I have a comfy chair and a vintage, folding sewing table. I don’t really enjoy TV, but my husband is usually there when I am and he keeps up with that! Best of all worlds. My favorite stitching spot is the corner of my couch next to my picture window. Currently I am working on Martina Weber’s “Alpine Garden”. My Westie Tess is curled up by my side and by the end of an evening of stitching she is usually adorned with thread clippings. 2. Wish I was there now! My spot is in my recliner with my magnified floor lamp beside me, a beverage of choice on the side table, and a fire blazing in the wood stove. Add in the best chair with a homemade hardanger pillow for my back and I’m grand! This give-away has ended. It is comfortable and has an end table next to it where I can keep things like my scissors. I can curl up my legs and use them to support my stitching. The chair was bought over 30 years ago to rock my first baby. My favorite stitching spot is an easy chair facing the television with a Ott light and magnifier, my Needlework system 4 floor stand and a small side table for my glass of wine/coffee/tea/cocoa/hot cider. We have moved into a unit recently with a bedroom with eastern windows that I thought would be a perfect stitching place but my cat has other ideas. When I saw this book, I was captivated! Makes me very happy to sit there! I’ve been trying to persuade Sant to buy Jen Goodwin’s new book on Blackwork . My desk works best because I can spread out my materials, and I have a worklight to supplement the natural daylight. The only negative is that this spot looses its allure late in the day when the sun has moved to the other side of the building. My furbabies get to snuggle up to me on the couch while I’m happily stitching away binge watching TV with my hubby! They are lovely but sometimes I just want my own space with some nice music in the background. So I need my comfortable chair, frame set to the right height, good lighting and a nearby coffee maker to aid pressure area relief (the coffee doesn’t come near a work in progress) and a radio play or book in the background. I have not been able to establish a “needlework nest” in this house. It is the only chair I use. My husband likes me to watch TV with him (which puts me right to sleep) and I can make him happy by stitching and watching TV. . Or my bed, also in front of the TV. Listening to water flowing and the birds singing while creating ….heaven on earth! I also have daylight on sunny days from the picture window behind me, so I am covered light-wise quite well. I am so excited to have a chance to win this wonderful blackwork book – I do most of my work in my office that has a southwest-facing window, with a view of our backyard full of snow-covered trees. I should point out that dog hairs are much easier to remove from your sewing than cat hairs! My usual stitching spot is finally perfect…in my living room with good light, a cushioned seat, and supplies nearby. Good Morning! I enjoy stitching in my studio with great light from two windows and all my needed supplies close at hand. All my supplies are on the table and I sit beside it with a goose neck lamp to see, and listening to rock ‘n’ roll on the stereo. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. My favourite spot to stitch is in my back yard, when the sun is shining for great light with a pot of tea on a picnic table. I love to stitch in front of the fireplace My favorite stitching spot is on my couch. I have a spot set up next to my old sewing machine. I have a large window to my left which helps me to see. I also enjoy stitching while sitting in the back of my daughters dance class, it’s amazing how much you can get done in an hour. I have 3 favorite stitiching spots. My favorite stitching spot is in my living room next to a roaring fire. My favorite place for hand stitching is the car. Merry Christmas. It has great natural light during the day and I have a bright floor lamp for night time. I am fortunate enough to have an entire Studio for all of my sewing pleasures. Thanks for the info and opportunity. Maybe someday! My favorite stitching spot is in my sunroom so I can watch the critters and birds outside, unless I can stitch by the river or sea! when it is snowing or cold outside, all cozied up in my favorite pjs and covered with a blanket. I used to live in Colorado, so this reminds me of a cabin in the mountains. Very happy with the product and the correspondence, Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014. People around me enjoy watching my progress on the pieces and I’ve even thought about doing a mini-class so others can pass our treatment time productively. Hi. I love to sit in the afternoon by the double front windows of my living room. I would certainly need it to stitch such gorgeous blackwork. For me, there is no such thing as a single favorite spot…there