Bring on the Super Bowl... Retreat!
My setup for the weekend.
Of course we needed our candy/snack area in the middle of the table.
Brenda's birthday was on that Thursday, so I gave her these framed photos as a gift. The bottom one is a shadow box and it has a little frog on top - keep that frog right there and nowhere else! Her favourite colour is pink, so I had to add that pink floss.
We went to The West Essex Diner one night for dinner and brought back dessert for later.
There were sooo many to choose from, from cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and pastries. I had to get the peanut butter cheesecake, delicious!
Our goodie bag, minus the Super Bowl pin which I added to my lanyard. One of the attendees made the cute frog coaster for everyone - adorable!
On Friday, Brenda, Claire, and I went to see Amy at Born to Stitch. It was only about 20 minutes away from the hotel, how could we not go?! She's still working on getting her online shop open, but I love being there in person!
Some of the goodies I bought, although I forgot to add the beautiful floss. She ordered the Frony Ritter and Mill Hills for me, so they were waiting for me when I got there. If you ever need anything, give her a call and place an order!
It snowed/sleeted on Saturday evening, which had quite a few of the attendees leave early. Since we weren't leaving until after noon on Sunday, I wasn't too worried.
Because of that, the pajama/slipper contest was pretty slim! "Mickey" and I tied so we each won a huge insulated football tumbler. I think you could fit a bottle of wine in it, I'll let you know... 🍷🤣
This chick loved seeing it snow!
One of the stitchers brought a huge stash from a friend who was downsizing due to moving to an assisted living facility. She is also suffering from dementia, so she's really not stitching anymore. So terribly sad.
She brought finished pieces, partially finished pieces, fully kitted charts, books, charts, and other misc items. Charts were going for $1, kits were various prices depending on how big and what was in them. All the money was going back to her friend.
I think I spent about $60 or so? This is what I got, I think I took a photo of everything?!
I just love that sweet little owl!
All the Santa's Closet charts together were $15, with everything included.
What a treasure to find these two witches, especially after Brooke's recent passing.😥 
So sweet!
I think all I have to do is put it together.
More fun finds. The bigger ones all came with fabric, and one of them with variegated floss.
This one didn't come with a pattern and I'm wondering if the witch's face was supposed to be left out. I'll have to look for this online. Unless maybe you've stitched it and can tell me?
More finished pieces that just need to be put together.
And all the ones she's finished are stitched beautifully.
The group, before fleeing the snow/sleet!
Our table, these girls are fun as always!
I'm already looking forward to our next stitching event!
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