Monday, January 30, 2017

Weekend Getaway


We had a lovely weekend at the Black Swan Inn in Tilton, NH over the weekend. I highly recommend it. Our room had a lovely fireplace. 
The owners, Trish and John were extremely welcoming and the food was delicious.

And, of course those of you in the Northeast know that just a few miles down the road in Center Harbor, there is a quaint little (wink) quilt shop called Keepsake Quilting.  Believe it or not, this was all I purchased in this giant shop! 

There are two reasons for this. 1) I am planning on visiting Cyndi at the Busy Thimble this coming weekend and 2) I found something at an antique store that just had to come home with me.

This wonderful tin display case that was actually still full of the dyes that they were selling. The backside is in better shape than the front, but it is in overall remarkable condition. I think I might want to keep thread in it as I’m sure the dyes are toxic.

I brought applique to work on, but I forgot my Ottlight and the soft light of the room was not conducive to quilting. So, the next morning I went to the local hardware store and bought an LED flashlight with a hook to hang on my collar for $5.99 and stitched while waiting for my DH to wake up. They say that necessity is the mother of invention! 

19 comments:

  1. Your trip sounds lovely. So cosy to have a fire in your room. Well done coming up with a solution to your lighting problem. Those early hours are such great stitching time.

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  2. Looks like a wonderful place for a retreat--oh, with a fireplace. Love it!!
    I can't hand stitch without my Ottlite, either--or something close to it.
    Like you, I would spend more money at Cyndi's than at Keepsake, though it was fun to drop in on Keepsake now and then when my daughter lived 10 minutes away.
    What a wonderful find at the antique store!

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  3. What a wonderful weekend!! You showed GREAT restraint in Keepsake. It's really quite remarkable!!

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  4. The Black Swan Inn looks like a wonderful getaway! I'm so envious of your awesome find--what a fun piece!

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  5. This place is really beautiful and I'm glad you spent a lovely moment with your husband !
    I'm sure you will find some wonderful fabrics at Busy Thimble !! ah ah !

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  6. Looks like you found a beautiful place for a weekend Getaway. Such a fabulous Treasure Find too.
    That Dye box looks awesome!

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  7. Your hotel looks darling! I did smile about your torch, we once rented a cottage and I made my DH move all the furniture round so I could position the lamp behind a chair which I dragged to the window for daytime sewing!

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  8. Sounds like the perfect place to spend a weekend. You really showed restraint at Keepsake Quilting! I'd love to visit that shop some day. Your Putnam Dyes tin will make a perfect thread holder. Great find!

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  9. Looks like a lovely inn.
    Your new cabinet is absolutely fabulous. wow what a neat piece to use for sewing thread storage.
    Have fun at Cyndis shop! I'm jealous!

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  10. Love your Putnam box.
    Looks like a lovely setting to gather and stitch.
    Enjoy shopping at Cyndi's.

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  11. What a lovely little place to stay! Good for you!
    Jealous that you get to go to Cyndi's...maybe I can have you do a little shopping for me??? Let's talk!! When are you going???
    ps: that tin is fabulous, as are the fabrics you snagged at Keepsake Quilting. What restraint!
    xxxs,

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  12. What a delightful stay you had - I'm envious that you found such a wonderful little place! And that DYE CABINET! I have that on my list of 'want to find' someday. But I hope you don't throw the dyes away, if you're willing to send them to me I'd be willing to pay postage. Perfect for dyeing the wool I use in my hooked rugs!

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  13. It looks like a beautiful place to stay, Wendy. Fancy being able to go to Keepsake Quilting! It's one of the first US shops I found out about when I started quilting - it must be amazing to visit. Love the dye container and imagine threads will look great in it.

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  14. Looks like an interesting place to stay. A few years ago, my SIL traded a week at a timeshare she has for a timeshare up in that area. The Summitt.

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  15. How nice to get away. And I think you did very well at KQ! Love those greens -- non-Christmas greens can be hard to find. Great trip!

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  16. Yout weekend getaway inn looks fabulous. What a lovely place to spend time together with some shopping included.

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  17. Yout weekend getaway inn looks fabulous. What a lovely place to spend time together with some shopping included.

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  18. HI Wendy, thank you for explaining your "pot holder" method for bringing the backing around to the front. That saves so much time ! The red, white, and blue Log Cabin looks lovely, and the veteran who receives it will be thrilled. Blessings and warm wishes, from Marina and Daryl Lynn

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  19. You may not have purchased much, but your choices sure are pretty!

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