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06/03/2026

June3rd, 2026
Lots of items!!!

05/29/2026

The 3rd Annual Tri-State Shop Hop Begins June 1st!

We’re excited to kick off this year’s event featuring a special design by Cathy from Hands On Design! Participants can receive 1/3 of the exclusive pattern FREE at each shop now through August 31st!

Be sure to visit all three locations:
• The Stitchery Nook: Osage, Iowa
• Shanty Stitchers: Beresford, South Dakota
• Welcome Stitchery: Blue Earth, Minnesota

And there’s more!

Join us on June 5th from 4:00 PM–6:30 PM for a special meet-and-greet with Cathy from Hands On Design! Stop in, say hello, and celebrate with us-we can’t wait to see you!

05/20/2026

May 20th, 2026
Some new items along with some Plum Street and Carriage House Samplings

05/13/2026

May 13, 2026
New items along with some patriotic

05/06/2026

May 6, 2026
New items and some replacements items

03/30/2026

It’s the Monument Madness Final Four, a single-elimination tournament to decide which is the best roadside monument in Minnesota!!!

Match 13: Jolly Green Giant (Blue Earth) vs. Hermann the German (New Ulm)

First up: The Jolly Green Giant.

In 1928, the Minnesota Valley Canning Company introduced a caveman mascot, and in 1936, the character was redesigned with a green hue and renamed the “Jolly Green Giant.” The mascot was such a success that in 1950 the company renamed itself “Green Giant.”

In the late 1970s, radio station owner and DJ Paul Hedberg decided that his town of Blue Earth town needed a giant eye-catching monument. He felt the popular mascot was the perfect subject, and he obtained permission from the Green Giant Company to use the likeness.

The fiberglass Jolly Green Giant was unveiled in 1978, stands 55 feet tall, and weighs 8,000 pounds.

Next up: Hermann the German.

In 1840, The Sons of Hermann was founded in New York City to provide assistance to German immigrants. They took their name from the ancient Germanic chieftain Hermann who had defeated three Roman legions at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. The Sons of Hermann grew in size and influence along with the tide of German immigration.

In 1885, the nation's 362 Sons of Hermann lodges committed to construct a monument honoring their heritage in the thoroughly German-American city of New Ulm, MN. Construction began in 1888, and the monument was dedicated in 1897.

The copper-plated iron statue of Hermann stands 27 feet tall atop a 70 foot colonnade and dome, for a total height of 102 feet.

The winner of this battle of Minnesota River Valley giants will compete in the final championship match. Let us know your pick in the comments!

Or, if you prefer, you can fill out this form to cast your votes for both matches in round three:

https://forms.gle/VedPS4ox27wSKxhv8

03/25/2026

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12/31/2025

No Welcome Wednesday today
Working on uploading a new YouTube video
Happy New Year!!
See you next Wednesday