As you might know from reading this here blog, I suffer from a number of maladies...one of which is a bone-crushing lack of confidence in myself to carry on in the world like a semi-normal human being. I seem to fumble my way from mishap to mishap with nothing but my cheery disposition and the help of several thousand angels, both near and far.
When it comes to this thing of ours, I suppose that the real truth of the matter is that I feel like a big fat fraud. Nine years, four months, and fifteen days ago you let me into your community and as I scooted my little chair up to the table, I prayed "Please God, don't let these amazing people find out I don't know what I'm doing" as I broke out into my flop sweat and nervous circus monkey chatter.
But today my stuff is going to be on public display, and some of it is going to have price tags on it! My only hope is that I can somehow manage to wedge it in between my stitchy sisters' stuff so that it will go unnoticed and uncriticized.
I suppose that this here post is my very long winded way of saying THANK YOU, Dearies, for being my soft place to fall all these years and for giving me a safe place to come be...me. I suppose it really does say something about this family of ours that I can show you my stuff with nary a twitch, but the prospect of "outsiders" viewing it has me looking for a closet to duck into.
No actual stitching news to report. We ended up watching lots of TeeVee, and then my sleepy eyes just decided to call it a night early. I still have hopes of an hour in the cube room studio later this afternoon, though, so stay tuned!
Happy Monday to one and all! We're off like a herd of nervous little turtles!
I think we would all be nervous! Good luck today. I hope you sell some of your things and get rave reviews. Can't wait to hear all about it.
ReplyDeleteOne reason you have so many virtual and real life friends is that you have the amazing ability to put into words how all of us feel. Oh how I wish I could attend this exhibit to view in person the needlework of the Fabulous Miss Coni Herself!
ReplyDeletecorrection....."Her Very Self".
DeleteYou go girl! I'd be be nervous too, who wouldn't be? Everything will turn out better than fine, wait + see! 🌹🥀🏵🌻🌼🌷⚘
ReplyDeleteLuv,
MaryO1230
Coni dear you got this! I'll send you 1 of my angels to help you out, just promise to send her back when you are able lol
ReplyDeleteWish I could see in real life your beautiful stitching because I'm sure photos don't do them justice. Just remember what the lil engine says & know Tha each & every one of us has your back
Lots of love,gentle hugs & blessings
Baa
Wow, how exciting! And of course nervous goes along with that. I've only seen your stitching online, but what I've seen is lovely and meticulous. You go, girl.
ReplyDeleteConi you know what you're doing. Your work is beautiful and it will fly off the shelves. Take a deep breath and just wait for the accolades to begin
ReplyDeleteDon't think of them as "outsiders", Coni. Think of them as stitchy blog friends and fans you haven't met yet. I'll bet that at least one person, when they see you or your work, exclaims, "THE Coni? The one with the blog????? (Insert excited, high-pitched squeal here.) I've always wanted to meet you!/her!" Just you wait. You are a needle-and-thread rock star!
ReplyDeleteExactly, Deborah!
Deleteyour words speak for most of us - so you know you are not alone in this. I am bumbling through this life minute by minute - and thank goodness for a sense of humor!!! you got it!!!
ReplyDeleteI believe we are all "fumbling" through this thing called life. I also believe your amazing stitch work will set the bar high for this event. Congratulations! You. Are. AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me from Adam, but I want to tell you your stitching is wonderful. You do beautiful work. You inspire and motivate me to stitch. It brings you enjoyment don't worry what anyone else says about it. I think you are going to be surprised by the lovely things said. If I had the $$$ I would buy all of your pieces. If I had the $$$ I wold buy one piece.
ReplyDeleteGuess you are not convinced when we love on you, rave about your beautiful work and thank you for carrying us through with your humor...well, get ready....you are about
ReplyDeleteto discover through public exposure of your creations that
the rest of the world recognizes a star when she shines..
Hope that will convince you and rid you of doubt.. relax and shine, Coni dear.
Coni, you will rock this exhibit/sale along with your stitching pals. We are our own worst critics when it comes to this craft of ours. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteYou have nothing to worry about!! People are going to love your stitching just like we do!
ReplyDeleteConi, for once I wish I lived in the Midwest instead of New England, because I would definitely go to that show to see your work. I have loved so many of your pieces and I know you don't frame or otherwise finish many of them - I would definitely be scooping some of them up! Such fun! You will do great.
ReplyDeleteWhat??! You are only telling us now that we might have an opportunity to purchase some of the wonderful pieces we have seen over the years??! Like others above, if I were closer, I would scoop some up. Or plan a road trip if I knew in advance . . .
ReplyDeleteI'm with Deborah -- people will say, "THE Coni? Wow!"
Susan aka Anonymouse
I don't see how anyone looking at your stitching could see anything but beauty! Love, hugs & prayers, Cathryn ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteConi.....there isn’t anything I can add that hasn’t already been said. And I also agree with Deborah... your fans/friends are all around you, so stand tall, deep breath, & smile. All will be well. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIf I had the self confidence YOU have, I would have a blog and be on Flosstube and actually travel to places for the first time ALONE! Nope. So I get you. But, THE Coni as you should now be known, Everyone has said what there is to say already - and you are just marvelous, darling! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing - best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteConi, I've been following your blog for years in various states of drooling over your beautiful stitcheries! You don't know how many times I have wanted to ask if any were for sale--and now they are--about a gazillion states away! Augggh! Whenever you would feel inclined to post pics and prices of any for sale (for my part, they don't have to be framed, I have a stash of empty frames). P.S. We ALL stumble and fumble our way through life . . . Jesus takes it all and makes it beautiful. Your stitching is gorgeous, it is your gift. It is so hard to put something out in public that you have labored with your own two hands to make, but---even though we all love you, and would have kind words to say about your work even if it was not gorgeous, IT IS. ♥
ReplyDeleteI have read your blog for years also. Your stitching is beyond beautiful! I should be so lucky as to buy one of your creations! Whoever gets any of your work is getting a work of art indeed!
ReplyDeleteConi, you're a Rock Star and don't even know it. xo
ReplyDeleteI hope it's a great show for you and your guild sisters!
ReplyDeleteI totally get your anxiety, I often feel the same way myself. I'm working on getting better, because I know I do a good job with my stitching. Coni, you are such a wonderful stitcher and I know you will have wonderful news about all your pieces!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being invited. I hope you are sell out.
ReplyDeleteYou create beautiful pieces of work ... congratulations on being in the show. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteConi, hope the exhibit went/is going well. Just FYI, you have naught to fear about your pieces. I have seen your work. Bee u tee full. So there! All will be well. Anxiety begone! Take a deep breath and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love to own something stitched by your very own fingers! I can't wait to hear how the show went :)
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