Since it is so boring in CH right now (I didn't stitch last night, I moved furniture and cleaned last night in preparation for the new recliners arriving today), I thought you might like a little shop news.
First of all, Pocket Full of Stitches has photos of some of their stitched Mindy tree monthly club canvases up. These are called The Enchanted Forest.
http://www.pfos.com/OtherClubs/EnchantedForest/MindysEnchantedForestClub.htm
They also have updated their retreat pages to show off projects and dates of special events during the year.
http://www.pfos.com/Retreat/retreatpage1.htm
Chaparral has written to say the shop has been sold to Sally Anne Wilson who has already been working there. Although there is going to be some painting and rearranging of items, the shop will remain essentially unchanged. But Sally Anne has brought in some of her personal stash to sell at a nice price since her stitch time is going to go downhill rapidly now that she owns the place. If you are in the area, stop buy and say hello and browse. If you aren't local, check the website for a Canvas Works and Betty Smith trunk show.
http://www.ndlpt.com/
Do you know about Etsy? It's an online crafts emporium. Shakespeare's Peddler, a well known cross stitch shop in Mississippi, has opened an Etsy shop to sell charts and other items which have been discontinued or which she has only a few of/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5637497
Now, I'm off to vacuum some more. Gotta get ready for the weekend when I plan to put my feet up and stitch-stitch-stitch!
