Over the holidays, I went on a creative frenzy searching for Brazilian Embroidery tutorials, which led to not so popular embroidery stitches and crazy quilting, which then led to midievel embroidery techniques, finally getting me to a one stop group called StitchMAP. This is a group of Mentors, Angels and Apprentices who teach, learn and pay forward the arts of all things stitching, fibers, floss and creativity. After anxiously waiting for a month, the pre-requisite class to all classes, Color Theory Course has begun! As a fine arts major in college, I had taken this class and was less than enthused about taking this class...again. But as I went through and did the first exercise, my perspective in how I saw my stash of embroidery and tatting/crochet threads in a whole new light. I realized how much color I had and the treasure of supplies that sat, collecting dust until such a time as this. This time in my life to rekindle the creative hunger of color, creativity, and joy in making something out of what others consider nothing! If you are looking for a very active, lively group that is all about teaching, learning, sharing and paying forward the blessings of creativity and life in general, then come on and join us! I have posted a purple Yahoo Groups button to the left. We have members from all over the world and every class, challenge and topic posts are all teaching and learning tools, from each other. This is not a place where egos and self promotion are priority, but of honest and real sharing and encouragment. The foundation and meat of true friendships with a common passion for the arts in fiber, thread and unlimited possibilities! I will end this post with a picture collage of my first exercise as a teaser. I will not post anymore on the classes, as these are proprietary, even though EVERY class and aspect is free of charge. Enjoy and if you have the passion, then join us!
Blessings!
~creativebebe
Love it, love it! Sounds like a fun group, even though I'm not into stitching, threads, and the like ;) Great job on the color though!
Posted by: mel | January 17, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Great blog post Michelle, promoting a wonderful group.
Your Aussie buddy.
Arlene
Posted by: Arlene Whtie | January 18, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Wow! Thank you for all the great comments! Makes me feel like Sally Fields...She likes us! She really, really likes us! We like you too and are so glad you joined. You have so much to offer and it is evident that you truly understand our purpose of sharing to keep needlearts alive and well......Shari
Posted by: Shari J. | January 18, 2011 at 08:05 AM
You not only have a handle on color but quite a way with words. Great post! Ruby
Posted by: Ruby | January 18, 2011 at 09:15 AM
@Mel - it is fun, BFF. if you ever decided to try stitching, let me know! ;)
@Arlene - thank you! it is a wonderful group and i am enjoying getting to know everyone! hope things are settling down for you down under!
@Shari - so thankful you put this group together! thanks for being such a fearless leader!
@Ruby - thank you for such a great compliment! made me all warm and fuzzy! :)
Posted by: creativebebe | January 18, 2011 at 10:38 PM