Russellville Recap part 3

So, back to the recap.  I had way more to share than I first imagined.  You know how I love to take pictures and share things with you all.  So let's get back to it!

Saturday afternoon the peeps from Post and my peep, Evie and I all piled into the car and went into town.  The Post girls had spied an antique store Evie and I didn't know about and we visited the one just down the street from our old location.  

Here's my haul.  I got the glass flower frog and the scarf at our first stop and the two tins at the second.  The rectangular tin is the perfect size for scissors and the square one was a mini cigar tin.  Who knew there were mini cigars?!  I just liked the color.  Right now it has buttons in it.

Progress as of 7-11-15

Since I finished the retreat project early, I worked on "Heaven Above."  This is where I left off on Saturday night.  I also worked on "Speak to the Earth" but not enough to show any progress yet.  I'll do an update on that at the end of the month.

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So lets get to the grand finale!  Our exchange this year was no less awesome than last year.  Seriously, I know I say this every year but we are one super talented group.  I'll let the pictures tell the story.   You are going to love this!  Go grab a cuppa, you are going to want to spend some time looking at all this goodness.

 This was the little cutie I received from Kathy!  OMG, how I dearly love this.  I had wanted this when it first came out and waited too long.  The LNS sold out.  Now I have one of my very own and it is even more special because a dear friend made it for me.  I loved it so much that I went online and hunted down the companion piece.  It should arrive on Monday!  Thank you again, dear friend.  I will treasure this forever.  Your stitches are perfection!

 

Design:  Count Your Blessings

Designer: La D Da

Fabric:  36 ct. mystery fabric gifted to me by Linda

Floss:  DMC as charted

Started:  6/12/15

Finished:  6/13/15

Completed:  7/5/15

This is what I made for the exchange.  My friend Rosie got it and it now lives in the southwest.  She's the one who made the tatted bookmark above.  She gave us a demonstration on how to do tatting after the exchange.  So fascinating!

The design has a special significance to the group.  Every year the Queen Bee sings this song to us and we all join in.  It's a wonderful reminder of all the good we have in our lives and how lucky we are to have each other.  I might just have to stitch this again for myself.

Our return trip across the Ohio on the ferry!

Sadly our time together had to come to an end.  We only had the extension office facility till Saturday night so we said our goodbyes at the hotel on Sunday morning after breakfast.  I always enjoy this getaway.  We've all become so close to each other and it really does feel like a reunion of my extended stitchy family.  I'm already looking forward to next time. Miss you girls already!

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Well friends, that's the recap.  I hoped you enjoyed the visit as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you.   I hope your weekend has been good as well.  Thank you for being here.

Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher

KSSG Weekend - day 2

Sunday was a big day for us.  We got up early and went to Palm Sunday services followed by a Panera breakfast.  Then on to the Kindred Spirits guild meeting!  I always enjoy going to this guild's meetings.  Everyone is so welcoming and inspiring.  Such a talented group!

One of my favorite parts of a guild meeting is always the Show and Tell.   There was so much to see this time that they had to go get another table to display it all.

Here are three pinkeep drums from Saturday's class already completed!  How about those turbo stitchers?!

 

I just about went nuts when I saw this one being shown.  This is the sampler that caused such a stir on Facebook recently.  It's called Speak to the Earth by Sandy Orton.  It's owner told us because of the power of the internet and the huge demand, it will be reprinted by Donna Kooler Designs soon!  Keep a "heads up" for this one.  It's amazing in person!

 

Since we were hosting Lori Markovic from La D Da, several folks brought their stitched and finished pieces to share.  What a treat!

I see Margaret Cottam up there!  She's on my "to stitch someday" list.

 



Here are some other charming pieces.  What's that tiny white circle there?

It's the treasure I alluded to yesterday.  I found this tiny child's teacup with a parrot handle at the antiques store.  The minute I spotted it I knew exactly who would love it.  It had Terri's name all over it.  She's coordinating the Snooty Parrots SAL that I'm stitching.  Isn't it just too cute?!  I couldn't pass it up.

Here we are together with Terri holding the cup.  See how tiny it is!  It's always fun to meet another blogger in person.  Terri and I always have the best visits when we get to see each other.  I really wish we lived closer.  We could get into so much trouble together.

 

Here's Lori's trunk show display without Terri and I in front of it.  Just look at all that wonderfulness.  Everything is so pretty.

 

I couldn't resist the Spring Hare.  I've seen several folks stitch it and it's so cute in person.

 

Here's Lori and I together.  Lori was the best teacher.  She made sure to come to everyone's table and check in with us while we were putting our nametags together.  She's got the best sense of humor too.  We were all giggling and carrying on.  If you get the chance to take class with her, do it.  You'll have a ball!

Here's my almost finished name tag.  Lori gave us all a handful of these tiny binder clips to use instead of pins.  I have to say, these things are great!  You need to get yourself some.  All I need to do now is some hand sewing.  Although, I'm still thinking I might swap out the wool I bought for the backing.  We'll see how ambitious I get.  LOL!

Well folks, there you have it.  My weekend adventure was so much fun!  I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  My travel companions made it even more special and fun.  We had a blast!  I love getting together with my northern stitching sisters too.  I'm looking forward to seeing them next month for the guild auction.  Terri has details over at her blog.

Thanks for visiting and leaving me such sweet comments.  I'm glad you enjoy my ramblings.  Have a great weekend everyone!


Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher

All day stitch-in, progress and a finish

Last Saturday our guild hosted an all day stitch-in.  It was a really nice day to get out and go stitching.  We saw lots of beautiful things being worked on that day.  Our show and tell theme was spring and/or spring holidays.  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves and chime in where I can!

Most of these were my buddy, Marsha's.

See our shamrocks!  I love the ric-rac on Marsha's pillow.

 

I love the "He is Risen" piece!  My friend, Nancy did that one. 

She said it's really old.  I think it's really lovely!

My friend, Meem did this one.  She said she had quite a time finding that hardware.

This is another one of Marsha's and I've fallen in love with it.

I watched Ms. Peggi work on this all last year!  It is Just Cross Stitch's anniversary piece.

This is one by my buddy, Linda.  You can't tell in the picture but the mermaid has a ruby in her belly button!

 

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Our guild is also doing an optional Quaker challenge.  We were asked to pick a Quaker chart and let the newsletter editor know our chart's name as well as fabric and floss choices.  Progress updates will be published in the guild newsletter throughout this year.  We've already had a few completions!

Ta da!  Our very first Quaker finish!  It's also by my buddy Linda.  She said she started this in January and worked on it during all those snowy days we've had.  It's so pretty!

This one was done by Pat A.  I've contemplated this one for years!  It's in my stash.  Someday!

Here's the progress I've made on mine.  I've completed the left side and am now working on the bottom section.

I also had a finish! I worked on this at the stitch-in and finished it up on Sunday morning.  This is La D Da's Name - Tag class piece.   I loved stitching that bottom section.  The floss that came in the kit is called Planet Earth Silk.  I really liked working with it.  It didn't shred or fuzz at all.  Very nice!  Now I'm ready for next month's class!

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Well friends, we've officially made it to spring...at least the calendar said so yesterday! So far the air is still cold and the sun is warm.  I have seen green leaves poking up in my flower beds and that gives me hope.  Have a good weekend everyone!


Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher