I am still trying to get back on schedule and have been complicated by a terrible cold. The girls at the shop have been wonderful to send me home to recuperate and I can report that I am beginning to feel better. I will be in fine fettle on Friday night for our much anticipated MARKET REVIEW. I really did bring back some great things and I look forward to sharing with everyone the treasures as well as all the news from the Market floor.

I picked up a great many new books and the new patterns I got are all exciting. There were some new designers and that is always a lot of fun to find someone new. Of course, one of the big things at Market is the fabric and I am happy to report that Elly's two new lines are absolutely fantastic. I ordered all of the 68 pieces and doubled up on several. I also saw her galley copy of her new book!!!, also fantastic. Both the book and the fabric will arrive in September and that really is something for us all to look forward to. We will be taking advance orders on the book as well as fat quarter and half yard bundles of the fabric. You may call the shop to get more details. 304-262-6633. We will be posting swatches of the fabric and a blurb on the book as well.

Next week we will set up our booth at the QU Show in Chantilly. This is an absolutely fantastic show and one you really don't want to miss. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 2, 3, and 4. If you need directions, we have fliers at the shop. Put this on your schedule--60 + vendors and a wonderful array of quilts.

Don't forget Friday, 5:30 p.m. at the shop--fun, food, door prizes and all the new merchandise direct from Minneapolis. See you then, Barbara