This has to be one of my favourite times of the year - getting ready for the annual Spring Stitch-In that Rosie and I host at GlenHarrow Gardens! We have been off purchasing fabric (what could be more fun?!), bolts and bolts of it:
And getting our projects ready (don't ask for more than a little sneak peek!):
And kitting up too. My heart goes out (and my back, and my arms, and entire body) to all the shop owners who cut kits day after day - it's REALLY hard work! We have the kits all ready for lovely days of handstitching, including the pleasure of just sitting and stitching because we've cut out your fabric and done your iron-on transfers already!:
We are almost organised and I will continue to be running to schedule if the power doesn't fail again! We have had HUGE winds in this part of the world and numerous blackouts due to large trees falling on powerlines (I do live in the forest!) Can't think of a better reason to get out those lovely candles! I have a decorating policy in my home that's known as the three F's: Fabric, Flowers, and Flame. Do this and your house will certainly feel like a home!
Until next time,
Leanne Beasley xxx
I'm so jealous that you are so far away. Those kits look wonderful, but I'm going to se you when you come to Trondheim.
Posted by: Anne | September 08, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Oh - I wish I was going with you. It sounds like so much fun.
Posted by: Melinda | September 05, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Hey Leanne! Even though I've always loved pretty scented candles, we used to live in a rural area where, like you, we'd lose power as soon as the winds got up a bit - so suddenly, my pretty decorative candles became very handy to have around indeed! Can't wait to see what you gals get up to at your Sitch In - I'm too far away to come and play, but love the photos you share! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | September 02, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Yay, not long now!! See you soon...
Posted by: Georgette | September 01, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Can't wait to catch up, see you on the Sunday. Cheers
Posted by: Helen Yann | September 01, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Yummy yummy yummy!!!!! I too would love to be there and maybe oneday it will happen. I love the sneak peak it really gets my inspiration flowing. Have fun.
Posted by: Ondrea | September 01, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Hi Leanne,
WOW! Sneak peak looks fantastic I look forward to seeing the reveal next week. I hope you are going to have some extra kits available for the poor unfortunate souls that cant make it. Although have been doing a bit of planning with my buddies and hopefully we are coming next year to Glenharrow. WOO HOO!! How exciting!! Good luck I'm sure everyone lucky enough to be going this year will have a fab time.
Cheers Sue
Posted by: Sue | September 01, 2009 at 12:12 PM
i am so looking forward to the friday! my life is very stressful and hectic right now, an time out stitching at GH is JUST what the doctor ordered :)
Posted by: essie | September 01, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Oh i am so excited it does not matter how many times i have been to the Spring stitch in it is the day i look forward to all year. This years project look beautiful with all that stitchery oh so yummy.
Bev oxoxo
Posted by: Bev | September 01, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Hi Leanne, I am so excited to see the lovely fabric etc because I am coming to the Spring Stitch-In.
See you soon, Sue Holland
Posted by: Sue Holland | September 01, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Hope you guys have an awesome time!! I can't imagine how your back, arms and legs are feeling after all of that kitting!!! Everything looks beautiful! :) Enjoy your stitching day!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | September 01, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I can't wait! I'm coming on the Saturday and I am so looking forward to a day of stitching with everyone!
Posted by: Renee | September 01, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Look at all that pretty fabric. I wish I could come!
Posted by: Carrie P. | September 01, 2009 at 06:27 AM
oH I wish I can fly!!!! So I can also meet you in person and enjoy all the wonderful stitching. How do you transfer the pattern onto the fabric. Just remember, I live in Africa and we are behind you with innovations. I have also started making patterns and kits, but it is goiing slowly. Will you be at Houston? I am itching to go there.
Posted by: Zelda | August 31, 2009 at 08:53 PM
Can't wait till next week. The kits look great. Thanks for the sneak peak.
Posted by: Sylvia | August 31, 2009 at 08:41 PM
hi leanne :)
rang and booked in today!!
will see you next thursday with a whole host of foster gals!!
can't wait,
trudy
Posted by: Trudy McLauchlan | August 31, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Good Luck Leanne!
I know you will have a fab day - it looks like you will be super organised and the fabrics look beautiful.
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | August 31, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Sounds like a fun weekend ahead. Those kits look wonderful- and I know how time consuming tey are... Candles are definately a MUST around here as well, now the evenings are getting darker, and I love to have candles around the house- nice and cozy!
Posted by: Anne Heidi | August 31, 2009 at 07:42 PM
mmmm I think my body is only just starting to recover :)
Posted by: Carey | August 31, 2009 at 07:33 PM
I wish I didn't live at the other side of the world. Sounds like fun.
Posted by: Sue Bone | August 31, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I also LOVE the fabric....
Yes we are also having huge winds here...
Sandy N
Posted by: Sandy | August 31, 2009 at 06:54 PM
OH Leanne I'm so jealous I'm not going. Oh Well. The fabric looks divine. Do you stab your backstitch too? Can't wait for the photos on return.
I like candles too especially with our recent electricity bill.
Posted by: Deb | August 31, 2009 at 06:40 PM