Let’s get ready for Retreat and March 2022 wrap up

[@neri1707]

We can feel all your excitement. Have lots of fun at the retreat 😍👏 Thanks for the tips.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

It's good to see you Karla😁. Full video, which is what I like. It's good to see all your progress . Have a wonderful time at your retreat. I went to my first retreat two weeks ago and it was perfect. It was the Essex Needles Retreat, run by Elliewellie stitcher and Teresa little stitcher, two English flosstubers. It was their first time of organising and they got it spot on. I'm lucky enough to have got a spot for next year. All the ladies were lovely, I don't think a bad word was spoken. After the first day/night I was very relaxed which I find very hard to be. My anxiety goes upas it did the first day but after that, well fantastic!!! It was my first time away in over ten years(doors without keys?). Have a great time away and I look forward to hearing about it when you do your next video. Stay safe and well🤗

[@craft_addictk]

Oh that’s so exciting! I know what you mean.. I am a ball of nerves today as new people to meet and excited to see old friends… but still everything runs thru your mind.. what if.. by tomorrow night we will all found our groove I’m sure. I am hoping to take some video to share. It’s a small group but one I look forward too because it isn’t expensive

[@allegrostitches5489]

So good to see you again. It feels like its been a long time! You have great projects and I think Hazel is a wonderful choice for the brag table. Have a great time at your stitch event! Your packing list came at the perfect time as I am leaving for a trip on Saturday and was wondering what I should take with me (besides the fabric and floss of course!). I followed your advice and made a list as you talked through everything. Now I feel ready for the trip.:)

[@craft_addictk]

Love this!! Have a great time!!! This is my test run, going to add to my list anything I wish I had that I didn’t take so I will be super ready for stitch con!

[@gracenotesstitchers-corrin6784]

So, so excited to see you this weekend!

[@craft_addictk]

Me too!

[@TheStarletStitcher]

Hi there, Karla! I don’t count my stitching, but if I did I would definitely be somebody that rounds up lol Just found your video for the first time today, love it! 💗Tonya

[@craft_addictk]

Welcome aboard! Sometimes I take a break from the counting.. but not often.. I will let pattern keeper count for me! 🤣😂 . I am surprised sometimes how much stitching I do and the numbers let me prove I’m making progress.. hahahah so happy you found me and hope you will stop in for a visit again

[@annemousseau8757]

I am working on Tulips also but I used the plain fabric called for. I wish I would have changed it out. I am done with the first page. I cannot wait to see yours. I know it will be beautiful like all your work. I got into stitch con but had to cancel because I found out I need back surgery now. Flamingo is so cute. Have fun at Retreat. I told my friend about your diamond painting flosstube. Hopefully she will watch.

[@craft_addictk]

Awe thank you! I am so sorry to hear about your back surgery. Hope all goes well. I would of loved to be able to meet in person! We will have to find another opportunity..

[@annemousseau8757]

would love to meet in person. I have small package to send you just not getting off my duff to send it.

[@afisa2698]

Love the Ryobi power source, may have to rummage in my husband's tools and see if he has something I can "borrow" for life 😀. Thanks for the retreat packing stuff. Need to look into the lowery table clamp, hmm kids were asking what I would like for my 🎂 bday gift.... love all the tips.

[@craft_addictk]

Definitely snag hubby tools! Lol and I really like the table clamp and use during camping season as well as retreats so definitely gets its use! And bonus for birthday! Yay!! I got mine from The Tinsmith wife in Texas

[@afisa2698]

Will check it out thank you for the info

[@lesleyduncan6851]

I enjoyed your review of what you take to retreat.

[@craft_addictk]

Hopefully I didn’t forget anything.. but great test run to be sure I have it all.

[@StitchNButton]

Hope you are having a great time at your retreat! One Nation is looking good. I'm almost done mine :)

[@craft_addictk]

Somebody is here finished hers 1over 1 on 28 count! It’s tiny!

