Saturday, August 6, 2011

Road Trip

Happy Saturday stitching friends!

I am happy to have made it to the weekend. This morning I met Myra(Gr8dame's Place Blog) for a road trip down to Manning, SC for the stitch in at the French Hens. This is a group that meets every other month or so for stitching and lunch. It is a 3 hour drive from Asheboro. It is pretty far to go by yourself but with Myra along the drive was no problem.



This is the sign headed into Manning. I had to stop on my way out of town because it made me smile.



There was a group of about 17 for lunch and stitching. It was wonderful to put faces to the name's of some of the stitchers in the Blogosphere.



Here is a pic of Myra and me.



She made me this wonderful fabric basket. Look at the fabric! there is a squirrel in that arch, peacocks, berry baskets and a house. All are great sampler motifs.



Look what was in the bag! one of Myra's beautiful bird pincushions, a sweet distressed prim papermache box and a pack of needles. I am a lucky girl! Myra is so talented and has such an eye for detail.



The charm and those prim needles! wow!
Myra and I made it back to Asheboro after a fun day with hopes to have the chance to go again.
I am beat but happy!
Have a peaceful evening.


Chris
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10 comments:

Karen said...

Hi Chris....I had to miss the stitch-in today so I'm sad I didn't get to meet you and Myra. Hopefully at the next one! Loved seeing the pics and the bag and goodies Myra gave you are wonderful! Happy stitching...

Myra said...

Chris, thank you for the kind words and a wonderful road trip. I really enjoyed the day and making those goodies for you. That sign makes me smile too. Can't wait till our next road trip! LOL

Melissa said...

Those are lovely gifties from Myra! That's a long drive and it's great to have good company along!

Catherine said...

What fun!! Lovely gifts fron Myra! She makes beautiful things, doesn't she! Wish I lived closer so I could tag along!

Faye said...

What a great day we all had Chris!! So glad that you and Myra got to come and sure do hope you will be with us when we "gather" in the future!!!! The goodies Myra gave to you are breath taking and I am so glad I got to see them in person!!!! Have a great week, Faye

Jenny said...

I love that basket. So great to see - I have that fabric and have been wondering what fun things to do. Now I am definitely inspired.

Have a great Sunday and Happy Stitching.

robindefender said...

So cool that you were able to go to the stitch-in! One of these days, I'm going to make it to one myself.

Judy said...

It was great to meet you and Myra yesterday! So glad that you came and hope you both will continue to come to the gatherings. Spending the day stitching with friends is the best!

Siobhán said...

Lucky you! It looks like a fun day. That bag is amazing! Myra is so talented.

Carol said...

Oh, what a wonderful day you must have had, Chris!! I love the fabric basket and bird Myra gave you--her work is the best, isn't it?