Hi to the group
Other than breaking out in an allergic rash all over my arms I had a very good time. In the Shaker Sampler Class, Betsy Stinner did an awesome job. She gave a great lecture on the history of the Shakers and in between she showed us how to do the stitches and the kit is full of silk threads including Soie Perlee and Trebizond. I have never used either of these before. Betsy's doodle design works up into a small tuck pillow or clock inset. She also showed off my temari and christening gown and heaped more praise on me for the quality of my work. I would definitely take another class from her as she gives historical background lectures during all her classes. I heard her Mary Queen of Scots Sampler class is great.
The Breast Cancer evening event was a riot. I did not win any of the silent auctions, but my friend Georgette and Meg St. John did. There was a kit be Susan Greening Davis, and fabrics, needles and threaders as favors. We also played a game "win/no win. It was hilarious and I ended up with a $44 crystal jar with a needle work inset lid. There was also a wonderful dessert bar with plenty chocolate and a build your own Sundae sections .The event raised $6750 for the Dana Faber Cancer Center.
My sister Gerianne won 2 of the raffle baskets. She won the Hardanger basket with the Godiva Chocolate, and the Cross Wing chart with the Snowman, frame and painted fabric. She ended up giving that to Georgette. Cheryl Issak won the "little Doodler" lap frame basket. I called her from the raffle to tell her and she came right over to pick it up. One of the girls from our table at the night event won a raffle gift, but I forget what it was.
The big news is that I won the Mystery Box!!!!!! =-O :-D It had more than 100 patterns in it, mostly punchneedle designs. I happily shared some with people at the raffle and sorted out 25 that I really liked. I don't know what to do with the rest??? I still have 58 patterns. Please let me know if there is a style or design that you might like. I may try to put them on ebay, but probably not til winter.
Ok, what did I buy. I got to talk with Terrence Nolan at Dimples Design and bought an over one ladybug kit ( it is a new Wee Beasties). At Brit Stitch I bought The Nutmeg Miniatures "The Church". I also bought an Ivory Piano Key scrimshaw measure and thread winder (with Ladybugs on it), 2 Celtic Mother of pearl thread winders, three Weeks Dye Works #5 pearl, a Doodler Lap frame, an add on magnetic board holder for my K's Creation Floor Stand, and several other items. My Friend Georgette found a Ladybug thread cutter and bought it as a gift for me.
Love Bobbie V.