We're making a pit stop at home...Ashland was wonderful (I'll share a few pictures after the weekend) and we've come home to pick up the dogs and head off to the Coast (Manzanita) tomorrow for a couple of days. Above is a bit of a crooked shot of my progress on my "car" piece. I may actually have it finished by the end of our trip. We'll see!
I was able to stop at two LNS on our trip. On the way down we stopped in Eugene and I went to Mindy's Needlepoint Factory. This is a cute little shop that has lots of fabrics, ribbons, needlepoint canvases and lots of cross-stitch. I picked up a few patterns and would have bought more, but....the shop marks everything up! All of the patterns I looked at were marked at least $1.00 higher than other shops and the Weeks I wanted was .45 more per skein than anywhere else. I can't figure out why she does this...I'm sure the rents are high but it really put a sour taste in my mouth. On the way home we stopped at a great little shop ion Medford called Stitchin' Tyme. Her inventory is a bit smaller,but she also had lots of fabrics and threads and a good selection of patterns, as well as some kits and stitching gadgets. I managed to pick up several designs there as well. And I was able to get the Weeks color I needed for the normal price!
Must get the laundry done now so we can re-pack our bags for tomorrow!
Thanks for visiting!
Great progress, Lynda! I want to see pics of your stash!!!! Have continued safe travels.
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ReplyDeleteI am wondering what design this is that you have partially stitched? I love it so far. I really like designs that you can stitch with 1 thread.
love your "car" piece! what design is it and who by? it looks like a really fun stitch.
ReplyDeleteYour car piece is looking fantastic! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! Be safe! Can not wait to see pics of your new stash!
ReplyDeleteLove the car piece! Glad you had fun and more importantly, returned home with stash! LOL
ReplyDeleteStitching looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous piece. That fabric is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you might be having a nice vacation. I love your car project, I so like to have a nice one like this to stitch when we do car vacations. Hurry home and show us your finish (LOL).
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't believe that is your "car" piece.
ReplyDeleteI have to work on much simpler projects in the car.
Your project is looking good.
hey sweetie, thanks for popping by my blog today and leaving some bloggie love.
ReplyDeleteI love my bike and it's called "Simply" so ya know I had to buy it. It's by Giant.
Mildred's sampler is looking great!!
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