Should auld acquaintance be forgot? Not at Nutmeg Lodge---from me and everyone on staff, we send you the wishes for a very Happy New Year--may 2006 be filled with happiness and prosperity--may all your projects be fun and may they be finished before the end of the year. As we prepare to finish out the year, I want to thank each of you for your friendship and support this year. You are what makes Nutmeg Lodge such a warm and happy place. We are dedicated to making your visits not only satisfying with all of your need met but a happy experience as well.

We will start 2006 off with a bang with our fifth annual New Year's Sale. Everything will be marked down 25% storewide with 50% and more items in the back room.

Also, please have a happy and safe New Year's Eve and let's make 2006 the best ever.

Barbara and all the staff

Well, we survived the day--I sure hope that each of you did also. I honestly think that I have had my last meal--and if I didn't, Ishould have. Our day with all of the family present was absolutely magical. As the saying goes, a good time was had by all. The food was great, the gift exchange of totally fun and we all returned home full of good eats and good laughs.

Once again I want to urge each of you that if you are considering a club, now is the time to get busy and come in or call to sign up. We looked over the list on Friday and Primitive Club and Willing Hands is once again close to being closed. Those spots are very precious to don't delay if there is a club you are planning on joining. The Baltimore Album Club, Thimbleberries and Crazy all still have several openings but I had a message on the answering machine over the weekend from someone who wants to join.

Also, class signups are coming a along nicely and if you haven't decided which classes you really need to have, come in soon to see the samples and get signed up for those as well. We really do have a wonderful lineup and these classes really don't exist anywhere else.

And one more thing, if your birthday was in December, then the clock is ticking for getting your birthday fat quarters. Don't forget to come in and take care of that as well.

Look forward to seeing you this week, Barbara

HO, HO, HO MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Twas four days be Christmas and all through the land,
There were quilters everywhere with needles in their hand.
They were stitching and stitching and trying as they may
To have all their projects finished before the big day.
This rhyme could go on but you get the gist--
Your praises will be sung by everyone on your list.

I do hope that each of you have a most wonderful day. We have enjoyed seeing many of you this week. Clubs are filling and many of you have signed up for classes already. The website continues to have a great success--I will remind you once again, the 2006th visitor to the website can print the page and receive $20.06 off their purchase during the sale.

Once again, Merry Christmas and I will post you on Monday next week .

It's almost here!!! I hope that all your shopping is done and the wrapping is almost finished. Your cookies are baked and the pudding ready for the oven. Soon the stockings will be hung and Saint Nick will have filled them to the brim. I know that many of you will have goodies and gift certificates from Nutmeg Lodge.

The newsletter is ready for downloading from the Newsletter button. Also, if you are wanting to look at classes, you can click the Classes button and, likewise the Clubs button will give you just the Club information. Kathy makes it so easy for you to access any part of the newsletter that might interest you. The samples are all hung ready for you to review in person and Antoinette has finished updating the Class Book and we are fully ready to sign up for all your classes and club memberships.

The number of viewers to the Web site has been most encouraging. To celebrate another mile stone, the 2006 viewer can print the front page, bring it to the shop and it will be a gift certificate for $20.06 on the New Year Sale.

We all look forward to seeing you this week. If you are too busy to come in, don't forget that you can sign up for everything by phone or email.

I will say this one more time this week, but Merry Christmas to each of you. Have a blessed day with your family and friends.

Barbara

Well, here we go again. Can you believe it isn't even Winter yet and expecting the second round of weather. It really puts me in the mood for a new project. Of course, my new projects usually consist of samples, but I do enjoy starting something new. We have stocked up on batting so your new projects will have what they need inside. Just in this week--those nice big carriers with wheels and the long handle that makes it really easy to take your machine to class, or retreat or on vacation. These are wonderfully priced and will be a great addition to your wish list for Christmas.

I finished the newsletter and Kathy is working on it--it should be up and running in a few more days. Check on it sometime after Friday.

Our good friend Lynn Fitzharris was in the other day and said that she does not know too much about the computer in her house. It made me think--if you have a friend who hasn't gotten too friendly with her computer, you could print off the front page when there is a coupon and share it with her. Also, remind that person, if they need a copy of the newsletter to stop by and pick up a copy or send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope and we will send one out.

One more reminder, most of Ann and Lou Ann's class projects are in the Photo Album so that you can get an advanced look at them. They will all be on the wall beginning next week so that you can come in and see them in person. Remember that our classes usually fill up fast, so come in and sign up early so that you don't miss your spot.

Stay warm--Barbara

The first snow of the season was tolerated pretty well--Judy and Marcy donned their mittens and boots and had the shop opened by 10:00 and a number of you made your way to shop. As I have mentioned before, it is always best to call and see if we are in. Even though we follow the Berkeley School system guidelines, sometimes we are able to get in well before school is back in session.

We are busy working on the Blocks of the Month and Saturday Sampler block for January, 2006. We are keeping a list of names for those of you who are planning on participating. So if you were not in on Saturday, call or stop by to get your name of the list of your choices.

We are also taking payment for all clubs now. These will all be listed in detail in the newsletter but you can call or stop by and reserve your space now. We are happy to take your credit card by phone if that is more convenient.

I am busy working on the newsletter and have it about half finished. Kathy will begin working on it by Wednesday and it will be one the web by the end of the week if all goes well. I will give you a better timeline during the Wednesday update. I will tell you that we have an unbelievable lineup of classes. All of the teachers have new and exciting things on the schedule. The samples will be on the wall by Saturday for your perusale.

Time is geting close for the jolly red elf to make his annual visit. I hope that you have your Christmas plans well in hand--stay warm. Barbara

Well, I guess we have reached that time of year that I have to address the "snow policy". The general rule of thumb, if Berkeley County Schools are closed, Nutmeg Lodge is closed. Of course, that usually applies on the "first day" of closure. Since schools so often stay closed for multiple days, then the rule quickly fades. The bottom line, if you have a need to come shopping and are not sure we are open, call the shop--304.262.6633--if we are not in, leave a message on the machine and we can call you when we arrive and then you won't make a trip for nothing.

We are having a increase in Holiday shoppers--don't forget the great gift items we have on, under and around our tree, plus our great kits and, of course, gift certificates.

We just received twelve bolts of Simply Irresistible--some of the same prints we had before and a number of new ones. This is still one of Robyn's best lines ever, it sold so well when we first got it in that I thought it was a really good thing to get more of it. This group is perfect for a Turning Twenty and we have several of the large florals for borders and this will be an outstanding project.

For those of you who are interested in the Harvest Spice--the price for this one is going to be $15.00 per month. This is a ten month project and will include all of the setting fabric and borders (a whole quilt top). The only thing you will need is your backing and binding. We still have a few spots left, remember we are only signing up 20 participants and they will probably be gone before we start putting the samples out.

