Firstly, thank you to everyone who either commented on the blog or emailed feedback regarding my questions about the type of needlework instructions that you’d prefer. It was really interesting and useful to hear all the points of view, and why people preferred what they preferred.<\/p>\n
Today’s question is about video demonstrations. This is something I have been thinking through.<\/p>\n
My main concern is that I am left-handed, so any stitching I do is with my left hand. Lefties will understand how confusing it will be to see a right-handed person stitching and have to translate that to what they need to do. However, even though we put up with that all the time(!) I don’t need to force that upon right-handed people (though maybe it would help them to understand what it is like to be in a left-handed minority…!). So if I was to do stitching demonstrations, I would probably need to practice well so that I can do it with my right hand and not look like I’m terribly inept at stitching!<\/p>\n
So, IF (and that’s a very big IF) I was to do some video demonstrations of stitches and\/or techniques, what would you like to see me demonstrate? I’m not thinking particularly of whitework, as I also have two stitch dictionaries with many stitches that could be demonstrated.<\/p>\n
While encouraging responses like, “Yes, please!” are lovely, they’re not really what I’m looking for. I’d really like your suggestions for which stitches\/techniques you’d like to see me demonstrate. They might be stitches or techniques you’ve struggled with or never really understood. They might be stitches that you have not yet attempted because they scare you too much. So please be as specific as possible!<\/p>\n
I have actually done a video demonstration before, many years ago. You can find my demonstration of how to do one of the Mountmellick knitted fringes here<\/a> (if you’re reading this in an email), or below, if you’re reading on that actual blog. My video skills and quality have improved since this video, but you have to start somewhere!<\/p>\n I look forward to reading all your suggestions. And please understand this is not a commitment that I will be doing it, just something that I will look further into. The left-handed\/right-handed thing really is something that I will have to overcome!
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