Yesterday I did my first ever teaching stint at the Fat Quarterly retreat in London. I've been very nervous over the last few days but calmed myself down with the knowledge that I know I can talk about embroidery for hours barely drawing breath. I taught the group my Cherry Merry Robin pattern and you can see some of the finished pieces by my students in the photo above.
I needn't have worried at all because I was lucky enough to have a class full of enthusiastic and talented ladies attending. You can see two of my happy campers above beaming with pride at their stitched up robins.
It was lovely to see so many people completely engrossed in their stitching, just the best way to spend an afternoon.
Sadly, for now time will not allow me to add teaching to my repertoire but now that I've given it a go I hope that sometime in the future I can try it again.
I'm so glad you had a positive first experience (you're obviously a natural!) - everyone looks to have had a marvellous time in your class and the robins are soooo cute!!!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 06/03/2012 at 03:19 PM
Looks like it was so much fun! Everyone's robins look adorable! Congrats! :)
Posted by: Jeni | 06/03/2012 at 03:30 PM
It was a fantastic class, you didn't need to be nervous at all!
You were a great teacher... You had to be to get me to be handstitching and I actually finished!!
That's me in the bottom photo pushing up my glasses LOL
Posted by: Kat | 06/03/2012 at 05:02 PM
I really enjoyed your class Aneela. You were great at teaching and it was a lovely relaxed class. Thanks!
Posted by: Fiona | 06/03/2012 at 06:56 PM
lovely! i love the idea of putting the birdie on a napkin. ;p
Posted by: ina | 06/03/2012 at 08:42 PM
Many of the blogger friends were there and how jealous I was that they got to meet such a talented artist. Working on Little Apples at the moment.
Posted by: ga447 | 06/03/2012 at 08:53 PM
It was a wonderful session - thank you honey xxx
Posted by: Flying Blind | 06/03/2012 at 09:13 PM
I enjoyed your class very much Aneela. Very happy with my little robin! That's my mum's Christmas card sorted out in June instead of the usual mad rush in December! Really enjoyed the whole weekend, hope you did too x
Posted by: Lisa | 06/03/2012 at 11:48 PM
Everybody said it was a great class Aneela. I just wish there had been enough time to do ALL the classes and I could have been there too. It's so difficult when you have too choose and all classes are great!
Posted by: Rafael's mum | 06/04/2012 at 07:46 AM
How exciting for you, Aneela...and for your gathering of stitchers!! Thank you for sharing this event. I wish my postal code was a bit closer to yours as I would sign up!! I sure hope you will have the opportunity to share your stitching with others!!
Posted by: Debra Masek | 06/04/2012 at 02:28 PM
How exciting to teach your first class and have it be a success!
Posted by: elsa | 06/04/2012 at 03:13 PM
I loved your class Aneela, I've always wanted to give embroidery a go but didn't really know where to start. I can't wait to try anothe design and will be keeping an eye out for your book. :-)
Ps. Awful pic of me at the bottom, don't know why I was gurning! Going to try and pretend I never saw it.... Just when I thought I'd managed to stay out of all the pics of the retreat lol
Posted by: Fiona | 06/05/2012 at 09:42 PM
Looks like everyone excelled in your class! What did YOU learn???? LOL
Posted by: Sherry Keith | 06/07/2012 at 02:57 PM