Stitch in Public Event At Monroe Township Library

The embroiderers were joined by several dozen spectators this afternoon at their Stitch in Public Day, where members of the Guild came along to work on their current stitching, show off finished stitched projects 

and encourage onlookers to learn more and maybe join us. 

Our sign up sheets were filled, and we really hope the interest we saw today results in new members, who will be very welcome.

Florence L. organized the event, along with Lauren the librarian who now jokes that her second job seems  to be the stitching admin!  She created the flyer and set it up on display,

and arranged to have furniture set out in a friendly layout so that people could come, ask questions, watch, and generally enjoy the afternoon along with the guild members. She kept a friendly eye on activities all afternoon, which is probably why it went so smoothly.

Guild members, here's Ginny at work in typical generous teaching mode,  also advised one another about works in progress, one of the  characteristics of this group, where one member who has completed a project gladly shares her learning with the next person trying it.

We also came up with a suggestion for an upcoming Guild program, to be taught by Liz A, on making paper beads!  just as a little diversion from serious projects.  So that may happen.  The idea arose from seeing Liz's bag of handmade beads (seen here on the end of the setup table with cardboard loom) she was using to weave as a part of the bigger tapestry ongoing in the library at Plainsboro, where she's doing an Artist in Residence stint.

The Monroe library has terrific lighting for stitching, and a big crowd of Sunday afternoon library goers. In fact the pix don't show crowds because your blog photographer was busy with questions during crowded periods, and had to seize the day for pictures when things were quieter.

We think we must do this again.  Particularly at the beginning of spring when people are thinking of getting out and about again.