Dear Stitchers!

SAVE THE DATE: February 18-21, 2012 REGISTRATION

Announcing:

Blue Bonnet Studio Time: Needle Arts Retreat set for February 18-21, 2012

Blue Bonnet Studio Time’s mission is to offer patronage and support to all Needle Artists by providing both students and teachers an enlightening sanctuary in which to continue their journey exploring their passion of Needle Arts together, plus nurturing fellowship amongst all needle artists over this inspirational 4-day long retreat weekend! The retreat will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, Texas located 12 miles south of Austin TX along the Colorado River amid the tranquil Texas wilderness. The Luxurious Texas Wilderness Escape offers golf, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming and a wonderful spa to relax in. The hotel has several dining facilities for you to choose from or you can even go off site to enjoy your meals in various local establishments, which the concierge would be delighted to assist you in organizing. What more could you ask for! The Hyatt is offering us a special off-season rate of $160 per night and we have blocked out a limited amount of rooms at this special rate. The rate could increase if we need to add another block of rooms, so getting your hotel room reservation early is crucial.

Call Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort directly to reserve a room today at Tel: (512) 308-1234.

Associate Director of Sales: Michelle M. LaFuente (michelle.lafuente@hyatt.com)

The Blue Bonnet Studio Time registration fee is $495 and includes a Sunday evening banquet ticket and entertainment (NOTE: Extra banquet tickets can be purchased for non-registered retreat attendees for $95). The sixteen illustrious faculty members selected for our first retreat are renowned talented individuals coming from across the USA and Canada specializing in a wide variety of needle arts. An evening to meet and greet the teachers is scheduled with the opportunity for all attendees to purchase items directly from the teachers. We are discussing possibility of bus ride to an Austin needlework store. A web page for accepting registration and kit fees by credit card is currently under construction Shop Bluebonnet Studio. This is our second year after a very successful 2011 event, so spread the word!

Ya’ll come now!

FACULTY & CURRICULUM for Blue Bonnet Studio Time 2012:

• TANJA BERLIN - 201: Apple Blossom Two Sided & 301: Goldwork Still Life (Two 2-day)-openings available
• JANET Z CASEY - 202: Cookie Monsters & 302:Trick or Treat Spooky House (Two 2-day)-openings available
• TERRY DRYDEN - 402: Leaf Collage (one 4-day)-openings available
• BRENDA HART - 501 & 502: Studio Time (Two 2-day)-openings available
• CATHERINE JORDAN - 208: Treasure Map & 308: Nautical Sunset Box (Two 2-day)CLOSED
• DOROTHY LESHER - 401: The Ribbon Danceer (One 4-day)CLOSED
• SYLVIA MURARIU - 206: Gentle Zephyr & 306: Yellow Bearded Butterfly (Two 2-day)CLOSED
• LYNN PAYETTE - 205: Little Quail & 305: California Poppies (Two 2-day)-openings available
• MARNIE RITTER - 405: In the Mood (One 4-day)CLOSED
• MICHELE ROBERTS - 207: Fauxberge Eggs & 307: Key to My Heart (Two 2-day)CLOSED
• JUDY SOULIOTIS - 209: Noshi & 309: Dragon (Two 2-day) - openings available
• KAY STANIS - 204: Dragonflies Delight & 304: Copper Illumination (Two 2-day)CLOSED
• SUSAN STEVENS - 403: Japanese Embroidery Studio (One 4-day)-openings available
• DEBBIE STIEHLER - 406: Asian Collage (One 4-day)-openings available
• JOAN THOMASSON- 404: Frost Fire (One 4-day)CLOSED
• CAROLYN STANDING WEBB - 203: Shaker Sampler Sewing Roll & 303:Lady Jane's Lace (Two 2-day)CLOSED

Mary Alice & John Sinton