The retreat was amazing. Barb and Alma are just so great and they have so many fun ideas for needlework. I always leave their classes inspired. I think I am turning into a groupie, LOL. I also got to meet Laura, Teresa and Pat (no blog). They are all so sweet! I have to admit I shamelessly snitched this picture from Laura's blog, I hope she doesn't mind. All my pictures kept rotating themselves when I uploaded them to blogger :-(.
The Class PiecesI have been working on my Anniversaries of the Heart piece. I am stitching it on 40 count Olde Town Blend. It's been such a joy to stitch. I am hoping to be caught up in the next week or so. I want to just stitch the charts as they are released.
Karin stitched me two Blackbird Designs Ornaments and had them finished by Deb. They are both so beautifully stitched and finished. I just love them.
Next up for Karin and me is the Shepherd's Bush Retreat in September. We are, of course, taking the Blackbird Designs track :-). It can't come soon enough. I hope everyone is well and enjoying their summer. We are in the midst of several home projects, landscaping, concrete and deck refinishing and in between I am stitching whenever I can. I love this little verse and it seemed perfect a Blackbird post :-).
The birds have ceased their songs, All save the blackbird, that from yon tall ash, 'Mid Pinkie's greenery, from his mellow throat, In adoration of the setting sun, Chants forth his evening hymn. by David Macbeth Moir
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Oh Katrina! I'm so glad you two had such fun! You're so lucky -- 3 BBD retreats in one year! I just loooove your AotH!! OMG! It's gorgeous! I need to get working on that! I just got the May chart in the mail today. There just aren't enough days, are there? Sigh. Thanks for telling us about the retreat!
What a time you had! It sounds like way too much fun! And your Anniversaries of the Heart piece is really something special! I love that you're stitching them together on that beautiful cut of fabric!
Katrina, I am still on a high from our weekend! I was so glad to meet you and am excited that you will be back to join us for a stitch night!!!
You are welcome to use any and all of my pictures anytime you would like!
Your BBD Anniversaries of the Heart piece is going to be amazing!!!!!!! Truly a masterpiece!!
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend Katrina! Your Anniversaries of the Heart piece is looking wonderful. I definitely need to start that one soon (I like copying you, you know - like with the plates?) LOL
Your class pieces are beautiful! Love all of your stitching and gifts.
I am so jealous that you are having all this fun! I can't wait for the chance to attend a retreat! The finishes are gorgeous- your stitching is perfect, and Deb is amazing. Your Anniversaries is looking so pretty. I can't wait to see what the bonus charts are going to be.
Wow! You lucky girl. wonderful pieces, and so much fun to meet stitching friends.
Take Care.
Wow, Katrina! 3 BBD gatherings in one year - you lucky girl! Your AotH is really looking great! Such a pretty design - it's so wonderful on that 40 count fabric.
I can't wait to meet you and Karen at the SB retreat!
I took the Blackbird Designs track when I went to the SB retreat 4 years ago - it was a fun time; I hope you and Karin have a lovely time at the retreat this year!
The ornaments Karin stitched for you are beautiful.
It sounds like you had a fun weekend in Chicago!
Wow...what fun! How funny to refer to yourselves as groupies! Love the ornies Karin stitched up for you and your Anniversaries of the Heart is looking stunning already!
I wonder that the BBD ladies have in store for us in September... :)
Oh Katrina, with three BBD retreats, I'd say you're already a groupie, lol! But that's a good thing with those ladies, that's for sure! I'm so glad you had fun, that retreat piece is gorgeous! As is your AoTH, wow, I love it!
I can hardly wait for the details from the SB retreat :-)
xoxo
Sounds like you had a great time at the retreat, I'm very jealous that you got to meet Barb and Alma LOL! ;) Your AotH piece is looking fantastic and I love the ornaments that Karin stitched for you too.
Sounds like you'd a wonderful time! Your AotH piece is looking so good!! Love the ornaments Karin stitched for you. September will be here in no time, I am more than a little envious!
Wow, it looks like a wonderful time - and what wonderful stitching! Your AotH is gorgeous!
You've been successful in making us all envious of the wonderful time you had. It's sounds like the perfect trip! That Karin is a keeper! Love the stitchy stuff.
Katrina, sounds like you had a wonderful weekend !! I can't wait for the Shepherd's Bush retreat !!! I am so excited about it that I am ready to give up my summer so September comes quickly. LOL. I love your AOTH and I can't believe you got me hooked on them also... I think I won't regret it, as I absolutely love pretty much anything by BBD. :-)
I'm so glad you had such a good time, and got to spend it with Karin! Your AotH is looking amazing! I can't believe how much you've gotten done on it. You are almost current! I am loving stitching on it, but I'm no where near as far along as you are. But, doesn't it look great on the 40ct? Love love love the ornaments Karin stitched for you - they are lovely!
Katrina - what a wonderful report from the retreat - WHEEEE - I agree what's better than being a BBD groupie! count me in on that one! I saw so many lovely WIP's for AoTH - I got all 4 of them and a big piece of linen and got started earlier this month - Yours is wonderful and the ornaments from Karin are awesome too. Enjoy your class projects! Mel
What a fun report, Katrina!! I love the pieces that you're doing, and am so jealous/envious that you get to go to the retreats--but so happy for you! :) I love your AotH sampler so far. I just got the latest chart... I need to get stitching! :) LOVE the ornaments from Karin!
What a fun retreat! Lucky you! I'm so jealous! Your AotH project looks amazing! I have A Wish For You kitted up and ready to go. I love that little bunny!
What a fun time it sounds like you and Karin had at the BBD retreat! Your WIPs are just lovely and I love the ornaments that Karin made for you :)
Very cool! Sounds like you had an awesome time :) I wish that I would have heard about this earlier (as in, before it was over...LOL!). Where in Chicago did they hold the retreat this year?
Sounds like you had a wonderful time at your retreat. Meeting new stitching friends is always fun.
Your works are beautiful - love them.
The two ornaments you received are gorgeous and so beautifully finished.
Enjoy your summer!
What a fantastic trip, Katrina! I'm glad you and Karin had so much fun with more to come. The ornaments she did for you are so pretty!
sounds like you had a great time at the retreat.
Wow! Really beautiful work.
thx for sharing!
Dear Katrina,
Thank goodness I found a way to contact you. I wrote to Pam at Tomorrow's Heirlooms to ask for your address, but she hasn't been able to give it to me yet. I'm so sorry that I didn't open the envelope from you, Laura, Pat, Teresa and Karin before you all left the class. I love the wonderful treats in the envelope. They are so sweet! You must know what I love. Thank you for your kindness! Also, I'm very sad that I didn't get a picture of your sampler for my blog. Could I use it to show everyone how yours is turning out? Would credit you of course. And lastly....just glad to find your blog!
e-mail me at alma@blackbired-designs.com
Looking forward to seeing you at the Sheperd's Bush retreat!
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