Last December, a small group of us (6), traveled to Florida. We stayed in the Daytona Beach area and did the usual things like watching the ocean waves and eating delicious seafood.
The most important thing we did though was to visit a couple of the local needlework stores! One day we went to The Common Thread in Ocala, and to Gary Sligh’s Fabric Arts in Leesburg. Purchases were made in both shops!
Another day we traveled to the Inspired Needle in Palm Coast. We used to visit Cathy’s shop when it was located in Lemont, IL.
The Inspired Needle was loaded with all kinds of needlework goodies. (The shop is now closed.) We had a great time shopping and each of us found treasures to buy. On my way out of the shop, my PIC (who always has my best interest in mind) pointed to a box on a bottom shelf and said, “Did you know there is a Whitman Tin in that box?” Enough said. We stopped in our tracks. Had to look at it and more importantly, had to buy it!
When we got in the car and shared our find with the others, three of them had this tin and the accompanying kit in their stash. After sharing with friends who were not with us in Florida, we were up to seven! Another group project! The stitchers in this group gather every year in November at the Ranch in Wisconsin. Our GOAL is to have the pieces all stitched so we can finish the project together.
Without further ado, here is the tin. The accompanying smalls were designed by Louise Henderson of Cherished Stitches. The project is called “Christmas Treasures.”
And my pre-stitching is all finished. I’m ready for November!
Check back often. There are additional group projects Inwill share with you. Have a great stitchy day!
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