~ In Stitches Needlework Shop, Alexandria VA ~

Good Morning Friends & Folk ~
Here is a new Video for you!
Crafty Saturday episode #6 to be exact...

Joan & I talking about the 'stuff' we purchased at
In Stitches Needlework in Alexandria, VA last week ~
and In the Studio guests show & tell with Nancy & Anita...

after you watch the video,
kindly scroll down on this post to see the photos of this trip-worthy needlework shop!

Isn't it beautiful? .... told you!

**Please Note**
*Shop/Studio will be OPEN tomorrow, Friday May 17th from 10:00 - 4:00
*Shop is Open Saturday, May 18th 10:00 - 4:00,
but NO Open Studio as we are holding a Private Class.

 

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ What have we done ??? ~

Hmm....

it looks like something is going on at the farm shop? 

there are sawhorses in the garden!

yes, the sign says closed...

 

and Pepper says:

"Mom, don't even go in there...."

we are in the process of a total renovation!!!

 {whatcha doin' up there Pete?}

Actually 

the men folk are sheet-rocking the storage area above our office...

with the steadfast help of our buddy Chris,

{our right & left hands here on the farm!}

this is what Pepper doesn't want you to see:

a massive pile of stuff in the center of our shop ~

just waiting for new wall paint, floor paint, trim paint and new shelving and lighting too!

 

it is already so much brighter with our beams painted white!

 

and I have even chosen a new color for the front door...

PURPLE!

{every good witch has a purple front door you know}

ok, more of a reserved Plum color, but plum is in the purple catagory ;)

 

there will be wrap-around shelving along the bottom half of the walls, 

~ and new pegboard will be above the shelves to the top of the beams..

 

the walls will be a brighter white, 

while the floors, trim and pegboard will be a warm grey enamel ~

 

this view below is how I feel with the shop in this condition:

so off kilter for me!!

 

why, there is even run-off from inside, 

to the front porch!

 

Pepper:

"I told you not to go in."

*sigh*

 

 So, while we are in the midst of remodeling, we will be of course

C L O S E D

and I will keep you updated on the progress of the remodel!

Our new look will be brighter, roomier, and more organized for the needleworker to shop ~

think: vintage farmhouse with a nod to modern industrial ;)

...we will also be adding more stitching space {tables and chairs} for Stitching Saturdays /Classes

 and a NEW coffee bar too!!

woot woot!

while the men folk are working in there,

I'm working on models for new things... always busy & productive ya know!

have a most-beautiful Tuesday my sweet friends!

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori

~ Counting Down & Important Info ~

 Good Morning Friends & Folk ~

we are counting down these last few days before we leave for the Sauder Rug week trip.

much has been done in preparation,

much to be done still until we are ready to go!

I'm anxious to get there, meet so many of you and enjoy the fun!

Here are a few thing's I've been up to lately:

My Facebook group: 

'Humble Work Hand Embroidery'

 is having a stitch along for a 'Stitch Book'....we are in to the second week/stitch...

here is my progress on my 2nd page ~

I made this cute little top for a small watering can ~

 

the pins fit down into the spout!

 

painted up a few Autumn watercolors, too...

 

and finished this punched/hooked combo ~

 

I might not be back on the blog for a couple of days due to preparations for the Ohio trip, 

but you can bet your buttons I'll be back with lots of photos of the show!

***IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE***

 that all Etsy Shop orders placed from Friday August 11th through Sunday August 20th

WILL NOT SHIP until Tuesday August 22nd, 

so please order/purchase accordingly.

:)

~ AND ~

A Friendly Reminder that our Needlework Shop here at the Farm will be 

CLOSED from now until September 16th ~ 

when we will reopen for our

9th annual Gathering of Primitive Friends Show

 here on the grounds of our beloved home-place...

see you all soon!

Blessings from the Farm 

~ Lori

~ Needlework Shop is Open Today ~

Hey Friends & Folk!

and a Good Saturday morning to you all ~

our little Needlework Shop here at the farm will be

OPEN Today ~ 10:00 - 4:00

and don't forget that it's another

Crafty Saturday!

so come for a visit, bring your needlework in progress and come create with us in the AC~

{we have sweets & cold drinks too}

 

Blessings from the Farm

 ~ Lori