Well we are certainly marching into October in a fine fashion. Things are humming at Nutmeg Lodge and we are excited about our upcoming annual event FALL FLING. Yes, it is time for the final quarter sale which we have named Fall Fling. All Fall and Christmas fabric will be marked down 25%. All books and patterns will be Buy One, Get One Free and notions will be 25% off. In the back room we will have some 50% items as well. This wonderful event will start on Tuesday and run through the week. That means that you can shop early and shop often.

The event that I curated for the Shepherdstown Historic Society was very successful and a lot of fun. Even though I am really pressed for time on extra projects, it was a very lovely event and the enthusiasm to the talk I gave tonight to the membership was very well received. Their questions and comments really were enlightening. The quilt that the Society owns and is displayed in the museum, Aunt Sallie's Quilt. Is a wonderful example of an album quilt which was made in 1856. The pattern for this quilt is available at Nutmeg Lodge. Come in and pick up your copy soon. (FYI: these patterns will not be included in the sale next week)

Another reminder, the panels are still Buy One, Get One so hurry in and pick up those great gift items before they are gone on Saturday.

See you soon--Barbara

Thank you to all who came to the Entler Hotel in Shepherdstown. What a lovely room to exhibit quilts. Thanks also to the 17 quilters who allowed me to share their exquisite work with the members of the Historic Shepherdstown Society and those who visited the museum today. The quilts looked so lovely on display in the lovely gallery area of the hotel and the comments from all who viewed them was so complimentary to each quilt artist on display. All of this was due to the efforts of Sarah Drennan--a big thank you to her as well for the opportunity to share all of this wonderful work. I hope that this will become an annual event and I can share work from more of you in the future.

The long awaited pink and brown fabric line from Buggy Barn has arrived. It is such a lovely line of fabric, just waiting for the creative minds to turn it into a work of art. This is one of those rare collections that will look outstanding using part or all of the line and nothing needs to be added. Come in and check it out before it is too late.

Fall is officially here and we have fall fabric but not fall panels left. There is still plenty of time to create a wonderful fall quilt to cuddle under or as a table topper ready for a lovely display of mums. There are some Christmas panels left but the number has dwindled significantly with the Buy One, Get One offer we have been running. Just a reminder that this offer is good until the end of the month. Also, the Buy One Get One book offer from Martingale is also good until the end of the month as well. A great time to get a jump on Christmas giving, and don't forget your birthday fat quarters if September was your birthday month--time is ticking.

See you all soon, Barbara

It looks like we are getting our first taste of Fall and none too soon, it will be here it just a few days.

New in the shop this week:

• four bolts of wonderful, large print florals. Great borders, fabulous stack-n-whack, or just plain wonderful to add to the stash
• four bolts of Chocolat from Moda, these go with the stack of charm squares--another great and easy project for a wonderful gift.
• new books and patterns from Martingale

Due to arrive tomorrow, the long awaited pink and brown from Buggy Barn. Apparently our order got a little side tracked but on Tuesday it got back on track and was going out that very day. Our rep assured us it should be in the UPS delivery on Thursday. Check with staff after noon to make sure.

Once again, due any day the long awaited book and fabric from our dear Elly. Also, stay tuned for this one.

Saturday will be the Autumn Social at the Entler Hotel in Shepherdstown. Hours are 6:00-9:00. This wonderful event features a quilt exhibit by Nutmeg Lodge. Price is $35.00 per person. If you are unable to make that event come on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 for a private reception to view the quilts, visit with friends from Nutmeg Lodge. Cost for this event is free. The featured quilt which is owned by the Shepherdstown Historic Society is an album quilt made in 1856 and called Aunt Sallie's Quilt. This is a wonderful album quilt from the era and the best part--patterns will be available for $25.00. If you cannot make either event, patterns will be available at the shop. Hope to see you all on Sat. and/or Sun. Barbara

Home from Retreat and what fun everyone had. This has become such an easy event that it takes no time for everyone to settle in and enjoy themselves while sewing away. 22 participants, a teacher, Antoinette and myself busily working away and the results that were created were wonderful. Everyone doing the project were well on their way to completion when leaving this afternoon, and a few===LuAnn Elliott and Patsy Smith's were finished. By now there are probably a couple of more ready for the quilter. Carol Catron took pictures and I will have them on the web site in a couple of days. The whole event was great!!

One more week and it will be Fall and we have 2007 calendars in stock. Sorry, but it really is time to get things organized for next year.
Also new to the shop, a darling stack of charm squares from Thimbleberries and these come with a pattern. Priced under $15.00 for squares and pattern, this is really a wonderful project or great gift for a sewing sister.

