Truckee, CA

Mountain Honey Stitchery in Truckee CA

My dear friend Dot Ferneyhough is one of the craftiest person I know. I often compare her to Martha Stewart since she sews, knits, does embroidery & all kinds of needlework, makes jewelry, creates beautiful note cards...you name any crafts and Dot has done them all.

Today Dot is writing a guest blog about Mountain Honey Stitchery, a local fabric store and alteration shop in Truckee where Dot works part time. Here is Dot's post:

What to do when winter in the mountains is not what you are used to? Ski passes are burning a hole in our pockets and all the storm brought was a piddly amount of snow and rain.

Mountain Honey Stitchery

Well, for those who love to sew and quilt and do projects with felts, why not go visit Mountain Honey Stitchery, near Truckee Airport. Besides a place to buy fabrics, sewing notions, you can get your clothing articles altered and repaired. Tuxedos can also be rented for your weddings or high school proms. Many choices and they start at $70! By not having to go to Reno you will also save money on gas & support Truckee local business at the same time.

Selection of Fabrics

Many tuxedos to choose from

Just over a year ago, I walked into the sewing store to buy a zipper. A tall young lady asked if I sewed. She is Anne Henry, the new owner of the sewing store, formerly known to locals as Donna’s Stitchery. Anne named her store Mountain Honey Stitchery. Since that first meeting, I have hemmed hundreds of jeans, altered evening dresses, jackets and skirts, sewn on patches and repaired zippers. For that torn ski jacket, or broken zippers, or wedding dresses alterations, Mountain Honey Stitchery can do it all.

Go to her website www.mountainhoneystitchery.com for more details.

Guest Blogger: sewdotknits

Originally posted at http://www.tahoetruckeehome.com/

Tahoe Donner Torchlight Parade, Truckee, California, December 31, 2011

It’s that time of year when we’re ready to say good-bye to 2011, and welcome in 2012. Everyone has their own way of bringing in the New Year, and one local Tahoe favorite is to start the evening off by watching the annual Tahoe Donner Torchlight Parade in Truckee, California on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2011 at 6pm.

The parade will begin at 6 p.m., but it doesn’t hurt to get there early to get a good spot to watch the skiers carrying their torches down the hill. Dress warmly as the forecast is for cold, but clear weather.

The photo in this blog is from the Squaw Valley Torchlight Parade that just happened on December 24, 2011, so you'll have an idea of how spectacular this event can be.

If you’d like to be one of the skiers in the parade there will be an open sign-up at the Base Lodge from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. You must be 10 years of age, or older, and you must be an intermediate, or advanced skier who is comfortable skiing in the dark on a race course.

Plan on coming out and getting ready to bring in the New Year – Tahoe style at the Tahoe Donner Torchlight Parade in Truckee, California!

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Skiing and Skating at Northstar (Truckee-Lake Tahoe), California, December 19, 2011

Late this afternoon, I found myself over in Northstar (Truckee – Lake Tahoe, California), and there were a lot of skiers and snowboarders out taking advantage of another great day here in Tahoe.

It’s true we haven’t had a lot of snow so far, but the conditions have been excellent for making snow. If anyone is worried about not being able to ski, you can relax, Northstar is open for skiing, and there was a lot of fun going on at the Village today.

I saw people out and about having a great time. Skiers and snowboarders were enjoying a good day on the hill. There was live music by the ice skating rink, and all around me people were just enjoying being here in Tahoe. It didn’t hurt that The Village Staff was handing out free smores! Take a look at what was going on at Northstar today.

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December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing – Free Pet Food Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California

The tough economic times have been difficult for everyone, but for some, it means having to give up their beloved pet. A choice no one ever expects to have to make, but with the difficult financial hardships many are finding themselves in, it becomes their only option.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Pantry is a no questions asked program that distributes donated pet food to anyone who cannot afford to feed their pets.

Anyone who needs pet food can pick-up food at the Town of Truckee’s kennel located at 10720 Riverview Drive, Truckee, California. The kennel is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (close each day from noon to 1 pm).

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe always has a need for donations, so if you have extra pet food to donate, you can drop off pet food at collection barrels in Truckee at the Pet Station and Scraps Dog Bakery. If you’d like to make a financial contribution, or need more information, call 530.587.5938 or visit www.hstt.org.

Your donations help those in the Tahoe-Truckee area. Help someone keep their pet.

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December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing – Coat Drive for Community Christmas, Truckee, California

It’s that time of year, when the temperatures in our area have dropped into the high-teens; low 20’s and we’re reminded that not everyone has the right winter wear for the Tahoe area.

A Coat Drive in Truckee, California is under way. New and gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and warm sweaters are being collected for those in need. All sizes are wanted: Men, Women, and Children. This is a great opportunity to take a look inside of your closets and give away those coats and sweaters that you no longer wear, or have out grown. It’s a two-for-one. Get organized and help others out that really need assistance.

All items collected will be distributed to local Tahoe needy families through the Truckee Community Christmas project.

You can drop your donations off at the Dickson office at 11500 Donner Pass Road, in Truckee, California. Donations will be collected through December 16, 2011. For more information please contact Barb Wilkinson at 530-386-1929.

For more information on the Truckee Community Christmas project please contact Lynn Richardson at

530-582-2422. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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