are several! My favorite stitching spot is at the kitchen table, best light in the house. I have access to my tv, Internet and stereo. On warmer sunny days I can stitch under the towering redwoods in our backyard or in the sunny, back corner amid the chirping and flitting of black-crowned chickadees at the bird feeder. I’ve always found blackwork to be a beautiful form of embroidery, My favorite stitching spot is in a cruise ship lounge with the big window letting the sun come through, right now it is in the family room sitting under Stella. Thanks, Mary, for the opportunity to win Jen’s new book. I usually end us surrounded by fabric and threads and equipment! One more week until Christmas – and things are winding down for the year here in my wee studio. There is a park across the street and I can see the treetops when I take a break from stitching. My favorite spot is my little nook in my craft room. I have tables around me and a lovely lamp which overhangs the side of the chair to illuminate my work. It’s large window (plenty of light) looks onto a courtyard garden. is at the end of the dining room table where I carve out a spot and happily stitch while the family (and the world ) are moving all around me. I never tried blackwork, but the pages you showed from this book look intriguing. This year I purchased a Stella table lamp and it makes all the difference in the world especially during the winter months. Merry Christmas everyone! It would be wonderful to have her book! I have worked at having a 15 minute project available as you do. I have a little room in our house. My favorite spot to stitch in is in a corner of my bedroom. Blackwork is a timeless, classic embroidery sixteenth century embroidery technique in which beautiful designs are created by stitching geometric designs on to evenweave fabric. The light is to my right on the table and the rest of the table is full of works in progress and supplies. 30 charming projects & patterns for giraffes, foxes, sloths, cats, deer, owls, dogs, polar bears, and more! My favorite stitching spot is my recliner where I have focused lighting, my tool basket next to me, and my drink on the stand beside my recliner. I like to listen to the tv as I stitch. This is where I read, too. It is the only place I stitch. I can enjoy music or a talk show while stitching and not be isolated from my husband while he reads. I usually stitch in my sewing room where I have a comfy chair & footstool, a radio & TV, a great view of nature out of my window and an amazing Stella light. A Stitcher’s Christmas #10: Embroidery Books Galore from Search Press! I can watch television with my husband(generally sport or crime movies) I don’t mind as I only really listen as I can concentrate on my work and when his not home I can watch YouTube tutorials and my TV shows . I am happy when I spend time in there. My favourite place to stitch is on the couch closest to the woodstove with my cats around me. At home I enjoy stitching while watching(listening to) sports on TV. ❤️. My favourite stitching spot is the corner of my couch with the light shining in from my bib window! Evenings and ballgames, in front of the TV. Good Day, The light is always good! My favorite spot is my family room. My favorite stitching location is my over stuffed orange chair by the fireplace. The design by Eleanor Friston has large scale black and white charts printed 10 stitches to one inch on two A3 sheets. As long as I have that I can stitch just about anywhere. It’s very relaxing. lol. The twentieth century that is. I have not done a lot, just a few pieces. I can see the flower beds, woods and enjoy the outdoors even on a cold winters day. Favorite stitching spot is on the sofa while watching movies. What else could I want? I have 360 degree views of the water surrounding my house here on Hatteras Island in NC. My favorite stitching spot is on the couch surrounded by my two cats, Cosmo and Poe! I have a comfy chair and a futon where I can work and cuddle with my puppy! I have two chairs- an ergonomic office chair at a wide desk where it’s easy to do finishing or beading. My favorite stitching spot is in my family room. Please try again. (I’ve got a great set-up in the basement for machine sewing, too.). It’s quiet, peaceful, and everything is within reach. 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Strangely, the best place to stitch in my house is on the bed in my bedroom! It was great to be able to find older publications on unique subjects. Something I have always wanted to try but,…….have been afraid! The rest of the year my studio has lots of light and inspiration. Of course only in summertime. I can rest my eyes by looking up and away from my needlework and enjoy bird activity nearby. Traditional Blackwork Samplers (Needlecrafts Series) My living room stays tidier and I can choose what level of clutter I want to tolerate upstairs ; ). My favorite stitching spot is in my “nest” which is what the family calls my recliner. My favourite stitching spot is in the family room in a corner of the sofa next to the window with my gooseneck lamp beside me and everything in reach. My favourite stitching spot… or at least where you’ll usually find me is on my couch, with my feet up, my stuff spread out beside me (that’s why it’s the couch and not a recliner LOL) the tv on, my ott lite on, and a coffee! Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. I can watch/listen to TV and the kitties often come join me for a while. After having cataract eye surgery and trifocals lenses implanted recently, I am so pleased to be able to begin to embroider again after many years! My electronics are nearby — sometimes I just watch TV and stitch away, or sometimes I listen to podcasts or audible books. The pattern is worked in cross stitch and backstitch. It’s my spot! Today’s give-away focuses on blackwork embroidery – specifically, the beautiful blackwork of Jen Goodwin, who has recently written an extensive and thoroughly instructive book on the subject. She has a curious cat that adores our stitching get-togethers as much as we do. I bought a wonderful recliner to use as my stitching chair. My favorite stitching spot is right at my computer desk where I’m surrounded by art supplies, a rainbow of colors and a warm heater nearby. I listen to my radio and stitch. It’s my happy place! My favorite stitching spot is a recliner next to a bay window that looks into the woods. My favorite spot at this time…In my recliner with a bright light over head (as it is in my living room). There is a table just beside me to hold all my threads and tools and a magnifier light on the other side to assist in my ability to see the work easily. I could happily stitch there forever. Wishing all a Happy Holidays. In my dreams, I have a separate sewing room so all the stash and ongoing projects can be contained. Blackwork Embroidery (Dover Embroidery, Needlepoint) Paperback – Illustrated, June 1, 1976. by Elizabeth Geddes (Author), Moyra McNeill (Author) › Visit Amazon's Moyra McNeill Page. so would enjoy this new book and the learning lessons I know it must have. I love to stitch in my living I have a big picture window I get a lot of natural light and the morning is so quite it’s my time, My favourite stitching spot is “my” couch (aka the couch the little ones are not allowed to jump on!). Currently I am still making Hungarian embroidered hearts as the demand is high! I would love to win this book. There are always little birds in the shrubs near by. My desk sits in front of a large slider that looks over a small garden and the spot where I feed the birds. My VERY favorite place is in the kitchen at a little table that looks out to the woods and some bird feeders. Sometimes, a throw if necessary. The waves quietly lap the shore. Fav stitching spot is on my couch with a back pillow or two, a cup of my favorite tea and a great period drama. Thanks. My favorite spot to stitch is my window close to the window so I can get the light on the right side. I have a comfy chair with perfect light over my shoulder located in the living room. My favorite stitching spot is in my recliner with my feet up(bad back). Favorite stitching spot? I love a cup of tea beside me or a glass of wine. A TV tray on my left for chart, threads, and supplies. It was brought to England by Catherine of Aragon, the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain when married Prince Arthur, the eldest son of King Henry VII. My chair is situated where I can easily view the outdoors and the beauty of nature. My favorite stitching spot is the left side of the big couch in my living room. Do you have any recommendations on being able to see linen well enough to use it for blackwork? I review all the comments that go on the website, to keep unseemly content off the website. If you’re keen to try this type of blackwork, add Jen’s book to your 2021 wish list! My trestle is always set up for use. However, currently, my favorite stitching spot is on my living room couch. I have a laptop on that table that is hooked up directly to the house router and I watch videos and TV while stitching. My spot is in the living room near the fireplace. I have a light that sits on the wooden arm so I have great light and beside me is the sewing cabinet that my grandfather made one year for my mother. On the right I have my threads and different boxes with smaller projects. . It caused me to stop and think about WHY it’s my favorite stitching spot. I’ve worked on small and medium-sized projects there, creating perfect memories with all the senses: taste of the tea, feel of needle and thread, smell, sight, and sound of the crackling fire. My favorite spot to stitch is sitting up against the headboard of my