As I told you last Blog, I am working on the newsletter and it will be posted around the 15th--I will give you heads up on that later. All of the teacher have some really great projects lined up and you are going to be delighted with them.

Stay warm and enjoy the snow if it comes==Barbara

Brrrrrrrrr--it looks like we might be seeing some of that white stuff soon. Are you ready??? I would rather make this reminder after Christmas, but it is time to think about being sure you have enough thread, batting, extra fabric for binding, etc., etc. just in case you are in for a few days and need things to finish those projects stacked up.

I have begun to announce to Clubs that now is the time to sign up and pay your Club dues to ensure your spot for next year. We had a great time at our Willing Hands Christmas Party and a number have secured their spot for 2006. This week will b e Thimbleberries Christmas party, followed by Crazy Club. Also Primitive Club and Baltimore Album. We can show you most of next year's opening projects if you have questions. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of fun and creativity.

This coming Saturday will be the final Saturday Sampler meeting. I will also be talking about next year's $5.00 quilt and our Blocks of the Month. We will be doing a different pieced block series for Saturday Sampler and will be offering three different blocks of the month. Each of these will have varying degrees of challenge and a wide variety of subjects. Come in and check these out.

The newsletter will be available shortly and you will be delighted at the wide variety of classes we have lined up. Along with Ann, Lou Ann, and Gina, I will be teaching several classes and have branched out a little in the things that I will be sharing with you.

Stay warm and have a great week. I will be updating the blog again on Wednesday.

Barbara

Happy December!!! It is hard to believe the end of the year is almost here but we still a few weeks before we need to worry about resolutions, etc. Right now we all need to concentrate on the season at hand, getting those lists checked off and all bases covered. I know I have told you before, there is still time to get a quilt made for that person who is still waiting for their "quilt from Mom, or Grandma".

Also, it is time to consider which Club(s) you are going to belong to next year. We are taking signup and beginning this week, we will be taking payment and locking your space(s) in. We have the prices available at the shop and you can stop in, sign up and pay or you can phone with a credit card or check in the mail.

Check out the Scrapebook on the web site--the Baltimore quilt is pictured. It really did turn out great and we have plenty of kits available. We have ordered more Simply Irresistible from Robyn's current lines and will be doing more kits for the sample I made during the Summer.

I am working on the newsletter--Ann, Lou Ann and Gina have some outstanding projects lined up for all of you next year and I am adding a few new things myself. Classes at Nutmeg Lodge for 2006 are going to be better than ever. Plus I am working on some great fun ways to offer you savings from the Web Site. Can't wait share all of this with you soon.

Enjoy the Season!!! Barbara

With Thanksgiving behind us, we can look forward to Christmas with no distractions. We had a number of shoppers on Black Friday and several returned on Saturday to complete their tasks. Judy and Marcy have begun cutting the Harvest Spice kits and several of you signed up for it on the spot. It really is going to be a dynamite quilt. Remember we are only cutting 20 kits--we have almost half gone already. Come in and see for yourself before they are all gone.

Tomorrow is Cyper Monday and that is a reminder that if you can't get in and want to do some shopping "on line". You can email your order and we will attend to it on Tuesday. You can also email or call with any questions you have about merchandise. Also, if you want to come in and "shop" for your gifts from that special someone or anyone in your family, we will hold your items until they come in and pick them up. Anything we can do to help out.

I have almost finished quilting the hottest thing in the shop. Don't know what that is? Just arrived last week the newest Baltimore cheater panels from Robert McLenhan from RJR. I have to say that this is the most exciting preprinted quilt to date. Come in and check it out--we did order a lot of this fabric so that everyone can have this "heirloom".

I am busy working on the class schedule and getting everything ready to unveil our Club projects for 2006. We have great things in store for everyone next year.

I will be updating the blog on Wednesday, so check in.

Look forward to seeing you soon. Barbara

Happy Thanksgiving!!! This is probably my most favorite holiday. No shopping, no wrapping, no returns, but the food is the best. We have a small table this year--all the children are going to the inlaws and everyone will be home for Christmas but we are still looking forward to the turkey and all the trimmings. I hope that each of you has an abundant table and all the blessings that goes along with the occasion.

We will be decorating our tree at the shop this week and decking the halls for the season. I put the tree up today and I think it will make everyone feel good when you come in to visit. Harvest Spice has arrived and we will be cutting the kits to make them ready for a January distribution. If you have seen the ads in the magazines, we will be offering as a block of the month. It will start in January and will run 10 months. Come in and see the picture if you have questions.

I am busy getting the 2006 class schedule ready. Ann, Lou Ann, Gina and I are working up some great new classes. You will be delighted with the line up.

To celebrate Black Friday, you can print this page, bring it in on Friday, November 25 and get 25% off your purchases--no punches.

Don't forget to mention gift certificates to everyone who is looking for a gift idea for you. We can also help with your wish list, just get a card from the file box, fill out your wish list, put it back into the box and we will give it to all your shoppers when they come shopping. You can send your punch card along with the shopper or we will punch a new card.

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon. Barbara

What a week--the workshop at Shepherd's Spring was great--I met new and talented people from different parts of the country. Everyone got their blocks finished. Two got borders on and everyone else had decided to make more blocks and make a larger project. This program will be offered again next year and all plan to come back and continue this journey.

We are still dealing with the sad news of the death of our dear friend, Dorothy Holliday. Dorothy was one of our treasured longarm quilters and her passing will leave a large hole in our hearts and our quilts.

The red and green Santa and Saturday Sampler quilt is on display at the shop. Come in and take a look--for all doing the blue and brown version, that sample will be ready the first of December.

There is still time to make Christmas gifts. If you are stumped for ideas--come in and let us inspire you. The Turning Twenty pattern is an unbeatable and doable project that can easily be ready for that special someone on your list. We have those adorable bears for little ones. A homemade pillow case and a bear would be a perfect gift for grandchildren. If yours are like mine, tuck in a gift card and everyone will be happy.

Gift certificates are always a great idea. We have several unique items to put your gift in for an extra surprise.

The web site is really enjoying a lot of activity. You should be checking it out regularly. At the bottom of the page there is a counter for the number of people that have logged in. If you are the 1050 person to log in, print out the page, bring it into the shop and receive 25% off your purchase.

I am going to start and update the blog twice a week so that I can give you more frequent information on what is going on. The bus trip to Baltimore went so well that next year we will be planning a variety of trips, so stay tuned for more on that.

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon, Barbara

The bus trip to Baltimore was a great adventure. I hope that everyone who went on the trip had as much fun as I did. We left promptly at 10:00 in a beautiful new coach, our driver was most courteous and competent. We arrived at the museum at 12:00 and had more than enough time to see all of the 40 quilts that were on display. There were four Album quilts and all of us spent most of our time scrutinizing every stitch. This was a small, non-professional show and we were able to really get up close to the quilts and study them up close. Patricia Presky thinks she found a relative in one of the signature quilts. The sanctuary of the church was also quite breath taking. We left Baltimore at 2:00 and were back at the shop by 4:00. Our driver Ken did a superb job.

