From time to time we'd like to feature one of our members here on our blog so we can learn more about each other. Today's member is Jill who is one of our members who lives in the Atlanta area. We hope you enjoy learning more about her!
I’m Jill.
I’m 46 years old, born and raised in Florida. I attended Florida State University and earned a degree in
Computer Science. I’ve worked in
Information Technology my whole career.
I lived in the Jacksonville area for 8 years before moving to Atlanta in
2000. I’m single and still looking
for the right guy. I have many
hobbies including knitting, scrapbooking, beading, reading, traveling and
shopping. I’m a huge college football
fan and have traveled all over to see my Seminoles play. Teresa and I went to Los Angeles
for the National Championship game in January and had a blast. I love the beach, really miss it being here landlocked.
Jill (Left) with Teresa at the National Championship Game in Los Angeles
Moss Creek Designs Bug Box
I started stitching right after college. No one really taught me (until I took
classes years later). My first kit
was a Dimensions counted cross stitch design and I guessed at what to do, which
included making many mistakes. I
still have my first cross stitch piece hanging in my house, mistakes and all.
I love to stitch because it gives me an outlet from the
technical process, issues and stress that I have to deal with every day and it
lets me tap into the creative process without the pressure of having to design
something myself.
Jill's First Project
My favorite color is purple so I’m always drawn to any piece
with purple. I also love snowmen
and have a large collection of snowmen kits and charts. I don’t really have a favorite type of
needlework. I try not to box
myself into anything. I love
learning new techniques. I
recently picked up an interest in needlepoint, an expensive interest. I’m still a novice and enjoying the
learning process. My favorite
designers include Just Nan, Moss Creek Designs, Shepherd’s Bush, Mirabilia,
Drawn Thread and Blackbird Designs.
Just Nan Evening Star
Just Nan Floral Fifteen
Just Nan Royal Blossoms
I’m relatively new to EGA, just joined last year. I wish that I was local to participate
in the stitch ins and classes. Hopefully
I can make a trip down soon. I’m
really good at starting projects and very challenged at finishing them. I took the 2014 challenge so I’m trying
to stay focused on my commitments.
I have been very obsessed with Rosewood Manor’s Summer Quakers which I
started in January. My SAL project
is Moss Creek Designs’ Spring Garden Gate. It hasn’t quite received the same attention as Summer
Quakers so far.
Moss Creek Designs Spring Garden Gate in Progress
Rosewood Manor Summer Quaker in Progress
Happy Stitching,Jill
