This morning before the craft show started for the day, they awarded the Australian Craft Industry Awards. You may remember that “Sardinian Knotted Embroidery: Whitework from Teulada” was one of the finalists for Craft Book of the Year.
It WON! 🙂
It is very gratifying that the judges (who were industry experts) decided that my book was the best craft book of 2014. Thanks to them for this vote of confidence!
Thanks also to all the people who helped make the book what it is. I named them in the book’s acknowledgments and I am very grateful for their support. Of particular note are the craftsmen and craftswomen of Teulada, who shared their beautiful embroidery with me. Then there is Jeanine in Canada, who is always such an encourager, and has helped me in so many ways. And last but not least, thanks to my family who love me and support me in all my endeavours – we make a great team!
I’ve now had two great days at the craft show. People are snapping up copies of the new book, and are enjoying seeing the display of all the embroidery from the book. Seeing it in real life is always so much better, no matter how good the photos are!
If you’re coming to the show, there are two main ways to get there by public transport. One option is free buses from Eddy Avenue at Central Station. The other option (my preferred option) is the free ferry from Darling Harbour – take the train to Town Hall station, then walk to Cockle Bay. Take the ferry from outside Cyren Restaurant, and it is about a 10min trip. The ferries leave every 20 minutes, so you won’t have to wait long.
I really enjoyed my trip there and back on the ferry this morning. Sydney Harbour is a beautiful harbour.
Darling Harbour in the early morning sunlight.
Beautiful Sydney Harbour under winter blue skies. I was having a chat with one of the other stall-holders yesterday. He comes from Melbourne, and commented that arriving by ferry is a “very Sydney” thing.
Boarding the ferry at the end of another successful day. The exhibition centre is the building with the lights and the white roof. The bridge in the background is the Anzac Bridge.
The city skyline from the ferry.
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
Can I get there on public transportation from New Jersey? LOL I wish I could go to the show!
Seriously, the biggest congratulations on your win. That is huge and a testament to your very hard work. It’s not just that you produce great books but you are documenting these techniques for posterity….a noble venture.
Congratulations, Yvette, that is wonderful news! It must be wonderful to be recognized in your own country, and very encouraging.
Congratulations Yvette!! I’m so happy for you (and proud of you at the same time) and I just wanted to say you deserve it, the book is wonderful.
Congratulations Yvette, that’s a fantastic achievement!
Congratulations Yvette!!!! No more words to express my happiness on your victory…
May God bless You & grant you Long Life so that you’ll write more books for us!
I have all your books except the Left & Right hand embroiderer’s companion.
I left a review on Amazon for your “Mountmellick” book but couldn’t do for the others yet.
One thing I really like about your books are the instructions; Only a very few can express their ideas in ways that others can understand; & You are such a ONE!!!! I have many books where the Author’s work would be stunning; but when we try to Stitch those, it’s a disaster & you feel a loser… All because of a Lack of Pictures & instructions.
Thumbs-up Yvette, for making Me feel that even I can accomplish something.
Keep up your good work!
Also, I admire your simplicity; coz being such a busy Woman, you take the time to reply for our queries without any pride.
You make Embroidering a pleasure.
Thank you so much for everything.