Hello everyone!
It’s the final weekend of summer break here for students in Rhode Island. My son Max goes back to school tomorrow (4th grade!!), and we’ve been busy getting new uniforms, school supplies, and celebrating those Back To School events around town. And next weekend, of course, is the end of the U.S. summertime season, with Labor Day kicking off that “we’re going into autumn…” change.
I won’t lie, I’m so ready for it. This has been an exceptionally hot, humid summer – with so little rain that we’re in an extreme drought here. The trees are already giving up and starting to turn. I’m looking forward to cooler days where I can enjoy being outdoors again!
Autumn also brings a lot of stitchy fun to my life. The Big E fair approaches in mid-September. I’m submitting an entry for the first time since the pandemic, and can’t wait to get back to all of the chaos that a proper state/regional fair brings. I’m taking a finishing course in mid-September as well via Zoom over two weekends. And then in November, I’ll be going to a retreat in New Hampshire. Lots of fun times!
I hope that the transition to autumn/spring brings you some new energy to your stitching as well. Enjoy the month, and I’ll see you in September!
Best,
Melissa
Upcoming Event – One Month Challenge
October will be our final one month challenge of the year. Take one project and commit to putting a minimum of one stitch every day into it during the month of October. It’s a simple, fast way to get a little extra work on a project – and we know that one stitch tends to lead to others! The next one month focus won’t happen until March.
Website Change Reminder
Please make sure to link up to https://www.measi.net (no /measiblog after it).
Have a wonderful June, and I’ll see you here again next month!
Happy Stitching,
Melissa
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Important SAL Announcements…
Question of the Month: Have you been participating in gatherings via online chats (Zoom, Google Meet, etc) during the COVID pandemic? If so, what have been the best formats in your opinion?
Next posting date: September 25, 2022
Topic(s) for next time: Are you a seasonal stitcher? If so, which seasons do you find yourself more productive or less productive?
Need all the basic info about the SAL? Go here for all details for 2022!
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Please remember that this stitch-a-long is intended to be fun – so if you’re too busy to post, too busy/ill/etc. to stitch – no worries! Post when you can and share what you have going, even if you’ve only been able to toss a single stitch into it. If you miss a few months, not a problem – just jump back in when you’re back with us! It’s not a race or a competition – we’re all just here to cheer each other on with our progress.