Stitchville Retreat - Part Two

One of the best parts of a retreat like this is getting to see all of the designer's projects on display.  The stitchers were invited to bring along any of the Chessie and Me pieces they had stitched; the shop had it's shop models on display, and Linda brought her trunk show along; particularly her newer pieces that had just been released at Nashville.  Nothing compares to seeing these designs in person!  I tried to take a lot of pictures so that you could experience the "show" too...

This is one of my favorite pieces of all; sorry, the photo is a bit blurry!

The patterns and supplies for these next two designs came home with me!  Love the sheep!

I've had this next one in my stash since it came out. Why don't I have it stitched yet?

Another one that has been in my stash for quite awhile....

Love the finishing on this design - wow!

These two pieces were my contributions to the show!

Of course, while I am running around taking pictures and visiting with others at the retreat, my tablemates are busy stitching!  Some things never change....

And, just in case I haven't shared enough eye candy with you, take a look at these finished pieces.

These are from Primitive Traditions - the Abigail Colby Workbasket and accompanying smalls.  We all like to bring our finished pieces to show and share with our friends!  These were done by a lovely stitcher who had come to the Stitchville retreat for the very first time.

Another prolific stitcher was in attendance and I regret not taking any pictures of her finishes, but you can hop on over to her blog anytime to see them.  The infamous Amy from Thread in Hand was there; it was good to see you again Amy!

(Amy - left, me - right)

Three of my tablemates (the other two were missing in action, a late night of stitching perhaps?)  Don't we all look happy after a weekend of stitching bliss?

My annual "photo with the designer" for my collection!

And last but not least, our hostesses, Deb C and Deb S, with Linda from Chessie and Me. These are the ladies that made this wonderful weekend possible!

Another Stitchville retreat is over.  What a fun weekend it was.  Let the countdown begin for next year's retreat!