Thursday, February 25, 2010

What would you do for market stash?

I think the title says it all.  Kathy (no blog) and I had an adventure today, to say the least.  A huge snow storm has hit around the tri-state area here.  We thought for sure our planned trip to our not-so-local LNS would have to be cancelled (it's a little over an hour away in New Jersey).  But we woke up this morning to a rainy looking day and schools in session with an early dismissal (which means letting out by mid morning to noontime).  So we consulted each other.  And we decided that we really really needed a market stash expedition.  So we went!

About halfway there, I got a message from the schools saying school was cancelled and the kids would be gotten home asap -- the younger kids hadn't even gone to school.  Pshaw, we said.  The roads weren't so bad!  :D   So we kept going.  About 15 minutes before the LNS was supposed to open, I started calling to see if they were there.  And they weren't!  Even after their opening time they didn't answer!  That's ok, we said.  They often open a bit late.

We pulled up to the LNS and were horrified to see the store was dark!  No lights!  What?!  They have to come!  They have to open!!!  We were in panic mode.  We drove around back to see if their car was there.  Nope.  We drove back around front and were just about to do a Google search to see if we could figure out what the LNS owners' home phone was when -- voila!  The lights in the shop turned on!!!!   Oh we were sooooo happy!   lol!

Our poor LNS owner.  (Our LNS is Where Victoria's Angels Stitch.)   She'd gone to Nashville and brought home tons of things.  And she still wasn't finished unpacking  yet.  We really got first dibs on the market stuff!  Here's a picture of my stash.


Now keep in mind that I do have some more stash coming from a couple of my favorite ONS's.  I thought I was going to be so good this market.  Sigh.

By the time we drove back home, the roads were getting pretty iffy in New York.  New Jersey still wasn't bad for some reason.  But we got home!   So what would YOU do for market stash?   lol!

While I was at the LNS, I picked up one of my framed pieces, Rebecca Robinson by Scarlet Letter.  I'm so pleased with it!


Here's a detail of the frame.


And finally, I'm still plugging away on Sarah Woodham.  Of course, I didn't follow my promise to myself to stitch the verse along with the rest of the piece so I wouldn't be stuck doing the verse at the end.  I'm finished with Sarah -- except for the verse.  Sigh....   Here she is.


Here are some detail pics.


 

I really love how Sarah is coming out.  I'm just tired of that over one verse.  lol!

So it's snowing away outside.  The boy child is counting on a snow day tomorrow.  I guess we'll see!  They certainly messed up today sending the kids in.  

Thanks for stopping by and saying hi.  I love reading your comments!  Hope it's less snowy where you are!

72 comments:

Robert said...

Your Sarah Woodham is looking great Margaret. And there are a couple of neat looking things in the market stash as well. Happy stitiching.

Jules said...

Great Stash!

I love the frame your Rebecca is in! And Sarah is looking beautiful too!!

Enjoy the snow and stay warm...

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Between you and Tanya, I caved and just bought Sarah Woodam :) I love it!!!
AND I'm happy to say that I think you have beat me on the haul from market...maybe.... I 've got a lot of what you show in your picture...LOL! :)
Deb calls herself a scissors whore, I think I'm a stash whore...LOL!

KarenV said...

Hey Margaret, you got some wonderful stash! I succumbed to a couple of small orders the other day and then decided to take the plunge and order Honeysuckle Manor with my birthday discount from Drema LOL.

Sarah is looking gorgeous - love the colours in this one - and Rebecca's frame is so pretty, great job! :)

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

OOOPS, and I forgot to tell you - the framed piece...DIVINE, I mean utterly and truly wonderful! Congratulations on that Margaret, it is lovely!

Sweet Sue said...

Quite a nice haul Margaret, glad it worked out for the better. I very much enjoyed watching your progress on Rebecca, but now... ohhhhh my ~ (fainting). What a treasure!

Deb said...

