Nashville was sooo much fun this year – so many great designers attended, we brought back way too much stuff! Lots flew out the door last week, but we promise there’s plenty more, and we’re still ordering and receiving orders, too. New patterns, gadgets, buttons, fabrics, threads – come see what’s new from The Workbasket, Val’s Stuff, Rainbow Gallery, Indigo Rose, Ladybug Lane, Bent Creek, Adam Originals, Crescent Colours, Kit & Bixby, Raise the Roof (remember Sweet Tooth? – would you believe Brace Face? :-), Heinzeit, Angel Stitchin’, Hog River Frames, Stitchworks, Sue Hillis, Imaginating, Primitive Traditions, Britstitch, X’s & Oh’s, M Designs, Poppy Creations, SamSarah, Hands to Work, Stitching Pretty, Sunflower Seed, Bizzi Creations, Whimsy & Wit, Hob Nobb, Water’s Edge, Stitcher’s Hands, JAR Designs, Glendon Place, Monsterbubbles, Lizzie Kate, Sampler Threads, Carrie’s Creation (overdyed threads from the Tri-Cities!) – to name a FEW!!
One of Sandy’s favorite new patterns is “Crabby All Year” from Raise the Roof – the first three months are in the current leaflet, with three more leaflets to follow. The photo shows how much they’ve designed so far – LOVE the fried eggs on the sidewalk!, could be seen here any August day!
We had time to have a little fun in Nashville for a change as we went a day early – toured the landmark Ryman Auditorium (of Grand Ol’ Opry fame) and visited the famous Bluebird Café to hear some wonderful singer songwriters (one from Spokane!) – where many have been "discovered" and the walls are covered with photos of famous musicians who've performed there. Food was good, too. :-)
Mostly, though, trade shows are a lot of work, albeit fun and exciting work – just tiring. We’re still sorting through the paperwork but finally have everything unpacked and sorted out, ready to show off, hurray! Sandy has her next few (?!) projects planned, but first MUST finish Princess Belle for her granddaughter’s birthday, a really sweet piece. (If YOUR daughter or granddaughter is a princess, too, we have one princess pillow kit left!) There are only a couple of Disney Princess books in stock - Leisure Arts' license has expired, so when these books are gone you'll probably have to go to Disney theme parks (or possibly stores) to find (expensive) kits only.
SPECIAL BONUS for those who've read this far - it's been quite awhile since we've offered Anchor at 3 for $1 - so until March 17, just mention the blog when you come in, stock up!
Enjoy the spring weather, but remember to pick up your stitching to relax those sore mucles after gardening! :-)
