Sunday, August 08, 2010

Fun Day of Stitching

I went to Manning, SC for a stitching get together yesterday and had so much fun. It was so nice to get away (by myself) for a day.

Amy from Down Sunshine Lane planned a wonderful day for us at The French Hens, an adorable restaurant in downtown Manning.

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We stitched for awhile and then they served a delicious lunch (I had a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant) and then we stitched some more. I was working on shores and I made a little progress on block 11.

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Sorry for the not so great photos - they were taken with my camera. I will try to get some better stitching pics later today. This get together was just what I needed to get me out of my slump. When I got home I worked on shores some more and then I decided to start something new. I started Lizzie Kate's ABC's of Aging Artfully (which I think should actually be called "Life Lessons Two").

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It's such a cute design. I'm using 40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside Linens and I'm changing some of the colors. I'll post more about it when I can. Well, it's almost 5 am (I woke up around 3 something) and I can't get back to sleep - thanks to a four year old who has trouble staying in his own bed! :) Write soon!

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18 comments:

  1. JaneSun Aug 08, 06:39:00 AM EDT

    I love hearing about those fun stitching get-togethers you have, Nicole. They're a great idea to get you motivated.

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  2. Patty C.Sun Aug 08, 07:36:00 AM EDT

    I'm glad you had a good time -
    Your progress looks great

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  3. MargaretSun Aug 08, 08:30:00 AM EDT

    Glad you had fun at the get together. Shores is looking great! I remember those days of little ones not staying in their beds. Such fun. lol!

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  4. Julie MSun Aug 08, 08:36:00 AM EDT

    Sounds like a fun get together Nicole! Great progress on Shores!

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  5. natalysneedleSun Aug 08, 08:57:00 AM EDT

    I love the progress on shores. The fabric you are using is fabulous. As for little ones waking you up we had the same problem. The pediatrician recommended that we allow our son to come in and sleep on the floor and explain that he wasn't to wake us up. So each night I left pillow and blanket next to my bed, each morning I found my sleeping baby on the floor. NOTE: each morning. I slept great, he slept great and eventually outgrew it.

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  6. Jennifer Ann FoxSun Aug 08, 09:07:00 AM EDT

    Your progress on Shores is looking great. I like the block with the bottle in it alot.

    Oh how I wish Iived close to a LNS......dreaming.......LOL

    Jennifer
    Feathers in the Nest

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  7. KarenSun Aug 08, 09:16:00 AM EDT

    Great to see you too! Can't believe you started something new last night.....have fun stitching.

    Hope you get a nap today too....5:00 am????

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  8. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)Sun Aug 08, 09:48:00 AM EDT

    Sounds like a fun day! Shores is looking awesome. I hope you're able to get some rest. The days of my boys not staying in bed are long gone - now I can't pry them out of bed!

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  9. Laurie in IowaSun Aug 08, 10:02:00 AM EDT

    Glad you were able to have a day to yourself and got to spend it with your stitching friends. Shores looks wonderful and I like the LK design you've started.

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  10. DeborahSun Aug 08, 11:46:00 AM EDT

    The stitching group sounds like just what you needed. The Shores is coming along nicely.

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  11. LoraineSun Aug 08, 02:57:00 PM EDT

    Looks like a fun get together! Your Shores is looking fabulous!

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  12. GlennaSun Aug 08, 04:57:00 PM EDT

    Oh, that looks so fun! Yay for getting past the slump! You deserve a nap today. Or more stitching!

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  13. AnonymousSun Aug 08, 06:45:00 PM EDT

    You are so in the loop with all the fun stitch-togethers. :) What fun! I stitch with my dog, which is not as fun as stitching with a person. :/

    My son has a hard time sleeping in his own bed, too, but he's like sleeping with a blender so nobody gets any rest. An air mattress on our floor gives him a place to go when he comes in at night. It slides under our bed when not in use.
    Hope you got a nap today! Nice progress on Shores also. :)

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  14. MelissaSun Aug 08, 07:37:00 PM EDT

    Glad you're out of your slump Nicole. Looks like your get together was such a fun time.

    Of course now I'm craving chicken salad on a croissant!

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  15. Yvonne.....Sun Aug 08, 10:51:00 PM EDT

    It WAS such a fun day and I was so glad to see you and the rest of the gang. Seeing your shores piece in person is just too nice! Only problem is, I want to get mine out and stitch it too and of course, there just isn't enough hours in the day to get EVERYTHING done - LOL! Hope to see you gain soon!

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  16. woolwomanMon Aug 09, 11:20:00 AM EDT

    Your stitch group looks like they were having such a grand day at the French Hens - I love places and gatherings like that. It does the soul good to be with other stitchers. Your Shores project looks awesome. Melody

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  17. KatrinaMon Aug 09, 01:04:00 PM EDT

    Looks like a perfect day to me!!!! Glad you had so much fun :-).

    Shores is gorgeous and that's one of my favorite Lizzie Kate pieces.

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  18. merumoWed Aug 11, 01:49:00 PM EDT

    How fun! I love stitching get together and also enjoy hearing from other's group :) We never have enough beautiful inspirations!!

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