won't go over well for the places they'll be taking it to this year (Paris and Milan, with other places on the list, I'm sure). This is the most prominent project I've ever done and I can't shake the butterflies.
Even if my suppliers like it, there's no telling if the folks at the trade shows will like it. Also, since I won't be in Paris or Milan, I won't be able to see it displayed or see peoples' reactions. I may be stuck with these butterflies forever.
I get frustrated sometimes because I know no one locally who does this type of work...so I can't tell if I'm any good at what I do or not by comparison. Obviously I should have stuck with cross stitch ;)
I always feel like perhaps I overestimated my skill level and people will be disappointed. I suppose that's the risk when you design or branch out into embroidery that allows for creativity. The butterflies can go though. Lack of confidence is unbecoming.
They're due to get it tomorrow and I'm nervous. Nervous that they won't like it, nervous that it won't go over well for the places they'll be taking it to this year (Paris and Milan, with other places on the list, I'm sure). This is the most prominent project I've ever done and I can't shake the butterflies.
Even if my suppliers like it, there's no telling if the folks at the trade shows will like it. Also, since I won't be in Paris or Milan, I won't be able to see it displayed or see peoples' reactions. I may be stuck with these butterflies forever.
I get frustrated sometimes because I know no one locally who does this type of work...so I can't tell if I'm any good at what I do or not by comparison. Obviously I should have stuck with cross stitch ;)
I always feel like perhaps I overestimated my skill level and people will be disappointed. I suppose that's the risk when you design or branch out into embroidery that allows for creativity. The butterflies can go though. Lack of confidence is unbecoming.
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Permalink Reply by PattyD on -
Just get those butterflies in formation! It's just energy waiting to be organized! It's tricky to compare your work to someone else's. It is art, after all. I am sure the business end of things can be nerve wracking, but have faith in your gifts. Producing art for sale can have its ups and downs and may feel restrictive, but trust yourself.
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