I got to see some of my great friends some I only see a few times a year!
Here are some of my shots from the day!
Paddie was so hoping that Heather would drop some of her cupcake!
Kathy and I showing off our Mirabilias
Sun room full of stitchers
Dining Room, full of stitchers
The garage, you got it... full of stitchers
The aftermath from lunch!
2010 Stitcher's gallery
2010 Stitcher's Gallery
2010 Stitcher's Gallery
2010 Stitcher's Gallery
2010 Stitcher's Gallery
Claire & Beatrice experimenting on 55ct fabric! Crazy!
Bonnie and I hamming it up for the camera!
Kathy gifted me with this scissor fob for stitching one of the lighthouses on her round robin
Stash from the weekend : 32ct charcoal lugana, and assorted overdyed threads
You are so lucky to have so many fellow stitchers and stitching events/retreats to go to!!! I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to meet up with follow stitchers. It looks like you all had a ball. Lovely stitching.
ReplyDeleteIn my head, I imagine that THIS is what heaven will be like!!A house full of stitchers, a kitchen full of great foody goodness, and lots of lovely stitching friends, and a beautiful stitching gallery!!! Aaaah, bliss!! Looks like a great time was had by all!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, I wish we had a little more of these events or retreats here in Holland
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Erna
My heart stopped beating looking at the gallery....
ReplyDeleteLoved ALL of them. BTW, the wonderful calling red thing - is it red linen or red embroidery... Me? Stumped.
What a day. I have seen pictures of the event on Kathy's and Beatrice's blogs as well and they are all worth looking at. I never get tired of seeing pictures from stitching get-togethers.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time! so wish I could go to a stitching retreat!
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Looks like it was a great time Dani! I was stitching right along with you only at the lake instead.
ReplyDeleteThe amount of stitched items on display was amazing!
It was indeed a wonderful day! It was fun to spend some time together. Look forward to seeing you again in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that everyone had a wonderful time and the gallery is absolutely awesome. Funny to be able to pick out some of the pieces that some of the fellow bloggers worked on. Not to mention ones hanging on the display which I have stitched myself.
ReplyDeleteBe always in stitches.
What gorgeous stitching! I even recognized several that are in my WIP pile. Sounds like a wonderful weeked was had by all.
ReplyDelete45 stitchers in one place-AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteAll of the needlework in the gallery is beautiful.
55-count? REALLY! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time and great food was had by all.
What a pleasant and inspiring day you had, Dani! Stitchers, stitchers everywhere--what fun :)
ReplyDeleteKathy's fob is so pretty--how thoughtful of her. And it so enjoyable to see the Stitcher's Gallery -- some great pieces there!
It must be an incredible feeling to be surrounded by so many people that share your passion for needle and thread. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteMy hat's off to Claire and Beatrice for even attempting 55 count!! Good for them!
It looks like you all had a fantastic time! What a wonderful array of finished projects.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you all had! The stitching gallery was awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat just looks like so much fun! I loved seeing the Stitcher's Gallery. Lots of beautiful projects!
ReplyDeleteA lovely idea from Kathy, the fob is super.
ReplyDeleteWell done to all the stitchers, the work is amazing, i always love to see others work close up, what a treat for you to be with so many talented friends.
So much fun...I stole a couple of the pics I didn't have...lol
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It was so much fun...the Mira's look terrific! So do you both.
It looks like you had a wonderful time on this retreat and thank you for sharing some pictures. I liked looking at all the 2010 finishes, very inspiring. Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteOMG, what a great retreat!!! *jealous*
ReplyDeleteWOW! Looks like a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteI had a fabulous time as well, I look forward to that one day every summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat time with good friends. Got to get back to that 55 ct.
ReplyDeleteClare
I am jealous, I wish I could've been there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful retreat, you must have had such fun, and everyone's work is marvellous - though I was a teensy bit creeped out by the decapitated Mirabilia in the 2nd photo ;D
ReplyDeleteDo you by any chance know who the designer is of that sort of art deco black cat with the fan?
ooohhhh wow !!!I'm a little jealous, it must be great as a Stitcher meeting! You made very nice pictures and I see beautiful pieces in the gallery! Dani Thanks for sharing that with us!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures and what fun! Glad you all had such a good time. Fantastic stitcher's gallery, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the retreat. It looks as though everyone had a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than spending stitchy time with like minded friends.
Margaret
Fun pics. Looks like a great time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! What a lovely gallery of stitching.
ReplyDeleteWow great photos and ooh lovely stitching to look at admire, How did they do with the 55ct?
ReplyDeleteIn the photo with the tea cozy, there ia a largish piece on an easel. Very modern looking, DO you know anything about it? Who designed it, etc? I would love to know! I love that piece!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Wow looks like you all had a great time! All those pieces of stitching are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIts always wonderful to meet up with old friends. Great work by everyone too.
ReplyDeleteAttending one of Ann's retreats is officially on my bucket-list! :P It always looks like so much fun ... although I'd be hard pushed to do any stitching, I think I'd be too busy playing with the dogs! LOL
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