The girls at the shop had done an outstanding job setting everything up for Market Review and the house was really full at 5:30 when we were ready to begin our semi-annual review. As I told everyone, I had decided not to actually go to Market this fall and, instead we ordered everything in advance. We were so pleased with all of the goodies that we had and, judging from the way everyone shopped, so did everyone else. We still have everything set out for those who could not come on Friday night. We look forward to seeing you and giving you a personal tour. There were a couple of things that we sold out of on Friday and we will reorder. Some of the new gadgets are outstanding. A great number of new punch needle patterns--and yes, that still is the hottest thing on the market. New books from Need'l Love and Blackbird Designs were the most popular along with Terry Atkinson's new book, My Red Sofa. In addition to all the new Market stuff we had also received the new Moda panels from those crazy girls Ora and Opal. You really do want to make sure you have this in your collection. Those gals are really something. We have a number of coordinating pieces from this line as well.

I am off this week to teach the Underground Railroad Elder Hostel quilt. Stop by and say hi to everyone at the shop and I will see everyone on Saturday for Saturday Sampler. We will have two red and green quilts ready for your preview with finishing ideas. We will also be giving you a few hints about what we will be doing next week.

See you soon, Barbara

What a busy week coming up---I am making lists of my lists. I don't want to forget a thing and I especially don't want any of you to forget.

First, a new month and new club meetings and this week is Willing Hands. I am so excited, I have the mystery quilt finished for everyone to see. I really love the way it turned out.

Second, our big bus trip is on Friday. This is really exciting. The album quilts at the Lovely Lane Methodist Church in Baltimore are a rare exhibit. We have 33 people signed up for the trip--the bus will hold 55, so if you can make it, we still have room. Call or stop by to get on board. Price is $40.00 and that includes your admission to the show. There is also a box lunch available for $7.00. The bus will leave Nutmeg Lodge at 10:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m.

And that brings me to Three. MARKET REVIEW. As I have mentioned before, we have so much stuff you won't believe all the new and wonderful books, patterns, notions and just plain great stuff. This great event will start at 5:30 on Friday, Nov. 4 and there really are a lot of great surprises in store for everyone attending. I can't stress enough that you really don't want to miss this event.

All the fabric we ordered from Market is also exciting. I will go into more detail at Market Review and will update you about this more in the future.

Next week I will be off to teach a week long class on the Underground Railroad quilt. This is an Elder Hostel event. I have my samples ready and I am looking forward to making some new friends and teaching a piecing class. I don't do this very often any more and it will be a nice change.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this week. Barbara

It is that time of year when new products are flying through the door--we are having trouble keeping it all contained until Market Review. Our excitement can hardly be contained with all the new and wonderful things we have in store for everyone. You really don't want to miss out on our "famous" Market Review party. It really is famous, it was written up in one of the premier trade magazines for quilt shops. At any rate, make sure your calendars are marked for Friday, November 4, 5:30 p.m. We will not only have loads of new books, patterns and notions, but great food as well. I will have lots of news to share and several really fabulous surprises.

All the new fabric is scrumptious and next year's projects really will be exciting. Of course, there still are several great collections to arrive this year that we ordered at Spring Market. Stopping in and checking everything out regularly really is the thing to do. Besides, you never know when you might happen to find a really great deal going on.

The new web site is getting a lot of attention. Don't forget to tell your friends to stop by for a visit--now that the blog is visible on the front web page, it really is easy to get all the latest news. Just a reminder of the address: www.nutmeglodge.com. Looking forward to seeing you there--talk to everyone later, Barbara

It is almost time to turn back the clocks. The mums are bursting forth and trees are beginning to show their colors. Fall really is my favorite time of year--the rich hues prepare our souls for Winter and the cold in the air really makes one want to make more quilts.

Last week we received the new Kyle's Marketplace. 21 fruits and vegetables plus bread, desserts, pasta and spices. There are mixed vegetables, mixed fruits, nuts, cheese and salad. This collection really will grace any kitchen or buffet. Come in and be inspired.
We also received a wonderful collection of pastels in stripes and dots. A perfect collection for a little one.

I was looking around today and see that we have a few Halloween panels left as well as some of the Autumn fabrics and kits. Come in this week and say BOO and you can have those items marked with a B for 50% off. Remember to say BOO to who ever is working --I promise they won't be scared, just happy to ring you up a big savings.

There still are a few seats on the bus trip to Baltimore. If you are interested in seeing those lovely old quilts from the mid-1800's, join us for a journey back in time. We will leave the shop at 10:00 on a large coach complete with bathroom. We will return by 4:00 p.m. A box lunch will be available. Cost: $40.00 which includes admission to the show. Lunch: $7.00. Date: Friday, November 4.

November 4 is also our Market Review Party. We will have lots of excitement for that one and I have a few surprises for everyone who attends. You really don't want to miss out on a fun-filled day.

Looking forward to seeing you soon--Barbara

For all who were able to attend the Fall Fling, thank you--we had a very busy and fun week. That wonderful line from Whimsicals is almost gone, it sure hit a great note with a lot of people. I am sure that everyone enjoyed the rain, it seemed kind of strange to have so many days in a row with no sun. Of course, you know we will all be getting behind the lawn mowers any day now. With all the snow out West, we can all look forward to cooler temps and finally cold weather soon. I have been busy putting the finishing stitches into the Santa blocks and will be working to put them all together soon. We should have then up for display by the first week of November.

Speaking of the first week of November--I am planning a bus tour to Baltimore to view the album quilts that will be on display at the Lovely Lane Methodist Church. The tour will be Friday, November 4. The bus will leave Nutmeg Lodge at 10:00 a.m. and return around 4:00 p.m. The cost will be $40.00 which will include admission to the show. We will also be taking orders for a box lunch, approximate cost $7.00. If you are interested, please call the shop to get your name on the list. We have room for 55 attendees and the number is at 30. Also, please drop by or mail your check for $40.00 to guarantee your spot.

As most of you know by now the web site is up and operating. As I have suggested previously, put www.nutmeglodge.com on your Favorites list and then it is easy to get to the web site. You will then be able to view this blog right on the front page of the site without going to the blog site. Can't get easier that that!!! Kathy has been very busy getting things so beautifully in place and we now have pictures of all the staff with the exception of Marcy. We will take care of that soon. Kathy has done a great job and I am so happy to have her talents working for Nutmeg Lodge.

We have a large box of fabric waiting to be checked in. I have no idea what is in it so come in soon and check it out. We can all be surprised together.

