What is the ONE thing that you most want to do ?

[Sally Hutson]

Like many of us I have a passion to do many things embroidery/textile  wise and have had a go at most things.But there is one thing I really would love to do - and that is make a jacket based on the 17th century Margaret Layton Jacket in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. For years I have mulled over the idea and not taken the plunge yet. Perhaps one day I will get started !!! I have started a sketchbook so at least thats something. 

What is your ultimate goal in embroidery/ textiles? What is it you dream about doing?

[Margaret]

Thank goodness you are not taking notice of your family members wanting you to cut up the quilt, it would be a  terrible thing to do,love and cherish it Terry, you are so lucky to have such an item. 
 
Terry said:

I want to stitch the double panel Japanese Embroidery piece called Silent Communication. It depicts the edge a Bamboo "forest" beside a meadow of small blue flowers....a lot of goldwork on dyed silk fabric. An uncomplicated but striking piece.

I also want to properly conserve my great Aunt's patchwork quilt she made in the 1870's and which had seen quite a few days of use. A few of the women in my family wanted me to cut it up and give each woman in the family a piece, but I couldn't think of cutting it up, knowing my Aunt had stitched it together by hand. My Mom gave the quilt to me to take care of.

[JulieCastle]

I would love to become certified as a Master Stitcher.  I would also like to finish my writing project on the topic of Islamic Influences in Black Work.  I've begun the black work research and some designing, both of which could be parts of the Master Stitcher certification process, provided my project(s) would be approved.  Never know until I try!

[Lori King]

Don't cut it up!!  what a treasure that you have been entrusted with.  I have a quilt that my grandma made for my grandpa when they were "courting" (early 1900's) The batting is loose wool from the sheep on their farm.  It is pretty tattered but to me it is priceless.  Whenever I miss grandma and grandpa, or am feeling 'down', I just wrap the quilt around myself and feel comforted.  One of my granddaughters has a great appreciation for the quilt and my doll -it is 60 years old - so she will be the caretaker of the items. Although my mom had 11 kids and my aunt had four, my aunt entrusted me with this quilt to me.  Enjoy this beautiful treasure.
 
Terry said:

I want to stitch the double panel Japanese Embroidery piece called Silent Communication. It depicts the edge a Bamboo "forest" beside a meadow of small blue flowers....a lot of goldwork on dyed silk fabric. An uncomplicated but striking piece.

I also want to properly conserve my great Aunt's patchwork quilt she made in the 1870's and which had seen quite a few days of use. A few of the women in my family wanted me to cut it up and give each woman in the family a piece, but I couldn't think of cutting it up, knowing my Aunt had stitched it together by hand. My Mom gave the quilt to me to take care of.

[Lori King]

I have so many UFO's but I would like to learn to do beautiful embroidery and to complete a crazy quilt.  To begin on this goal, I am taking Sharon B's class on Sumptuous Surface Embroidery.  I get so encouraged and enthused when I see the beautiful work the others share on line.

[JulieCastle]

My first goal to achieve is finishing my UFOs.  The rest will follow...or am I setting myself up for failure?  Is there ever an end to UFOs?

[Terry]

I think there is never an end to UFOs. Some of my UFO are in that state because I took a class or seminar, and have now lost interest in it. And I consider myself disciplined when buying potential UFOs. I may like a project, but if I do not see myself actually sitting down and stitching it, then I pass it over. As a general rule, I try to do two new projects to one UFO. It doesn't always work out that way. Right now I'm working on a UFO from about 5 years ago. I may follow that one with another small UFO I found in my stash and forgot how much I love it. But I have to do this in my spare stitching time separate from my Japanese Embroidery. Ever want more hours in your day???

JulieCastle said:

My first goal to achieve is finishing my UFOs.  The rest will follow...or am I setting myself up for failure?  Is there ever an end to UFOs?

[JulieCastle]

I've simply promised myself that until I've completed some of the projects in my stash, no new projects.  Of course when my great niece was born I had to break the rule and buy another Shepherd's Bush Stocking pattern just for her.

At this time TAST seems to be taking up lots of my stitching time.  Just got caught up tonight finishing a million french knots!

Terry said:

I think there is never an end to UFOs. Some of my UFO are in that state because I took a class or seminar, and have now lost interest in it. And I consider myself disciplined when buying potential UFOs. I may like a project, but if I do not see myself actually sitting down and stitching it, then I pass it over. As a general rule, I try to do two new projects to one UFO. It doesn't always work out that way. Right now I'm working on a UFO from about 5 years ago. I may follow that one with another small UFO I found in my stash and forgot how much I love it. But I have to do this in my spare stitching time separate from my Japanese Embroidery. Ever want more hours in your day???

JulieCastle said:

My first goal to achieve is finishing my UFOs.  The rest will follow...or am I setting myself up for failure?  Is there ever an end to UFOs?

[Carol-Anne]

Hi Sally, did you know that the Plimoth Plantation recreated this jacket and wrote about it on a blog called The Embroiderer's Story.  The Jacket is currently on display at Winterthur Museum. 

[Carol-Anne]

Hi Anita, I hope that you do get to learn Japanese embroidery soon.  Learning this technique has been at the heart of my embroidery since I started taking classes.  Where are you located?  Do you need any information on tutors in your area?

CA

Anita said:

I have lots in mind.I'd like to learn Japanese embroidery.I wouldn't say it's my ultimate goal but hope this will come true soon....

[Carol-Anne]

The thing that I would most like to do is the RSN Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery and then possibly the Diploma.  There are a great many things that I would like to stitch but they are usually a device to learning new techniques or developing my needle skills. 

[Anita]

Thanks a lot Carol-Anne.I live in India and there are no tutors here as far as I know.I'm planning to go to JEC,Atlanta this year end or early 2013 because I have my family members in Georgia.May I contact you after I finalize my travel plans to ask about the preparations to be made and supplies needed to join phase 1?.

Carol-Anne said:

Hi Anita, I hope that you do get to learn Japanese embroidery soon.  Learning this technique has been at the heart of my embroidery since I started taking classes.  Where are you located?  Do you need any information on tutors in your area?

CA

Anita said:

I have lots in mind.I'd like to learn Japanese embroidery.I wouldn't say it's my ultimate goal but hope this will come true soon....

[Meg Mackenzie]

What an inspiring discussion! I would love to make a patchwork and embroidered cloak like a peacock's tail. I have the sketches. I have some of the silk. I just have to pluck up the courage and do it!