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To The Beach!

October 14, 2013 By Cathy Habermann 3 Comments

As I sit at my computer, it is rainy and dreary outside. It is not supposed to let up until Wednesday! I suppose I should be thankful that it is not the white stuff coming down.

What I am most thankful for is that this wednesday I am boarding a plane (cue “leavin’ on a jet plane” music) bound for Myrtle Beach & the Cross Stitch Pals Retreat. I am looking forward to meeting fellow stitchers & showing off a few of my wares. I’ve got a special design for attendees, a couple of fun kits, and of course my small, but growing, catalog of designs. I will also have a New Release to premiere!

The list of to-do’s does not seem to be shrinking, so I will keep this one short with a sneak peek photo. I hope to post some retreat pics along the way.

Once I’m back home I will pull a fast turnaround and head to Houston Quilt Market where I will, for a few days, be an official “buttoneer”! I scratched off “stand in the button room of the JABCo offices” from my bucket list a few summer’s ago and now I am excited to go help out in their booth during Market.

Before I go on…here’s that sneak peek!

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I almost forgot to mention – I am taking a selection of pre-drilled sunglasses and “cheaters” from Noteworthy Needle. Janis graciously allowed me to bring to some for you all to tryout and purchase. I stitched mine up in a quick evening.

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Have a wonderful week & Happy Stitching!

Cathy

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  1. cucki says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Have lots of fun dear..
    Big hugs x

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  2. Marilyn says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:56 am

    Have fun at the Beach!
    We'll be waiting for pics. 🙂
    Marilyn

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  3. Karen says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    I can't wait to see your pictures and I need to see the entire photo of your sneak peek!!!

    Reply

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