Oh Margaret - what a fantastic haul! I'm just going crazy over all the great stuff that you picked up! I am so happy that the store was open. I think I would have been hitting my head against the dashboard if I got there and the store was closed. One of these days I'm going to that store when I visit New York!!!

Your Rebecca is fantastic! That frame really sets Rebecca off well! I bet you were so thrilled to have her finished!

Now, I'm anxious to see what other goodies you're getting in the mail! You've got enough to keep you busy for a long, long time!!! And Sarah looks wonderful too!!

valerie said...

I think after market, stitchers use the postman's motto...what is it...neither rain, sleet, snow or ice will keep us stitchers from buying new stash! Ok, so I adapted it a little! lol Awesome haul Margaret! I am pondering cancelling my Saturday plans to go stash shopping.

Your framed Rebecca looks awesome and so does Sarah. You can do it...put something fun in the background and that over one will go by fast...especially how fast you stitch!

Andrea said...

Oh my gosh, I love your stash haul, your framed piece and your WIP! Wonderful eye candy, all of it!
I've been to your LNS about 5 years ago when visiting a friend in NJ. I could've spent all day there, it was so wonderful! I really wish I were closer so I could go back!
Anyway, congrats on all of your great accomplishments, making it to the LNS and back, the beautiful framed sampler and the WIP! I'd love to do that one, but all that over one makes it iffy!

xoxo

Carol said...

I think your Rebecca sampler is one of the most handsome framed pieces I've seen, Margaret. I love how the color of the frame perfectly picks up the color of the houses.

And what a stitcher won't do to get more stash! You sure got some beauties :)

Unknown said...

OMGosh!!! truely to drool over!!!
I see more than one of my wish list in your pile!!! lol
I wish I had a LNS that actually went to Nashville and came home with stuff... sigh... sadness... i dont... oh well i'm living vicariously through all you that do!

Lana said...

Wow!! Amazing stash! And I am loving the progress on "Sarah"!

Natasha said...

OMG! I love that frame. It is just beautiful! Lovely stash... I love the progress on your WIP

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

Rebecca is gorgeous! I love the frame - it is a perfect compliment to the colors in the sampler. Fabulous, Margaret! Your Sarah is almost done and is another gorgeous sampler. You do the most beautiful work - I'm so in awe every time you complete something that would take me a year. What a treat you are!

Great stash haul, too. You were so lucky she opened the store. I'm sure she was glad she braved the weather to come in when she was ringing you up! Can't wait to see what you start first!

Siobhán said...

Wow, talk about a lot of great loot! Good for you. :) Your Sarah looks WONDERFUL!

Siobhán said...

I knew that comment was too short! Your Rebecca--how could I not have mentioned that?!? It is fabulous--you picked out the most perfect frame for the sampler. Great job!

Kim said...

Absolutely gorgeous frame, Margaret! And Sarah....stunning....not much else I can say! Just stunning!

Laurie in Iowa said...

OMG... your Rebecca Robinson looks fantastic in that frame. YGG... your Sarah looks wonderful too, but shame on you for leaving all that over on verse until the end.
Loved looking at your Market stash. I heard that there were two new Quaker samplers in the GH book... could you post photos the the new samplers?
I'm so glad you and Kathy got to go to the LNS... you both are my heroes for braving the elements in the pursuit of stash.

Ruth said...

LOL I love what you'd do for stash! :) Hey, if the snow gets bad enough a stitcher's got to be prepared!!! lol

Congrats on the lovely framed piece-- major kudos on a lovely job. Look at it then back at your verse-in-progress and you'll feel inspired :)

Unknown said...

You are insane or was it desparation? To go out in such bad weather - I am so glad for you that the store opened, it made it all worthwhile, didn't it.

And boy what a stash haul! So what's first on the agenda?

Sarah is amazing! Yep, that over one can be very tiring - I'll have to remember that when I stitch her.

WOW, your framed piece is breathtaking - the frame perfectly sets off your stitcing, it's truly a work of art. Have you found a place of honor to hang it?

Glenna said...

