Thursday, May 24, 2018

From Our Hands ~ Creative ~ 2018 ~ The Giveaway


Finally! The time has come for my little giveaway ~
accumulated on my trip to Yellow Springs, Ohio for the From Our Hands ~ Creative retreat.
Some yummy wool, a Rebekah L. Smith ruler and waxer, a pretty note card from Lori Ann Corelis, some hand-dyed pins from Stacy Nash, a mini-charm pack from Fabric Shack and a sweet little bee plant poke picked up on my travels.


In order to enter, simply leave a comment on this post or send an email to me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with Ohio giveaway in the subject line and tell me what needlework project you are working on this holiday weekend. Or maybe you aren't with parades, memorials, gardening and graduations keeping many busy ~ that's ok too!

I'll pick a random winner on Friday, June 1st.


Thank you Lori Ann Corelis, Kelsey Smith and Rebekah L. Smith for another fabulous retreat!
We enjoyed every minute and appreciate all the effort in putting this together.
And thanks to Stacy Nash and Donna Bennett for increasing the fun!

Finally, thanks to you for letting me share the journey.

How great are your works, Lord,
    how profound your thoughts!
~Psalms 92:5

Blessings, Patti
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62 comments:

  1. capecodgirl565May 24, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    Would love to be entered for a chance at such a lovely giveaway. I am currently working on His Eye is on the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery along with Spring in Baltimore by With Thy Needle and Thread. While babysitting the grandkids, I can always sneak in a few stitches here and there. Have a blessed Memorial Day weekend!

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  2. BarbMay 24, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Sounds like a great trip...and you finished super close to me at Calico Moon. Great find there. Working on Moonlight Garden BOM this weekend. Hoping for lots of stitching time.

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  3. grandma sandyMay 24, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    I always look forward to reading your posts and vicariously enjoy your travels with your mother. She does such lovely handwork and I envy you the time you get to spend with her, having lost my mom when I was seventeen. Give her a gentle hug from me please, and count your time with her as a special gift.

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  4. Vicki JoMay 24, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    What a beautiful giveaway! This weekend I will be FINISHING a punch needle design of Lori Brechlin's that I will be mounting on the back of a shelf already hanging in my kitchen. And I will be doing that outside under the trees of northern Rhode Island while my husband and I are camping out this Memorial Day Weekend! I have been soooooo busy for sooooo many weeks -- I am truly looking forward to sitting in the shade and FINISHING this lovely project! Thanks for asking!

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  5. Simply QuaintMay 24, 2018 at 2:39 PM

    What a wonderful trip you had, I was lucky to attend a couple of their shows in peninsula Ohio.l...what wonderful goodies.....

    Blessings
    Rhonda

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  6. Lady LocustMay 24, 2018 at 2:56 PM

    Oh how generous of you - that bee makes me smile 😊. Hmmm, this weekend I need to finish piecing the most “pieced” back I’ve ever done - for my Foothills quilt along. Also, continue working on my block of the month I started about 6-7 years ago. I’m on July so maybe it’s block of the year😂

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  7. UnknownMay 24, 2018 at 5:12 PM

    I always enjoy reading your blog. Although I have never attended a retreat, I do enjoy reading what you and others share about their travels. I am trying to get at least one project completed each month. “Good Intentions” by Kathy Barrick is so close to the finish line, and that is what I will be happily working on this weekend.

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  8. deniseMay 24, 2018 at 5:53 PM

    I'll probably work on my BBD mini stoking and then if my ticking comes it will be a project out of Maggie Bonami new book or I may just knit.Those are some yummy goodies!!@✂️

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  9. JacquelineMay 24, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    I am working on a Crabapple Hill pattern called Witches of Salem and loving every stitch. Have a great holiday.

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  10. JonetteMay 24, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks for sharing your trip and the generous giveaway. I will be working on Miss Lucy Calcutt 1825 by Just Stitching Along.

