There's stash and then there STASH

So today was spent doing some more sorting of things that have been donated to the getaway.... I finally remembered to bring my camera with me.

How about a preview?



Is that helpful? No? Maybe this one is better....



Still not helping much, is it? Well let me say, we've managed to cover 3 6ft. long tables with stash. And I didn't take pictures of what's hiding on the other side of the room.

So do you think our stitchers will be spoiled rotten? I sure do!

Don't miss out on all the goodies - sign up today - there's only a few rooms left!

Getaway Gossip and Secret Stitcher Clue #2

It's Friday again. Just a few Getaway updates and reminders.

Guess Who's Coming to Stitch Clue #2: Our Secret Stitcher favours samplers.

Don't forget to work on your Name Tag - you could win a prize!!!!! Don't loose any sleep though, just your name in a funky font will do.

There have been a few inquiries regardting the Random Act of Kindness draw. Only those preparing a gift pack will participate. It is not meant to cost you anything, just go through your stash, pick a few items that you do not need any more, but would be a nice new gift for a fellow stitcher ( approx. $20-40 value). Pack it in clear wrapping, and at Sunday Brunch you can then choose a different gift pack to take home.

Another item you will want to bring, is your entry for the Project Parade. We will have a tag for you to fill out at check in, with your name, project name, and why it is dear to you.

Other news: This week we have finalized our room assignments for the Getaway Weekend and there are only a few rooms left. So if you're still thinking about how to spend your tax refund, why not spend it relaxing and stitching in a posh hotel with award-winning food.

The sponsor contributions have been phenomenal. No one will go home empty handed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out the list on the left - and there's still more things coming in!

And the winner is......

We're running a bit behind, but we have had the draw for the last room upgrade.

Our winner is..................

Donna C.!!!!

Congratulations Donna! We hope you enjoy your room!

Getaway Update and Secret Stitcher Clue #1

The Getaway is fast approaching....and there are so many prizes and giveaways that have been donated that it's getting hard to keep track of them all. More are due to arrive in the next week as well. The sponsor list just keeps growing and growing!

I'm enjoying reading people's guesses for just who our secret stitcher is going to be. We'll be giving away a prize at the getaway for the person who guesses correctly. If more than one person guesses correctly, we'll draw from the correct answers to find the winner. That does mean that unless you're attending the retreat, you can't win a prize. But you can still guess!!!!!!! (and if there are enough on-line guesses of non-attendees, I will likely do my own draw and send my own prize to the winner, just because I'm a nice person and it's just fun!)

Anyway, for the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting a new clue to help everyone figure out just who might be coming to dinner!

CLUE#1:
Our Secret Stitcher has artistic prowess that goes beyond charted designs

Kathrin is in the process of getting set up to post to this blog herself, so she'll be mostly taking over the blog soon.

Don't forget that the draw for the upgraded room is on Monday, April 12th. Sign up today!

Another Giveaway for the Getaway...

One of our grand prize winners of a room upgrade has elected to turn down the prize. So, that means that we're going to have a second drawing for a free upgraded room. We only have one room up for grabs.

So, if you have registered already, you're in the draw. If you haven't registered yet, you have until April 12th to sign up. We'll draw a new winner then. Hurry!

We're just full of contests, aren't we? Don't forget to enter the 'Guess who's coming to dinner?' contest too (scroll down to the Mar. 22 post to find it)!

It Almost Feels Like Christmas.....

Barbara and I spent some time on Thursday at Gitta's sorting through the boxes and boxes of things that will be given away at the retreat. At last count we had 6 boxes (and they're not little) of wonderful things for all stitchers. The generosity of our sponsors has been overwhelming. The attendees should feel spoiled.

Here's a partial list of some of the folks who have donated things:

• Lizzie*Kate
• Ice Watch
• Sue Hillis
• Kreinik
• Jeannette Douglas
• Picture This Plus
• Just Another Button Company
• Brenda Franklin
• Coats and Clark
• Camus International
• Doodling Around
• Colonial Needles
• Gloriana
• Caron Collection
• The Victoria Sampler
• Xs and Ohs

I'm sure there's more, but I can't remember them all! What's stopping you from registering?

Guess who's coming to dinner.... (and to stitch!)

Kathrin has invited a celebrated designer to stitch with us in the Stitcher's Lounge on Saturday and stay for the Banquet on Saturday evening too!

Can you guess who it is? Comment on this post and you'll be entered to win a prize!

Here are some clues to help you figure it out:

• Enjoys cross-stitch, but has dabbled in many different techniques
• Started designing more than 20 years ago
• Has taught at the CreativFestival
• Resides in Canada

Good luck!

And speaking of prizes, Kathrin has really been outdoing herself finding us great, great gifts from a whole host of designers and manufacturers. Last time I looked in the boxes (yes, there's more than one), I spied things from JBW, Jeanette Douglas, Zweigart, Thea Dueck (The Victoria Sampler) and many more..... Have you signed up yet?