Wow, who knew that judging the Rainbow of Stitches contest would be such hard work? There were so many amazing and highly deserving entries in the white category that it was hard to pick a winner, but big congrats to Caitlin (saltyoat) for her winning entry.
Want to get to know Caitlin a little bit better? Here's how she answered our winners' questionnaire ...
What inspired your entry?
I was actually really inspired by this piece. I love doily and lace patterns, and knew I wanted to create a piece that reflected that. I also liked the idea of using the work to experiment with stitches and create a sampler of sorts. I started stitching the piece in an embroidery class at the Stitch Lab here in Austin.
What is your favorite stitch?
French knot
Who or what inspires you to stitch?
I'm really inspired by vintage embroidery transfers and fabrics. I also get a lot of inspiration from the blogs I read, Flickr, and the thrift stores I frequent.
How long have you been stitching and how did you get started?
I started cross-stitching when I was a kid, using premade kits (horses and Christmas ornaments were a part of my repertoire). I started doing embroidery last fall, using Jenny Hart's Embroidered Effects as my textbook.
Are there any stitchers in the Feeling Stitchy Flickr pool you have noticed?
I really love the white stitching on paper that jessicakelly entered in the contest (editor's note: we love it too and this entry was a close second!), and I'm a big fan of the work of septemberhouse, doe-c-doe, and the Pin Pals.
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Thanks, Caitlin ... and good luck going up against the colors!
For some more of the outstanding contest entries in the white category, check out the mosaic below or browse our gallery.