bed with my feet stretched out and all the space to my side to create a stitching nest. I love the fine intricate look of the stitching. The current pattern is on top of that. My stitching spot is in my office, surrounded by bulging bookcases, a window streaming sunlight and my two dogs who make sure I don’t sit too long. My favourite stitching spot is in our family room but a beautiful big window where I also have my stitching lamp with magnifier and pattern holder. Hands down my favorite spot is the screen porch on a warm spring day. Entertainment or company is a few feet away in the form of the tv and stereo system as well as a blue tooth speaker. Barb W, MO. My favourite stitching spot is currently in a corner of the main room so I can look up over the roofs of the city and into the street below where there is a park bench and a tree. (No cell coverage in these areas!). I normally only get a chance to do my embroidery in the evenings, but there is something very peaceful and relaxing at the end of the day doing a something a creative. I have never entered one of these Christmas give-aways before, but I appreciate the opportunity to do so now. Light, hoop, comfortable seat and then I am happy anywhere. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. My favorite spot is in my living room, where it’s peaceful and quiet. My hand sewing supplies fit nicely in my Mom’s old sewing basket. My favorite space to do needlework is in the living room sitting in the recliner. A form of counted-thread work, blackwork emphasizes shading contrasts that are possible working with a single color of thread. So I sit in my recliner facing the fireplace and TV. Please do not leave your comment as a reply to someone else’s. By far my favorite spot is on the couch, with the morning sun coming in, TV on in the background, two cats on the back of the couch, and a cup of tea on the coffee table. I do better stitching under magnification, so this is a perfect set-up for me. My favorite stitching spot…..my cozy little kitchen…..lots of light, warm, big table, music and TV. December 2020. I enjoy stitching in my family room which has two large windows for lots of natural light. I have a lovely Artisan floor stand that’s designed to slide under the couch / recliner, I have a wonderful heated blanket to sit on and wrap up in, and perfect overhead lighting. My favorite stitching spot is in my armchair in front of the TV with a good bendable lamp over my shoulder. The rest of my day is going to be ok. overlooking the garden, with our lovely cat Lexi in attendance to distribute fur on everything I stitch. I have a chaise longue, also known as a fainting couch, that’s got a velvety soft deep purple blanket on it. I have a desk and a battered old chair. I’m fortunate to have such a lovely place to stitch. It has a southern exposure with windows on three sides. I love watching movies while I stitch, and when I finish the piece I can always relate it to the TV show or movies I watched while stitching. It all comes together if I’m listening to an audiobook of something I already know super well since I’m enough of a novice to need to still concentrate on how to stitch. I’m posting this again as I obviously didn’t finish reading the directions. It just about never happens except on very special days (Christmas, Easter and perhaps Birthdays) as mornings are a busy time to do other “necessary” tasks, but when I get to stitch in the morning sun…… it is glorious. When our children moved out, we converted one of the bedrooms into a multipurpose space – office, library and secondary guest room. In the summer I can still open the big sliding glass door to catch the breeze and in the winter I have a cozy place amongst my plants. Embroidery Designs by Elizabeth Almond Contents Home Charts Cross Stitch Projects E-Books Freebies Techniques Inspirations Blog Liz's Gallery Reader's Gallery Guest Book Contact About . It is the most peaceful stitching place while listening to the water in the stream. Favorite spot? I love to stitch at my desk which stand against the window. Thanks for giveaway and best wishes for 2021. My favourite stitching place is my work desk where I have my threads, tools and a good light, close at hand. Blackwork Embroidery quantity. It is stitching heaven. All my books are around me and all my tools are here. Chris Schaudel. My favourite place to stitch is where ever I happen to be, with whatever free time I have. Oh, and did I tell you that I am only a couple steps from the kitchen with all of its goodies. And my sewing basket can be stashed behind the chair when I want to tidy up. It is on the end of the couch with the brightest lamp. I love to stitch in my garden, weather permitting, or by my picture window facing my garden. It’s the smallest bedroom in the house, but it sports a high peaked ceiling with a fan and a wonderful