I've traveled 2265.6 miles since I last blogged. First, I went to the Bristly Thistle on Amelia Island, FL.
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| 1477.2 miles round trip |
Then 5 days later, I went to The Nimble Needle in Sandy Springs (Atlanta), GA.
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| 788.4 miles round trip |
Thank you Delta airlines 🛩 for smooth, safe flights. It has been a fun couple of weeks. I'd like to share my journeys... let's begin at the Bristly Thistle.
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| Bristly Thistle 811 Beech Street Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 (904) 729-4020 www.BristlyThistle.com |
The Bristly Thistle is on Amelia Island in the town of Fernandina Beach, just north of Jacksonville, FL. Michele Herron is the owner. Gracie and Max are the sweetest shop pups; Portuguese Waterdogs.
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| Bristly Thistle Thread Room |
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| Bristly Thistle Thread Room and a visiting Trunk Show |
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| Bristly Thistle Gracie and Classroom |
We had three days of canvas enhancement classes. New stitch guides were written; plus there were also help sessions. Lunches were delicious every day! And, did I mention the artisan Chocolate shop a few blocks away?!! Island life is good. 😊
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| Coffee Pot and Anemones • EW109 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Lemons • AOG 106 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Loon • MSD 1827 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Mason Jars Christmas • ETC C-509 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Steampunk Owl • B-349 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Steampunk Witch • B-399 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Winter Sheep • DP-LS08 stitch guide by Robin King |
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| Cat Carson Western Scout • HC-C21 stitch guide by Robin King |
Melody's help session focused working on the Steampunk Mouse (B-347). We discussed the Pumpkin, Mouse, Background Sky and Umbrella. We have a good game plan going.
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| Steampunk Mouse (B-347) |
Linda worked on Sunflower Basket (MLT379) for her help session. We discussed the Basket, Sunflowers, Butterfly, Leaves, and the Background. Linda also learned the Stumpwork technique to make her first Flower Center. Big smiles! 😊
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| Sunflower Basket (MLT379) |
Here's a fun stitch to try the next time you have a Border 3 threads tall.
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| a stitch for you! |
I had a lovely time teaching at the Bristly Thistle and look forward to my return visit next year.
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| Bristly Thistle 2017 Canvas Enhancement classes with Robin King |
Give Michele a call to sign up for the 2018 canvas enhancement classes. Seats are limited. You will enjoy your time on the Island. 🌴 (904) 729-4020.
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| Must visit Pablo's when you are on the Island! #bestChileRelleno #deliciousMargaritas |
Next blog we will visit The Nimble Needle in Sandy Springs (Atlanta), GA.
Until then... Hugs, Robin
