Where on earth did I go? Why did I never finish this post? Goodness, the days just go right on past me without my even realizing it these days. I sure didn't mean to leave you hanging. Let me get the rest of these photos uploaded here, so I can at least say I did it! I had such an…
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Dyeing to Stitch! Part 1
Hello again! I'm just sitting here trying to wrap up my second Flosstube video, so I thought I'd pop in here and share a few pictures I took while I was at the Dyeing to Stitch retreat in Virginia Beach last weekend. The last time I visited the shop, there were hundreds of models to look at.. and this time,…
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The Merc
Good morning, and happy Tuesday! I've been preparing to head to Virginia Beach this weekend to teach at the Dyeing to Stitch fall retreat, and I am so excited about it! The threads, charts, and models have all been sent and are awaiting the attendees! Before I leave, however, I'd like to finally get on here and share those Pioneer…
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The Silver Needle Summer Stitching Event
Hello again! The calendar says it's August 3, but it feels like I just got back from Tulsa! Linda from Chessie & Me fame and I were invited by Lindy of The Silver Needle to be the teachers at the annual Summer Stitching Event, and it was absolutely fun-filled and energized and fabulous! And spending time with Linda was wonderful;…
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The Silver Needle Tour – Part 2
My goodness, where have I been?? I'm so sorry to leave you hanging like that! If you haven't given up on me just yet, let's continue our tour! If you are ever able to visit The Silver Needle. you'll be greeted by a very sweet staff and hopefully the Head Proprietress Herself, Lindy… The shop is huge! It's full of…
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The Shepherd’s Bush Boutique – Part 1
Good morning! First of all, for those who check my Plum Street Samplers Facebook page for updates, I am unable to log into the page because it is behaving badly. Therefore, my only updates, until and unless the issue is resolved, will be from here and on Instagram. Moving on! Today I'd love to share with you some of the…
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Shepherd’s Bush! (Part 2)
ETA: This post was written this morning, as my greeting suggests, but my computer was being ornery with me, so it didn't get uploaded. Sorry about that! Good morning! Let me go pour another cup of coffee and I'll be right back… Okay, I'm back! (I really did go pour another cup of coffee.) Yesterday we left off in the…
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Shepherd’s Bush!
I'm home from what was the most wonderful time in Ogden and Park City, Utah! As many of you know, the lovely sisters of Shepherd's Bush fame hosted their every-other-year retreat, and it was nothing short of perfect. Everything from the cozy warmth of the blacksmith-turned-cross stitch shop to the breathtaking view of the autumn-covered mountains made this gathering one…
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Nasvhille Market, Part 3
And here are the rest of the market pics! If you see something you would love to stitch for yourself, please contact your shop owner, and she/he will be very happy to help you! 🙂 The next reproduction was fascinating to me.. the colors were so vibrant, compared to the original, which is pictured just below it. It's called "Sisters,"…
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Nashville Market 2016, Part 2
Welcome back! Thank you so much to those of you who wished Sabrina a speedy recovery.. she is doing much better today! 🙂 And now on to the second batch of pictures from market.. again, if you see something you'd like to order, contact your shop owner, and it will soon be on its way to you! Pat Ryan and…