I look forward to seeing you soon. Barbara

What an exciting week!! The best thing all week was the fabric from Whimsicals. I was so happy with it, I rushed home and made up the most wonderful Turning Twenty. The only thing, I used 16 fat quarters so we are calling it Sweet Sixteen. Come in and check it out. The perfect throw size and a wonderful "guy" quilt. If you have men on your Christmas list, this is the perfect solution. And great for any age. We have great samples of all the new fabric that has come in the last few weeks and great ideas for everyone's list. We also received the Laurel Birch tapestry. Those cats really look good on the heavy fabric. I have made it up in a simple jacket--I can't wait for the weather to get a little cooler to wear it. Bags, pillows, vests and jackets will all look wonderful with this fabric.

Beginning Monday we will be hosting our Fall Fling Sale. Don't get left behind with all the bargains. This is the perfect time to get those Christmas lists ready and come in to stock up on everything you need for Christmas quilts, stockings, decorating touches and the perfect gift for the quilter on your Christmas list. Also, don't forget we have the file box for you to fill out all of the things that you have your eye on. When your family comes in we can point out all the items you want plus a great Nutmeg Lodge gift certificate.

If you haven't checked out www.nutmeglodge.com do so right now. You will be able to access the blog right from the web site. Put in on your Favorites List and tell all your friends.

See you at the shop this week.

What an exciting week!!! First we received a fabulous shipment from Clothworks, a wonderful array of flowers and calicos that made up so beautifully in the Carpenter's Star. Next, the Whimsicals fabric arrived and it is yummy!!! I have the whole stack of fat quarters, 31 in all, and I can't decide what I want to do first. You must come in and see both of these lines. We cut lots of fat quarters and still have plenty of yardage as well.

I spent several days worried about my friends in Houston, fortunately they didn't get the storm we all feared. I do have a friend that has a quilt shop in Lake Charles and I have been wondering how she is doing.

The other big news around here this week is the Nutmeg Lodge web site. It is open for your perusal. Check us out at www.nutmeglodge.com. Kathy is still working on it and it has some growing to do but I hope you enjoy it.

We have started making plans for 2006 clubs and projects. I think that everyone will find more than enough to keep you challenged.

See you at the shop soon, Barbara

Well here I am back from Retreat. We had the most awesome time. The room was full of creative, exciting women and the projects that everyone got finished was unbelievable. Almost everyone who were doing the project finished. There were a couple who were doing the large version who went home to finish sewing their rows together. Everyone also were working on and finished a variety of other projects. Jean, Patricia and Susan got several large quilts quilted and started other new quilt tops. Gina and Rhonda were churning out things right and left. Antoinette and I got several shop projects put together. You can stop in and see the finished version of Nancy Odem's new fabric. This is the gal that brought us Azalea Trail. The new fabric is wonderful. Antoinette did 22 of the fat quarters up in a Terry Atkinson pattern. It is yummy. I got two nickel quilts finished. I was using that package of 300 five inch squares that we have made up. Using the nickel Quilt book, I made up two great examples from the book. This was such a fun process. Lou Ann did a great job teaching the project and we all had a wonderful time. Put tis on your "to do" list. We got word on Thursday that the Whimsicals fabric is on its way--stay tuned or call the shop to see if it has arrived. See you soon, Barbara

WE had a great time at Sully!! The weather was wonderful. Sunny, no humidity, and a breeze to cool you off just at the right time. The number of attendees was great and we sold a lot of kits. On Friday last week, we received the new panel from Cindy Wecker-Fresch--it is called Circus menagerie. Really great and fun panel with coordinating fabrics. We also received the Welcome panel from Benartex. It is really going to look great in my house and I can't wait for you to see both of them.

We are getting ready for Retreat. The project will be a fun one and everyone is looking forward to a great time. If you aren't signed up, you really do want to put that on your "must do someday" list.

The Back to School Sale was a great success and now we hardly have any books at all. Hopefully we will be getting some new titles this week.

It really is time to start getting those Christmas projects underway. If you need help with ideas we are always happy to encourage your creative juices.

See you soon, Barbara

Don't you just love Labor Day. It is a guarantee that the weather will get tolerable and the atmosphere becomes wonderful. With the gas prices out of sight last week, we stayed home and enjoyed the low humidity from the back porch. I also finished a new project with some Thimbleberries fabric--this project will be available at the Sully Show next weekend. We were busy last week getting several more projects ready for the show. We are expecting the Whimisicals line to arrive any minute. I have been told that it has shipped so we are anxiously awaiting its arrival. Last week we received the flannel book panel with the Quakers story. If you a small grandchild or someone who loves to be read to, this is absolutely adorable--a real "must have" for little hands. To go along with this, the yellow Oh So Soft arrived to make the duck that goes with the book. Come in and check them out. Everyone should have received their newsletter last week. The Back to School Sale is going great--one more week to get 20% off fabric and all books are Buy One, Get One Free. Our class schedule is the best we have ever put together and, judging from the way people are sighing up, everyone agrees. If you haven't checked out the classroom and all the great samples, time is passing by and some of these classes are full or are getting full. Come in this week to get your pick of classes.

Don't forget next Sunday, the Sully Quilt Show at Sully Plantation in Chantilly. If you have never been, you will love this show. Outdoors and wonderful vendors. The weather is predicted to be "picture ."

See you soon. Barbara

I have spent the past week coughing, sneezing, drinking liquids and trying to get over a very unpleasant bug. But I am never one to waste time so I did get two wonderful quilts made. The first one, a pattern from Jo Morton that we had picked up at Spring Market--an appliqued eagle center block, surrounded with pieced strips that is reminiscent of an old flag. I machine quilted it and it really looks wonderful. We have kitted this one. I also got a project finished using all of Robyn's new fabric line. You will have to stop by and see this one, I really love the way it turned out. 1/3 yard cuts makes the entire top.

The newsletter is at the printers and will be delivered this week. We will be having a "back to school" sale beginning Sept. 1. Come in to check out the deals. All of the samples for classes are on display and we really do have a wonderful lineup. We have already had a number of people sign up so you will want to get your choices picked early.

With Labor Day coming, the weather has already started to show signs of Fall. Yeah, time to really get busy with Christmas plans and at least one new bed quilt for the house.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Barbara

Thank goodness the temperatures are dropping--I actually feel like getting into big=time quilt making. Betty Pharr did get the Turning Twenty quilted and we have put together some scrumptious bundles for the quilt. I have also just about finished a patriotic pattern from Jo Morton. All of this is to get ready for Sully. Mark your calendars--Sept. 11. The theme will be a patriotic one and all vendors have been asked to have patriotic items for sale. We always look forward to Sully, if you haven't been before put this on your list of "must dos". It is a lovely one-day event. We have information at the shop.

