Sunday, July 24, 2022

24 Hours of Cross Stitch

My PIC and I were off again this weekend; back to Blue Earth to celebrate 24 Hours of Cross Stitch. The weekend was organized by Welcome Stitchery.

Blue Earth is not only the home of Welcome Stitchery, but also the home of the Jolly Green Giant and We could not resist a photo. He was appropriately dressed for the heat and humidity!

After a brief stop at Welcome Stitchery, we headed further south to Elmore, MN, where the retreat was held. Unbeknownst to us, Elmore is just a stone’s throw away from Iowa. Elmore is also the boyhood home of Walter Mondale!

Despite the heat and humidity, we had a great weekend of stitching and met old friends and made new friends. One of the events during the retreat was a lovely presentation on pillow finishing. We were treated to a lovely display of many finished items and I forgot to take pictures. I’m sorry!

On Saturday afternoon we had to “behave” while the Welcome Stitchery gals made their flosstube. It was fun to watch the process.

During our stay, we decided to take in some of the local sights, including:

The Blue Earth Municipal Airport (dubbed the most beautiful airport in Minnesota - literally surrounded by corn fields!)

The Iowa border…

Welcome to Elmore…

Nothing but rich farm land all around us! 




Last, but not least, check out this exclusive design that Cathy from Hands on Design designed exclusively for Welcome Stitchery’s first anniversary in Blue Earth! Call the shop if you would like to purchase the pattern and a kit!







7 comments:

Stasi said...

You're having too much fun, Cathy!!! Thanks for sharing your escapades!

Robin in Virginia said...

It looks like you and your partner in crime had a fabulous weekend, Cathy. Thanks for sharing pictures!

Khristine Doiron said...

A live flosstube taping! How fun :)

diamondc said...

Hi Cathy: Fun times for you and your partner in crime.
Have a great week.

Catherine

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

You always have such wonderful adventures!

Robin said...

It is wonderful to have a partner in crime. Thanks for sharing your fun.

Amnicon Studio said...

Oh my! I still remember the old commercials "Ho, ho, ho! Green Giant!" :-)

Looks like you had a lot of fun!