Packing bags

1 more sleep and that's it.

Have finally got the suitcase out and started to pack everything for the weekend.  It's hard to believe but after all the months of waiting this weekend is almost here.  Now, need to remember pajamas for pajama party, name tag, stitching project for the weekend, and of course the normal traveling items.

Look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

More Goodies

Oh Happy Days!!

Today two more suppliers have been added to the sponsor list for the Getaway.

Norden Crafts

Glorianna Silks

3 more sleeps before the Getaway.  

Exclusive workshop Hint #3

Hint #3

Well the getaway is quickly approaching so it's time to show you another hint for the exclusive workshop.

I know that I am looking forward to stitching this piece as it is something that when it's complete will remind me of the retreat and everyone that will have attended.

I have started getting my stitching bag ready and making sure that I have my light, scissors, and my projects that I would like to work on during the weekend all ready.

Time is flying by and still need to finish my name tag, how about you?

More Surprises

This afternoon has been as wonderful as this morning. We received a shipment from another supplier, Kelsea Sales; they included an absolutely spectacular prize pack that will be used as one of the grand prizes at the banquet dinner.
I'm anxious to see what tomorrow will bring.

It's not too late!!!

What a wonderful Monday morning it has been.
Another sign up for the Getaway, bringing our number to 37.  It's not too late to join in on the excitement.
As our kids would say "Only 4 more sleeps".

We also had a wonderful surprise in the post this morning.  Stoney Creek has sent enough copies of a New Release for each attendee.  As last year our suppliers have once again been very generous.
See you Friday.

Sponsors List

As promised here is the complete list of sponsors, as it stands today.  I know Kathrin has requested goodies from a few more distributors.  She is anxiously awaiting their shipments.  If they make it in time, I'll adjust the list on Gitta's website, Events page.


A Needle Pulling Thread

Christine's Swedish Weaving

BeadAddict

Brenda Franklin

Caron Collection

Crescent Colors

Daylight Lamps

Embroidery Canada
Enchanting Lair

Fleur de Paris

Gentle Art

Gitta's Charted Petit Point

H. A. Kidd and Company Limited

Hoffman Distributing Company Inc.

Jack Pizioli Enterprises (Royal Paris/Margot distributor)

JBW Designs
Jeannette Douglass

Kelmscott Designs

Rainbow Gallery

Rosewood Manor

The Printing Mill

Threadworx, Inc.

Victoria Sampler

Weeks Dye Works

Wichelt Imports
X's and Oh's

Zweigart

Wow, what a list, and wow, what a weekend it will be.

Getaway Goodies

I was at Gitta's yesterday, and the retreat "Treats" from Kelmscott arrived.  For those of you not familiar with Kelmscott designs, they make the gorgeous NeedleMinders.  Kathrin and I were both blown away.  Not only did Kelmscott choose a beautiful motif for the Getaway, they were generous enough to include 1 for each of us.

Just like last year, Kathrin managed to arrange a tremendous stash for the welcome packages, banquet packages and prizes.

Goodies have already arrived from:
Zweigart, Victoria Sampler, Jeannette Douglas, Rainbow Gallery, The Beadaddict, JBW designs, X's & Oh's, Christines' Swedish Weaving, Daylight, Kreinik, Caron Collection, Kelmscott, Hoffman Distributing, A Needle Pulling Thread, and H.A. Kidd (DMC).  I feel like I'm forgetting someone; I'll get the complete list from Kathrin and post the complete list of sponsors later.

Kathrin had also finished the 15-sided Biscornu for the Needleworkers Marketplace.  Each designer at the market has designed a pattern 20 x 20 stitches, and you can collect all by visiting each designer.  This is their "Thank you"  to you for coming to the Market.

Here is a sneak peek at the Biscornu,  The designer squares shown here are Jeannette Douglas, The Bead Addict, Kathrin's and Christine's Swedish Weaving

On the other side you can see the ones by Brenda Franklin, Carolyn Mitchell, Joanne Gatenby, Laura Dickson, and Britstitch. 

Remember all Getaway attendees get to enter the Market for free.  So don't forget to collect all the wonderful designs.

What a wonderful take home gift for everyone.