Today is the day after Christmas and I finally have found some time to write. It seems as if there is always something more urgent to do at the store. Pictures have been taken, classes have been taught, machines have found homes with families and best of all friends have been made. The last few months have been full of activity.
We take pleasure in the recovering health of all around us. My mother has recovered from 3 back surgeries and Linda's husband, Adron, has received good news about his health. All in all, everyone is well.
Pat and I are having a few days of quiet and rest here at home. It is amazing how long it has been that we have been home together. The dog and cats are smothering us with affection. It must mean they have missed us, that or they are looking for the treats!
Katie, Sam, Sam's dad John and their dog Charlie joined us for the holidays. It was a very noisy Christmas Eve and Day with the two dogs chasing each other around the house.
Enough of the holidays. The store has been enjoying new friends every day. We are thankful for all that support our store. Every little sale helps and we are thankful to have customers that we could call friends. It is amazing how people have found us. We laugh when we see a car drive by, either on the road or through the parking lot, and screech to a hault as they see our sign! It is funny EVERY time!
So, a few pictures for all to see:
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| Everyone working hard during a presentation by Susan Schrempf: Silk Ribbon Embroidery By Machine. 15 people, 4 helpers and 1 teacher all in the classroom! It was wonderful! |
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| Concentration on the faces of all. Everyone was very focused and had much success! |
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| Just in case students didn't understand what Susan said to do, they could watch on the large screen and see every step she made. |
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| Susan Schrempf (instructor) focusing on her embroidery and her project being displayed on the large screen. |
The face of the helpers:
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| Sally |
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| Althea |
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| Melissa |
Pictures around the store during the holidays:
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| Embroidery Accessories and Blanks |
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| Notions Wall |
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| Fabric, Fabric and More Fabric.... |
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Sergers and Izzy (Our mid-arm) in the background.....
and of course, more fabric! |
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| Small Office/Storage Closet |
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| Looking out at the fabric and front windows! |
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| Small Kitchen |
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| Another view of Bella |
Hopefully this blog entry gives you all a better look at the store. I will soon have many pictures of upcoming classes! Wait till you see what is coming for the New Year! Happy New Years to you all! |
