Saturday, April 02, 2011

Me? ...a traveling teacher??

Good Saturday Morning Folks !

hoping your weather is as pleasant where you all are ~


I want to bend your ear for a moment if I may... I have been asked by a semi-local needlework shop, if I'd be interested in traveling to their location to teach a class in

primitive cross stitch.... (how to design your own sampler, color planning, dyeing linen and painting frames...) While I am thrilled and humbled, I'm a little skeer'd too!

I have taught classes, from rug hooking to doll-making and have taught many how to stitch on linen...

so,

my question to you is this: IF your local needlework shop was to have me come teach a class, ...would you sign up for it?


(oh I suffer from such self-doubt sometimes) please let me know your thoughts, and I'll let you know the outcome soon!!!!


Have a wonderfully creative day, my Friends!!





Blessings from the Farm... Lori
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50 comments:

  1. Primitive EchoesApril 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    If my not so local shop was having you teach a class in this I would sign up!,!!!! You do beautiful work and I would love to learn this. My local shop is three hours from here by the way!

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  2. Primitive EchoesApril 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    If my not so local shop was having you teach a class in this I would sign up!,!!!! You do beautiful work and I would love to learn this. My local shop is three hours from here by the way!

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  3. Sue at The Boar's Breath RanchApril 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I would certainly sign up. I wish you were closer so I could come and learn how to make the lovies that you seem to craft so easily.
    Sue

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  4. MargaretApril 2, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    YES! :D

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  5. From Sherry's HeartApril 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    ABSOPOSITIVELY!!!!
    AND in the new house I'd have a room for you to stay with me!!!!
    XOXO

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  6. ScrapApril 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    yesss this is very nice !

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  7. Prairie Blue...April 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Lori....I would be there in a whip stitch, if at all possible!......so would love it.....AND by the way....LOOOOOOVE the new banner picture....ahhhh!.....blessings~Denise

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  8. JaneApril 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    You betcha!!!

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  9. Robin in VirginiaApril 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    In a heartbeat!


    Robin in Virginia

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  10. primitivebettysApril 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I would! Unfortunately I don't have a local needlework shop though. No primitives around here either. Thank goodness for the computer! :)

    You will do great, Lori! I just know you will!

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  11. sandiApril 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Oh Dear Lori! I travel all the way from Texas just to visit YOU! You better bet I'd sign up in a minute for any class you might be doing locally. Of course, of course! You go girl!! hugs from Texas!

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  12. sApril 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    i would, you are so talented, share your knowledge and your gift
    sheila

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  13. Sassafras and WinterberryApril 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh course I would! I wish there was such a thing in my neck of the woods!
    You'll be great and I envy your students!
    Courtney

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  14. penelopeApril 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Definitely do this! We have nothing local but...a day trip (or two) could be called for in this case! I would love to learn some stitches from you :)

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  15. JonetteApril 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Yes, yes, yes...just wish there was a needle shop in my area.

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  16. debbieApril 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Definitely! Wanna come to Florida?!:)

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  17. Kathy (woolfind)April 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    No doubt that I would! I sure wish you were closer. I'd take a class in a heart beat. Would love to learn how to design, color plan, etc. What an opportunity for you Lori! If you've ever wondered to yourself "where will my love of this artform take me", here is an answer! Just imagine where this new journey could take you! Go for it :)

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  18. PennyApril 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Yes -- I'd be there with the others in a heartbeat! I am a very basic stitcher -- and would love to learn more things. And your projects are just lovely!
    Go for it!!

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  19. JeanneApril 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Absolutely!!! Please come to New York !!!
    Jeanne

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  20. Simply ShelleyApril 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    From what I have seen here on your blog...I would most certainly attend a class you were teaching....go for it :)
    Blessings

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  21. basketsnprimsApril 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    absolutely!
    hugs,
    pam

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  22. LindaApril 2, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh, Lori.....I would be right there with the rest of them signing up!
    Linda

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  23. BeckyjeanApril 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I would absolutely love it!!

    Becky

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  24. MariaApril 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I would absolutely sign up! I can't think of anyone else that I would rather learn from! : )

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  25. TheCrankyCrowApril 2, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    You're nutty crazy to even have to think about asking a question like that. HECK - those classes are going to be so full they'll do encores....You are gifted and it will be an incredible experience for others to learn from you!

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  26. WoolenSailsApril 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I would definitely sign up, not only for your expertise in needle work, but also as a person I would enjoy learning and talking with.

