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