It's been over a year since I last visited my not-so-local shop, which is about 2.5 hours away. But Mr. Wonderful had a couple days of leave after the holiday weekend so we took a little road trip so I could do some stash maintenance. I was shopping for 250th and Christmas Open House stitching!
I can never have enough GAST Buckeye Scarlet. It's my favorite red and I expect to be using lots of it over the next year. Not being a fan of most blues, I took the opportunity to peruse the wall of threads and choose a blue I really liked to swap out when I needed it. I chose Classic Colorworks Cauldron. It looks periwinkle in this picture (and purple next to other blues!) but it's a deeper, smokier color and looks so pretty with Buckeye Scarlet.
I picked up a few pieces of fabric as well, all 32 ct. Lugana. Left to right: Dusty Lavender (not quite as grey as the picture), Wildberry, and Steel Blue.
I'm always on the lookout for nice, neutral "parchment-y" colors that don't lean too heavily yellow or brown. This one is reading yellow of course (have I mentioned I hate the camera on this phone? Colors are impossible), but in reality, it's a very well balanced neutral. 32 ct. Burnt Sand from Mani di Donna.
I have so much patriotic and Christmas Open House stitching lined up, I didn't even really look at charts, but I did bring home this little guy. Too adorable to pass up. The whole Animal Crackers series is very cute, but I think he's my favorite.
A couple of treats from one of my favorite Etsy shops.
This week also brought a lovely surprise in the mailbox from Robin in Virginia! She knows me... I am a fox loving, sweater weather kinda girl! Thank you, Robin!
In other news, stitching has commenced on 250th birthday and Christmas Open House 2026 projects! Yes, you read that correctly, 2026! Things are cookin' over here at Wonderful HQ.
We also had shots this week, and while Marigold always powers through with no ill effects, Butterfly always develops a fever, poor darling. She's all better now, but she had a rough couple of days. Here they are, sleeping off their vaccines.
And that's the update from our house. Hope y'all are having a wonderful summer.
Happy Stitching!
Great stash!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you make with it.
Poor babies, hope they are better.
Marilyn
I enjoyed your shopping trip too, lovely threads, and a beautiful choice of items I particularly like the animal crackers stitchies and the colours of the linens, they look great on my screen...I never find such gorgeous shades. Hope the kitties are fully recovered now, I can't say enjoy being stuck with a needle either. This summer is too hot for me, no energy for anything so staying inside with needles, gorgeous threads and linens .....I don't even feel guilty. Thanks for sharing, all the best, Elaine in UK
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful outing to your not so local shop, Honeybee. The threads and fabric are good additions. Lovely accessories you added from one of your favorite Etsy shops. You are very welcome for the goodies. I couldn't resist the thread though and thread can't travel by itself.
ReplyDeleteOh poor kitties, Give them a cuddle from me. Wonderful stash. The colots of the linen are beautiful. Will start my Christmas stitching soon.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Gabi
I am absolutely salivating!!!!! Happy stitching! Linda from PA
ReplyDeleteWhat great stash , Have a fab week , and give those little ones a cuddle from me .
ReplyDeleteHugs June.
Hello Honeybee: Love the new stash, what a better way to make a stitcher feel wonderful then buying stash, sweet gifts from Robin.
ReplyDeleteMarigold and Butterfly are so sweet.
Catherine
Bravo! I'll cheer you on from the sidelines! Love your new stash, especially the portfolio. I don't have one but see myself collecting them. 🙋🏻♀️😽😽
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