Jun 9, 2014

Marvelous Monday Update 6/9/14

STITCHY STUFF
On Friday, I finished the stitching part of Petal Pincushion.  ::little happy dance::  By the end of the weekend, I had all four "petal" sides put together.  This week, I'll attempt more of the assembly.


LOCAL NEWS
Construction companies have been busy over the past several months.... putting up a new JoAnn Fabrics!  It's scheduled to open in July.  I'm looking forward to it as our current one has been in sad, sad shape for quite a while.

The Old Store
The New Store
 Incidentally, both stores are right next to each other! A strip mall used to line two sides of the parking lot.  With the exception of three stores: old JoAnn's, Dollar General, and Sherwin Williams, all of the old strip mall was demolished and the New JoAnn's put up.

Until next time,

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your petal pincushion is looking awesome! Congrats on having 2 JoAnn's side by side, LOL.

Karin in CA

Sandy In Montana said...

Your stitching looks great, Meari. We got a new Jo-Ann's in Billings last year. Looks just the same as your new one.

Take Care & Happy Stitchin'
Hugs, Sandy

Faith... said...

The Petal Pincushion is looking good - can't wait to see it put together! YAY for a new Joanns hopefully they will have lots of good inventory for your shopping pleasure.

Mouse said...

oooo well done on the finishing and good luck with the putting together ... and wow you are lucky having one of those near to you :) love mouse xxxx

Kay said...

Lovely pincushions! Take care of yourself, my husband and I are dealing with a summer cold as well right now, it sucks!

cucki said...

Wow pretty pin cushion
Hugs x

CJ said...

The pincushion is looking fab, when do you expect to be finished? Wish we had a JoAnns.

CJ

Jennifer M said...

Your petal pincushion is really coming together-how exciting!

Vickie said...

Good for you! Our old JoAnn closed two years ago now. It was a bit sad looking also. Our new JoAnn is very close by and gorgeous. It is amazing what a boost in business this created.

Pam in IL said...

Can't wait to see the pincushion all put together. Our JoAnn's did the same thing a year ago, except they moved across the street. They didn't move anything from the old store to the new store so it was all continually marked down. Of course they weren't replenishing stock either so it wasn't always a successful shopping trip.

Annie said...

The pincushion pieces look so pretty. Seems like a complicated construction, but will be worth the effort.

We just got a new Joann's around here not long ago. I had know idea it was coming and when I stumbled on it in the mall, I just about jumped for joy. I love that store! they are always better stocked when they are brand new.

Anonymous said...

Your pin cushion pattern is looking great.

Glad that you are having two Joannes in your area.

Marl

Rachel S-H said...

Gorgeous work on the pincushion.

A new Joann's is awesome. Our closest big one is about 20 miles away. But even our small one isn't terrible. They keep the floss stocked.

Carol said...

Oh, that pincushion is going to be gorgeous, Meari! And what fun you'll have at the new JoAnn's--lucky you!

Anonymous said...

Your petal cushion is coming along nicely. Continue to send prayers for your Dad's heath.

hugs,
Mare