I think the frame you chose for Rebecca is just perfect, and keep plugging on Sarah W--she's not far from done. Ooo--when I trundle up and down the road to New England to see the parents, I'll have to stop at that LNS (breaks up the trip nicely!)--is it far off 95? (Lazy me--I can go look it up). Yay on the stash. I'm like you--drive through floods, ice, volcanoes, etc. It's killing me to wait until Saturday.

Melissa said...

Fabulous! Love the stash, love Rebecca, love Sarah! You must be sooooo pleased with everything!

Are you still on a stashy high? I think I would be!

Roberta said...

Love the stash you were able to get, even though there was a panic that the store would not open!!!

Your Sarah Woodham is just lovely and I love how Rebecca Robinson was framed.

Looking good ---- Roberta

Glenna said...

Stitchy panic is exactly right.

Anonymous said...

Rebecca's frame is perfect. Sarah is looking good. I've never seen her. Who is her "mother"...design company?
Just keep plugging away and Sarah will be needing a great frame too.
Sounds like you had lots of fun. I saw pictures on the news of the snow really coming down in New Jersey today, now if your snowed in you will really have time to get Sarah finished.

Sherry said...

Sarah is looking absolutely stunning! I think that verse is my favorite part of the piece.

Wow! You really racked up on the stash! You have to let me know about Honeysuckle Manor. I am thinking this looks like something I would like.

Nancy said...

Your framed sampler is SO gorgeous! I love the frame you chose. It really brings out the yellows and golds in the sampler.

Catherine said...

Where to start..........the pile of stash is very cool! Your newly framed piece is stunning - love the frame. And Sarah is simply beautiful!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Keep at the verse. I know you'll get it done soon!

WTG on the stash haul. I think sometimes when you're trying so hard to be "good" that you fall harder off the wagon. I think you did a great job and I'm looking forward to see what you're doing next.

Cathy B said...

You were so lucky to do some stash shopping already. I'm heading to my (not so) LNS on Saturday!

Linen Stitcher said...

Once again, I love the border on "Sarah Woodham." Catches my eye every time.

As for your stash haul, well, let's just say that I approve of **everything** in that photograph. These are all wonderful choices that I can't wait to see featured on your blog!

Jennifer Ann Fox said...

WOW~ What a haul!
I'm envious!
Your frame is beautiful! Compliments the sampler beautifully.

Liz said...

Oh yes, it's certainly less snowy here, warm and humid today with thunder storms forcast....sigh, I think I might be nearly ready for autumn!!
Lovely stash of stitching stuff Margaret and your Sarah Woodham is gorgeous.
lizzie
xxx

antique quilter said...

OH I have never been to that store, I am going to have to make a trip down there too.
I am a bit closer than you are.
so this must be your favortie store, any more you come to NJ for? I love the quilt your goodies are on can you share that too?
I LOVE seeing the projects your working on and am so inspired to try cross stitch again.
the frame is beautiful as well as your work is amazing.
Kathie

Juels said...

Sarah Woodham looks great! You are very fast. Love your new Market stash. I am trying to resist. I said trying...

Lois said...

Oh Margaret you got some lovely stash!!! I'm so glad the owner turned up and I'm guessing she's glad she did too!!!! Of course, I had to click on the picture and take an even closer look at everything. I love the frame for Rebecca, it's perfect and she's stunning. You're almost there with Sarah who is also looking very good. Stay warm with all that horrible weather!

Marion said...

Sarah Woodham is looking fantastic!
And your framed piece!! Wow!!!!
I think you're getting all the snow we got last winter!!LOL
Now I don't do will driving on winter roads...HOWEVER, if it involved an LNS...that's a different story!! Nice haul by the way!!
Take care...Happy Stitching!
Marion

Nicole said...

Sarah is gorgeous Margaret!!! I love it! I love it so much, I decided to start it last night! :) Rebecca turned out so pretty framed. What a beautiful frame! And GREAT stash haul!! I'm so glad you and Kathy were able to go. A miracle did happen!!!! :)

Giovanna said...