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  11. WoolenSailsMay 24, 2018 at 9:32 PM

    The retreat sounds wonderful and fun goodies, love the bee poke.
    I will be working on some hand quilting at night, but during the day, I am hoping to go for some walks on the beach and spend time with my grand boys.

    Debbie

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  12. Lee AnneMay 24, 2018 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing your retreat with us....sounds like such a delightful experience! Right now I'm working on dyeing (with natural dyes - avocado actually) linen that I use for pillows; teddy bear clothes and quilts.

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  13. Mary AMay 24, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    I am working on a May basket project from Brenda Gervais. I will use a peat pot for the basket. I wish I lived closer to From Your Hands retreat! It sounds like so much fun!

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  14. GaleMay 24, 2018 at 11:26 PM

    I always want to go to this retreat, but for some reason I don't get there...but I feel like I get a taste of it when you share with us. Thanks! And thanks for the thoughtful giveaway.

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  15. sandi sMay 25, 2018 at 3:00 AM

    The retreat sounds wonderful! I’m working on a Blackbird Americana design. Hugs,

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  16. MarilynMay 25, 2018 at 4:37 AM

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  17. Karen McMahonMay 25, 2018 at 5:14 AM

    It sounds like a wonderful retreat. I would like to participate in one someday.

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  18. AnnmarieMay 25, 2018 at 5:40 AM

    Your journey was such a treat for me. Thanks! I am working on two projects, the first is a bargello reproduction wallet that I found online and am doing my own interpretation....very similar but using scrap wool for my stitching. I'm also stitching on the Emily Munroe Quilt that I signed up for on Facebook. It's 54 "potholder" blocks and I'm following her designs for about half the blocks but also adding in my own blocks (Rebekah Smith designs, antique fraktur and rug pictures, and other designs that I love). Have a great holiday weekend.

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  19. marieMay 25, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    I am working on a Halloween wall hanging and binding 6 place mats that I used the last of my French General stash. Who knows what I'll work on next, a hooked rug or finish up a wool applique quilt from last year's free BOM.

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  20. Simple PleasureMay 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM

    Thank you for again letting me tag along with you and Mom on this wonderful needlework journey!
    Over the weekend, I'll continue working on Christmas ornaments for my twin grandsons...Sue Hillis design, Shoot ForYourGoal...a basketball theme to mark their achievement in this sport. As I stitch slowly, I must start now for a comfortable Christmas finish...LOL
    The giveaway, as always is exciting and generous...please enter my name.
    Warmest regards,
    Patricia

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  21. LindaMay 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM

    I am working on a table mat designed by Karen Hahn from Horse and Buggy Designs. It has been a fun project--lots of embellishing. I really enjoy stitching her patterns.
    I would love to do a class with Rebekah. I was signed up for the class at Wheaten Woolens last summer, but had to drop out because of a family emergency.
    I enjoy reading about your adventures and projects.

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  22. Grace from MinnesotaMay 25, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    Working on a gorgeous fall wool table runner. Need to use up some of this wool stash. Thanks for the giveaway...I love your blog but I especially love your bible verses at the end..look forward to them and appreciate the sharing. Blessings to you

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  23. CarmenMay 25, 2018 at 8:42 AM

    You and your mom always manage to find the neatest places to visit and then come away with wonderful projects that you actually finish I must say your the envy of most. I want to tag along on your next adventure, but since I'm sure you don't want to travel with a bus load of hanger ons it's lovely that you share your journey with your lovely give aways. I love visiting all your getaways via your blog posts thanks.

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  24. KareenMay 25, 2018 at 8:42 AM

    I am working on my red, white, and blue piece I started last year. I hope to get it finished this summer.

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  25. CarmenMay 25, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    Completely forgot to say what I'm working on this weekend. Cross stitch sampler Isabella Robb by Samplers Not forgotten and my wool hooked rug Alabama rural living.

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  26. Sally AMay 25, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    I'm working on a Plum Street Sampler House III, hope to have it done by flag day, Which is my late Grandmother BD. Thanks for the give away and I enjoy reading your blog.