palladium window facing south. Thank you. Cheers Mary, and thank you. I am very partial to British mysteries so it cuts into my sewing. Lunch is provided at no charge but we do make donations to keep the electricity on and provide basic needs (paper towels, toilet paper, bottled water, napkins, plates, etc.). A form of counted-thread work, blackwork emphasizes shading contrasts that are possible working with a single color of thread. There is a sewing campion my Mother made me on the arm to hold needles & a pocket for the mobile. With the window light behind me and my stitching lamp in front of me. In winter there is a bit of snow and on the very hot days of summer I move out to the garden for a slightly different portion of the view. The natural light makes it easy for me to “see” and the woods provides plenty of entertainment value. ; 3 - Tanja Berlin Online Blackwork Class – a Give-Away! I do most of my stitching at a table frame in my all-purpose work room. Two spiralbound book of exquisite blackwork designs from embroidery in English museums and other historical sources. #2 is the sofa in the living room (where I stitch in the evenings) and #3 is my favorite chair outside on the lanai. Merry Christmas. I have plenty of space to lay out patterns and materials. I have a comfy chair ion a corner – windows in front of me and to the side. A Stitcher’s Christmas #8: Threads, Tools & Accessories! Love it. I love to stitch outside surrounded by nature’s beauty. My favorite stitching spot is in my sunroom. I have comfy chair with a good lamp, a three tiered side table and a nice view out the window. One is an upstairs bedroom that I use to store most of my stash and that I go to when I have Zoom needlework meetings/classes. Gracie. Stitching there while listening to the babbling of the river is pure heaven! I’m always looking at ways to learn new needle and thread styles. While working on projects at night I can easily watch my favorite TV programs while stitching, again from my chair. I know that my daughter, who is an artist herself, would also be fascinated by how artistically applied Jen’s designs and techniques emulate the lines that an artist creates using paint, pencil or ink. A north window during the day with an inherited rocking chair. It’s my favorite spot in the house. The chair and lighting changes depending on which child sits where and I can work with whatever is available as long as they’re around me. The left arm rest is used to hold an arm rest pocket storing my scissors and marking pens. This environment brings me a lot of joy. Also I am happy stitching in the car waiting on one child or the other. I chose not to do blackwork for my RSN Certificate but this might almost change my mind! My next best spot, especially during very hot days, is on the Adirondack chair under our row of oak trees. June House A good book or movie playing. The daylight is good but my lamp shines over my left shoulder in the evening. I have a little corner in the lounge room, but it’s my own, I don’t share. Thanks Mary for your generosity in this matter. An old Christmas movie on TV , one that I have seen a hundred times so that I don’t even have to watch it, just listen. It has an old wooden bench with a brick wall behind it. Until then I am stitching on the sofa in the living room. It’s always cozy in winter, and I have it set up with whatever project(s) I’m working on close at hand, along with my light and magnifier. I stitch in my living room in a comfortable chair with a floor lamp and a table next to it for supplies. You really can’t get much stitching done trying to read the subtitles at the same time. I love blackwork especially (along with all of forms of needlework) and have enjoyed your blog ever since my daughter introduced me to it. My favorite stitching spot would be in the corner of our sofa so my lamp is on my left and my supplies are beside me on the right. Aside form the light is that it’s tucked next the drafting table with metal sides. Blackwork looks fascinating! Explanations of blackwork materials, stitches, and techniques are accompanied by patterns and instructions for creating numerous designs for pillows, samplers, table linen, and other articles, Blackwork Made Easy: Techniques, Patterns and Samplers by Lesley Wilkins (2012) Paperback, Blackwork (Essential Stitch Guides) by Becky Hogg (2011-01-11), Blackwork Embroidery: Stitches, techniques and 13 modern projects, New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches, Blackwork Embroidery (Dover Embroidery, Needlepoint), Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns, Thread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artist Collaborations. My favorite stitching spot is what my husband calls my “fortress of solitude”. My favorite spot is my “Herbs & Plants” sunroom. It has floor to ceiling windows so it is sunny most days. Lovely stitching in that book. My favorite spot to stitch is in my bedroom in a rocking chair while I watch TV. My favorite place to stitch is my oversize old leather chair in living room. My favorite place to sit and embroider is in my craft room. anywhere where I can sit cross-legged is perfect for my stitching (to be resumed after my broken arm heals). 