Odds & Ends
Samples! Two yesterday – Katherine B and Lyn J. Two today – Joanne D and Sharon G.
Session One participants will soon be receiving a survey, which Laura kindly drafted. (What would we do without her?) I just want some feedback about the various elements of the session that will help me draw up the schedule for Session Two, which I will be doing sooner than you’d think.
Speaking of feedback, check out what two of our participants had to say about their time in Plimoth – here and here.
In the comments mj asked if it was OK to post some of the blog photos on her (his?) site. I had to check with Rich, whom I refer to (with not a little awe) as The Web Guy. I am a true novice with this blog stuff, and would be nowhere without his constant support. Anyway, yes, please put photos on your sites, but please credit them appropriately and provide a link-back. Rich mentioned that when he has a minute he wants to construct a place where I can put links, so keep an eye out for that.
I spoke with Tricia briefly today; it was odd in a way that we hadn’t phoned each other in almost a week. For the past several weeks we’ve been in frequent contact. She sounded a little tired, and I expect I sounded the same; last week was awfully busy. But the session was a resounding success. Not only was an enormous amount accomplished, but the volunteer embroiderers enjoyed their time, and the filming went smoothly. Next session will be easier as we implement some of what we learned. By the time we’re done with this jacket we’ll have a well-oiled machine. In my spare, less tired moments I’m already thinking of what we’ll put that machine to work on next.
Looks like we already have 6 people signed up to embroider in August. Tricia and I are thinking that maybe if it remains a small group we’ll embroider in the Wardrobe office, like we did last Friday (is it only a week ago?). It’s a cozy space, and interesting for guests to see what goes on behind the scenes. Plus trying to help out at the bee and keep up with my day job when they’re in the same place is a little easier than when they are at opposite ends of the museum. I’ll let you know.
It looks like there would be a significant amount of interest in the manual if we are able to get permission to publish it. Keep you posted there too.
Several people mentioned they were working on embroidered jackets, or planning to. If you have pictures you’re willing to share, send them to me at jhall@plimoth.org and I’ll post, or send me a link. One of our goals with this project is to bring various groups of embroidery enthusiasts together and share information and experience.
Last night I was able to draft that knitting article. I sent it off to three friends/colleagues for comments today so I’m on track to deliver it on Monday (technically after the end of the month, but still OK). Off to edit.
June 29th, 2007 at 2:26 am
Hi..just letting you know I am pleased I can post about this project..I had already mentioned it, and posted a pic of the painting of Dorothy Carey, but wanted to make sure it was ok before going on doing it…Thanks so much for sharing this through your blog…i`m telling everyone i can think of to tune in daily…here is a link to my blog..and i`m a ’she’…:-) ttfn mj