Oh I'm so envious! It will take ages for the market stuff to reach my side of the pond. Beautiful framing job on Rebecca, and Sarah looks great.

Cari said...

I'm right there with you Margaret ... market stash ... oh heck ya I'd drive through snow and sleet!! Love your selections...very similar to mine...go figure!! Love your Sarah Woodham..she is simply stunning...as ALL of your samplers are. Rebecca is framed beautifully!! Have a spectacular weekend...I know you'll be stitching up a STORM.... Hugs

Sylvia said...

Wow Margaret, my hat is off to you - you are one determined stitcher. I love the stash you bought. Blackbird sold out of their book at market. Mine is on order. That little Milady's Hornbook is a very nice piece. I'm glad you picked it up.
Got back to Germany yesterday - my head feels like I left it somewhere... the house is a bomb! No sitting & stitching for me for a while. Gotta get this mess under control..boxes everywhere. Have fun with all the lovelies you bought.

Sylvia said...

OH, how could I forget. Sarah looks wonderful! The frame you picked for Rebecca is perfect. That is a really nice sampler.

Cathy Lloyd said...

OMG! I see in your picture some items that I have preordered and not seen the lights of day in my mailbox! ARGH! My goodness GF...Sarah is looking ooo soo fabulous! Do you sleep??
Love your framing job! Can you wish some of your snow this way?? Have a great weekend!

woolwoman said...

WOW - what an adventure margaret - I'm glad it turned out great - I was afraid for a disappointing ending to the shop story - looks very happy to me ! That over one verse is what is keeping me from starting Sarah - however yours is beyond gorgeous and Rebecca in her frame - simply stunning! I LOVE this sampler - a guild friend is stitching it and the colors are so rich and beautiful in person. Enjoy your new stash Mel

Melissa said...

Fabulous stash haul Margaret! OMG your Rebecca Robinson is even more fabulous than your stash picture! The frame is just perfect. She's on my to stitch list for this year.

Laural said...

Lovely framing!!!I love that Sarah Woodam pattern SO much. I'm resisting buying it. I need to put my stash in clear drawers because with it put away I forget how much I already have.

Great haul from Nashville market!!!

Donna said...

Margaret it is all crazy good :) love the stash totally love Sarah and Rebecca is beautiful...Donna

Michelle said...

Rebecca is gorgeous! She alone was worth the trip!!! Love love love that frame you chose for her. Sarah is looking lovely as well. I'm so glad that I picked this one up this weekend. And yay, you got one of the hornbooks - SO pretty stitched up!!!

Theresa said...

Someone just forwarded me your blog address to share that you were stitching Sarah -- yea! The reason I BOUGHT the original was first and foremost, the verse. What a sweet sentiment. I'm glad you and so many others are choosing to stitch Sarah's effort, and I am so proud to have bridged a gap between so many generations ago and today. Thanks for sharing your efforts!

Karoline said...

Great stash Margaret, that was quite an adventure.

Rebecca is gorgeous, great framing and Sarah is lovely

Katrina said...

Sarah is gorgeous, you can do the over one and your Rebecca is so, so pretty, love the frame.

Glad you got to take your trip to the market day at your LNS :-).

mainely stitching said...

If I could spend some money without feeling guilty about it, I'd drive from HERE to your LNS in a snowstorm, LOL! Seriously this market had some great releases, IMHO. And you have excellent taste! :D Glad you made it home safely, and with such beautiful additions to your stash!

Loraine said...

What a funny story! I'm so glad the shop opened for you! That would have been really bad.
You got some wonderful patterns and books. I love it all!
Love your Rebecca. So beautiful. Great job with your framing.
Hugs!

samplerlover said...

Hi Margaret,

Hi, I'm still in hospital, but hopefully I will be able to write over the next few days. Don't worry I am ok except for being very stiff and wore.
My goodness Margaret, you certainly got alot of lovely stash from the Market. Your Credit Card had a good workout girl lol.
The frame that you chose to put Rebecca in is really worth all the effort and expense. She looks really wonderful. Sarah is also looking like she will be another stunner. talk to you soon - Sandra.

Brigitte said...

Oh, a dream come true. Coming to your LNS and being the first customer to dig through the market stash. Oh blissful time. And I can see lots of things that would have landed in my basket as well. What's the chart of The Stitching Parlor called? It's darling.
Your framed Rebecca looks fantastic. The colour of the frame just brings out the yellowish colour of the stitched piece. Great! And Sarah is nearly done. She looks so great as well. Your needles must be smoking ...

Dona said...

I'm drooling over your stash haul, Margaret! What a fun adventure and great results. I know you'll remember the trip you guys made whenever you work on your new charts.

Rebecca turned out beautifully! Beautiful work and a perfect frame.

Sarah is also beautiful. I do know what you mean about doing a verse over one - it gets tedious, but you're halfway there!

Bertie said...

Great stash Margaret, and all those new BBD designs look gorgeous.

Stunning frame on Rebecca, gives it a traditional look.

Well I have been admiring your Sarah over one for a while and it will be a stunner.

Sherri said...

Rebecca is beautiful in that perfect frame and Sarah is coming along nicely. Love your story about the LNS - glad you were able to get such a great load of stash!

Alice said...

Framing completed works is like the cherry on the cake. Rebecca Robinson is just gorgeous in her frame. Goodness, did you stitch Sarah Woodham fast! Loved your story about your trip. I can just imagine how anxious you both must have been when the shop was dark. Great stash! It sure lifts the moral when its cold and dark outside.
Alice
xxx

Kellie said...

Great stash!!
I love the framed Rebecca and your Sarah WIP. :)

Susan said...

I'm glad you kept going to the LNS--what a great haul! Of course, we're all expecting to see it all stitched up in the very near future. Rebecca is beautiful and she alone was worth the trip!

lesley said...

Snowing - oh really...... here in
Melbourne Australia it is 35 degrees c which is too hot for handwork so its on the sewing machine I work. Love your blogsite always loads of eyecandy
and especially love your new acquition the frame is perfect.
Enjoy Lesley

Paulette said...

Oh my gosh, Margaret, your R.Robinson is breathtaking! I can't believe all the stitching in that piece! And Sarah is coming along beautifully!

Great haul, btw. :)

Paulette

Joke said...

Oh Margaret, great story about your visit at your LNS LOL The framing on your sampler is gorgeous!! I wish you sun :)

Deb said...

Gorgeous pictures Margaret - and your stash is AMAZING. I bet you will have so much fun with it.

Tanya said...

The frame is stunning! and so is Sarah. I love your stash haul.

Valerie said...

So glad that you were able to dodge the snow bullet and bring home goodies from market. I see that you got BBD Honeysuckle Manor...I am jealous!

Sarah Woodham is just lovely. Margaret, you always have the most beautiful stitching and I love that you stitch so many reproduction samplers. I know that Sarah will be done in no time! I am looking forward to what you will be stitching next.

Oh, and the frame for Rebecca Robinson is perfect!

The Scarlett House said...

Good golly, Margaret. Did you put that stash haul in the trunk so you'd have good traction in all of that snow? I hope you left some things at the shop for others!
Just kidding...great stuff.
And your RR's frame, OMG...I have no words.

Littlebit said...

Stunning, Margaret!!! I know you will have Sarah finished in no time. Oh, I wish I had an LNS!! It's so easy to order online, but there is nothing like being IN a brick-and-mortar shop and seeing those models.

✿Fabrizia✿ said...

Very very beatiful,
Fabrizia

doris said...

You had a very exciting snow adventure. My sister and I would definitely go in the snow, market-provoked or not! Good job and fabulous stash items.

Love, love your framed Rebecca. She's gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Wowee. I just love, love, love this piece you've finished. I think the frame is perfect. Wow!