The newsletter is at the printers and should be in your hands the middle of next week. We have such a wonderful lineup of classes. Ann and Lou Ann are both teaching a wonderful variety. Nancy Acker has joined the teaching staff and we have a new member, Deborah McDonald will be teaching fabric knitting. A lot of fun and challenge is in store for everyone.!!!

If you want to see the newsletter early, you can download from www.bitwit.homestead.com.

Don't forget that we have the Fall fabric and Halloween fabric out. We are expecting a great line of baby flannel and a wonderful Laurel Birch tapestry that will be great for bags.

Look forward to seeing you this week.


Barbara

Well, I'm sorry that I missed last week. Things were really crazy and it was Thursday and I realized I had forgotten to post the blog, then I decided it was probably best to wait until Sunday and apologize.
Sister Vivian and her husband Jim were here last week looking at the area because they are in the process of relocating. I am so excited, they bought a house in Martinsburg. It will be the first time in our adult lives that we will live close enough not to have to call long distance. It should be a lot of fun.
Things were busy at Nutmeg Lodge this week. We put out the Fall fabric and it really look lovely--all gold and warm. Our Fall and Halloween panels are great. Don't miss out on these.
The big news was Robyn's fabric arrived Friday afternoon late. We have 16 bolts and its is the loveliest line she has done with South Seas. The new plant really did come through and you really need to some in and see this soon.\
I have been busy getting the newsletter ready and you should be getting that in another couple of weeks, it will definitely be delivered before the end of the month. We have a great line up of classes.
Sure hope all of your are handling the heat--another couple of weeks and we should starting seeing some relief. Think cool thoughts==see you soon.
Barbara

My gosh, where has the summer goner? I really can't believe that it is August already. The heat will probably be with us a few more weeks, but we all know that when September arrives so will cooler temperatures and the promise of falling leaves. With that picture in mind, it really will be time to start thinking about our winter quilting projects. To get you started, I am working on some really great classes for Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Ann and Lou Ann have some great ideas and I have a couple of new teachers lined up for some fun. If you have a desire for a particular class or technique, now is the time to let me know so that I can be thinking about adding something else to the line up.

Last week we received our shipment of the new pink rotary cutters from Olfa. These are the breast cancer awareness cutters and 50 cents from the sale of each cutter goes to breast cancer research. A great cause and they are just so darn good looking. Pink is so much more fun than yellow.

We have a lot of new fabric that has come in the last few days and we are expecting the Whimsicals line any day as well as Robyn's new fabric should be here sometime this week.

Christmas fabric and panels are selling fast. Judy and Kathy informed me that the placemats are gone. Your Christmas bucks are still good through the end of August. Remember that all of our Christmas panels make great gifts for everyone on your list.

Looking forward to seeing you this week--Barbara

Hope you have all had a great weekend--it was nice to have had a break from the heat. But here it comes again starting tomorrow. I saw a report yesterday that said we are in for higher than normal temperatures through October. Oh well!!!

Heat or no heat, now is the time to start thinking about Christmas. If you plan on giving something handmade, you really need to get started soon. I spent part of this weekend working on a project from the booklet, TURNING TWENTY. What fun---this is even easier than Yellow Brick Road or 3-6-9 and it makes into a twin or double bed quilt. If you have someone going off to college or want to put some love on a grandkid's bed for Christmas, this is a perfect answer.

We got several great pieces of new fabric in this week and put them on the top of the cabinets next to the cutting table. Come in and check them out. Also, I talked with Robyn today and she has gotten her shipment of new fabric--that means that we should be receiving our order the end of the week. Robyn was very excited about the fabric. South Seas has gone to a new mill and she said the fabric was wonderful and the colors are perfect. Can't wait to see you myself.

Just to tweak your curiosity, we have some wonderful fall pieces that have already arrived. We will be putting these out at a later date but be assured that when you start to think about fall projects, we have the perfect answer.

See you in the shop sometime this week--Barbara

Well, here I am in Colorado. I thought it would be unfair not to post from here and describe the scene. I am sitting in my sister's den looking out the window at Mt. Evans. What a sight. The weather for the front range of the Rockies has been very warm since I arrived. The temperature when I landed in Denver was 97. The good news is that there is no humidity so it really only felt about 85. Not bad for an east-coast gal. We have had the obligatory thunder storm every afternoon and it is an amazing site to watch the lightening over the mountains. The wedding was lovely, the parties have been extremely fun, and the visit with my family has been refreshing. The total package for a vacation has been wonderful.

Of course, I left West Virginia in the wee hours of Thursday after an amazing visit with Robyn. I know that everyone who attended her lecture and class had a great time. I could tell from all the laughter that abounded. Thanks to all the staff who kept everything humming expertly.

Judy had a great day at the shop while Antoinette kept everyone checked in and out of the day.

I leave tonight and look forward to seeing everyone in the shop this week.

Boy what a time we had this week, the Anniversary was a memorable event. Thanks to everyone who enjoyed all the great buys we had in the back room and took advantage of stocking up on all those staples. We certainly had a lot of empty bolts to throw away as well.

And now we are all set for Christmas in July!!! The front of the shop has been turned into a red and green wonderland with a little blue thrown in for good measure. The best part of the Christmas fabric is all the great panels we have. This is the best gift idea in the world. We have a variety of themes, including a wonderful apron panel complete with oven mitt and three hot pads. To go along with the apron, a matching set of placemats. A great set of Christmas stockings and a fabulous advent calendar that is just to die for. And then just a huge variety of panels with Santas, Snowmen, and a wonderful folkart theme from Deb Strain that is outstanding. As I said earlier, a great, fast Christmas gift and now is a perfect time to get started. For all of you who shopped the Anniversary Sale, those Christmas Bucks will be just the cherry on the top for this shopping event.

My good friend, Robyn, arrives tomorrow and I am very excited to see her. Then on Thursday I am off to Colorado. I will post a blog when I return a week from Monday. Until then have a great week, enjoy the weather. See you soon.

Hi Everyone--sure hope you had a great 4th. It has become a favorite holiday for me since it marks the anniversary of the shop. It is hard to believe that it has been four years since I opened. In some ways the shop is everything I envisioned and then, in others it has exceeded my expectations. It certainly looks like the place I had in my mind, but all the wonderful people and the day-to-day enjoyment is sometime overwhelming. And then there are the great people that man the cutting table and the cash register, etc. THE STAFF--is superior. I am delighted and grateful for all of you who take the time to compliment me and the Staff. Thank you so much.

To mark the anniversary, we are having our big sale this week. You don't want to miss out on this one. 25% off store-wide on everything plus the back room is filled with 50% goodies, $1.00 items and flat folds that are priced at $5.00/yard. All of which will save you tons of money == and the bonus, CHISTMAS BUCKS are back. For all your purchases over $20.00 you will get a CHRISTMAS BUCK for every $10.00 over the first $20.00. Confused? Come in and we will explain it to you.

