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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 :-).
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!!!!
32 comments:
Katrina,
Love your pictures and descripitons. So glad you had such a wonderful time.
Linda C.
OHMYGOSH!! I love your pictures of everything, it all looks so fabulous!! Thanks for posting about it! I hope to go to one sometime, maybe the next one! It would be so much fun!!
Glad you had a great time!
xox
Sounds like a wonderful time, Katrina! I don't think I'd know how to act if I ever set foot in an actual shop with real samples right there in front of me! LOL Nice haul!
Fun, fun, fun...I had so much fun! It was wonderful to meet you, Karin, Natalia and Sara. It was a truly a wonderful weekend! I was actually bouncy at work! I'm never bouncy at work...ever! lol Despite it being a busy weekend, I felt rejuvenated.
Now just need to take a picture of my mondo stash haul so I can post my own recap. =)
I love that sheepie dish Chris gifted you!
Lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky you! Everything looks SO fabulous, and it sounds like you had a wonderful time. Good for you!
Those project look fabulous, and I am so glad you got to go. I went to the one two years ago ( my one and only) and had a blast.... love everything you got.
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! All the class pieces look gorgeous, but I especially like the look of the JDD one.
Wow!! Wow wow wow wow! Thanks for sharing the pictures. What great projects! I love that R&R Jenny Bean companion piece, too. I think it's one of my favorites. Can't wait to see your WIPs! I'm glad that you had such a good time. :)
Sounds like it was a fantastic retreat! Good times with good friends - nothing could be better!
Ah life is good eh? So happy you guys had such a wonderful time. Next time I want to go also. I love the sheep your friend got you it is darling! Won't make the next meeting it is our Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner but hope to see some in Nov!
Thanks for all the pics of the pieces! I always want to know what I missed. lol! Nice that you got to order the other track's class piece! I haven't seen that Jenny Bean companion design yet -- it's nice! Glad you had a good time!
Thank you so much for sharing your womderful photos. All of the projects look so beautiful! You're right, the SB girls really know how to do it right. I have been to thier retreats before and they are worth every penny, so sad I have not been in a while. Love the sheepie dish, do you know if Chris got it at the shop? I collect sheep and that would be such a lovely find. Again, thank you for sharing. Penny
Katrina, so glad you took pictures !!! I haven't taken a single one. LOL !! It was a great weekend... so much fun ! Thanks for your planning and for keeping us all updated and caught up on all the events. Thanks for standing in line for us too !!! What would I have done without you??
Sounds like you had the perfect weekend Katrina. spending time with people who are on the same wavelength as we keeps us inspired! Look forward to your new works.
Wow - lots of pretty things. How fun! Wish I'd been there too!!
Katrina it was so good to meet you!!! And Karin and Val. So nice to actually be able to picture someone when you read their blogs.
I'm jealous of those projects. Wish that I had signed up for them. Maybe next year!!
Oh, how fabulous a trip! One day I hope I will get to go and meet all of you wonderful stitchy blog-y gals! Such lovely projects. I like that Winnie Sue piece. Is it just for the retreat, or is it available to the general public? It's very sweet.
Gee, how long did it take you to come down from the 'high'? I think I would've been too giddy to sleep! ;-)
What fun! I am liking the looks of those conversions and Winnie Sue looks like a wonderful pattern. Thanks for sharing and enabling too! LOL
I am so jealous! What a wonderful weekend. Love all your pictures and fabulous stashing!
what a great post Katrina! Sounds like you had an awesome time and OOH LA LA - your class pieces and stash are marvelous! Simply wonderful! Love the Winnie Sue - hadn't seen that. Maybe you'll come back soon and post some closer photos of your class pieces - thanks Melody
Sounds like a wonderful time Katrina! Loved seeing the pictures, those class pieces are all gorgeous! You're going to have some lovely WIP's in the months ahead. Looking forward to watching your progress on those.
It sounds fabulous, the projects are gorgeous
Loved reading all about the retreat Katrina - sounds like a grand time. I really MUST get over to Shepherd's Bush. Do they do the retreat every year or every 2 years? I'm only one state away so even a road trip just to shop would be fun. Thanks for sharing everything.
Hi Katrina, everything is so cool. Really cool. I can see why you were excited to go. So glad that you had a great time. BTW, I have that same sheep dish. It used it to put jewelry in on my dresser.
FUN STUFF!!!
Love the pictures, I am so happy for you that you had such a wonderful time. That sheep dish is the cutest, Love it!! xoxox
Sounds like you had a fantastic retreat. Love the new Winnie sampler too.
What a great post. So nice to meet you at SB. I'm glad that all had a good time, your pictures are perfect.
Your stitching is beautiful too! Take Care, and thanks for the fun post.
Beautiful pictures, I'm salivating over those projects, such beautiful pieces. I also love that sheep dish you received, it's darling!
I *love* that sheep dish!
All your projects look lovely!
I really want to get back to a SB retreat - maybe the next one?
I'm so glad you had a lovely time, but of course, you knew you would!
Katrina, my local friend Lisa Duffin attended this retreat, and brought me some sweet gifts! Did you meet her there?
Katrina,
What a wonderful experience you had! I am sure your memories will last a lifetime.
I really like their conversion for the JB Halloween sampler. I think I like it more than the original colors. What type of threads do they convert it to? Are they silks or overdyed?
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