Tuesday, October 21:

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Things are cookin' in the Shakespeare's Peddler zone. I'm half-way through teaching four fall retreats and having a blast. It's so energizing for me to be among fellow stitchers, designers, shop owners, and shop employees. Since I work mostly by myself from home, I don't get a lot of "face time" with fellow enthusiasts. There is so much joy in the community, and it's a blast to see people stitching what makes them feel happy and fulfilled.

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My calendar for next year is just about full, and I've already started jotting down ideas. I'm going to need to stay organized, because on top of half a dozen retreats, Nashville market, and running my own business, I am starting work on a new book, have four designs to create for Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine in 2026, and a few exclusives with other businesses. It's really so much fun, and I wish there were 100 hours in a day! I could get so much done!

Speaking of organization, make sure to check out the For the Stitcher's Soul planners. It is one of the very nicest products I have ever received, and I cannot stress to you how awesome it is! With the box it comes in, it weighs like four pounds, and it's so well thought-out. I purchased the un-dated ones, because I thought they would make long-term planners you could use over the course of a few years, if you wanted to. For example, you could use one color of ink for 2026, and then in 2027, switch colors and go back over the dates.

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I hope you are finding beauty in fall weather. The apples are snappin' at the farmer's market, and each one tastes more delicious than the last!

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- Theresa