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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?: hand embroidery, especially samplers and canvaswork.
I am a member of the Chelston branch of Westcountry Embroiderers, the Sampler Guild and the Cross Stitch Guild. I prefer to stitch my own designs for which I use the Jane Greenoff computer programme. I have tried patchwork and quilting but prefer all aspects of counted thread embroidery.

Where did you learn your textle skills?: I can remember my first embroidery lesson in the first year of junior school. (I made 2 chairbacks and a settee back to match) and I've been hooked ever since. A sampler stitch needlecase made in the first year at Grammar School only strengthened my interest. My mother had always been a keen embroiderer and had plenty of materials for me to practice with. Since leaving school I've attended numerous further education classes and now as a member of WCE attend at least 4 day schools each year to try out new skills. I have a library of needlework books from which I take inspiration and advice and am happy to practice my stitching at every opportunity.

At 8:36am on September 15, 2008, Su Mwamba said…: Hi Sandra - thanks for your comment on my Marble Waves freeform bargello - glad you like it :-) ! Yes, I started with the wave motif in the centre, and used that shape to 'build' the bargello around it, rather than use a standard, static fill pattern. Had to be very careful where the mitred corners joined, but this wouldn't be a problem if the central motif was symmetrical. I'm playing with a few variations on the theme at the moment. Have fun exploring!

At 11:58pm on August 6, 2008, Gina E. said…: Hi Sandra,
Thanks for joining Cross Stitchin Fingers, and leaving your message about Blackwork. Nice to see new members jumping in the discussions so quickly! I will be posting a welcome message on the Group message board in a minute.

At 2:32am on August 5, 2008, Sue Noble said…: Hi Sandra thanks for your note I will set up a group will let you know when I have done it. How are things?? well I hope love to everyone and I will talk to you soon Sue XX

At 2:55am on July 26, 2008, Sandra Noble said…: Hi Margreet,
thanks for your welcome. I feel very lucky to live in the Babbacombe district of Torquay. We do get a lot of visitors from Europe and are delighted to share it's beauty with them. I am able to walk along the beach and cliff tops most days now that I am retired. I've always loved the sea in all it's moods and enjoy using it as inspiration for my sampler designs. greetings from South Devon - Sandra

At 2:12am on July 26, 2008, Margreet said…: Hallo Sandra,
Welcome in this club.
For some years ago I visited Torquay such a nice place with a beautiful surrounding.
smiles Margreet from Holland.