One more day of November and then it looks like December and winter will both arrive the same day. Can I say it one more time---the perfect time to be working on a quilt. I have spent today putting the Summer Joy blocks together and am looking forward to having it ready to quilt this weekend. I think that the coldest temperatures might just arrive at the moment I am sitting under it putting the binding on. Sounds so snuggly doesn't it? I was looking around the shop today and see that we still have those Turning Twenty kits in the wonderful flannel group. If you still need Christmas ideas, these kits are perfect for a teenager, a new dorm quilt or anyone on your list that needs a comfy throw. Turning Twenty goes together so fast that this project will get finished in no time. Remember that flannel quilts really don't need any batting and are perfect for tying. Or, get two sets and sew the blocks together rag-quilt style and you are done!!!!
We started a new book program a couple of weeks ago and I have failed to mention this to you---a new program from Martingale/That Patchwork Place called SUPER STITCHER AWARD PROGRAM. Here is how it works:

• Pick up an Award Card
• Every purchase of a Martingale book, get your card punched
• Buy Nine (9) books
• Mail your card to Martingale and get a book FREE--your choice

Doesn't that sound wonderful!!! Very easy and you can choose any book that Martingale publishes absolutely free after you buy nine books.

See you soon---Barbara

I do hope that you had a most "thankful" Thanksgiving. I spent a very enjoyable time with my children and grandchildren and I am very thankful for each of them. I also spent the days appliqueing one of the blocks for next year's Willing Hands club project. It is that time of year to begin planning for a new year. We are very excited about each Club project for 2007.

Willing Hands--will be doing unpublished patterns from Robyn. The first project for the year was something that Robyn designed while visiting me several weeks ago. This is a going to make a lovely quilt so give this some thought.
Primitive Club--the project for the upcoming year will be a "sampler" type quilt. The patterns will come from a book that we will be working from all year. In addition to each element of the quilt, each chapter will have a smaller project such as wool work, stitchery, table runner, quilts, etc. The year's work will be entirely different than what we have done in the past in this club and should be loads of fun.
Crazy Club--we are going back to our roots with this fun club. We will be featuring the designs of a new designer from Canada. The first project of the year will be a fun quilt with some learning technique involved and a great project. We will feature six different patterns for the year and explore other fun things to do and learn.
Thimbleberries--another new twist from Lynette Jensen we will again be doing a block each month for a large quilt and also have the opportunity to make smaller project. Each of the above clubs offer the maker the opportunity to have many Christmas gifts ready by the end of the year.
Baltimore Album Club--combining Elly's new fabric line and the pattern from Aunt Sallie's quilt, I plan to work each month on an album quilt and finish it by the end of the year. Join me in this club and you too can have a finished album quilt by 2008.

We have new fabric still to arrive in 2006 so don't be a stranger--also don't forget to tell your loved ones about the great gift certificates at Nutmeg Lodge. Barbara

I have spent the afternoon baking bread and pies---yummmmmm!!! I hope that each of you have a wonderful day tomorrow.

So many of you have been in the last few days to get your Black Friday Fat Quarters---enjoy!!!! Just a reminder, come in on Friday and everything in the store will be marked down 25%. We have fabric and books in the back marked down 50%. This is a great opportunity to get backings and batting for Christmas projects and there really is time to start and finish many projects. All those many fat quarter projects is very doable between now and Christmas. There are several of the long arm girls that have spaces available for quilting. Check with us to find how who has spaces.

Again, have a great day tomorrow--enjoy shopping on Friday. In the next few weeks I will be giving you the rundown on Clubs and Class projects for 2007. We are very excited about our lineup for next year and think that you will be excited as well. Barbara

I'M BACK!!!! I gave myself the past week to try and regain my strength physically and spiritually. Life goes on and so does daily business and I think I am up to the task. A huge "thank you" to the many who have sent cards, called and/or emailed. Knowing that I have so many friends to keep my going does exactly that---keeps me going.

With Thanksgiving this week, Judy suggested that she and Marcy would be up to the task to celebrate with BLACK FRIDAY. Soooooo, come in Tuesday and/or Wednesday and pickup a BLACK FRIDAY BONUS CARD. Here is how it works----

On Tuesday or Wednesday, for every $25.00 you spend you will get a BLACK FRIDAY BONUS CARD.

Bring the card in on BLACK FRIDAY and get a Fat Quarter for each Bonus Card.

The best part of BLACK FRIDAY, EVERYTHING IN THE STORE WILL BE MARKED DOWN 25%. There will also be some 50% off fabric in the back. Because of the influx of traffic we are anticipating--no fat quarters will be cut on Friday and your Black Friday Bonus Card will only by good on Friday.

There have been several new arrivals to the shop that are quite wonderful and exciting. April Cornell's Sonnet, new Gentle Flowers and some gingham blenders from South Seas, plus a few of the new Wedding fabric and blue indigo batiks. We are expecting more of the blue indigo batiks and are planning a great quilt with this collection.

Have a great Thanksgiving---enjoy your family and friends---and then come shopping at Nutmeg Lodge. There is still plenty of time to get projects started and finished from Christmas. Barbara

I'm sure some of you have noticed a definite lapse in updates to the blog. As I mentioned back in August, my husband is facing the end of his beautiful life and I have been by his side. The last two weeks have brought us closer to the end and I rarely leave the hospital. Needless to say, I have had little time to post the blog or even to visit Nutmeg Lodge.

I wanted to take a moment in a fast trip home this morning to say hello to all and give you this little update. I will not post to the blog again until my life has resumed some normalcy. I appreciate so much all of the well wishes I have received regarding Nelson and me. Your thoughts and prayers have been felt full measure.

There are great things going on at Nutmeg Lodge. New fabric and new panels have delighted all on staff and all of the girls have been busy with samples of the new arrivals.

Stop by or call for more information. Again, I look forward to communicating to you in the near future....until my fondest wish to each of you for VERY HAPPY QUILTING!!! Barbara