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A Little Bit of Sunshine…from the stitcher-in-law

Another guest blogger entry – this time from my sister-in-law. I figure if Bryant is the Son of a Stitch then Ellen is the Stitcher-In Law:

This week I’ve been feeling a little sorry for myself.  After a “balmy” 56-degree day on Sunday, my corner of Minnesota has settled into a week of freezing drizzle, wind, snow, and cold temperatures.  Add to that all my traveling friends: Peg is leaving for a Caribbean cruise on Saturday, Faye is in Cozumel, Beth just returned from Cancun, (and of course there’s Li going to tropical Alberta), and I’m here.

This afternoon, however, I found a little respite, a little bit of sunshine, close by in Rochester.   My husband came home from work on Tuesday, saying he’d found a yarn shop across from St. Mary’s Hospital and that maybe I’d like it.  Being spoiled by the shops I frequented while visiting in Vancouver, I critically thought to myself, “Right.  A yarn shop in Rochester.”  Today I was delighted to put my cynicism aside and enjoy the warmth of the mother/daughter owners, helpers, knitters, a good cup of coffee, and shelves of quality yarn.   I also indulged myself by leaving with a rather large bag filled with fun yarn.  I think I’ve found a new motto for myself:  If you can’t join them, knit.

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5 responses to “A Little Bit of Sunshine…from the stitcher-in-law”

  1. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    Hello Ellen…Stitcher-In Law (cute!) …. I am right there with you! Knitting is the cure all – my hubbie knows something is wrong with me when I say I am not even in the mood to knit! So hopefully the new shop, the new yarns, and the prospect to knit something knew will bring some sunshine to your corner of the world! Knit on!

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  2. Li_B Avatar
    Li_B

    Thanks Ellen, for filling in! I know you’re with me here in spirit in Banff. Hope the knitting is going well. I’m going for an hour massage today – way too much eating and sitting.
    Li

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  3. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Hey Li. I don’t travel much either. Arent’ you going to Denmark this summer? I have been doing real estate 7 days a week. Today I got to see a 6 million plus house on Long Island Sound on 2.2 subdividable acres. The view was breathtaking. Water, water everywhere. The house too was fabulous with an indoor pool but the view, Oh Veh.

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  4. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Sorry Ellen, you can delete my e-mail. I somehow thought Li had written the above. I must have been in a mad rush or something.

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  5. Tipper Avatar
    Tipper

    Ah, a fellow Minnesotan! I’m in Minneapolis, but travel down your way a lot. There’s not just one, but two yarn stores in Rochester. The other is called Just A Little Something, and is on Main Street (I think). Isn’t Kristen’s Knits a nice shop? I was impressed when I visited.

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