[@StitchNButton]

@@craft_addictk 😳😳😳 I couldn’t possibly

[@PeeDeeStitcher]

Thank you so much for sharing your packing tips for retreats. I’ve not been to one before but am hoping to soon. Happy stitching! - TaMara

[@craft_addictk]

Tamara what area do you live? If I hear of any retreats your way I’ll let you know

[@PeeDeeStitcher]

@@craft_addictk I’m in South Carolina, about an hour and a half from Myrtle Beach.

[@craft_addictk]

@@PeeDeeStitcher check out barefoot Needleart.. they are a new brick and mortar shop may be close enough for a drive. They just had a retreat in February and I think they have another coming up

[@carmeng120]

Enjoyed your video as usual. I don’t count my stitches but I would definitely stop at a round number.😃 re the free items table, are you responsible for picking up your items at the end if no one picked them up? Thanks!

[@craft_addictk]

It depends… when I went to stitch con the left over items were donated to a local good will.. at this retreat I brought home the left over items to share with our travel group as potential prizes or give aways

[@bigtinysoutdoors703]

I found you. Now I’m watching

[@krystalrowe96]

Great packing list! I needed that for StitchCon bc it's my first stitching retreat

[@craft_addictk]

I hope we are going the same weekend?

[@krystalrowe96]

@@craft_addictk no I am B 😔

[@craft_addictk]

@@krystalrowe96 awe! Switch to a

[@sandywilson4872]

I messaged you before about using wood frame and you said you use pin nails or velcro. Would you show both how you would get it ready. Like with the pin nails how do u get nails and fabric off and what do pin nails look like. Any help is appreciated

[@craft_addictk]

Sure thing Sandy. Keep your eyes for my next month video and I will do some show and tell.. I should say later this week. I will be doing October wrap up

[@danieladrecsan8347]

🦋🌻

[@began2bee]

Hi Karla. I hope you have lots of fun at your retreat. When you come back, would you please share the model # of the Ryobi system? Thanks so much!

[@craft_addictk]

Absolutely.. I will try to see if I find it when I get it unpacked at retreat. It is the best little bugger!

[@craft_addictk]

Beverley sorry for not getting back to you sooner.. okay so I have the Ryobi 150 watt power inverter for ONE + 18v battery… that with the lithium + HP 18v battery and charger. I do see on home depot website they have a 4.0 Ah battery (2pack) with charger on sale for $99. My sister got the 2.0 at her local Home Depot for retreat and hers did not last as long as mine.. so I bet the 4.0 would last a lot longer than my 3.0.. I tried to share links but couldn’t.. so I hope this is enough information for you to find it.

[@RMWright]

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[@bridgetshamrock1268]

I just started counting and I stop where ever right now

[@craft_addictk]

Hey lady! I saw you won a prize recently! I think it was on Krystal Rowe or could of been Chris x stitch! Way to go

[@bridgetdrew7321]

@@craft_addictk thank u very much yes it was Krystals...miss chatting with u .happy stitching and enjoy retreat

[@edieo7796]

I'm not a stitch counter. However, if I were I would have to stop on an even number. I might even go to the 10s, i.e. 920, 110, etc. This is probably why I don't count stitches.😉

[@craft_addictk]

Some folks track time

[@craft_addictk]

Sorry dog barked and hit enter when I jumped! Lol. Do you track time? Or finishes? Just curious

[@edieo7796]

@@craft_addictk dogs can do that. Just finishes, I am a monogamous, slow stitcher so if I finish more than 2 things a year, it's an accomplishment.🙄

[@craft_addictk]

@@edieo7796 my sister is pretty monogamous too… I typically get bored by day 3 or 4 and ready to switch up.. but definitely envious of anyone who can stick with 1 project and make bigger progress than I do

[@edieo7796]

@@craft_addictk at this point with my current project it's more the strong desire to get it done. It's a gift for someone not really my taste and I've been having an awful time with it, it's taken me over a year so far.

[@CLUHighHeelStitcher]

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