LNS in South FL (Boca Area)
 

Well, before I leave another thing to the last possible moment - thought I'd
ask for some favorite LNS. Heading to Boca Raton (S Florida) on Friday til
next Wed a.m. - and I've promised my crazy aunt to do a quick run to an LNS
with her. This is the aunt that I've kitted up a sampler to start - but, I
probably need to get her some odds 'n ends (at the least, we're can get her
a Q-snap at JoAnn's).

So, suggestions appreciated - DH and I have a rental car, so driving around
is no problem - we'll likely be heading down to S Miami one day (the weekend
is tied up with family stuff).

Now - I'm heading out to try and find something to wear to this BlackTie Bat
Mitzvah reception - nothing like waiting to shop. Last night we found a new
shirt and tie (white on white shirt, black on black tie) for DH to wear with
his tux - instead of the more traditional wing collars. He can look more
trendy - tee hee. Hoping my dear cousin will be able to keep me from
expressing my true feelings for the evil SIL - either verbally or
physically. DH says it's his and our cousin-in-law (my cous's DH) job to
keep DC & I from exploding over the weekend.

Got to run - all help appreciated -
ellice

Ellice wrote:


Now - I'm heading out to try and find something to wear to this BlackTie Bat
Mitzvah reception - nothing like waiting to shop.


If you haven't tried already, try Mae's in McLean.
*Huge* selection.

Best wishes,
Ericka

On 1/14/04 3:55 PM,"Ericka Kammerer" posted:

Ellice wrote:


Now - I'm heading out to try and find something to wear to this BlackTie Bat
Mitzvah reception - nothing like waiting to shop.


If you haven't tried already, try Mae's in McLean.
*Huge* selection.

LOL - I have actually gotten some really nice things at Mae's. Actually -
the outfit I wore for our wedding was from Mae's - mid-green - like deep
pistachio - silk & silk velvet - long straight skirt, double layer, slit up
the sides, with Saworski crystals hanging at the 4 corners, silk camisole
with the velvet trim, and a long, floaty, burn-out silk velvet jacket - with
extra-long pointy kind of fairy type sleeves - ripple edge hems - with more
crystal drops hanging from the points of the sleeves and the jacket. The
most expensive thing I've every owned - except my prior real wedding gown
(which I'm trying to decide how to sell). Anyhow, I don't want to wear it to
this thing. The great thing about Mae's - they carry an incredible variety
of size (2-24), and price - from the low hundred's to about $10,000. It's
one of those places where people going to the real galas buy dresses. And
they have great customer service, actual seamstresses that do the
alterations - just like in the olden days :^) And it's always fun to check
out Mae's huge jewelry (the owner has some worth ogling).

So, FWIW - I did really well in Nordie's at Tyson's. Got 2 outfits - one is
kind of sort of victorian meets fantasy - floaty on the bias skirt,
asymetrical hem - black on black with a couple of kinds of lace trim, long
tunic w/ half sleeves - kind of petal sleeves of lace, and a deep v-neck
-with more assymetrical trim. It's nice. Also got - what I think I'm wearing
- a really nice silk, Ivory, burn-out velvet blouse with a deep drape
neckline, and long, pointy sleeves - embroidered with some really nice
opally beads, little cyrstals. It's a floral burn-out pattern.. And I like
the very long, slit open sleeves. Have black silk evening pants - kind of
interesting - they're 2 layers - the under like regular palazzo pants, and
the over - slit open all the way up the sides. It's an interesting look - I
think that's what I want to wear for the Black Tie evening -it's on a boat,
and I still have the stupid walking cast, so......DH got a really nice white
on white shirt, with a black on black tie, so we should go nicely together -
as if that would honestly matter - sartorially speaking. I did learn that
the formal wear shirts - even with traditional rather than wing collar -
have no pocket - which distinguishes them from regular shirts.

And for more fun - I bought a casual, fun shirt - one of those oversize, man
style - white cotton with black stripes, with little sparkly things here and
there - and for a design it's got kind of pyschedelic 1" tall martinis here
and there - the olive's kind of glow. It's pretty fun - has something to do
with our friends that we go out with a lot - we're all kind of 'tini
drinkers. Well, I'm the cheapest drunk in town - 1 and I'm very happy - 1
more, and well - definitely don't let me drive - I can barely get around I'm
so happy.

