Farewell Heartland Stitch Camp

Just returned from a wonderful weekend in Excelsior Springs, MO , where the Heartland Stitch Camp held their 20th and last gathering.  It was bittersweet, but they definitely went out with a bang!!!!!  This is the third year it was held at The Elms Resort and Spa which has been newly renovated and as you can see, Spring seemed to be FINALLY in the air!!

I had left Wisconsin, driving thru wind, rain and sleet to get there, and the "change in season " by the time I arrived was unbelievable !!!! 

 This time I got to come as a guest and just "play and stitch" all weekend. We all had such a good time catching up, sharing stories and showing off projects.......and of course, a few tears, as  soon as anyone would mention this being the last camp.....but for the most part it was a truly joyful weekend!!!

Mary and Barb from Old Mill Stitchery in Liberty, MO, set up a wonderful boutique and when we weren't stitching , visiting, or eating, we were shopping!!!!!  Who could ask for  more ??

These are some of the pieces that were brought for "show and tell".............................

......................each one better than the next............

       ..........and the next................................

        ..................and the next!!!!!!!


The rest of these pictures are peeks at the camp projects from the past 20 years................

As usual, the weekend went way too fast............and before I knew it, I was making my way back to Wisconsin, where it's still trying to hold on to winter.........RATS!!!!!!!

My sweet Johnny did have a few daffodils that had managed to poke their heads up in the woods around the house , picked and waiting for me , because he was afraid they might freeze overnight...........and just those few "bright yellow faces" brought the promise of spring into the house......finally!!

Thanks again to all of the wonderful women of Heartland Stitch Camp, for letting me share your final gathering......it truly was a soul soothing weekend!!!

FYI.......I just talked to Jeanne Horton from The Country Sampler in Spring Green, WI............I will be teaching a pair of projects for her "Grande Olde Flag Gathering" there this June........and she mentioned that although the event is filled, she would be willing to fit in a few more people who are interested in the cross stitch only portion of the weekend.
Contact her shop or website for details (sgcountrysampler.com)