Sandy’s Scarecrow[/caption]
Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs is overseeing the I Love Embroidery Challenge for Road to California 2015 – 20th Anniversary Show. The purpose of this challenge is to showcase embroiderers using Bird Brain Designs embroidery pattern designs. As Robin points out, “It is surprising how embroidery as an “old fashioned” needle art is growing in popularity. Not only are ladies who say, “I haven’t done embroidery for years,” rediscovering this art but also much younger folks are becoming interested in learning to do this portable and relaxing form of needle art.”
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Friendships Garden Embroidery Quilt[/caption]
What are the requirements for the I Love Embroidery Challenge? The key for this challenge is to show off what you can do with Bird Brain Designs basic embroidery patterns and put them together to make a quilt. Participants can use any Bird Brain Designs pattern, embroidering it in multi-color stitching or selecting a favorite single color to embroider the design. Embroidering can either be hand or machine stitched on plain or patterned, neutral background fabric (like muslin or similar fabrics). Several Bird Brain Designs patterns—including the “free designs” found on their website– can be combined to create a unique design. Glitz and glamour embellishments can also be incorporated in to the design. Completed embroidery is to be showcased in a quilt which has a sleeve added to the back for hanging. The deadline for the challenge is January 8, 2015.
Prizes for the I Love Embroidery Challenge include a $10 Gift Certificate from the Bird Brain Designs website given to every entry displayed in the challenge. Three $50 Gift Certificates will be awarded for “Viewers’ Favorite RedWork” as judged by the audience at Road to California.
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Patty’s Seasons Quilt[/caption]
Robin and Bird Brain Designs is hoping that this challenge will do much to further increase the interest and popularity of embroidery, both by handwork and by embroidery machines. She is excited to see how everyone’s handiwork will be shown off and hopes guests at the show will enjoy seeing these interesting, embroidered inspired quilts. The challenge will be showcased in 50 feet of space in the ballroom during Road to California.
If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please send an email to infor@BirdBrainDesigns.net You can also contact Bird Brain Designs at their email address for additional information or answers to questions; for sending pictures of work in progress, and to alert them when a finished quilt will be arriving at their office.
Robin and Bird Brain Designs are excited for this challenge. Says Robin, “We look forward to seeing the many interesting quilts — both small and large — at the I Love Embroidery Challenge in January, 2015.”
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