Got Lamas?

Hey!  Do you see the cute lama on the postcard?  If you come to the barn event... he is one of a few darling animals you will get to hang out with!  You know you can't wait to get your picture taken by that cutie!  It's a great place for us to gather, shop, stitch and enjoy some homemade treats!  And yes!  If you need flyers to hand out {like some have asked for}.. simply email me at swest@buttermilkbasin.com and I can pop them out to you and/or your local shop!  For more workshop info visit www.buttermilkbasin.com!  Space is limited!  So sign up now!

Big News on FB Page on Friday!!

Hey!  Every Friday on our FB page... Buttermilk Basin- we give away patterns! We call it "Lucky" Friday!  It's our way of saying thanks and getting to you better within the comments!  We hope you go like our page and leave a comment each Friday for a chance to WIN!!!  

This Friday I have exciting news to share with you on the "Lucky" Friday post!!!  Be sure to come check out the news!!! :)

Hotel Rooms for Sept Barn Event- Reserve ASAP

Hey!  Julie, the owner of Brickhouse Getaway called around and found some rooms available this evening.  I would call ASAP to reserve your room for the barn event -as these are close!  

Blacksmith Shop about 15 minutes from us
8 rooms are available ~actually it's all of them. Thursday, Friday andSaturday  6 have 2 queens and 2 have 1 queen
$60
$55
715-857-5679 is the number to the bar/restaurant that you can catch the owner Ellen at most of the time. We stayed there years ago and I was impressed on how large and clean the room was. 
 
Luck Country in  6 miles away
Thursday and Friday are wide open, Saturday is booked but may have rooms open up after August 20th if they don't book for a wedding. they are giving them until that date to reserve them and then they will open them up. 
$94 and up
715-472-2000
 
Holiday Inn Express St Croix Falls, 10 miles away
Thursday 9 rooms
Friday 7 rooms
Saturday ~ they said if you book Friday and Saturday there are 5 king rooms available. More could open up, The king rooms also have a hideabed.
$139
$149
877-422-4097
 
Dallas House 12 miles away  on Hwy 35 right off of Hwy 8 in St Croix Falls 
Thursday and Friday many rooms available
Saturday 6 rooms available
$82
$87
715-483-3206
 
River Valley Inn in Osceola,  18 miles 

Hope this helps!  Let me know if you have more questions!  

 

 
 

Loss of my Mother...

Hello... On June 19th, while I was vending at a show in Chicago... my mother, 62, lost her battle to colon cancer.  She was surrounded by those who cared so deeply for her, much love...and slept peacefully away after being in a coma for only a few hours...  My heart is broke and I will miss her dearly.  I do know she is in a much better place with no more cancer causing her pain & suffering.  I hope she is enjoying coffee and sugar cookies with Grandma Lily and the family... and is back with the love of her life... my dad...  

Once we returned from Chicago, I spent the next day gathering numerous photos and goods for her visitation.  My two daughters and I went and picked out mom's outfit together... we shared fond memories and many tears as we made our final choice.  Red it was- mom's favorite color!  And polka dots... Because anything polka dot always caught her eyes!  The next few days flew by, but not without a sewing inspired visitation, hearing about memories made with mom and an amazing turnout out of friends & family from near and far.  That evening we enjoyed a festive balloon release- followed by a private, lovely, graveside service the following morning.  Everything truly went beautifully!  My heart is happy -as my Mom was soooo LOVED!  

Before we left mom's {after digging up some of her flowers to bring home} we had to snuggle with the little kittens.... When my dad passed away, my great grandmother Lily, and now mom... baby kitties were born!  Isn't that amazing!!!  

Now we are home- just tonight we planted a flower bed in our back yard with flowers that were given in memory of mom...  I can't wait to share pics with you as it grows and as I add accessories to it!  My brother started a new flower bed there, too, in Fox!  Let's hope mom's green thumb rubbed off on my brother and I!

Here are a few pics from Mom's Celebration of Life!  Rest in peace momma...  I miss you sooo much already! Xoxo