    Debbie

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  27. NaomiApril 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I'd sign up in a heartbeat! Go forth and teach Lori...you have so much to share.

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  28. iamthewalrusApril 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I would sign up for sure. It would be cool to meet the person behind my favorite blog. My stitching buddy would come too. We will go 2 states in any direction to go to classes. We are in Illinois. Cindy Huxtable

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  29. LindaApril 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    In a heartbeat....

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  30. edieApril 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Would I, Would I!!!!!!! YOU BET I WOULD. Sign me up right now.

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  31. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    If my LNS had you as a guest stitcher, I would be there in a heartbeat! Love all your great ideas and would LOVE to see what you would teach us. Pam

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  32. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    You bet....teach them!! I'm teaching an all day workshop this month to our stitch group. Teaching to stitch in hand, using muted colors and linen...not the x stitch of the early 'country' eighties. Our stitching group loves the work I do but they can't get past the oh its 'counted' cross stitch', so I want to try to re-introduce it to them...I'm excited so I know how you must be feeling! Go for it!
    Blessings,
    ~Ronda

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  33. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesApril 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I would totally be there. Just to sit and hear you talk of your techniques would be wonderful. You are a real inspiration and I'm sure your teachings will be a big hit.
    Go for it.

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  34. Jo AnnApril 2, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YES ! YESYESYESYESYES ! ! ! !


    OH, BY THE WAY YES !

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  35. Gathering ThreadsApril 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Lori who would say "no" to that. It would be packed.

    Susan

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  36. NMKApril 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    YES !!!!! Come to New England !!!!

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  37. Primitive EchoesApril 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    How about you practice a class with us???? We can all webcam in and you teach us and we can be your practice students. I would pay for an online class. I could even help set it up if u needed.

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  38. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Absolutely, come on down to Knoxville!

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  39. JenApril 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Oh my gosh...YES!!! I would love to have you teach a class near me. Lucky girls who are close enough to attend!

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  40. The EveningstitcherApril 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Hey....I came all the way down to Virginia to see you and your shop (from Michigan)don't you think for a minute I wouldn't come to a shop to take a class from you! It would be awesome!!

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  41. The Cinnamon StickApril 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Sooooo...when are you going to visit home (Connecticut) ??? Alittle stayover in Pennsylvania to teach a class would be pretty cool for my customers...
    Lori...you are so "down to earth" that just stitching with you would be a very special treat - I don't stitch and I would be first in line to learn!

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  42. Robin LeuschenApril 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I would be there in a heartbeat !!
    Robin

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  43. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    If only I lived local, but I don't think Iowa would be considered so. It would be a great shame to not share, you do wonderful work and I am "jealous"of those that would be able to come because they are 'local' to you. :(
    Go and have a great time, what a wonderful honor for you.

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  44. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    The Primitive Window said...
    Yes, I would jump at a the chance to sit with others who share this wonderful pastime. We don't have anywhere to take any classes around here, especially with a primitive touch. I am sure you will do a fabulous class, I would be there for sure!

    Renee

    April 3, 2011 8:55 AM

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  45. ConstanceApril 3, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    If you were teaching a class in Utah, well I'd be the first to sign up!

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  46. Robin at The Primitive HutchApril 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Even though I know how to stitch (at least I think I do) I always want to learn more about the craft I enjoy.
    I believe you would be a wonderful teacher ~ your goodies you make are beautiful!
    If you were having a class in my neck of the woods I would be there.
    Good Luck on your decision.
    Prim Blessings!
    Robin

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  47. BarbaraApril 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Yep, I'd be there if you were in my neck of the woods.
    Do I hear a book in the making????

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  48. lyndaApril 3, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    please teach at a shop in SE PA and I will come! Love your designs! Just bought your hooking pattern- feeding the chickens! Love it!

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  49. Cindi GayApril 3, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    What I've learned over the years:
    Let the shop do the registering and collection of fees. Have a minimum you are willing to drive the distance for or set a flat fee.

    Remember you only need to know a tiny bit more than the students to make it valuable to them. The challenge becomes continually increasing your skills to stay ahead.

    Call me if you have further questions, my number is on my website: Cindi Gay Rug Hooking

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  50. Sweet SueApril 3, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Yes, with tent pitched at LNS door the night before~lol! In NY Finger Lakes we've a wool shop and stitchy shop side by side in a picturesque resort town, wouldn't feel like work to you, that's for sure:)

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