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A Perfect Pairing

October 14, 2015 By Cathy Habermann 7 Comments

I am just back from Salty Yarns Fall Jamboree in Ocean City, MD!

Let me tell you, this is one great retreat: fun stitchers against the perfect stitching backdrop…the beach! I’ve loads of pictures if you can stand it!

Last Fall, Sara (Salty Yarns) asked me (Hands On) and Rachel & Cecile (Just Another Button Co) to come teach at the Fall Jamboree (this is one hoppin’ shop – tons of retreats & events!). We decided it would be fun to “pair up” on our projects & have pears as our theme. I think it all came together very well, don’t you think so?

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Here is a closer look at my project (I know we said pears…but I had to throw in an apple for the teacher!)

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Here we all are! (including the newest Miss Button – Anna!) Each of us taught a class…we spent 3 hours with a group & then we all rotated between classrooms. A shout out to Sara’s son who toted the big items between classrooms!

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Talk about a room with a view! We could not have asked for more perfect October weather!

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I knew that Salty Yarns was right on the OC Boardwalk (it’s one thing to know this & another to actually be there!)

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I learned so much of the history of not just Salty Yarns, but The Lankford Hotel – all owned by Sara’s family for generations. I literally walked a few feet from my room, down the boardwalk, to the hotel. This is a commute I could really get used to!

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Our first day at retreat was spent preparing for classes & setting up Trunk Shows…but we snuck in a little boardwalk time.

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I didn’t get any pictures, but it was Hot Rod weekend in OC. We were greeted each morning by a parade of loud cars rumbling down the boardwalk!

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Lots of interesting “artwork” along the boardwalk – looks like a quilt of old advertisements.

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Anna enjoyed the fresh sea air!

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I too enjoyed the fresh sea air!

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Class time! The stitchers figured out why my company is called ‘Hands On’ – my classes are very hands on!

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They were ALL good students!

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To a needlework designer, this is the ultimate compliment. She was practically like a one woman Trunk Show of my designs!

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I love seeing the various takes on my designs as well! (Podzi personalized her bag with her name!)

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This is from a year in chalk – stitched very small & all in color!

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The last morning before heading home. I don’t think I need to say anything else.

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A huge thank you to Sara, Sally & all of my class angels (you earned your wings!).

Enjoy the stitch,

Cathy

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  1. Vickie says

    October 14, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Awesome! What a fantastic time!

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  2. Stasi says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Had a great time–thanks for a wonderful class and project!
    Stasi

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  3. Pat says

    October 14, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Great time. Loved the classes and the projects.

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  4. Marilyn says

    October 15, 2015 at 5:22 am

    This looks like a fantastic time.
    What a great area to have a shop.
    What cute projects also.
    Thanks for sharing the pics.
    Marilyn

    Reply
  5. Rita says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:27 am

    It looks like fun!

    Will your "A Perfect Pairing" be available for all to purchase or was it just a class project? (I love designs with apples.)

    Reply
  6. Maggee says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Looks like a wonderful time! I went to OC once, and HAD to go to Salty Yarns! It is a GREAT shop!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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    November 4, 2015 at 6:15 am

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