Thursday, May 12, 2011

Some Stash from Celebrations...

As you know, Celebration of Needlework sets up a shopping mall and this year they did an exceptional job with a great variety of vendors.  The problem with that is the ridiculous amount of shopping that I did.  The only comfort is that I was NOT alone in my stash enhancing.  Sorry the pics are so dark but it has been overcast for a long time and now when the sun does make its way out I get an instant migraine because my eyes can't handle the light.

This is a project roll by Jackie De Plessis.  She had a wonderful booth this year with kits for many of her previous classes and also offered many sewing supplies and stitching goodies.  This project roll keeps your work flat and the ends open to reveal space for chart and threads and the opposite end has a pin cushion.  Of course, I picked blue but she had them in many colors and 2 different sizes.  I also go the matching snap pouch to keep other goodies needed for stitching. 

 
These are 2 kits from Jackie.  One is a frog on a lily pad for "frogging" and the onther is a sewing accessories with flower beeswax.  Too Cute!

These are 2 books and 2 needlebooks from Scandanavian Stitches and the French Needle.  The blue needle book has a lovely ceramic Hedgehog button.  Not sure why I love hedge hogs but it has something to do with the cute face but the bristlely nature.  As if to say look at me but don't touch me.  The books have beautiful floral and summer motifs worked in Flower Thread.  I enjoy working with flower thread because it has great coverage.

Something different!  Wool felted pin cushion.  Not sure I will be able to figure this out but bought it on a whim because I missed my "Daisy".

Most unusual thing I bought.  Edward Scissor Fish.  I couldn't resist.  I love beading and the shop model was precious.  There are MANY packets of beads and it will take lots of time to stitch them on but the end result will be darling.  By the way, I bought the BLUE kit.  Surprise Right??!!

This kit came from The French Needle. It had the presewn sewing pouch with a stitchable band.  I also picked up the little bird thread keep to tuck inside.  This will stitch up quickly and it is something I can take with me on the go.  I will most likely work on it during the many upcoming baseball games the boys have.

And lastly, the scissor addiction.  I couldn't shop and not find a pair of scissors.  I picked up a few minis and a pair of Bohin scissors which I have never seen before.  Really, how many pair do we need??  Not sure but I did get excited to find the new ones.  Thanks for checking out my stash.  My next update will be a stitchy one.  I haven't finished anything but have lots of WIPS to share.  Until next time, Happy Stitching Everyone!

15 comments:

Teresa said...

Oh what fun stash. Love the project roll. I too can't resist scissors.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Casa Pearl said...

I too thought the vendor set up this year was great. And I came home with a LOT more than I had planned but I don't feel so guilty anymore because you beat me! I missed those project rolls unfortunately

Parsley said...

FUN FUN FUN!!! Stash always makes us happy right?

My DD gets instant migraine with sunlight. Any clues how to stop that? ugh..sorry to hear this.

pam said...

Looks like a respectable haul to me. ENJOY!

Natalia said...

You did get lots of goodies. How fun !!

Nancy said...

Love the new goodies! That project roll is just beautiful!

CalamityJr said...

You did have fun! Looks like you made some great choices - enjoy!

Mouse said...

ooo lovely stash goodies :) love them all :) isn't great when you can find something to surprise you :) love mouse xxxxx

aprilmecheelesdulllife said...

That is great stash you purchased Nataly ! I love all the new things ! Happy Stitching!

Jane said...

OMG Nataly! that is some serious stash addition but I can see why, who could resist?
Love the wool felted pincushion kit, I think they also do one of a bunny but not sure I could do something so fiddely, I'll wait and see how you get on and if it get's a thumbs up!
Have a good week xxx

Kathy Ellen said...

Oh Nataly.....you really have a wonderful stash from Celebrations! I especially love the beautful Jackie DuPlessis project roll and little stitching bag to go with it. Blue is one of my favorite colours too. Will look forward to seeing some of your newest projects stitched up in the future! Hope you find some special stitching time in your busy schedule soon! Lovely little scissors too!

Berit said...

Wonderful stash and classes! I'm also in love with the fibers from that one that you singled out to mention-lovely! :D

Virpi said...

Great stash and lot of stuff I have never even heard of. That fine-ally finished frog is super cute!

Lynn said...

This is an incredible haul of stash!! I love the project roll and that adorable hedgehog needlebook. I like hedgehogs too ever since my son raised one as a pet.

Denise said...

Love the doggie pin cushion...will have to search online for that one!