NEW GOODS & Club starting!

Hey!  Happy Monday! 

 

I have been hanging out in the studio getting ready for all the excitement this week!  It is open house week and we kick off our new Clubs!  We are so pumped with the response - You gals continue to blow us away by your awesome support!  We really have made some "good goods" for you all!  And the food for those of you coming to the shop... Trying out some new Pinterest recipes... It has just gotta be delish!  Hurry up Saturday!!!

 

The shop is set except for primping up the classroom!  I have been greeting the UPS and USPS man daily... I will have tons of new goods and Karen always does a great job with complimenting what I offer.  Keep in mind she will bringing her fabric down this time too!  And - more wooden delights!!  Both of us will work hard each month to switch the shop up a bit and offer you new and exciting patterns, wools and such..  Here is a sampling of what will be new this week:

 

*TRUNK SHOWS from Quilts by Cheri & Kathy Schmidtz... She even autographed her latest book for you all!!  I limited amounts of both trunk shows so if you see what you like... Grab it!

*Custom made jewelry exclusively for the shop from my girl Suzie from NC!!!

*Exclusive TC carrier of Simply Vintage Magazine out of France! 

{I have been waiting very patiently and am happy to say that I have a limited amount of the last two issues of Simply Vintage  that include 3 of my designs!!! 

Cool, huh!?} 

*Valentine wool bundles!

*Spring wool bundles!

*Bunny wool bundles!

*I boought wayyyy too much wool in general for this month!!! LOL!

*New patterns from new designers and some old favs!

*Custom made shelves for my

new Wool N Needle pattern line

*New sizes and restocked the metal frames

*New sewing notions and so much more...

I can't wait to see all of you and get the clubs going!!! Let's do this!!!! :)

Last CALL for Club Sign UPS!

Customize a slideshow If you missed last month's event weekend of {Sold Out} workshops and classes..have no fear... as you can come and be a part of this months BIG weekend; next Thursday Friday & Sat!  Last month we were thrilled to have people come from all over including the tri states and even Nebraska {Yahoo}!  How cool was that?  So now is the time to join in on the fun instead of missing out as we fill up quickly!  Each month at the studio we will have NEW {can't live without} GOODS!  From patterns, kits, hand crafted jewelry, to trunk shows of some of my AWESOME designer friends!  We will also have clubs, make it take its and the YUMMIEST food around!  At the studio, we not only want you to nurture your soul through handwork, we want you to have a place to get away from all the madness! Come out and have some fun!  Please check the dates up top on the calendar and email me to sign up for our upcoming events and clubs!  AND remember, anytime the shop is open~you can come and shop! WOOL & NEEDLE CLUB ONLINE & IN STUDIO Starting Jan 19 1-3, I will be designing fun new designs in wool & needle for my monthly woolie club.  We will meet each Saturday (possibly Thurs also!).  The cost is $18 a month & includes a pattern/kit, dessert, drinks and other fun perks for being a member!  We are filling up & space is limited so RSVP today!  Please note you must preregister!  Email swest@buttermilkbasin.com to sign up! Seasons at Buttermilk Basin Handwork Club Karen and I are “Kindred Spirits” one would say… and we have teamed up to offer you Creative Inspiration… thru each season! Our club will be held 5 times a year on the following Saturdays: January 19, March 16, June 15, Sept 7, Nov 9 and Dec 7.  Cost:  (Two Options!) In Studio * $55.00 Saturday Morn 9-12 (Sorry FULL) * Online * $45.00 +$5.95 for shipping Next Session is starting to fill up so RSVP Stacy at swest@buttermilkbasin.com ASAP to reserve your spot! Let us help you “nest” with ideas, inspiration and friends! ….A Season of Delights for your heart, hands & your home awaits you! * An exclusive project/kit designed by Buttermilk Basin inspired by the upcoming season *Seasonal Recipes ~one to taste there!*Seasonal decorating tips & pictures * “Special” only for club members to purchase that day! * Be the first to hear about upcoming EVENTS at the Basin/ Special Events designed by Karen & Stacy *Be the first to see the new arrivals at the Basin* A Seasonal Charm * Fun little tidbits and quotes related to the upcoming season.  Email swest@buttermilkbasin.com to sign up! REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY'S CLUBS goes thru WEDNESDAY Jan 9th!

New Year~Gratitude

Happy New Year!  I hope this note finds you doing well and enjoying 2013.  I had the pleasure of spending time with my in laws and extended family on Christmas Eve and being a host on Christmas Day for a couple of school classmates and their family…  After a few days of Holiday fun, much needed rest, {and after receiving my 3^rd set of Matchbox 20 tickets for this year!} we rang in the New Year in a (sooo much needed) simple way… with just the 4 of us!  It was low keyed, but together as a family…

I also wanted to thank each of you {again} for your business throughout the past year.  I know there are many designers out there and only so much time and money to be put into one of your favorite past times.  Know I appreciate you for purchasing my patterns, but more importantly for the joy you bring to my days, like today, when I spoke to all of those who were so excited and eager to sign up for the club(s)!  I have a gift, and I choose to share it with you because I wouldn’t want it any other way!

As some of you know, this year has been very challenging for me on a personal and professional level.  There have been days when I almost threw in the towel… For those of you who do not know… I am A ONE WOMAN SHOW at Buttermilk Basin {but have great friends who lend a hand when I need them}!  Without getting into the specifics – I honestly TRY to do it all…  Some days I ROCK at it and some days I don’t.  One minute I am spending 4 hours at the hospital with my mom then juggling to get my work done... the next moment I am a mom to my darling young girls!  Some days I may even be “burnt out” and find it hard to get motivated {but I DO} – even if you don’t see it happening.  I work when I am sick {like right now} and I lay awake at night thinking about all the things I did or did not do.  My to do list and opportunities (blessed) don’t end….  I am NOT perfect by any means and make mistakes.  But through it all, YOU support me and encourage me.  Your emails and stories INSPIRE me to PRESS ON!   I love hearing about how it helped relax you while you were in the hospital recovering, or how it helped heal your soul as you were grieving or how special your day was when you taught your granddaughter how to stitch one of my designs.  Those are the reasons I do it…. for that, I thank you! AND - I thank you for your patience, your understanding and your kind words as I simply do the best I can with what I have to work with during these crazy hectic days of my life here at the Basin! 

Speaking of blessed… I thought I would share this little treasure with each of you… I have set goals, have a list of things to work on, and will continue to be grateful for my wonderful life!  And… this is where I am doing each day of the year!  Don’t  you just love it!  You can find it on Etsy under the seller Iloveitall!  Happy New Year...let's make it a great year!