Also, I have finally fixed the COMMENTS section of the blog and you can now register your comments by clicking on the COMMMENTS icon below. Your comments will actually be emailed to me right away--fun!!

Now back to the CHRISTMAS BUCKS. Next week we will be putting out the Christmas fabric and all your well earned CHRISTMAS BUCKS can be spent on your Christmas fabrics. Those BUCKS are good until the end of August.

Thanks also to all who have commented on how the shop looks. We have been busy the last several weeks on trying to get it in really good shape--new projects on the wall, moving some things around and generally "fluffing up" every nook and cranny. The best part is cleaning my office---now that is never a simple task and no one can really help me out on that one so you can tell I haven't been sitting idle.

As summer really sets in. we are all getting ready to take our turn at vacation. I will be off to Colorado next week, then Antoinette leaves for Maine and Marcy for North Dakato. Kelly is spending her summer helping us out in so many ways. Cathy and Judy are steadfast in getting all those tasks done that come their way. We all look forward to seeing you in the shop soon.

Sorry I have been late in posting this blog but life is just so demanding sometimes. We spent last week "fluffing" the shop and it looks really good. It had been some time since I had taken everything down and completely overhauled everything. We have new projects on the wall and the kits that go with them. We moved the batiks into their own corner and brought the homespuns out front. Plus Elly's fabric arrived and it is on top of cabinets by the cutting table. That fabric has been selling like crazy just as we knew it would. We now have all the "needle art" together up front and for all you punch needle enthusiasts, we have some great new patterns and more on the way!!!! Also arriving last week is a great kid's collection called Animal Farm. Great bright colors and some printed squares for easy piecing with great animals. Gina's is working on a sample and we will have that up in a few days. Grandma's this is a great project for a toddler's new room or just a fun throw for a special someone.

Ann's beginners got underway last week and so new people are joining our ranks or getting better at this work we love. Lou Ann's kaleidescope class finished last night and the work those gals did was unbelievable. Ann still has her weavings class and the crazy class coming up. Plus Lou Ann has two openings in the pineapple class and several openings in the cobblestones class. Both of these teachers are top notch and a wonderful experience spending time with them.

The big news is our Anniversary Sale next week. Everything in the front of the store is 25% off. Plus in the classroom we will have the tables brimming with all kinds of goodies at unbelievable prices. This event will celebrate my 4th year in business. I can't believe that it has been that long and then it seems like I have been at this forever--oh yeah, that's right I have been at this forever.

We are getting ready for Robyn's visit. For all of you who are signed up, the project will be a Christmas Stocking. This promises to be a wonderful project. and I can't wait to see it. This kind of work is what Robyn really does best.

Thanks to all who came in last week and used the "Code". We will try some more events of this kind in the future.

See you next week and have a HAPPY 4TH.

Just a few more hours and it will be Summer--officially. It seems like it has been Summer for several weeks now. We just got back from the Cumberland Show and what a great time we had. Those gals who belong to the Schoolhouse Quilt Guild are just about the loveliest people you want to meet. The quilts were wonderful and quite a number of them were made by customers of Nutmeg Lodge and represented fabric from our shelves. The vendors were all very nice and a great variety--Antoinette and I especially liked the chocolate vendor. Of coure, the drive up and back is just spectacular and we had a great time all around.

Now that the June shows are behind us we are in the process of totally rearrangeing the entire floor. And also preparing for Elly's fabric that is due this week. There are several packages that arrived while we were in Cumberland and I don't know exactly what is in them so you will have to stop by and check out any new arrivals.

At the Cumberland show, Punch Needle was again the craze and we sold out of all our supplies, again. We got notice last week from another designer of some new patterns, so we will be getting in some new designs to keep you going.

One more thing of interest, to all who read the blog, come in this week and mention Code 672 and you will receive 20% off any regular priced fabric cut at the cutting table. Remember say the Code number and get extra savings for all who read the blog. Now that is pretty special isn't it?

Looking forward to seeing you this week.

Barbara

The weather has been so summer-like, it is hard to believe that we still have another week before it is official. I have had to work in the yard in all of this, and it has been a real relief to come inside and do some quilting. I finished Terry Atkinson's new table runner pattern and it really is so quick and easy. We now have a sample, so come in and check it out. Make up in some of Robyn's fabric, it is so crisp for a summer table. I also made the Hidden Star pattern from Quilt Country. Anothe great project and a really fun technique. Again, we now have a sample so you will want to check on this one as well.

Antoinette and I will be going to Cumberland on Thursday to set up for the show. We have fliers at the shop for directions. This is a great show and one you don't want to miss, plus the drive across the five mountains is always so beautiful and it only takes about an hour and a half.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Elly's fabric. It should be here this week. We will call those on the list when it does arrive and for those of you who have ordered fat quarter bundles, we will be cutting them as soon as the bolts arrive.

See you at the show or in the shop soon!!!!

I am still catching my breath from the QU show and the Lion King--what a full weekend. The show was wonderful. Those QU quilters do some wonderful work. All of the vendor's booths were full of great things. It was nice to catch up with old friends. We have done this show long enough and in the same spot that it is like returning to an old neighborhood. Of course, it was great to see all of you who made the show. Coming up next will be the Cumberland show, weekend after next. We have fliers at the shop to show you how to get there
We will be busy getting ready for that show since we sold out of several things.

The excitement this week will be awaiting the arrival of Elly's fabric. If you are not on the list to be notified, let us know.

Punch needle was all the rage at the QU show. Antoinette and I did many demos and turned a lot of people onto this great needle art. If yo haven't checked this out yet, come in soon and do so. We love to do it, it is so easy and fun.

Just arrived this week are those cute Barrels of Fun. Another fun and easy project, perfect for a quick gift. Come in and take a look.

Saturday will be Sampler day so get busy and finish up those blocks. The June Santa is also ready--he is really cute.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Grab your purse and put on your walking shoes--the Chantilly Show will open on Friday and you don't want to miss a minute of it. We have been so busy getting everything packed and ready to go set up tomorrow. I can't believe how much stuff we have. We have a lot of new things that a lot of you have never seen and nothing that we have for sale at the shop. The booth is going to be so full that it will probably resemble a booth at some exotic bazaar. I am sure that there will be few other booths with more in it. Antoinette and I will be eager to see you on Friday. If you can't make it until Saturday you will be greeted by Antoinette and Judy. I will be off to Baltimore to see The Lion King. I will be back in the booth on Sunday. Again, I urge all of you to try and make the show---if you have never been you really need to check it out. There is not a better show around. If you have been in year's past, then you know this is something you don't want to miss.

For all the applique enthusiasts--Elly's fabric should be shipping next week. If you have not put your name on the list to be notified, just call the shop and add your name. There are 75 pieces and we will be doing fat quarter bundles for all who want to indulge themselves.

