Withdrawling from Shop Hop This Year !

Dear Friends and Fellow Shop Owners,
I know many of you know this already, as I had discussed this with you as I was deciding what path to take over these next couple of months, but I am regretfully withdrawling as a participating shop from the August Show Me Annual Safari Shop Hop, as well as The Country Shop Hop that I do in October with the shops down by the Lake area.

As not to start any rumors, the shop is NOT CLOSING and doing fine, but I have found that over these last couple of months and during this time, I have had alot of familiy activities, as well as health issues with myself and my mom and parents-in-law, etc. I find myself in the "middle life stage" when trying to still raise your children, and then finding your parent are needing your help now more and more too. Which is not a bad thing, I am not complaining, I am lucky to be able to be here, but am still working our how to prioritize.

Although I put my heart and soul into my shop, My family still is my first and foremost priority. My Fall schedule is pretty full already, I will be vending every weekend in Sept , and several in Oct. , as well as a couple other mini events at the shop. So rather than trying to " do it all" and get nothing accomplished, I plan on trying to focus on some and giving them my all. I will miss the Shop Hops this year, and those who I sometimes only get to visit with during those days, But will be ready for next year!

I encourage everyone to go on the Hops,if you can, they are always alot of fun, and support the participating shops. They put in alot of work and long hours getting ready for the hops. I will have info on both Shop Hops, so if you have questions, need dates or times etc, please feel free to ask me, if I can help in anyway.
If only there was a way to squeeze more hours into a day, then we could do all that we want to do.... but then I guess we would just find more things that we would want to do, right?
Until then, With my Needle in Hand, I'll just Keep Stitchin"
Melissa

Primitive Stitches
Warrensburg MO

Book Signing by Maggie Bonanomi

Spent a wonderul Saturday with my hubby and oldest daughter in Lexington MO. We had lunch, antique shopped,and most importantly ..I got to go to a book signing by Maggie Bonanomi. She is truly an extraordinaire  , and the nicest lady you will ever meet. Her New Book released -A Day at Sunny Brook. I got my book signed and arrived alittle early so we were able to sit and visit  awhile.. She is truly my idol. Thanks Maggie for all you do !

Plus I wanted to share my old woven coverlet I bought in Lexington. I have wanted one of these for so long, so when I found it....needless to say i went nuts because I got it for a really good price. (well I should say my hubby got the good price,since he paid for it, lol) I just love it !!!

New Fall Issue of Primitive Quilts & Projects

Newest Fall Issue of Primitive Quilts & Projects just arrived in shop .....LOTS of really nice Fall projects!. You gotta see it !

Wool N Needle Monthly Project

Sign up now for our new monthly program- Wool N Needle , designed by Buttermilk Basin Designs!

Start with making a crazy quilt woolfelt/wool base and decorate with various decorative stitches by machine or by hand. finishes 12 x 12" This looks wonderful displayed on a wire frame to display in your home, or you may also frame these, uses as a mat, or pillow etc. Your choice !

Then each month there will be either a kit or pattern available for purchase to hang in the center of your crazy base. These are attached by hook and eye , and can be interchanged each month, these are approx. 8 " sq.

The 1st "crazy base kit" will be $19.95 (includes pattern) or use your stash of woolfelt ot wool and buy the pattern for only $6.

Then each monthly woolfelt kit(as seen on our shop model) will sell for $13.00 (kits include pattern) or again, just the pattern will be available for $6.

If interested in the stand , they run $24.95. and can be purchased in the shop or ordered when your ready .

Attached are photos showing the base, and then a photo of the up coming monthly designs.
More photos can be sent to you if you request, but I had trouble attaching some to such a large email list. You you want more photos, stop by the shop or email me and I will send them to you in another attachment.

For those who sign up soon, there are a numbered amount of kits that will be available starting July 24th, and then I will be ordering more and making kits or patterns for those that are signing up.

Stop by the shop to see the display or please let me know if you have any questions.

With my needle in hand, Melissa
Primitive Stitches
Warrensburg MO

Too Many Men..... I mean Snowmen in July !

New Fabric Panel and 3 cordinates just arrived at the shop to get you thinking of "cooler" days ahead.


To be precise, too many snowmen! Not really as the more, the merrier in this warm and charming collection from Jacqueline Paton. The delightful panel shows snowmen peeking around trees, gazing at the starry sky and conversing with their other snow friends. The panel will be effective on its own with the addition of simple borders using a few of the coordinate prints. The panel is also ideal to cut apart and use the single large and four small blocks to create stunning wall art!

Primitive Stitches Quilt Shop will be closed on Thursday ,Friday and Saturday. June 28th- 30
 I will be vending at the Greater Golden Valley Quilt Guild's Quilt Show in Clinton MO, during their Old Glory Days event.
Quilt show hours are Friday 10-5pm   and Saturday 11-4pm in the Rotary Bldg on the square.
The show is inside, and air conditioned!
I will be packing and setting up for the show on Thursday.
I hope to see you at the Quilt Show, it is always so much fun !
Try to beat this heat and stay cool,
Melissa
Primitive Stitches
Warrensburg MO

Hello all,
I do believe Summer has arrived....if we only had some rain, to help the flowers and gardens out !
I am sending 2 attachments with this email. I know one I have already sent about a month ago, but here is a refresher copy. It is for our coming event starting this Thursday- the 2nd attachment is a photo of my project !


CELEBRATE AMERICA with the ALL AMERICAN HOP !

Hop is Thursday,Friday Saturday and then resumes on Monday (all shops will be closed on Sunday)

Hours are 9am-5pm on Thurs,Fri. Mon. and 9am-3pm on Saturday only.

Go to all 4 shops to purchase all 4 fabric Flag postcards .

Also see flier, we are collecting money for the Veteran's Home in Wbg.

Each shop are setting their postcards in different setting ideas. The 2nd attachment is a photo of my project.

I made a "Memory Collage " in honor of my dad, Bob Jakobe who served in the Army, when my parents were dating ,and when the got married. I included 2 photos , and embellished the hanging with my dad's dog tags ,medal of good conduct, badges,and pins, etc. This will be given to my mom, after the hop. She knows I am making it, but she won't see it until the hop begins,. I know she will be thrilled to see it !

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any of the other shops,

Melissa at Primitive Stitches

Glenda at Liberty Homestead

Pam at Quilters Harvest

Missie at Quilt Stop


Thanks , I hope to see you all at the Hop!

Piece to you all, Melissa

FYI: Primitive Stitches shop will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday), there are a few things I need to take care of before the hop, but will be open at 9am on Thursday . See you then .....