The Retreat Weekend!!!

Blackbird Designs Class, Shepherd's Bush Class, Jeannette Douglas Class

My New Stash, Make it and Take it, Close Up of Button

SB Simple Joy, SB Retreat Scissor Fob, Shared Stitches Piece

The retreat was so much fun!!!!! The projects are gorgeous. I don't know how well it shows in the picture but the Blackbird project is a little sewing tray, we got the frame and the hardware as a part of our class. Jeannette's design is fabulous and pictures don't do it justice. I was able to order the Shepherd's Bush piece even though I didn't take the class, can't wait to get it.

Love, love, love the Shepherd's Bush shop, the models are fabulous. Every where you turn there's one beautiful project after another and Tina and Terri do the prettiest conversions. I got their threads for Primitive Needle's A&E, Jenny Bean Halloween Sampler, CHS's Americana, EEF's Petite Examplaries, Lizzie Kate's Art of Aging piece, La D Da's Mocking Bird and CHS's Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow.

Besides the class kits and conversions I have to say my most favorite new design is the R&R Jenny Bean Companion, called Winnie Sue. It is such a pretty piece and is now on my short list to stitch :-).

Karin, Valerie, Natalia, Sarah (no blog) and I went to class, shared meals and stitched together. Thankfully our friends, Vicky and Danya, had a condo style room so we were able to hang out and stitch with them in comfort. I also got a chance to spend some time with my friend Chris, who got me this gorgeous retreat gift :-)!

It was so nice to meet Terri, Jolene, Deb and Loraine. They are all so sweet. I was sad I didn't get to spend any time with Cari and Cathy and their sister Joan :-(. The weekend got away from me and I never managed to catch up with them.

I could not have asked for more. To get to attend the retreat and share it with such wonderful ladies made for a perfect weekend!!!! I know there are ladies I spent time with that I didn't have a chance to mention, they are all dear to me :-). Shepherd's Bush puts on an absolutely wonderful retreat and if you ever get the chance to go, don't hesitate. Hope you all are getting lots of stitching time!!!!

Guess where I am going...

I am going to Utah for the Shepherd's Bush retreat and I can't wait :-). Their retreats are so much fun. My friend Karin and I are taking the Blackbird track which means we will have classes with Alma and Barb, Charland Designs and Jeanette Douglas. We have made plans to do dinners and hang out with Natalia, Valerie and Sara (no blog). I know lots of ladies who will be there and I am so looking forward to meeting up with old friends and making new friends.

I've been stitching like a mad woman this summer in between several fun trips, Chicago, twice, and Mt. Rushmore. I wanted to have at least a few pieces stitched so I could take them to Jill Rensel. She is the most amazing artist and I love her framing. I finished Blackbird Designs Where My Heart Blooms and Summer House and Shepherd's Bush Quaker Heart. I am also going to frame a round robin I finished at least two years ago. I had grand plans of having at least a couple more done but it just didn't happen. I am still trying to keep up on my AoTH piece, I am a little behind but a couple weeks of stitching and I will be caught up again. After that I have several projects waiting in the wings :-).

I have to share a sweet picture of Chloe and Sophie. They are so cute!

I hope everyone had a great summer and got lots of stitching done! I have to say it was bit warm this summer so I am ready for fall. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.