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  27. JRB CREATIONSMay 25, 2018 at 9:35 AM

    I love reading about your trip, it's very special that you get to share this with your mom. I would love to be entered in your generous giveaway! I am always working on my hand sewn bears in between gardening, etc.

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  28. Jean BeeMay 25, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    Great giveaway! I plan to spend the weekend sorting and organizing my studio...so I can find my projects!

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  29. AnonymousMay 25, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    Great tools from all those talented artist! I am working on a wool mystery project from Rebekah’s last year and one of Maggie’s flowers!

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  30. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsMay 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    Lovely assortment for a giveaway! Thank you for sharing treasures from your trip.

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  31. quilting DebMay 25, 2018 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you for a chance to win your give away! I will be hiding in our new screen room at home enjoying a quiet weekend with my husband. I am working on half inch hexies from Yellow Creek Quilt shop called star gazing II a large throw with hexie stars/circles in the center. It is a very long term project, will take a long while, years probably to finish. But it is relaxing easy carry along project, very relaxing....Enjoy your holiday weekend and God's best blessings to you and yours! I love reading your blog because you always finish it with a verse from the Bible. It is always a perfect verse for me that day. Thanks again! Deb Carlson mdjcarlson@netzero.com

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  32. CarlieMay 25, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    How generous you are! Thanks for sharing your great bounty. I am currently finishing my Grandmother's Heart from a Beth Seal's class at Sassy Jacks Stitchery and then a few more finishes that need to get done! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

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  33. Diane HMay 25, 2018 at 2:59 PM

    I've been busy for the past month getting my father packed and moved, as well as getting the gardens in. When the dust settles I will get back to working on a granny square block quilt.
    Thank you, Patti for your generous giveaway. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

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  34. Rugs and PugsMay 25, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    Please enter me in your give away. You are so generous :)
    I am working on binding two little hooked pieces and hooking a Christmas present. Also trying to get yard work done before leaving Wednesday for California.
    Happy Memorial Day weekend to you :)

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  35. Jimcandeeabraham@gmail.comMay 25, 2018 at 3:47 PM

    I love seeing your stitching adventures! I will be finishing a small quilt with wool appliqué for a swap and I’m also enjoying a couple of sew-alongs and will make some of those blocks. Thanks you for offering this giveaway!

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  36. kelleyMay 25, 2018 at 6:13 PM

    I have been working on hand piecing quilt blocks for a small pumpkin quilt and tomorrow and going to get some wool concussions started...flags, cats and sunflowers...thank you as always for sharing your adventures...

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  37. Dirty Martini QueenMay 25, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    I'm working on The Gilmour House Sewing Tray by With Thy Needle & Thread and also dreaming of starting a new applique project Antique Overshot Coverlet hand me down series by Lakadaisies Designs. So many projects and so little time

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  38. Kathy HMay 25, 2018 at 8:19 PM

    I am working on a primitive gatherings flower block right now.

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  39. dqMay 25, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    i am working on a strawberry freebie! Great give away
    dq

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  40. Kathy E.May 25, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    This weekend I am adding crystal beads to a small quilted table topper. I'm hoping it adds that extra sparkly detail that it needs!

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  41. LindaMay 25, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    I'm working on a la d da Spring Hare. Taking out as much as I put in for such an easy stitch. Thanks for sharing your journey Please enter me in your giveaway Thanks for offering

    linda m

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  42. GeneGribouille03May 26, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Très jolis cadeaux belle semaine

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  43. Mary @ Neat and TidyMay 26, 2018 at 11:07 AM

    I always love to see what you create in Yellow Springs. Thank you for the opportunity to receive some of your treats. This weekend I'm stitching LHN Farmhouse Christmas and also working on Primitive Gatherings #9!

