Sunday, August 11, 2013

Stash Report & MN Shop Hop

Used since last report:        0.00 yards
Used year to Date:            47.00 yards
Added since last report:     2.25 yards
Added Year to Date:        41.42yards
Net Used for 2013:              5.58 yards

The Minnesota Shop Hop is going on right now, so of course, I had to stop at a couple of new shops on my way to Fargo, ND, on Friday. For the MN Shop Hop, the state is divided up into sections. If you cover every shop in a section there usually is a prize. If you cover at least seven quilt shops in every section, you are eligible for the drawing of an Alaskan cruise. I estimate that it would be less expensive for me to pay for my own trip, then to visit all those quilt shops!! Who would be able to resist all of the goodies each of these shops will have???? LOL

My two stops were at Old Creamery Quilt Shop in Randall, and Red Pine Quilt Shop in Detroit Lakes. I have never been to either of these quilt shops before as they are new. The Old Creamery was adorable and laid out so nicely in an old creamery building. The building also has a coffee shop to help quench both hunger and thirst after feasting on all of the eye candy. Red Pine Quilt Shop is located downtown Detroit Lakes. They had a wonderful cross section of fabrics. There was something to appeal to every fabric taste. So guess what ---- I broke down and added to my stash!!!!  They had some fun Kaffe Fassett fabrics that I needed to add. I really do have some projects that they will be utilized in. That is my story and I am sticking by it!!! VBG


I arrived at my daughter Natalie's place to do the "Chipper" watch ( he is Natalies' dog) on Friday. They left Saturday morning and I set up my sewing place in the dining area and cut and sewed most of the day. It is such a lovely spot with all the windows and I am able to look out at the garden area.  My friend, Mary, will arrive sometime today to spend a few days with me for a sewing retreat. We will also go to a couple of quilt shops in the area while she is here.


Hubby is home by himself and hopefully will not get up to too much mischief!! I only spent a few days at home between Wisconsin and now North Dakota. We did go bumming together on Tuesday while I was at home.

Make sure you hop over to Patchwork Times and see what others are doing.


6 comments:

  1. Looks peaceful! Hope you get a lot of sewing done.

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    1. It Was great. My friend Mary really kept her nose to the grindstone and got a lot done.
      Hugs --

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  2. Sounds like you have been traveling a lot lately like me. It sure does keep your productivity down somewhat doesn't it? I love the way you are set up at your daughter's house - and a friend coming - perfect!!!

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    1. We had a great time and we both got a lot done, but Mary got even more done. Looking out the windows at the gardens was just so relaxing. We even visited two quilt shops.
      Hugs and thanks for visiting --

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  3. Oh for the view...I could sit there and sew all day! Have fun and I 100% agree with you about the cruise! lol

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    1. Yes, the view was awesome. Their patio is also great so I spent time sitting on the patio drinking coffee and reading a book. Way better then any old cruise!!!!
      Hugs --

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