We checked the list for Robyn's class today and we have 2 openings. If you are still interested now is the time to sign up.

I will give you an update on the Chantilly show on Sunday, Until then, happy quilting. .

Hi Everyone--my friend, Kathy, tells me that ALL CAPS means that I might be yelling at everyone, so I am going to try and be more polite. We had quite a busy week at NUTMEG LODGE and will have a couple more busy weeks getting ready for the QU Show and the Cumberland Show. If you still need information on these great shows, stop by the shop and pick up a broshure. We had several wonderful arrivals of fabric this week. A great line from Clothworks in those dusty pastels we love so much. Also some fabulous patriotic fabric--come in and check it out.

This week will be the first meeting of the Baltimore Album Club. For all of you who have joined this exciting new club, I am very excited to begin this journey with you. I know that we will all learn from each other and will have so much to show for efforts in the months to come.

Shirley Snyder's basket classes are now held on Sundays. Check out her schedule and sample of the basket planned for June.

As you all know by now, PUNCH NEEDLE is the hottest thing going on right now. If you are interested in learning this great art, add your name to the list at the shop for a class. When we have enough names we will schedule the class.

I am sure that there are a hundred things I have forgotten but that seems about it for now--I look forward to seeing you at NUTMEG LODGE soon. Barbara

HI EVERYONE!!! WHAT A WILD FEW DAYS--FIRST, MARKET REVIEW, THEN SATURDAY SAMPLER AND THE ALL-DAY CLASS IN WINCHESTER WITH THE VCQ GROUP. WHEW, I'M TIRED. MARKET REVIEW WAS A LOT OF FUN--FOR ALL WHO MADE IT IN THAT NIGHT, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU, FOR THOSE WHO MISSED OUT, WE STILL HAVE THINGS LEFT AND A FEW THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN REORDERED AND WILL BE BACK IN STOCK SOON. OF COURSE, WE ALSO HAVE A FEW THINGS STILL TO ARRIVE. THE BIG SELLERS WERE THE PUNCH NEEDLE SUPPLIES, TERRY ATKINSON'S PATTERNS AND BOOKS, THE BUGGY BARN BOOK AND THE NEW NOAH'S ARC PANEL. I HAD A GREAT TIME WITH THE CLASS I TAUGHT ON SATURDAY. IT IS ALWAYS NICE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS. WE WILL BE PUTTING THINGS IN HIGH GEAR TO GET READY FOR THE QUILT SHOWS COMING UP. DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE QU SHOW, FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE AND THE CUMBERLAND SHOW THE MIDDLE OF JUNE. CHECK THE NEWSLETTER FOR EXACT DATES. WE ALSO HAVE OPENINGS IN UPCOMING CLASSES SO THINK ABOUT GETTING IN ON THE FUN WITH A CLASS OR TWO AT NUTMEG LODGE. I'LL CHECK IN WITH YOU LATER. BARBARA

SURE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY!!! I SPENT THE DAY WITH MY FAMILY ATTENDING THE CHRISTENING OF MY GRAND NEPHEW, GUS. IT WAS A WONDERFUL OCCASION AND A LOVELY DAY. IT WAS ALSO A BREAK FROM WORK, WHICH IS ALWAYS A WELCOME. I HAVE BEEN REALLY BUSY MAKING SAMPLES FROM THE NEW PATTERNS WE BROUGHT BACK FROM MARKET. I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE ALL OF IT WITH YOU. DON'T FORGET THAT THE BIG EVENT IS THIS COMING FRIDAY. I STOPPED BY THE SHOP TODAY AND THERE IS A MOUNTAIN OF BOXES THAT HAVE ARRIVED AND I AM SURE THAT ALOT MORE WILL BE ARRIVING THIS WEEK. WE WILL HAVE THE TABLES HEAPING WITH STUFF WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT 5:30. I HAVE MANY MORE THINGS TO GET FINISHED THIS WEEK BUT I AM RIGHT ON TARGET. JUST ANOTHER REMINDER--MARKET REVIEW IS FRIDAY, MAY 13 AT 5:30. ALL THE STAFF AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THEN. BARARA

WELL, HERE WE ARE BACK FROM MARKET AND BOY WAS IT EVER GREAT!!!! SO MANY EXCITING NEW BOOKS AND PATTERNS, SEVERAL NEW DESIGNERS. WONDERFUL FABRIC THAT WILL BE ARRIVING BETWEEN NOW AND OCTOBER. WE ARE JUST ABOUT UNPACKED---WE HAVE TONS OF THINGS TO ARRIVE BY MAIL AND, OF COURSE, ALL THOSE MODELS WE NEED TO GET MADE BEFORE OUR BIG PARTY ON MAY 13. I SURE HOPE YOU HAVE YOUR CALENDAR MARKED FOR OUR BIG MARKET REVIEW PARTY. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE ATTENDED BEFORE, YOU KNOW WHAT A BLOWOUT EVENT THIS IS--FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE'T MAKE THIS BEFORE, YOU ARE IN FOR THE TREAT OF YOUR LIFE. IN ADDITION TO SHOWING YOU ALL THE NEWEST THINGS, WE WILL HAVE GREAT STORIES ABOUT ALL ME DID AND UNVEILING WHAT WE THINK IS THE HOTTEST THING ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW AND THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS REALLY HOT. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE ALL OF THIS WITH YOU. SO, ONCE AGAINK MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FRIDAY, MAY 13, 5"30. WE WILL HAVE FOOD, DRINKS, LOTS OF NEW MERCHANDISE AND OODLES OF DOOR PRIZES. SEE YOU THEN. TALK TO YOU LATER, BARBARA

HI EVERYONE!! WITH THE WEATHER A LITTLE CHILLY, IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD TIME TO CATCH UP WITH EVERYONE. I SPENT LAST WEEK WITH A MOST DELIGHTFUL GROUP OF WOMEN FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY--THE OCCASION WAS AN ELDER HOSTEL EVENT. I WAS TEACHING AN ADVANCED BALTIMORE ALBUM CLASS WITH SIX WOMEN THAT WERE RETURNING FROM A BEGINNER'S CLASS I TAUGHT LAST YEAR. WE WERE WORKING ON AN EAGLE BLOCK PLUS CONTINUING OUR INTEREST IN PAPER CUT BLOCKS, THEY ARE DOING SOME WONDERFUL WORK AND I HOPE TO SHARE ALL OF THIS WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE. I WILL BE DOING THIS WEEK-LONG CLASS IN MARCH OF 2006. WE WILL BE CONCENTRATING ON CONTINUING THE STUDY OF BALTIMORE ALBUM BLOCKS AND FOCUSING ON BASKET BLOCKS. I WILL GIVE EVERYONE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS IN THE FUTURE.

