Shorttakes
Beautiful Summer!
Aaahhh....who thought we'd be enjoying such gorgeous weather in August? I had to wear jeans & take a hoodie to the Phillies game the other night (we won't discuss the Phillies here - too painful right now). I'm hoping to spend some R&R time outside, with my dogs, without my nephews (ie, no baseball practice), soaking up the summer sun (with my SPF 70 - that way I can atually BE outside). Having said that, that usually means less stitching, but I just know that, sooner or later, the icky, cold, outside stuff will be back, so I'm gonna enjoy as much as I can!
Why no nephews, you might ask? They are in Williamsport, PA at the Little League World Series. No, no, they're team isn't playing (pshh!), but being that we live so close by & they are so into baseball, Abby & Jay thought it would be fun to take them up to watch the kids play. See below for more LLWS updates.
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TRUNK SHOW ALERT!
If you are in the area, make sure to stop by the shop on Saturday, as it is the last day of the Primitive Needle Trunk Show! We have so enjoyed having Lisa's models & we really hate to part with them, but..... So come on by & check 'em out before the packing begins on Monday!
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We had stitching last Friday & we once again had a great time. Big crowd & lots of new faces!!! Which was surprising as I thought so many folks would be out of town, or getting ready for "the most wonderful time of the year" (I LOVE that commercial!!). Welcome to Diane, Kay & Judy from Maryland, Annie D & Carla S. (new to Fri nite but not to stitching with us!), Carol S., Linda R. (if I trip in the dark during a power outage, it's your fault!), & Nancy J. Tracy brought cupcakes (YUUUUUMMMM!) & we all generally had a great time. Did we get much stitching done? Well, I can only speak for myself & say, of course not! Our next evening gathering is September 17, so get it on your calendars & come join the fun!
Also, speaking of mark your calendars, Chadds Ford Days are September 11 & 12 - this is a really fun event if you've never been! Lise will be baking bread in the beehive oven & there are lots of artisans & lots of food & music!
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So, remember in the last newsletter where I said we were still getting new stuff, even though the market is on the horizon? Yeah, spoke a little too soon. There are still new things appearing, but now we're getting the "will be released at the market" message with them.
Not to worry though, there's always somethin' (Roseanne Roseannadanna).
WHAT'S NEW?
Here's what's shakin'!
Tiny Tidings XV - from Lizzie Kate. Fifteen?? How is that possible? These are adorable (you know, I've gotta find another word - because they're always adorable!).
Under the Tree Ornament - from Little House. The newest in the ornament series!
New from Homespun Elegance
Pomegranate Holiday - I can't decide what I like better: the big pillow or the little ornaments!
Snowmen a-Gathering - These guys are hilarious! I like the guy laying down at the bottom of the hill! The newest 2010 ornament.
Witchville - Fun, fun, fun! Those pumpkins are monsters, though!
These new flower designs are from "By the Bay". She calls them Funky Flowers & they are cute on their own. But she is also putting them together in a big piece. We like the little, individual ones, but we LOVE the big piece!
NEW FROM SILVER CREEK!
Count Your Blessings - we love this design - I like all the "counting" numbers, and the spot to initialize your blessings!
Kwitcherbeleache-Inn - How cute is this? Perfect to stitch & hang in a prominent spot in your house!
Fleece on Earth - adorable! Lise wants to make her sheep blaaaaaaaack!
Live Within Your Harvest - always good to remember & an especially pretty design.
Remember Me - from Heartstring Samplery. A truly beautiful sampler in a very traditional band style.
Needles Fairy - from Nora Corbett (Mirabilia). I love her - she looks like she's dancing!
Tree Trimming with Franklin & Pierce - from Myrtle Grace. These guys are fun little characters!
Downhill with Franklin & Pierce - I think the penguin is a bit concerned with the speed!
NEW MODELS!
Simple Joys - from Little House. Wow! This is even prettier stitched! One of my new all-time favorites!!
Blackbirds - from All Through the Night. This is charted to stitch all in 1 color - we added little bits of red in the cherries, randomly!
Ohio Star - from Island Cottage. We love this fluffy gal with her quilt!
Dirty Snowmen - from Notforgotten Farm. Aren't they cute? But they've been around a little too long to get that dirty from the ground up!
CHECK IT OUT! Other people's pieces!
We just love showing off other folks' things - especially since we're not finishing anything!
Yes, these are cross stitch!!! When Lise was framing these, I initally thought they were prints! Thank you, Ada, for letting us share these!
Carol S. stitched this stunning design of I Corinthians in deep amethyst colors. An unbelievable treasure!
Phyllis at the shop whipped up this cute JBW design & found perfect fabric to go with it - we can't wait to see the finished pillow!
Eileen at the shop stitched this stunner - Inspiration, from Rosewood Manor. She started it on 40ct, but the over-1 section was too tiny (yeah, like the over-2 part isn't? Really?). So she started it again on 36ct (MUUUUCCCHHH bigger!). She keeps telling me it's tons of work & I don't want to do it: SHE'S WRONG! I SO want to do this!!
Scenes from the Little League World Series
Jim "caught" a ball ~ actually, an older boy in front of him caught it & then (unbelievably) turned around & gave it to Jim - what a great atmosphere! Of course, when Ruthie asked him if he had shared it with his brother, the answer was a resounding 'NO WAY"! Evidently, it has just been fabulous (those aren't even the usual fake-o smiles!). But, what's up with those hats??
DAY 2 in Williamsport
Well, they had to get there early, but they've managed to stake out spots next to the Hawaii team's families. Chris made friends immediately & took off for a while, but returned & are both keeping their own scorebooks (aaaahhh, they have learned something!). Chris is DONE having his picture taken.
Happy Summer to everyone!
Hugs & stitches ~
Beth & the gang at TSS
