A big decision

I have decided to give up most of my teaching. 

I have issues with my health and having to home school my grand daughter has made things even harder.  And although I love teaching, I think it is time to just stitch for myself.  I have been assessing the work of younger people who want to be tutors and it is time to make way for 'new blood'.  I will still teach classes for people new to stitching.  Again, I think this is probably the most important class of all as first impressions are so important.

I can't just stop stitching and I have to have some kind of a challenge.  So, I am going to do more portraits, Kogin and I would like to become expert at free motion quilting.  I stayed with my friend Angela in Toowoomba and she is doing the most beautiful work on her long arm quilting machine.  She made me this lovely bag from a recycled embroidered doylie.

Inside was a heart shaped block of bees wax for coating my thread.

I am going to stick with my Bernina 720 but I have to say I would love to have her skill on the machine.

I will not be able to stop creating new designs, I do this in my sleep.  I will put those here on my blog as well.

I have to honour all the bookings I have for the rest of the year but that will be the end of teaching.  I'm a bit sad but relieved as well.

Comments

[Queenie Patch]

That must have been a most difficult decision to make. Maybe it's time to 'retire' from obligations and enjoy doing just what you want without any pressure from others.

[Rachel]

The fact that you are relieved shows it was the right decision. But I'm sure you won't stop stitching and I look forward to seeing what you design!

[Carolyn Foley]

You are right