Hey, Friends!
Stitching at the Beach with PALS was
great, as every time has been. I did get
a touch of a nasty stomach bug, but even with that thrown in, it was a great
time spent with stitching buddies . Thanks go to Amy from Down Sunshine Lane for
establishing this long tradition. This
was the 15th annual event, although only my third. Pixie and I got along quite well this year. There were so many celebrities new friends
in the mix this year, and it was certainly a pleasure to meet each one and see
their beautiful designs in person. Let’s
see if I can remember who was there, but please forgive me in advance if I
forget anyone. I wish I had been on my
game enough to take a photo of each of their display tables, but…
Isabella from The Primitive Hare
LaDonna from Black Branch Needlework
Marie from Blackberry Lane Designs
Pam and Susan from Praiseworthy Stitches
Stephanie from Nouveau Encore Designs
Sue Hillis Designs
Tanya from The Scarlett House
Isabella from The Primitive Hare
LaDonna from Black Branch Needlework
Marie from Blackberry Lane Designs
Pam and Susan from Praiseworthy Stitches
Stephanie from Nouveau Encore Designs
Sue Hillis Designs
Tanya from The Scarlett House
Last but never
least was Victorian
Motto Sampler Shoppe. Nancy was
unable to join us in person unexpectedly, but thanks to Linda, her
wonderful array of beautifully colored goodies was there for us to touch, enjoy,
and purchase!
I didn't take a lot of photos,
but have found some blogger PALs who did:
Becky from Taking up my Needle
Michele from Just Another Stitching Blog
Nicole’s Needlework
Shelleen’s Musings
Michele from Just Another Stitching Blog
Nicole’s Needlework
Shelleen’s Musings
There was a nice "Retreat"bag prepared from many donations from multiple vendors. Here is a sample of some of the items included.
And then of course there were additional purchases as well as a couple of gifts from friends. I've already put away the charts and goodies bought from other vendors, but you'll get to see them as time goes on.
I didn't participate in any of the
exchanges this year, but they looked like lots of fun! I did make a little something to remember the fun for a few friends!
The was great fun, and I'm already looking forward to next year! If you weren't there, try to work it out to come next year!
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope your weekend keeps you in stitches!
I'm grateful for living
close (four hours) to the coast!
Charlene,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good time despite your set back. Hope your feeling much better now. All those finished pin cushions are adorable.
I always look forward to seeing all the updates from the PALS GTG everyyear I intend to go but something always comes up, but I will be there for the 2013 GTG and I can't wait!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a great time :)
Sounds like you had fun despite "the bug". Love the chocolate cherries pillow. Such a cute one! Stay well.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you had such an enjoyable retreat in spite of the stomach bug, Charlene. It must be fun to meet so many bloggers and new stitching friends. WOW--you were busy stitching so many little gifts--they all look great and I'm sure your friends are thrilled to have a little souvenir from your get together!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you and to stitch by you all weekend. It was so much fun! Thank you again for the very sweet gift! I love it! Hopefully, it won't be months before we can get together again.
ReplyDeleteit was so wonderful seeing you again Charlene!!! I take the pillow every where with me :) hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about PALS. I believe I will go next year! Looks like more vendors this year! Gonna go hunker down with stitching before Sandy comes a visiting! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you got a stomach bug Charlene and glad you had a good time nonetheless. All your gifties look wonderful and nothing like meeting with friends with a small token. I am sure they appreciated it has well.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself and feel better:)
Jackie
It sounds like it was a wonderful retreat! And the designers who came -- fantastic!! Love what you made up for friends too -- very nice! Glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for a report! It sounds like ya'll had a fun time.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you enjoyed your retreat
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an absolutely fabulous time!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that your frinds loved the sweet things that you stitched for them. They are wonderful.
Hope you are feeling better! So much fun stitching with you and the gang. Thanks again for the cute little pincushion... will always remind me of a great trip to the beach!
ReplyDeletehappy stitching....stay warm!
Sounds like you had a good time. I don't believe I had a chance to talk to you. So many people there :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you again and say hello. The pillows you made for everyone a lovely and I'm sure will be cherished.
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene! I'm a new follower :) Loved seeing all your pictures and lovely stitches! Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching
Melissa
stjohnsstitcher.blogspot.ca
Such thoughtful and special gifts you made. Each one is beautiful. The retreat sounds like many of your friends went - how fun! Thanks for sharing.
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Charlene,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to meet you at PALS. I have been reading your blog for quite some time and it was a great weekend. We had so much fun and loved the beach! I had to keep bugging you Carolina Girls and see what was up at your table various times throughout the weekend. Cheers to you and your friends! pam from iowa
oooo sounds like you had a fab time :) and nice stash goodies there too ... lovely wee ornaments you made too :) such a shame I am on the wrong side of the pond but Harrogate is almost upon us again :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you had such a good time, Charlene! I dream of going one day. Lovely ornaments!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had fun - looks like a wonderful retreat.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed all the fun this year! How are you, my friend? Haven't been blogging, stitching, or on the computer much this year at all. But there's always next year! Glad to see it all was such fun. Hope to see you around soon. :) Take care.
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