Anyhow, Erika - thanks for the suggestion. Now, if only I can get thru the
wash, and the work I have to do tonight, tomorrow, etc.

ellice

Ellice wrote in message ...
Well, before I leave another thing to the last possible moment - thought I'd
ask for some favorite LNS.

snip

I can recommend two in Miami: Cross Stitch Station at 18 SW 8
Street(the corner of 8 street and Miami Avenue)and Absolutely
Needlepoint at 2625 SW 28 Street(a block north and east of 27 Ave).
Janet at CSS is a delight. She has been open less than a year but has
wonderful things. Holly and her staff at AN are great. She has
wonderful canvases and will take orders for custom work as well.

Cross Stitch Station 305/372-3730 www.miamicrossstitch.com
Absolutely Needlepoint 305/858-1212

I have also been to Cross Stitch Cupboard at 1600 NE 26 Street in Fort
Lauderdale, 1-800-572-4153. Since they are not as close I can't
really tell you too much about them, except they have a large
collection of charts, kits and, of course, threads and fabric.

Enjoy your stay in sunny,*warm* South Florida.

On 1/14/04 11:54 PM, in article , "Ellice"
wrote:

On 1/14/04 3:55 PM,"Ericka Kammerer" posted:

Ellice wrote:


Now - I'm heading out to try and find something to wear to this BlackTie Bat
Mitzvah reception - nothing like waiting to shop.


If you haven't tried already, try Mae's in McLean.
*Huge* selection.

LOL - I have actually gotten some really nice things at Mae's. Actually -
the outfit I wore for our wedding was from Mae's - mid-green - like deep
pistachio - silk & silk velvet - long straight skirt, double layer, slit up
the sides, with Saworski crystals hanging at the 4 corners, silk camisole
with the velvet trim, and a long, floaty, burn-out silk velvet jacket - with
extra-long pointy kind of fairy type sleeves - ripple edge hems - with more
crystal drops hanging from the points of the sleeves and the jacket. The
most expensive thing I've every owned - except my prior real wedding gown
(which I'm trying to decide how to sell). Anyhow, I don't want to wear it to
this thing. The great thing about Mae's - they carry an incredible variety
of size (2-24), and price - from the low hundred's to about $10,000. It's
one of those places where people going to the real galas buy dresses. And
they have great customer service, actual seamstresses that do the
alterations - just like in the olden days :^) And it's always fun to check
out Mae's huge jewelry (the owner has some worth ogling).

So, FWIW - I did really well in Nordie's at Tyson's. Got 2 outfits - one is
kind of sort of victorian meets fantasy - floaty on the bias skirt,
asymetrical hem - black on black with a couple of kinds of lace trim, long
tunic w/ half sleeves - kind of petal sleeves of lace, and a deep v-neck
-with more assymetrical trim. It's nice. Also got - what I think I'm wearing
- a really nice silk, Ivory, burn-out velvet blouse with a deep drape
neckline, and long, pointy sleeves - embroidered with some really nice
opally beads, little cyrstals. It's a floral burn-out pattern.. And I like
the very long, slit open sleeves. Have black silk evening pants - kind of
interesting - they're 2 layers - the under like regular palazzo pants, and
the over - slit open all the way up the sides. It's an interesting look - I
think that's what I want to wear for the Black Tie evening -it's on a boat,
and I still have the stupid walking cast, so......DH got a really nice white
on white shirt, with a black on black tie, so we should go nicely together -
as if that would honestly matter - sartorially speaking. I did learn that
the formal wear shirts - even with traditional rather than wing collar -
have no pocket - which distinguishes them from regular shirts.

And for more fun - I bought a casual, fun shirt - one of those oversize, man
style - white cotton with black stripes, with little sparkly things here and
there - and for a design it's got kind of pyschedelic 1" tall martinis here
and there - the olive's kind of glow. It's pretty fun - has something to do
with our friends that we go out with a lot - we're all kind of 'tini
drinkers. Well, I'm the cheapest drunk in town - 1 and I'm very happy - 1
more, and well - definitely don't let me drive - I can barely get around I'm
so happy.

