Inspiration

I've been out of the country for a few weeks visiting friends in Ireland and our daughter and her family in England. I always come home inspired with new idea for designs. While in London, we visited the V&A--Victoria & Albert Museum. I, of course, headed for the "Textile" section. I love to browse the antique samplers on display there. If you ever get the chance to go to London and you love samplers--do not miss the V&A.

When we returned home I had a huge pile of mail and magazines. While sorting through them I noticed "Quilters Newsletter" magazine. On the very last page of the magazine was a large photo of the quilt that inspired my cross stitch design "Inspiration." You will notice my creative license, but this is an amazing piece by Janet Locey of San Juan Bautista, CA. My inspiration came from a very small photo--oh how I wish I had had this larger photo to work from, but I still love my design and hope others enjoy the challenge of stitching the intricate piece.