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  44. CharlotteMay 26, 2018 at 6:19 PM


    I am working on a mini quilt with wool appliqué for my quilt guild's "monthly mini auction". Hopefully, the quilt will entice members to buy tickets.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Charlotte

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  45. Joyce JoseMay 26, 2018 at 9:17 PM

    I'm working on a sweet little embroidery project from Charlotte Lyons.

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  46. mckinney37397May 27, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    Am working on a liberty freebie from Brooke’s books really cute please enter me in your contest

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  47. trtkarenMay 27, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    We are currently working on renovating our master bedroom so no projects for me this weekend. Looking forward to making penny rugs this summer for our new night stands...Please enter me in your contest.

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  48. jodyMay 27, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    im sure you had a great time at your retreat! i have only gone to a day hook in and loved it!
    i am hooking on a watering can with flowers, a kit my son/wife gave me for Christmas! enjoy your evening!

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  49. Kathy R.May 28, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    I am working on an adaptation of Roses are Red by La-D-Da. I am thinking of making it into a drum, something I haven't done before. Please enter me in the drawing. That little bee is too cute and he would be very welcome in my home. Thank you!

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  50. Pat S. in LebanonMay 30, 2018 at 5:25 AM

    I am a new subscriber to your blog...blessings to you. I have been working on a cross stitch
    Quaker sampler that was a freebie on the internet quite a few years ago.

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  51. MarilynMay 30, 2018 at 5:27 AM

    Sounds like you had a fabulous time!
    And you found some great treasures too.
    Thanks for sharing all of the pics from your retreats.
    This weekend, I am working on finishing up La D Da Garden Maiden.
    I would love to enter your giveaway.
    Have a great weekend!
    Marilyn

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  52. KaySMay 30, 2018 at 5:56 AM

    What fun! I am currently searching for my craft bag that holds a pin keep I am wanting to finish! Seems I would lose my head if it wasn’t connected, haha! Thanks for offering the giveaway!
    Kay S

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  53. UnknownMay 30, 2018 at 7:02 AM

    What an exciting trip and so well described.....it was like being there. I love to do counted cross stitch and always thinking of new ways to display my completed endeavors. Right now I am working on a top cover for the primitive stool that I purchased at our local antique mall in Tennessee. Always appreciative of your charming giveaway.

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  54. AnonymousMay 30, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    What a wonderful give away. I love all that you share here on your blog.

    gibbyc57@yahoo.com

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  55. krislovesfabricMay 30, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks for the chance, I love to read up on your doings :)

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  56. Carmen MontmarquetMay 30, 2018 at 3:41 PM

    I always love to read where you and your mom have been to and to see all the wonderful things you pick up on your journeys. Thanks for bringing us along.
    Carmen

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  57. Sue McQMay 31, 2018 at 3:47 PM

    Hand quilting a patriotic quilt. Love Yellow Creek.

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  58. Prims By The WaterMay 31, 2018 at 8:46 PM

    Was working on my own giveaway this weeknd. Love your rabbit...am very partial to bunnies! Would love to enter your giveaway! Janice

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  59. AnonymousMay 31, 2018 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks so much Patti for a chance at your give-away. What lovely treasures & so generous of you! I'm working on this & that depending on the awful heat & humidity that has hit us lately. A bit of stitching small ornaments, a bit of quilting, a bit of gardening....whatever mood hits me!
    Maureen
    mgw070 at rogers dot com

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  60. TammyMay 31, 2018 at 10:55 PM

    Thank you so much for the opportunity for the giveaway. It's very generous of you. I did not work on any project this past weekend. I spent five blissful days in the Gulf Islands of Canada. It was beautiful!

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  61. UnknownJune 1, 2018 at 10:18 AM

    Currently I am stitching a sampler that has been buried in my project drawer for way too long! I am learning new stitches so working on it has been fun.
    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.










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  62. Starry-eyed stitcherJune 2, 2018 at 1:13 PM

    I have been stitching on Hare Pins Sewing Case from Fern Ridge Designs interspersed with a little light stitching on Barbara Ana's Funky Bird. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway. Irene.

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