You know who are…and all of us needle pointers, we are enablers! Having the very best of intentions when you tell your dear stitchy friend “did you see that canvas at this shop or on that website?” or it could be “do you know that there is a new book out that we just have to have?”

We do it unintentionally, or we do it with a purpose in mind. A subliminal message of a wonderful class coming up…well you get the idea! So let me tell you my story…

About 6 months ago, I got a phone call from a dear friend…” you are getting a package in the mail, but you CAN’T open it till we have our phone call and you need to have your computer on”

Well I have to admit, that curiosity was getting the best of the cat as I wondered what the heck it could be all about. The package arrived and all across ths top was scribbled “not to be opened until we talk!”

I was good and I listened and didn’t open it, actually stasthed the box away as I figured out of sight, out of mind. That worked some of the time, but must admit I did think about it, but again I didn’t open.

The night of the phone call was here, the package was out and a celebratory beverage was at hand. The phone rang and after some chit chat it was time to open! open! open!

Now Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled fame shared her pictures with me as I was so excited that I didn’t think to take any… read all about Ruth’s package opening here

The power point presentation was on and as I first started reading aloud, I then said to Kathy “it would be much better if you read it to me!” and she did. Having her reading it to me, that really added the finishing touches.

Kathy had this brilliant idea to create an Enablers Anonymous canvas for a special group of her friends who have enabled her along the way. Brilliant! and when I heard this comment…

“You post photos on your blog of the “perfect for my new kitchen” canvas by Lani” I knew that she was speaking of me.

A canvas was designed by Ruth Schmuff…

and then some snap trays and frameweights by Carol Eix of course…

And then the bag was designed and sewn by Marlene. I was absolutely thrilled to be part of the founding members of Enablers Anonymous! Thank you Kathy for bestowing the honor upon me. I hope I can continue to live up to my enabling abilities. I so look forward to a get together of us all one of these days.

I had the best time that evening, my bag is stitched and finally back from the finishers. Now I am ready to face the stitching world as an Enabler Anonymous! Come back tomorrow to see the finished bags!

In the mean time if you too want to be part of the fun and get your very own, contact Ruth at Bedecked and Beadazzled or by calling 410.296.0405 and you too can be an enabler anonymous! See I do need to live up to my reputattion?!

AlleyCat is supervising the plants being watered and thinking what kind of mischief she can get into. and until next time…keep on stitching