NOTES FROM THE LODGE
Well, I'm back, I'm exhausted, and I'm sooooooooooooo EXCITED!!!!! What a great time in Salt Lake City. I hardly know where to start. The weather when I arrived last Wednesday was gorgeous, warm and just Delightful. Well all good things must come to and end and so it was on Thursday, much, much colder and not beautiful at all. But oh well, that was when all the excitement started inside any way. Schoolhouse was enlightening and tiring all at once but I picked up a number of ideas from new vendors and products. That evening I went up to Temple Square and listened to the Choir practice in the Tabernacle with the organ. Boy what an experience and what a heavenly sound. Friday was the first of three days of Market. So much to do, so little time. I bought tons of new fabric, of course. And found a bounty of new gadgets, patterns, books and enthusiasm. I think I covered all bases---
For the appliquer----some great new patterns from a couple of old vendors and some new patterns from several new and exciting designers. Of course, the Blackbird girls had a new book and a number of books that always have some exciting applique projects.
For the piecer---those jelly role/charm square patterns were everywhere. Of course, Moda is the only company packaging such an animal but I did pick up a number of patterns and even several books with these kinds of bundles in mind. And, of course, ordered lots of the jelly role/charm square stacks in all the new fabric that I ordered.
For the technique enthusiast---several new books/rulers/notions to put piping into your binding and piecing. All of these products and designers had easy and fool/proof techniques that will thrill the piecer.
For our primitive people--so many new and exciting patterns and books plus some new products. These items span the horizon from everyday to special projects for different seasons, especially Fall/Halloween.
Thimbleberries had a number of new patterns, products and fabric to come. I can't wait to share all of this with Club members and then with everyone else.
My good friend, Robyn Pandolph has new patterns and a new block of the month soon to come. I really can't wait for Willing Hands to share this with everyone and then, of course, with everyone else.
There really was so much going on the last few days my head is still spinning.
Because of Mother's Day and various things that are going on around here, I couldn't find a date that was going to be good with everyone for an official Market Review so we will be putting everything out that has arrived so far on Saturday, May 12 and adding as things come in. All of the new items will be in the back on the shelf and an be viewed and purchased with the usual discount and punch. If you are unsure what is going on, call or email and we will get you more complete information quickly so that you don't miss out on all of the new and great Stuff!!!!
Also, stay tuned from another BIG announcement. See you all soon---Barbara

P.S. This is a new format that I am trying---copies of the Blog/Notes from the Lodge will be available to be picked up at the checkout counter of the shop. Let me know if you like this idea.