Pre-Survey and Contest

Thought to get the ideas flowing for this year and the following years I would put out a pre-survey and get your comments regarding a couple of things.

Just to make it interesting for those who fill out and submit the survey you will be entered into a draw to win a $ 50.00 gift certificate to purchase some of our gorgeous hand dyed fabrics.

All comments are appreciated and will be considered and reviewed, hope you will take a minute and fill out this pre-survey!

Please click on the following link to go to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FVYZWGG

See you all soon !

Laura

Latest News!

Time is fast approaching and soon we will all be together!

Since I am down in Toronto at Gitta’s Retreat I am spending time with some of everyone’s favourite designers.  So I will be bringing along a lot of their new items for you to see and purchase.

The weather has been great though I have not had time to get outside, our weekend though I do plan on enjoying more of this lovely sunshine and taking a walk along the shoreline, okay and a lot of stitching!

While sitting here posting to the blog i am working on several little things for the weekend, which should be filled with plenty of fun and stitching!

Will be sending out a small packet to each of you this week, with an overview of the weekend and some other tidbits.

See you all soon!

Classes–Framing on a Stitching Budget

For all those ladies who are interested in learning how to stretch and frame your beautiful stitched pieces we will be having class on Saturday sometime around 1:30.   To sign up I ask that you just drop me a quick e-mail. 

The class will take app. 1 1/2 hours and will be taught over in the Cedar Knoll House allowing those who do not wish to take the class to enjoy stitching without interference of hearing me explaining the steps of framing!

For those deciding to do the class you will need the following to bring to class, the rest will be supplies by me ( example - booklet with pictures with step by step instructions, foamcore, pins and rulers and all those neat little framing tools….. )

- a stitched piece no larger than 11 x 17 for the first time framing I recommend doing a smaller piece more the 8 x 10 size

- you will need to purchase the frame you wish your stitched model to be placed into and you cannot spend more than $ 20.00 if its 8x10 or $ 30.00 if its 11 x17

 

Any questions please do not hesitate to ask……

Updates

Since the packages have gone out many of you have sent in your registrations, which is great and it looks like we are going to have the same size of group as last year!

With the retreat fast approaching I am working on getting everything together so that your weekend will be filled with fun, excitement and plenty of time to stitch and shop.

It looks like Sue from Needleworks in Peterborough will be coming to the Spring retreat to set up shop in the chart room.  Of course, I will be bringing along  fabrics with even several new colours for you to drool over.  Hoping that Gisele might come back as well, but have not yet received confirmation will keep you advised once I know.

Watch for those who registered already for a small little packet in the mail, confirmations have gone out with a little something extra.

Well I am off to work on dying fabrics need to ensure that I have plenty for you when I come to retreat! 

Little note for Leslie – I may even have the Santa stitched on a new hand dyed fabric !!!!!!

Registration Packages

Just to let everyone know the registration packages and information for the Spring and Fall Retreats for 2011 have gone out, yea!

Since I presently do not have confirmed registration for either the Spring or Fall I  have sent the  packages to everyone.  For those who may have already filled out paperwork my apologies but I would like to ensure that I have my  own confirmed registration.  Would hate to give away someone’s room that they have requested. 

Each package has a registration form for both the Fall and Spring Retreat. For those who have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

As previously mentioned we will be adding information onto the blog in the next day or so regarding class times, retreat information, and a contest or two where you have the opportunity to win something.

Spring is fast approaching and I am working hard at creating new colours of fabrics, even had time to design a few new pieces that will be displayed at the retreat . Pictures to follow as soon as I have them stitched.

Have to get back to dying fabric , no time to stitch at the moment!

News 2011

January 5, 2001

Happy New Year to all!

Well it has been a little busy and hectic around here since the fall of last year!  Spring is fast approaching and its time to get the letters out to everyone in regards to what is up and coming! 

The packages that you should have gotten at the fall retreat have been redone and will be going out in the mail later this week.  For some who attend Maria’s stitch night you will receive your packages at the next stitch night.

Please note that there will not be a lot of change to the format or cost of the Spring or Fall 2011 Retreats.  The Gananoque Inn has been quite accommodating in keeping the fees the same as the last several years.  We will be adding a few classes (complimentary) that will be available on either Saturday or Sunday.  More news about the classes and sign up in the next week or two.

That’s it for now, but more to come!

Laura

2011 Retreats

Well, it has been a few days since I posted last. The summer has been busy as I am sure for all. I have been busy preparing for the retreats coming up in 2011.

Many of you are preparing for the Fall Retreat with Maria and I am disappointed that I will not be able to attend. I can advise that Gisele has been gracious enough to display and sell some of my fabrics for you...so you will all get a chance to see and purchase if you wish new colours and of course the others as well.

Thinking about and working on the 2011 Retreats seems like its too soon, but time flys by and its best to be prepared. The poster and the registration forms have been done and are on the website.

You will note that for 2011 we have added a few classes which most will be complimentary and up to you to take. On the website and the blog I will post further information in regards to what you will need to take the coming classes - Framing on a Stitching Budget or Biscornu Finishing. I can advise that I will post on the website and the blog a small group of free biscornu patterns should you want to stitch one to have for the class.

More posting and news over the next couple of weeks. Hope everyone had a great summer!