1963 Coats Anchor Modern Spanish Blackwork Embroidery Book no.755 MonCaribou. I can watch an old movie on TCM or Hallmark Christmas movies or Zoom with fellow stitchers. A cup of tea or glass of wine as accompaniment is nice. Grandma’s chair has been recovered, and is now wonderful to sit in. I’m a detail person and found that I really like blackwork embroidery; I ordered a beginner’s kit from Tanja Berlin and loved doing it. My favorite stitching spot is the corner of my sofa. My favorite stitching spot is in my living room on the couch with a fuzzy blanket on my lap and the sunlight pouring in from both the front and back of the house. It has everything I love in it. I share my home with my daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. My favorite stitching spot is any comfortable chair or couch where I can hang-out with my family while I stitch. I moved in my desk, all of my supplies and surround myself with plants. I love blackwork in all its forms, the gridded is just as nice as more modern free-form. My favorite place to stitch is in my husband’s well worn leather recliner surrounded by windows looking out on my backyard which I turned into a wildlife reserve after we bought the house. That’s where all my stuff lives, along with my favorite sewing machine. I love watching the birds & squirrels while listening to music or audiobooks all while stitching. Happy holidays and a hug for those missed. I have recovered and spiffed up the recliner chair my mom used to sit in… and it is in my sewing room now with a magnifier lamp along side. I’m really lucky to have the smallest but best room in the house for my ‘spot’. Coming up on Monday, a BIG give-away of a lot of beautiful books – as we wind down this year’s series of A Stitcher’s Christmas! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize. Big, spacious, lots of light and the most comfortable chair I have in the house! Ohhh. Merry Christmas Mary! I have a nice floor stand to bring the work up in front of me, and try to do a little each day. Very intriguing. From shop MonCaribou. Beyond the cupboard is the huge picture window which shows the currently snow speckled grass and trees. My favorite stitching spot is the corner of my couch. Thanks for the info and opportunity. What a great question! I have a table and wheeled office chair. The laptop is near by to listen to audio books, if I wanted. Aug 27, 2019 - I love blackwork. I have a desk lamp that shines down on my work, lots of room to spread out the pattern, threads, metallics and anything else I need close at hand. It’s particularly the best in the winter around 9:00am. In the evening, there is a favorite arm chair that fits me “just right” and a lamp with a magnifier…plus: multiple projects, in different levels of completion, are lined up in project bags. What a year, eh? I have great natural light from windows on my left, and two lamps for lighting after dark. Very relaxing. The book looks glorious! Happy Holidays! Very peaceful. C’est la vie! I have to fight my cat for my favourite sewing spot as it is also his favourite snoozing spot. It has held up well all these years and the upholstery must be part iron because it is still going strong. Hand Embroidery Lessons & Step-by-Step Projects, Church / Ecclesiastical Embroidery Patterns, Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery – Book Review, find the materials kits listed on her website here, reach the comment form directly by following this link, Stitcher’s Christmas #3: A Doubly Delightful Give-Away x 5. One is at a table in the church fellowship hall with 6 or 7 other stitchers busy at work on their project for the week – quilting, embroidery, crocheting, and knitting and sometimes more mundane projects like hemming a dress or repairing dog toys! It was more about the people than the place though. In the house spot is in my Lane wing back recliner watching television with my husband. My favourite place to stitch is curled up on the sofa under a blanket, with a cup of tea within easy reach! I have a comfy red chair with a lamp situated on an adjacent bookcase for overhead light that works well. So pleased to have great resources like your newsletter. So, don’t think simple, gridded blackwork here! Hi, I love to stitch on the couch by the window. My favorite stitching spot is in our family room where I can sit by the fireplace. This book is one of the best modern works on blackwork. This area is also floodlit by sunlight. 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