ON WEDNESDAY, ANTOINETTE AND I LEAVE FOR KANSAS CITY. WE WILL BE ATTENDING SPRING QUILT MARKET. IT WILL BE EXCITING SO SEE WHAT NEW AND WONDERFUL STUFF WE WILL FIND AND BRING BACK FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. DON'T FORGET MARKET REVIEW ON FRIDAY, MAY 13. A REALLY BIG EVENT AT NUTMEG LODGE.

THE NEWSLETTER WILL BE IN THE MAIL ON MONDAY, MAY 25 SO CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES FOR ALL THE GREAT CLASSES WE WILL BE OFFERING.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU AT THE SHOP---HAPPY QUILTING. BARBARA

HERE AT NUTMEG LODGE WE ARE REALLY GETTING INTO THE SWING OF SPRING. WE HAVE TAKEN DOWN THE OLD CURTAINS, HAD THE WINDOWS WASHED INSIDE AND OUT, MADE NEW CURTAINS, HUNG THEM, REDECORATED THE WREATHS ON THE WINDOWS. WHEW!! I'M TIRED JUSTING WRITING ALL OF THAT. AT ANY RATE, IT REALLY LOOKS BRIGHT AND FRESH UP FRONT. COME IN SOON TO ENJOY THIS GREAT NEW LOOK. ALSO COME IN SOON TO SEE THE LATEST FABRIC TO ARRIVE. WE GOT SEVERAL PIECES FROM MICHEAL MILLER TODAY AND THEY ARE SO GREAT. (1) A WONDERFUL AND LARGE (I'M TALKING LARGE) FLORAL. GREAT FOR BRODRIE PERSE OR A WONDERFUL BORDER. (2) ROOSTERS. THESE GUYS ARE ALSO REALLY LARGE AND THE COLORS ARE FABULOUS. MARCIE POINTS OUT THAT IF YOU DON'T LIKE ROOSTERS THIS FABRIC IS GREAT FOR APPLIQUER'S FOR TEXTURE. (3) AN OUTSTANDING AQUARIUM PIECE. THIS IS GREAT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS FISH BUT NO ONE WANTS TO CHANGE THE WATER. TAMMY UNGER BOUGHT ENOUGH TO MAKE A SHOWER CURTAIN FOR HER BOYS' BATHROOM, WHAT A GREAT IDEA. (4) A WONDERFUL PAISLEY THAT LOOKS GREAT IN MY LIVING ROOM.

THE NEWSLETTER WILL BE IN THE MAIL SOON--WE HAVE A WONDERFUL LINEUP OF CLASSES. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL FIND AT LEAST ONE TO FIT YOUR LIKES AND SCHEDULE.

ENJOY THIS GREAT WEATHER AND I'LL POST MORE LATER.

BARBARA

HELLO!!! I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT ARRIVED ON FRIDAY---WE RECEIVED OUR PRE-QUILTED FABRIC FROM FABRIC CREATIONS. THIS GREAT LOOKING BOLT IS MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY THAT QUILTS FOR VERA BRADLEY (NO RELATION). EVERYONE KNOWS THAT MY FRIEND, HOLLY, AND I ARE GREAT FANS OF VERA AND NOW WE CAN USE OUR IMAGINATION AND TALENT TO CREATE SOME GREAT BAGS OF OUR OWN. COME IN AND CHECK THIS GREAT LINE OUT. WE HAVE TWO COLOR WAYS--DUSTY PINK AND TEAL. THE PRE-QUILTED BOLTS HAVE A WONDERFULLY LARGE ROSE PRINT ON ONE SIDE AND A SMALLER SCALE ON THE REVERSE. ALONG WITH THAT WE HAVE TWO COORDINATING PRINTS TO MAKE POCKETS, ETC. FOR BAGS---OR CREATE SOME WONDERFUL REDOS AT HOME. HOW ABOUT NEW QUILTED PILLOWS FOR THE BED AND MATCHING VALENCES. OR MAYBE IN THE BATHROOM YOU COULD UPDATE TRIMS ON TOWELS AND MAKE A MATCHING VALENCE FOR THE SHOWER. LET YOUR IMAGINATION SOAR AND ENJOY THIS WONDERFUL NEW LINE.

CHECK IN NEXT WEEK TO SEE HOW THE SALE IS GOING AND SEE IF THE BIG BROWN TRUCK BROUGHT ANYTHING NEW AND EXCITING. TALK TO YOU LATER, BARBARA

HELLO FROM NUTMEG LODGE!!!! THIS IS THE FIRST "BLOG" AND, I HOPE, MANY MORE TO COME.

A REMINDER TO ANYONE READING THIS, NEXT WEEK WILL BE OUR SPRING CLEANING SALE. THAT'S RIGHT, WE ARE CLEANING OUT ALL THE CLOSETS, SEARCHING ALL THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES FOR ANY AND EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO GO.

ON SALE WILL BE:

ALL PANELS WILL BE 25% OFF
ALL BOOKS AND PATTERNS WILL BE 25% OFF
THE CLASSROOM TABLES WILL BE FULL OF SELECTED KITS, MARCIE'S MARVELOUS MEDLEYS, BETTY'S BARGAIN BOLTS, AND SALE FABRIC---ALL OF THESE ITEMS IN THE CLASSROOM WILL BE 50% OFF

I AM BUSY WORKING ON THE NEWSLETTER AND THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR MAILBOX BEFORE THE END OF APRIL. I AM BUSY WORKING ON THE CLASS SCHEDULE AND THE TEACHERS HAVE SOME REALLY GREAT CLASSES TO OFFER YOU. IN ADDITION, WE WILL BE STARTING A NEW CLUB. THE BALTIMORE ALBUM CLUB WILL HOLD IT'S FIRST MEETING THE 4TH THURSDAY IN MAY. THIS CLUB WILL BE DESIGNED FOR ALL OF THOSE PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF, THAT WISH TO WORK ON MORE ALBUM BLOCKS AND NEED TIME TO FOCUS AND MAYBE SOME INPUT FROM OTHERS. MEMBERSHIP IN THIS CLUB WILL BE $25.00. THE PRICE OF MEMBERSHIP AFFORDS YOU A CLUB CARD THAT WILL ENTITLE THE MEMBER OF 25% OFF THEIR PURCHASES ON CLUB DAY. I WILL ALSO HAVE ALL OF MY ALBUM BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO COPY PATTERNS. I HOPE THAT THERE WILL BE A KEEN INTEREST IN THIS CLUB AS I REALLY NEED TO WORK ON MORE ALBUM BLOCKS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THAT NEED WITH OTHERS.

THAT ABOUT SUMS IT UP FOR NOW--I WILL POST MORE NEXT WEEK.

TAKE CARE AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN HAVING ON THIS BLOG. BARBARA