Again, new fabric from Buggy Barn, Robyn and Elly as well as Elly's new book will be arriving any day now, stay tuned.

Also, the class schedule will be on line or at the shop this week. Check with us on this.

Hope you all had a great weekend, stop by and see us at the Lodge or on the web. Barbara

Things are humming along and the weather really is showing signs of Fall. I always love this time of year and luxuriate in the feeling of cooler days, almost cold nights and the sun dipping ever earlier into the hills. Call me silly but Fall has always been my favorite. When we lived in Texas this was the single most difficult thing for me to overcome. No Fall Color!!! Can you believe somewhere that trees do not change color and loose their leaves. Well, it happens in semi-tropic climates and I missed it like crazy.

The only thing better than Fall is making Fall and Winter quilts and we have wonderful fabrics for both of these seasons. Also, the book and panel sale is still in full swing.


Fall retreat will be this weekend and 24 exicited people are packing to make the trek to Shepherd's Spring for another fun-filled weekend. If you have never experienced a weekend like this, you might want to put this on your list for "must dos" in the future. Check with me or at the shop about the upcoming retreats and what it costs and how to get enrolled.


Another reminder that we still have Elly's new book and fabric to arrive at any moment, along with a ton of other new things, STAY TUNED.

See you all soon--Barbara

Tired but satisfied==it was a very nice day at Sully Plantation today. There were tons of people and we met old friends and made many new ones. The weather was nice and the day went by pleasantly. Antoinette and I left Martinsburg at 5:30 this morning and sat up the show with enough time to get a cup of coffee and stroll the grounds looking at the ware of other vendors. There were a number of dealers in old quilts and we say some real beauties. From what I could see from our booth after the gates opened it looked like a lot of people were buying those old quilts. I am sure they will enjoy them.

We have had several new arrivals. The first is the Kansas Troubles line from Moda, Bound to the Prairie. Lynn Hosford has a wonderful way the those old colors. I really want to make something from this group but haven't come up with an idea yet.

We also have received the Quilt Sampler edition with the top shops. This is always a "must have" magazine. The patterns each shop has provided this time are quite wonderful.

The Buy One, Get One event is still going on so don't be left behind if you haven't come in yet.

Too tired to go on, I will post more on Wednesday. See you, Barbara

September has brought cooler temperatures and a lot of shoppers to the store. New friends and old friends alike have made their way in this week to check out the book sale and the panel bargains. Don't forget the Buy One Get One Free on selected titles from That Patchwork Place and all panels storewide. Pick up a couple of titles that you have been wanting to add to your library and then check out all the great panels we have. With the ability to get twice as much for $7.00 (the average price of a panel) you can get started on Christmas gifts and baby gifts to have ready for a bundle of joy for a friend or associate.

I apologize for the delay in the class schedule, my days are so long right now and we are also trying to get ready for the upcoming show at Sully. Don't forget, Sunday is the wonderful show at Sully Plantation in Chantilly. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wonderful vendors, wonderful food, quilt appraisals, quilts on display in the old plantation house. It is always such a wonderful day and the weather is supposed to be fabulous. We will be in our usual spot so, please stop by and say hi.

Ann Kessel will be teaching the Beginning Patchwork class beginning next Saturday, September 16, 9:00-12:00. This is a wonderful class and must-do for beginners. If you have not had this class or know someone who might be interested we have a couple of openings. Call the shop to sign up.

Have a great week, see you soon---Barbara

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!! I hope that everyone enjoys a day free from work and have a day filled with some kind of labor of love. A family gathering, a day in the garden or a day quilting. Enjoy!!!!

We will celebrate back to school, the beginning of cooler days, the shortening of days by having our second annual Buy One, Get One Free on selected books from C&T, plus we are also doing Buy One, Get One Free on panels. To really jump start gifts and easy redecorating, all panels will be on sale. Come in and stock up on these wonderful bargains.

Don't forget to check in frequently because we have a lot of great fabric collections coming throughout the month.

Also, the newsletter and class lineup is in the works. I apologize for the delay but with everything going on at home, or more importently, at the hospital, I have been slow getting things rolling. We do have a great line up of classes from Ann and Gina. Also, we will be having a different format for the newsletter. Because of the doing the blog twice a week, there really is no need for the Notes from the Lodge. The class page will be revamped somewhat to allow a format that we can print off for you and have copies available at the checkout counter. Stay tuned for all of this to come in the next few days.

Enjoy your holiday!!!! Barbara