Can you guess where this picture was taken? Oh, I know, you can tell the river is right outside the window. But, what kind of structure am I in? It's small, boxy, efficiently laid out, kinda cramped.......yup! It's our RV.I simply wanted to offer up proof that I really cannot go a single day without sewing. Even when I only have a 1x2 foot area to work in, I am happiest when sitting at my sewing machine. So, I drag my machine and a stack of projects with me whenever we camp. Now, why in the world should you care about that, you ask? (And, you're right, I haven't had my first cuppa Joe yet this morning, so, it may appear that I'm rambling.)
The reason I'm telling you all this, is because I must close the door to Pink Florida Threads. And, I didn't want you to think that I would be gone, outta sight, done for, hiding in a cave licking my wounds...... Nope, you can't get rid of me that easily. I will never be able to stop sewing, no matter where I land. I'll just continue what I've been doing this last year, except now it will be from the comfort of home. Without overhead. In my jammies. Sewing whatever comes into my mind. At midnight if I feel like it.
So, the physical location of Pink Florida Threads will be a sweet memory for me. I'll fondly think back on it years from now when I'm in the nursing home drooling on my custom made adult bib. (Hey, I'm planning ahead here!) But, here is the cool part, I plan on continuing classes and workshops in my home. Same Pink Florida Threads hospitality, silliness, and projects, just a different location. Same custom made quilts, pillows, bra purses, seasonal purses and Belleair Bums shirts for sale, just made in my little studio at home.
Now, how do you reach me? Call the shop number because I will have it transferred over and I'll still be able to chat with you. The plan is for me to regroup a bit over the summer, and start offering classes in the fall again. But, I do plan on doing my "Christmas in July" work.
What's that, you ask? I feel that with the economy being so tough, maybe it's time we all get back to basics. With that thought in mind, I'm spending my summer preparing early for Christmas by making a number of my presents ahead of time so my gift giving will be less stressful. So, you can do the same. If you'd like to hang out with me and sing Christmas carols while sewing in our flip flops, contact me at 474-3893. See, same old silliness, just a different location.
Oh! Don't forget that Antique Alley is having it's annual Sidewalk Sale this coming Friday and Saturday, June 5&6, from 10-4. See you there. The last day P.F.T. will be open is June 13, as a class of 4 will be making the palm tree quilt that day.
Thanks for all your encouragement, your compliments, your laughter and your patronage. You have no idea how much I will miss all of YOU. The thing I will miss the most, though, is the pleasure I felt as you walked into the shop for the very first time. While I quietly sat at the sewing machine I felt the deepest satisfaction listening to your claims of, "This is such a fun place!". Mission accomplished.
Here's a big, Pink kiss to each and every one of you,
Debbie
