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