Have you ever had the experience were you weren't necessarily looking for something and then all of a sudden - wham - it hits you?
I was cleaning through some patterns over the weekend. Was looking through my Prairie Schooler collection. (Mourning their announcement to retire...) I came across pattern book number 131 and it hit me - nametag!
Each year for retreat I try to stitch a nametag that relates to the theme. It's kind of fun searching for the perfect design.
The first year I attended retreat the theme was "From Acorns to Oak Trees - Growing with the Guild". I stitched the Quaker Workbasket Acorn as my nametag.
In 2013 the theme was "Sisters of the Heart". You might remember this one. The design is taken from a Birds of a Feather pattern.
Last year's retreat was themed "Embrace the Pace" (think tortoise and the hare). This sweet design from Handblessings was perfect!
Now we are just a few weeks away from this year's retreat. The theme this year is "Stitching the Fabric of Community." In all of their communications they have included an image of overlapping hands to designate this theme. It's going to be a celebration of friendship.
So now back to Prairie Schooler - when I saw the pattern in my stash this design just kind of jumped out at me. It think it works, don't you?
One of the next things on my list is to prepare gifts for my secret stitched. We exchange four times during the retreat. Have participated the last two years and have had a blast with it.
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13 comments:
Oh, these are all so cute.
What a great idea.
Marilyn
Gorgeous name tags. I'm so sad to hear about Prairie Schooler. Very very sad.
You are so clever! Great idea and your choices for a nametag just fit the event.
What beautiful name tags!
xxx
I love your name tags Cathy! Which Prairie Schooler chart did you last name tag come from?
Oh how perfect! I love seeing all your nametags. What fun to customize the for the retreats' themes too. Can't wait to hear all about it!
WOW - love your nametag collection, hope you have a great time !
Mel
I have been considering stitching more then one name tag so what a wonderful post to see! All of these are beautidul and such great ideas!
It matches perfectly! So nice to see your different name tags. And I was so sad to hear the Prairie Schooler news. :( They will be missed!
Wait..wait…PS is retiring??? WHAT! I have been so out of touch due to my son's wedding, I did not hear about this.
Love all of your name tags. You are very clever with your latest one. Great job, Cathy!
Love all the name tags--what a fun challenge to come up with one each year to go along with the theme--you have done well!!!
Your latest name tag is inspired, Cathy! And you now have quite a nice collection. :)
Your latest name tag is wonderful. What a great introduction.
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