Lisa B and those world travelers took off for a little dose of “island living” on this leg of the International Mystery Trip. You could almost feel those island breezes wafting through the shop. Lisa made a wonderful sweet & sour chicken with island punch for lunch. The quilt this month was Beach Huts; with color choices of Happy Cabana – reds, oranges, & yellows, Sea Turtle – blues & greens, and Surf & Sand – blues & tans.

 

 

 

 

Lisa & Heidi-Idy

 

 

Lisa kicking back and enjoying a little island living

There is finally a new hint posted on the Heidi-Idy’s Hints page. Things at the shop continue to be busy, busy, busy. We have our Customer Appreciation Night coming up September 1st. Fall Open House is on Saturday, September 12th from 1-4pm. There are lots of classes on the fall schedule and it will be posted online soon. (If that slacker, Sue G gets moving ).

Be sure to check back and see where the travelers head next.

Sampai jumpa,

Heidi-Idy

I’m sitting in my lovely hotel room at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA, taking a break before heading to the Show & Tell tonight for Quilt Odyssey. The show has been fabulous!! The quilts are gorgeous; I’ll post a few pictures of the overall show, but the quilts are not allowed to be put on the web without the maker’s permission. There is a curated antique exhibit that is beautiful. The Lodge is all things chocolate, duh… it’s Hershey. The food has been wonderful, we haven’t had a bad meal, the coffee is great (great big plus for me). The merchants mall is great, some vendors that we don’t get at Mid-Atlantic so that is nice.

Stephen & I went to the Hershey Gardens this morning. They have more than 7000 roses, a Japanese garden with some ginormous koi in the pond, tons of annuals and a fabulous butterfly house. The butterfly house was amazing. You just walk around with the butterflies flitting all over the place. There were many we had never seen in person, it was just awesome.

I ran into a couple of Virginia Beachers: Barbara Stephens and Suzi Bedford. I’m sure there are others here, the show has lots and lots of people visiting it and taking classes.

Enjoy the photos and I’ll see you next week at the shop or here in blogland.

Sue G

Quilt Odyssey 2009

 

Quilt Odyssey 09

 

Quilt Odyssey 09

Quilt Odyssey 09

Those travel junkies and their tour guide “Helga” spent a rousing Saturday in Germany. The quilt pattern for this month is the Braid with color choices of: Octoberfest — fall colors; Red Baron — reds; Haus Frau — pastels. The photo of Lisa’s Braid quilt is in the International Mystery Gallery. Lisa served a wonderful Leek and Potato Soup and I believe I heard something about German Beer?????

Heidi-Idy and Helga (Oh, a German Beer HAT !!) & her "veiner dog"

The travelers working hard, eating well & having tons of fun

Be sure to stop back often to see what the travelers are up to next.

Auf Wiedersehen,

Heidi-Idy

Elf in training, Sue G, has been extra busy this month so…the photos from Christmas in July are just now being posted. Santa took time out from his beach vacation to visit us and sing (beautifully) some songs. There was some dancing, bell jingling, ho, ho, ho-ing, and some very happy children (both young and old (er)! Holly and Heidi-Idy provided a lovely breakfast and a good time was had by all.

 

 

Enjoy the photos and see you at the shop or here in blogland.

Sue G (thinking of making my Elf name…Pokey)!

 

Santa greeting a couple of lovely young ladies

Cuttin' a rug

 

Santa, "Rudolph" and Ellie

 

Santa and a buddy

 

Santa (getting ready to depart) and Sydney

Bon soir mes amis, travel artiste extraordinaire, Lisa, and the girls took a lovely sojourn to France recently. The quilt for this month is the Rose of Picardy; the colorways are French Kiss – pinks & purples, The Sun King – yellows, oranges, & reds, and Versailles – florals. Another quilt with many different fabrics and it should be gorgeous when finished. Sparkling cider and creme puffs were on the menu for this trip.

  

 

Artiste, Lisa, sketching Heidi-Idy

 

 

Lisa and Heidi-Idy celebrating a perfect portrait

  

There is a new photo in the Gallery and one in the International Mystery Gallery, be sure to take a look. Where are they headed next, stay tuned.

If you’re out and about Virginia Beach tomorrow, stop by the shop and have breakfast with Santa from 10am to Noon. (Yes, the real Santa is on vacation in Virginia Beach).

Till next time,

Au revoir,

Heidi-Idy

It might be in the 80’s in Virginia Beach, but it’s Christmas at What’s Your Stitch ‘n Stuff! Our annual Christmas in July Event starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday, July 12th. We will have all kinds of new kits, patterns, books and models for you to check out at the shop. Our theme this year is “Gifts for Christmas”, not necessarily Christmas fabrics or patterns, (though we have plenty of those too).

You’re all invited to Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, July 11th 10am-Noon. This is the “Real” Santa; he’ll be dressed for the beach, as he is on vacation in Virginia Beach and graciously agreed to come for breakfast and sing some Christmas Carols for us. You don’t want to miss him. Check out the link in the sidebar to Santa’s website.

See you at the shop or here in blogland.

Sue G

 

 

Thank a Veteran for your Independence today. Have a safe and Happy 4th.

Heidi-Idy & the Girls

 

 

I have been remiss in posting the photos from Cathy Porter’s farewell party; I thought I’d accidently deleted the photos from my camera, searched the files on the shop computer and my home computer and couldn’t find them. Light bulb moment, the photos were on Holly’s camera, big duh

Cathy stopped by the shop weekend before last for a visit and to update us on the goings on in her life. She was actually taking a beading class at the new bead shop next door. She is loving her new job! We miss her here at the shop, but are glad she’s enjoying her new job.

Without further ado, here are a couple of photos of Cathy from the party.

Yum, cake!

 

Cathy and Holly with her farewell quilt.

 

Stay tuned for a Tasty Travels update. See you at the shop or here in blogland.

Sue G

Here are some photos from the Farewell Party for Sandra. The Fraenkels leave for Blacksburg, VA today.   We’ll miss them, but wish them all the best. Sandra will be visiting every month or so  (she has to keep up with Aunt Pitty Pat!). Thank you to every one who helped with the farewell quilt.

 

 

 

Holly presenting Sandra with her farewell gift

 

Sandra with her Farewell Quilt

 

Holly & Sandra with the quilt

 

Sandra and the girls, including Bella, the youngest quilter present

 

The Cake

Sandra cutting the cake

 

There are 2 new photos in the Gallery. One from Sue Troyan’s Disappearing 9 patch class, be sure to give them a look.

Heidi-Idy

 

 

It is always hard to say goodbye; when you live in a military area it seems that happens all too frequently. This Friday we will be saying farewell to Sandra and her family as they transfer to Blacksburg, VA. Sandra has been a great asset to the shop, a terrific friend and we will miss her. We have prevailed upon her to visit often and to continue to make samples for us. [We do make it hard to get away from us completely!! ].  We wish them all the best in their new adventure.

We will be having a get together at the shop on Friday, June 5th between 10 and 3, so if you can, stop in and say your goodbyes. We will have munchies, cake and of course, a quilt to sign. 

Fair Winds and Following Seas…

Heidi-Idy, Holly, Irene, Bobbi, Carol, Carole Anne, Debbie,

Dottie, Karen, Kathie, Kim, Joan, Pat, Sue G., & Susi