Stitcher's Paradise Stash!

Here (finally!) is the stash I bought at the glorious Stitcher's Paradise in Las Vegas:

LHN chart To Thine Own Self be True, I love the sentiment and the colours of this chart.

Weeks Dye Works floss.  L to R:  Santa Claus, Independence, Jealousy, Mermaid, Confetti, Calypso.  I have no project in mind for these flosses, I just love the colours!

Lizzie*Kate Eek Boo Hiss, first 2 charts for 2010 Christmas Flip its, Christmas Rules.  I have to get the rest now!

Assorted GAST and WDW flosses for an upcoming exchange piece.

Crescent Colours Ruby Slippers and 32ct Linen (labeled Ink Spot Black) that I'll be stitching E is for Edward on for my DD.  It's a freebie on the Plum Street Samplers blog.  (For all of you Twilight fans out there, J is for Jacob is available too.)

I think this chart is my favourite purchase.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!  The Queen's Sampler:  Elizabeth I by Plum Street Samplers.  I'm a huge lover of English history and was so excited when I saw this chart quite by accident on Paulette's blog.  I probably won't stitch it in the suggested colours, especially the red.  Any colour suggestions???

Brooke's Books Spirit of Holiday Giving Angel (the colours and Victorian style dress grabbed me) and Spirit of Cross Stitch Angel (it's about cross stitch :-0 and I love the French look of her dress.)

 

Just Nan Keep a Little Secret needle case kit.

2003 Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue, always good to have on hand!

Assorted 32ct. linen.  Top is Picture this Plus Crystal Masquerade, bottom are mystery colours (the tags say Stiches & Spice on both.)  I also got a 1/4 yard each of Platinum and Antique White 32 ct. Belfast linen.  I no longer have an LNS so I wanted some neutral linen on hand just in case.

Brooke's Books Sophies Afternoon.  I love the centre motif of the lady.  I think I'll stitch just her on perforated paper. 

And last but not least, perforated paper, scissor sheaths, John James needles, Mill Hill beads, a cute little silver case (from White House, Black Market) that I'm going to turn into a needle/scissor case for on the go and Tear Drop scissors (I'm not sure what brand they are.)

Phew!  What a haul!  I have to thank my dad because it was Birthday money from him that enabled me, LOL. 

Also, my hubby read my Daughter's Are Awesome post and he was teasing me about "throwing him under the bus."  Hey honey, if you read this, you're great even if you can't buy my a birthday cake without DD!  Ha ha!

Back From Vegas

I'm back with a bunch of stash!  I had 1 1/2 hours all to myself at Stitcher's Paradise while hubby took this kids to Ross and Target!  I'll post pictures of it all later.

I noticed on opening up Blogger today that I've lost 2 friends in the few days I was away... :-(  Has this happened to any of you???  Any ideas why???  It hurts!  I don't think I put anything offensive or too personal on my blog...unless it's because I haven't posted much about stitching lately...

I would love your input!

Vegas, Baby!

Well we're off this afternoon to Las Vegas!  Hubby has the rental car all booked for Tuesday.  I've played up to the kids a visit to the outlet mall but my trip to Stitcher's Paradise is the REAL reason for the rental!  Hubby has agreed to take the kids off for an hour so I don't have to feel rushed searching for goodies I want to bring home.  Yay me!

I'll post pictures of my stash after we get home. 

Thanks to all the helpful comments I got about comment moderation, I appreciate it.  And thank you for all the birthday wishes, the cake did taste as yummy as it looked!

Have a great week!

School's Out for Summer!

Here's to 2 months of no school lunches!!! 

We're taking the kids to Vegas on July 4th, just in time for the fireworks!  I've never been to the USA on Independence Day so I'm sure it'll be an experience.  For the last 7 years that we've been going to Vegas I've walked around saying "why do people bring their kids here?"  Well now I'm eating my words...here's to 4 days of sunshine and lounging in the pool! 

(And a side trip to an amazing LNS, Stitcher's Paradise!!!  I've got my list made up and my floss stash list printed and ready to go.  Plus I've phoned and double checked the hours at the shop.  WEEEEEEE!)

Vegas, Baby!!!

I haven't posted since Saturday because I came down with a case of bronchitis. Therefore, I haven't got much stitching done this week either. I managed to finish the first giraffe on Mes Girafe. I'm going to add beads for the eyes and horns when I'm finished all the stitching.

On a high note DD and her grade 7 basketball team won first in their tournament yesterday and DD also came away with the MVP title! I was so excited and pleased. They played like a well oiled machine!

Tomorrow I'm off to meet DH in Vegas! Woo Hoo!!! He's down there for the Builder's Show so I can hardly wait. I love Vegas. I'm also excited to visit Stitcher's Paradise while I'm down there. It is supposed to be a fabulous shop. I'm going to stock up on overdyed fibres and fabrics when I go there. I've made myself a list.