NOTES FROM THE LODGE August 5, 2007

Finally a "normal" week. No shows, no illnesses, no deadlines, (well hardly any deadlines), and we got a lot done!!! YEA!! It seems that after coming back from Quilt Odyssey and getting unpacked the fat quarter wall was totally wiped out---everyone spent a good part of the week getting fat quarters cut and folded and trying to get things back to normal. Of course when you come into the classroom it is beginning to look like Aunt Sofie's attic. Things are beginning to accumulate in the corner and there is evidence that we are preparing for the move. So many of you have driven by the site on Winchester Avenue and you will see a lot of activity there and things are coming along. I should be able to tell you soon the actual date for the move.

In addition to preparing for the move, I am also beginning to pull a class schedule together. I need to get some definite dates before I can publish the classes coming up so please stay tuned for that announcement. I know that you are all anxious to get started on some new projects and I am getting really excited about bringing a new lineup for your participation. It seems like a long time since we had the humming of needles and machines and it will be fun to get things going again. I am hoping to be adding some really new and fun activities for you.

In addition to the class schedule, we are preparing to have our sewing machine department humming as well. If you have plans to upgrade, add to or purchase a sewing machine for the first time, don't forget Nutmeg Lodge. Right now our machines are not real apparent but we do have a full line and various price ranges of Janome Sewing Machines. We have just received our new line of sewing tables and at $300.00 they are a fabulous buy. In addition to all of this, we will be carrying the Grace frame for home quilting on using the Janome 1600P. All of this can be yours now or in the future. Talk to me if you would like to consider lay-away.

Stay cool--don't forget we still have Christmas Bucks with the purchase of your Christmas fabric and we will be unveiling new arrivals in a few days. See you soon!!! Barbara