Hey, Friends!
We had the first New Moon of 2012 last week, and I’m just getting our first TuSAL posted, but did take the photo that day (not that there is a lot of difference now)! Once again, it will be in the right sidebar over thereà.
Today (Friday) I had a nice treat – some of the girls I’ve come to know from PALS were taking a road trip today, and they traveled down this way to visit Stitch and Frame Shop. I was happy to slip away from the office for a few minutes to visit with Linda, Sarah, and Faye – The Carolina Stitcher! She had ‘Sarah’ in the car with her, and she brought her in to share. She’s close to being finished – you know that blazing needle of hers!
One of the nice ladies in the shop, Carol, had just finished the Blackbird Designs 2011 Loose Feathers piece, and it was scrumptious! You know I left my phone on the desk at work, so no pics of the visitors or any of their lovely works!
As for my needle, Mary and I are moving along slowly. Not a lot of difference, but a little (please ignore the crevices). There have been a couple of very distracting pieces along the way so she may get to go back for another nap before too long. You see, my ‘not really a resolution’ to only use stash didn’t quite make it through January. Lizzie*Kate’s “A Little Love” kit is too precious for words! And I was trying to let LHN Christmas Ornaments for 2012 go by this year, but did you see "Blessed"? She’s an adorable angel.I'm grateful for my LNS
PeaceëLoveëJoy
and Happy Stitching
Charlene♥SC
and Happy Stitching
Charlene♥SC
How nice that you got to visit with your PALS friends for a bit, Charlene! Your sampler is looking so, so pretty--it still amazes me how long it takes to get a one inch square stitched. People who don't stitch have no idea, do they?!
ReplyDeleteYes, there are way too many temptations out there on everyone's blogs--I wish I was one of those people who only needed a few hours of sleep each night so I would have more time for stitching :)
It is so nice that you got to visit with the girls. It is so hard to keep from stashing. I haven't been able to resist a few myself. :0)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to get together with your pin pals. Your sampler is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfectly wonderful day! Love your sampler!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun diversion. Faye is incredible, isn't she.
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing the easy links to the cute little LK and LHN projects that you fell in love with. It's tough, isn't it?
Have fun.
Bobbi (who still hasn't finished LF Autumn)
Love the new LK too. Glad you had a good visit with the girls!
ReplyDeletehappy stitching this weekend... looks like it will be a pretty one.
oooo how nice to get to meet them and see their gorgeous work as well and whoops re the enabling ..lol ho hum you nearly made it ... off to go and look at the L*K link :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to have some fun with friends! Mary is looking good -- and hey, I so agree -- it's hard to not buy stash! I love the LHN angel!
ReplyDeletewhat fun to see the girls again! Bet you had a lovely time!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you think the designers have market in early to mid February??? Because that is when we all BREAK our Resolutions and buy more stash!!! How great that you got to visit the LNS with PALS buddies! Like the Lizzie Kate one... hope my LNS gets it in. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHow terrific that you got so see some of the PALS and go to an LNS!! And, it would have been impolite to not purchase SOMETHING, right?? I think the new Lizzie*Kate is darling. Did you see that she posted a correction on her blog and website?
ReplyDeleteYour TUSAL is looking great for the first month!
ReplyDeleteI just love meeting up with other stitchers its always such a blast!
How fun to meet up with the gals! Your stitching is looking wonderful - such great colors!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great treat to visit with some Pals. Your stitching is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteMary's looking great! Glad to read you had a good time with your buddies.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun we had my friend meeting up with you~~ I loved the Stitch n Frame Shop...What a treat to go to an actualy LNS!! We did cut up a little bit....Had loads of fun~ Next time we go shop hoppin', you're on the list~~Have a great week, Faye
ReplyDeleteFun! Stash enhancement is way too easy, isn't it? Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun get away! It's always great fun to spend time with freinds.
ReplyDeleteYour Mary looks great! Fantastic progress! I know what you mean about not being able to resist temptation. I've been okay this month but know that next month will be hard with Market coming out! Those BBD gals have been awful quiet--I think that translates to a bunch of stuff that I won't be able to resist!
Mary is looking beautiful, Charlene! I wish I could have been at the Stitch n Frame with you all!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun! I'll drive up if you guys decide to do it again - just let me know! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to meet some stitching friends :) Stitching friends are the best!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous progress on Mary :)
Oh Charlene. I love that sampler you are working on. Love all the red/pinks in to.
ReplyDeleteMeeting with friends is always a good outing and especially when they bring things to share too.
I saw "A Little Love." It is quite charming and Blessed is just as forgeous.
I look forward to seeing your piece completed.
It always fun meeting up with the PALS.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time! Stitching is looking good, as always. And your LNS rocks!! (no pun intended...haha)
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