November 10, 2021

It Was A Very Good Day...

Working On A Heart
I drove up to Primitive Gatherings yesterday for Sit and Stitch. It was my first peek at the new Retreat Center, and I was impressed. The common areas were bright and inviting, and there was plenty of room for sewing machines, pressing stations, cutting stations, sitting, eating and (although I haven't seen them yet) sleeping quarters for overnight guests.

Not only was there a coffee and muffin to greet me when I arrived, we were also served a lunch of chili or veggie beef soup, a large and fully stocked salad bar, homemade potato chips/dips, and ice cream sundaes for dessert.

Stitching With My Girlfriends, Kathy D. and Jean
Of course, I sat with Kathy and our Sewcial Sister, Jean. I started and got this far on a new piece that will be in my booth at the Craft and Vendor Show in a short ten days, and made lots of mental notes about what I have yet to create in the upcoming days. This isn't finished yet, but I'll finish it in the evenings, as I'm choosing to sew during the day.

The next Sit & Stitch will be on November 23rd (after the show), and I'm looking forward to going again. It's well worth the $25/date. If you're in Wisconsin and would like to attend, you can contact Jenny S. at the Retreat Center - (920) 778-8031 - to reserve your spot or get more information.

I'm in the studio today. You know the drill. I thrive under pressure. (I'm going to just keep repeating that as I work toward my deadline.)



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10 comments:

  1. MarilynNovember 10, 2021 at 5:56 AM

    Another beautiful piece, & the center looks nice.
    Fun time!
    Marilyn

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    1. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 10, 2021 at 10:57 PM

      Hi Marilyn:
      Thanks so much! I know you'd love the retreat center. It's light-filled and completely "Primitive Gatherings". Hope you get to see it some time.
      xoxo
      Donna

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  2. Andrea H.November 10, 2021 at 9:07 AM

    Pretty stitches and sounds like a perfect day of sewing with friends.

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    1. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 10, 2021 at 10:58 PM

      Hi Andrea:
      Thanks! It really was a great day. I'm looking forward to the next one (which falls a couple days after the craft show. I'll enjoy it even more!
      xoxo
      Donna

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  3. Magpie's MumblingsNovember 10, 2021 at 10:41 AM

    I think instead of 'Corgi On, Corgi Strong' you should have 'Donna On, Donna Strong'!
    I can but dream of a retreat centre like that - it looks amazing - but even better the time spent with like-minded people.

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    1. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 10, 2021 at 10:59 PM

      Hi MA:
      I don't know what I was thinking with the "Tag" signature. (face palm) I fixed it when I realized what I'd done. Thanks for the heads-up. The retreat center really is awesome. Lots of new people this time, and I'm looking forward to getting to spend more time there.
      xoxo
      Donna

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    2. Magpie's MumblingsNovember 11, 2021 at 8:37 AM

      Hmmm - I wasn't actually giving you a heads up over anything!! I was just thinking that the Tag logo was very fitting for you too.

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    3. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 11, 2021 at 11:11 PM

      lol. I must have been tired when I wrote the post and just grabbed the wrong signature. I giggled when I saw your comment, but didn't realize that I'd even used the wrong one until the next day. Once big difference...Tag never seems to tire (I think because he gets more naps than I do). I'm going to take a good, long rest after the show!
      xoxo

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  4. CreateologyNovember 10, 2021 at 10:35 PM

    Wow such a great retreat space. Wonderful way to spend your day.

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    1. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 10, 2021 at 11:00 PM

      Hi Sherry:
      It sure was a great way to spend the day. It's an hour from the farmhouse, so it's nice to be able to spend extended time with friends once I get there. You'd love it!
      xoxo
      Donna

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Blessings, Donna

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