NOTES FROM THE LODGE July 1, 2007

What a busy week!!!! So many of you decided to get on on the great bargains at our outstanding moving/anniversary sale. 25% off the entire floor of fabrics, books, patterns and notions is really too good to pass up. Even though so many of you stopped by, there are still many bargains to be had. Also as we prepare to move we will will be finding treasured kits and things that will be priced to go home with you. This is a huge undertaking to get ready and moved into the new space. My head virtually reels when I begin to think about all the things that needs to be done to get us totally settled in the new space. And what a space it will be---I get really excited when I start the process of deciding where everything is going. I think that each of you will be delighted at the expansion to every department. Of course, just like when I initially opened, it will take a little doing to get everything delivered to make the entire place brimming with all the goodies that we all need and love.

This sale will continue for at least one more week--then we will put out the Christmas fabric that has begun to arrive. Christmas in July will be a little less spectacular decoration-wise than what we have done in the past but ideas and possibilities of holiday projects will be popping off the walls. We will be able to inspire all you Christmas elves and Santa helpers. I have already put some possibilities together and will have some more by the time we get into the holiday swing. Then we will get back to moving business and probably have one more price reduction to get things lined up for the movers.

I so appreciate every one's patience with all of the finagling with clubs, schedules and changes. This kind of undertaking is never easy.

Thursday I am off the Bridgeport, West Virginia for the Millennium Quilt Show. If you are looking for a fun road trip---hop out I68 to Fairmont and then beyond to Bridgeport. I am told this lovely little spot in the middle of the mountains is a delightful place to visit. In addition to the quilt show there is a festival all over town and so should be a lot of fun.

If you have any interest in updating your sewing machine, come in and talk to me about our wonderful Janome's. Let me see if I can't interest you in a great deal and a really wonderful sewing experience.

See you soon---Barbara