The Primitive Stitcher
My love of needlework began as a child and has continued to be a lifelong journey ~ the only one in my immediate family interested in such things! A pastor's wife taught me to crochet when I was 10. My father bought me a sewing machine about that same age and gave me basic instructions on how to operate it and let me "have at it". Home economic classes and participation in 4-H furthered my sewing education and throughout my high school years I made many of my own clothes. I picked up cross-stitching in my early teen years and to this day, that remains one of my favorite things to do.
It has been within the past 15 years that I discovered the "wonders of wool" ~ wool applique and the primitive art and history of penny rugs. And, just to prove that you can "teach an old dog new tricks", I have continued my education by learning the art of quilt making, needle punch, and now rug hooking.
Offering my hand-stitched items for sale is a way for me to pay some bills and fund my "stash enhancement". After all, a stitcher can never have enough fabric, linen, wool, and threads! However, I am humbled each time you buy an item I have stitched! There is love and appreciation in every single stitch!
I would be remiss, though, in failing to thank the many wonderful needlework designers from whom I obtain designs to stitch and draw inspiration in finishing. Thank you, ladies (and perhaps a few gents!), for sharing your love of the art, your passion, and your beautiful designs with the rest of us!
