Styling your self!

Yes, I'm slow to get things posted.  I kept planning to take pictures & post, but it seemed there was always something else I needed to do as well.  Anyway, here we go - finally..... ;-) First, this is the Grab Bag I took to the retreat.  I made a tote bag from this cute fabric which apparently was a good idea because it was "most popular" (traded the most) and I won a prize (2nd pic!).... These were donated by Karen AZ , she sells "Thirty One" items, which are wonderful!!  Thanks again Karen, love them!   And this is the grab bag I came home with!  Isn't it great?  It was made by my wonderful friend Judy - hand appliqued and it's just amazing!  I'm totally thrilled with it!   The inside is lined and she did an amazing job - inside & out! And not only did I get Judy's grab bag, she also made a special gift just for me - isn't this lovely? It's wonderful - I do so love pincushions - and it's sitting on my "lazy sus...

I know, it's been a few weeks now since the retreat, but I've been crazy busy since we have been back.  I do want to share some pictures with you though.....  hope you enjoy.... (I THINK the pictures should be clickable for a larger view) The group of stitchers from all over the USA & Scotland (or most of them at least!) Stitching - if it were daytime, you could see the ocean.... The lights outside the window are on the pier at the resort.....  The grab bags set up & ready for the taking....  ;-) and more grab bags..... Do you see one you'd like??  Or two, or ten?  ;-) And here are the participants - ready start "grabbing"..... Stephanie FL is on the hunt for HER favorite - Steph is my wonderful right hand with the games, exchanges, etc.  She is SO creative & I appreciate her help every year - more than I can say! They are all playing so nice aren't they?  Watch out - some of these sweet & friendly stitches  ca...

Join us at The French Hens in Manning on Sat. Dec. 10th to stitch the day away! We'll be there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's $10 and includes lunch with dessert and beverages (paid to The French Hens!). Hope you can join us! (and it WAS the 3rd but  I had to move it out a week, sorry!). If you plan to attend, please let me know. amycspals@yahoo.com