Introducing the White Threads characters

You may have been reading this blog for a long time (thanks!) or you may be quite new (also thanks!). When I’m not talking about what embroidery or book project I’m working on, I tend to talk about my family. You might not have yet been introduced, so please, let me introduce you to the regular characters in the White Threads story!

The Reader: my elder daughter, who as you can guess, rather likes reading, though she has a large range of other interests, including playing the piano (which she is doing as I write this), playing the trumpet, doing drama, enjoying her friends and travel. She and I have been doing a clothing pattern making course over the last year and a half together.

The Gymnast (previously known as Rainbow Girl): my younger daughter, who is as her name suggests, a gymnast. She’s very seriously aiming for the 2020 Olympics, and while she is on track for that, whether she ever makes it will be interesting to see. Regardless of whether she makes it or not, she loves doing gymnastics. She also loves watching David Attenborough documentaries, particularly about anything sea or polar related.

The Husband: is a librarian, who loves spending time with his family, architecture, history, and travel. When I suggest another research trip for another book, he is always the one to plan the trip, and his first port of call in the planning is always the World Heritage List!

And then there’s me, Yvette Stanton: I love embroidery, particularly whitework. I love the fact that my work fits nicely around my family’s needs. I love writing books, and when I have the chance, I love teaching others how to do embroidery. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to do what I love!

Added later:
I received this as an email response from Carole, and thought it was so lovely that I would share it with you (I hope you don’t mind, Carole!)
From Carole: “And then there are those of us who hang on your every word, and add your books to our stash, although we must live to be 375 years to finish just what we have started and kitted! At this point we feel pretty much your characters too.”

I think she’s right – you are some of the characters here too. I just don’t know all your names. 🙂