Anyhow, Erika - thanks for the suggestion. Now, if only I can get thru the
wash, and the work I have to do tonight, tomorrow, etc.

ellice



Funny - I've been shopping, but at places like Burlington Coat Factory
(underwear to coats and all the layers in between), Marshall's and TJ Maxx.
Most expensive thing - a tie for a pair of sandals and a dressy blouse (tank
top with sheer over shirt in deep red) at $36. The back velvet pants were
$18 and the blue satin top was 11. The new underwear adds $50, 5 new bras!


Someday I do have to go shopping with you!
Cheryl

From: Cheryl Isaak

Funny - I've been shopping, but ........

So -- do you have a gown to wear on the cruise? Of course, I am assuming
you are on one of the cruises that has the formal Dinner with the Captain and
then dancing, etc. I'm here to tell ya' some of those people get ALL gussied
up! last cruise DH and I were on, there was a newlywed couple. Not sure if
they got married on the boat or before but they came to the Dinner and the
dancing in their wedding attire. She had on a lovely white wedding gown (sans
veil but with headpiece) and HE had on a REALLY spiffy pale PEACH colored
tux!!! The MOH & bM were there also and she had on a peach colored gown and
the BM had on a pale brown tux with peach accessories. OOOOO did they look
PURTY!!! DH and I felt like red-headed step children -- LOLOL! He had on his
regular old black tux and I had on my puprle crushed velvet MOB gown. Pretty
flatline compared to that wedding group!! CiaoMeow ^;;^
..


PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!

Must be nice! I have to pay that much for one. {grumble grumble}

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
The new underwear adds $50, 5 new bras!

--
Brenda Lewis
WIP: "Pink Baby" photo frame, Candamar -- I really need to get some
stitching done one of these days...

And there's another really nice shop with a great staff in Lake Park
(between West Palm Beach and Jupiter probably 45 minutes north via 95 or FL
TP ) called

Always in Stitches
9339 Alt. A1A
Lake Park, FL 33403
561 - 848 - 8024
Toll Free 1-888-6-Needle
http://www.alwaysinstitches.com/

Then I understand there's a nice new weaving/fiber shop in Delray that
includes goodies to eat also.
Penelope's Breads and Threads.
353 N. Swinton Ave.,
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 272-1000
I have not been there but our EGA chapter may be making a field trip there
soon.

Cross Stitch Cupboard in Ft L that the previous poster mentioned is
definitely worth the trip south from Boca too.

There are other mostly needlepoint shops in Boca but I don't NP and can't
recommend them.
Hope you have a great time in our town!

Elizabeth in Boca

On 1/15/04 9:04 AM, in article ,
"Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply" wrote:

From: Cheryl Isaak

Funny - I've been shopping, but ........

So -- do you have a gown to wear on the cruise? Of course, I am assuming
you are on one of the cruises that has the formal Dinner with the Captain and
then dancing, etc. I'm here to tell ya' some of those people get ALL gussied
up! last cruise DH and I were on, there was a newlywed couple. Not sure if
they got married on the boat or before but they came to the Dinner and the
dancing in their wedding attire. She had on a lovely white wedding gown (sans
veil but with headpiece) and HE had on a REALLY spiffy pale PEACH colored
tux!!! The MOH & bM were there also and she had on a peach colored gown and
the BM had on a pale brown tux with peach accessories. OOOOO did they look
PURTY!!! DH and I felt like red-headed step children -- LOLOL! He had on his
regular old black tux and I had on my puprle crushed velvet MOB gown. Pretty
flatline compared to that wedding group!! CiaoMeow ^;;^
.


PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their
WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!



I have a pair of black velvet pants and a black "broom stick" style skirt
for the "formal" nights. I do have a long black dress that I might bring
too.

Cheryl

On 1/15/04 9:57 AM, in article , "Brenda Lewis"
wrote:

Must be nice! I have to pay that much for one. {grumble grumble}

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
The new underwear adds $50, 5 new bras!


Every single one was found at TJ Maxx in the clearance rack. Finding that
many 40 C's was a rarity. LOTS of huge sizes there too - I saw a 50 DD, the
mind boggles.

I did get really lucky!
Cheryl