Over the week-end,
Karol & I went shopping
we visited
Needle Nest and Erica's

I found some nice fat quarters,
fibers, embroidery needles, & picked up the current issue
of Needlepoint Now

I enjoyed Coni's page,
what a hoot

Following our spree,
we had wonderful
salads at
Hacienda House
next door to Needle Nest

Got the call ...

Just got a phone call from House of Stitches ...

the magazines are IN!

They are on-sale NOW!

Ready for the next stitcher ...

Jill
blogging at Purple Peacock
has finished stitching

My Needle & Floss
by Waxing Moon Designs

If you'd like to be next
to stitch this design

see details on Jill's post
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pattern

Doll, Teaddy Bear & Mini Show

If you are in the area, you might like to attend this event. I've gone to this show in the past. There are some beautiful dolls on display, for sale, etc. AND, some of the most beautiful doll clothing & accessories I have ever seen.

Sunday, Spetember 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Porter Co Expo Center in Valparaiso, IN

thx

Aren't these the cat's meow?

I was gifted by Pat
blogging at Pat Winter Gatherings ...

She sent two stitching accessories
A needle keeper
(a very pretty leaf
with super strong magnet)
to keep my needle from
falling away!

See the needle in the center of the leaf?



AND, a needle threader
with a smashing kewl
bead on the wire!

The bead is perfect
to hold & the wire
easily goes thru
the needle eye



Did you notice the awesome card they came with (on)?

OH my, Pat sure knows how to spoil me rotten : )

I cannot help wonder if she
is planning to gift her students
when they come for lessons
or add these to her
etsy shop

Lessons? as in classes? Yes,
check out her blog
Pat Winter's Crazy Gatherings
for her CQ & other demonstrations

thx

I am grateful for NANI pals
and their never ending generosity!

Jane
blogging at World Embroideries
gifted me with this
fantastic Temari Ball

Have you seen her
wonderful Temari creations?
Check out her blog ...

... wait a minute ...
there is MORE
She decided to part with
a ton of her
Crazy Quilt fabric pieces
beads
sharp needles
& trims!

I'm delighted to have a collection
of bits of this-n-that in my stash

Thanks a million Jane : )

thx!

Isn't this tatting beautiful? I received this beautiful bookmark from Cathy B who blogs at With Needle & Thread Thanks Cathy & thanks to your Mom, too! Cathy writes that she started blogging four years ago & I was one of the first to comment on her new blog Lucky Me!!! I'm thrilled to own this tatted bookmark, made by her Mom Did I mention I'm going to take some tatting lessons on October 22nd at 1:00 p.m.? I'm not real sure I'll be good at it I've always admired this art and will appreciate it more once I know how it is created!