NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday Decemer 30, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! HAPPY 2008!!!! HAPPY NEW QUILT PROJECTS!!!! HAPPY NEW CLUBS AND CLASSES!!!! There is a lot to celebrate. An old year out, a new one in, all the Clubs at Nutmeg Lodge will be kicking off new projects, a great lineup of classes, so much fabric to choose from, and to kick off all of this anticipated fun---A SALE!!!! I know that we had that small event before Christmas because we were busting at the seams but I want to get back to our old Sale Schedule so we are starting the year off with our wonderful "beginning of a new year" event. Everything is 25% off through the store with the exception of sewing machines and quilting systems.This even will run the first two weeks of January so that everyone coming to Saturday Sampler can get in on the fun. We still have a couple of machines on sale and they will remain so until we get geared up for a sewing machine event later in the year. We will be adding to the 50%plus things in the front of the store. With the Block of the Month projects, the Saturday Sampler project and several Club projects all requiring you to purchase background fabrics this is a great opportunity to get those purchases out of the way. If you have tops left over from 2007 that need backing, another great opportunity.
I have tried to get the Club information posted but that has been slow in getting to Kathy. Here is a run down:
Willing Hands will be focusing on a new Block of the Month pattern from Robyn called Home for the Holidays. Club includes pattern---an optional fabric pack is available.
Thimbleberries this club will run as last year with a quarterly pattern on our Lodge Quilt. Fabric packs can be purchased monthly or quarterly.
Crazy Club will be focusing on a year-long project from a book
Baltimore Album will be focusing on a new block of the month entitled Ladies of the Sea. Club includes pattern
Primitive Club will be focusing on primitive techniques and exploring different aspects of primitive needlework and decorating
New to Nutmeg Lodge will be a Redwork Club. This club will be focusing on embroidery techniques and Penny Squares in particular.
We have a print out available for you to pick up on all the clubs with pricing, meeting dates, etc. Remember that membership in our Clubs is unlimited and you can join at anytime during the year---we will catch you up if you missed previous months.
Again, have a very Happy New Year---we look forward to seeing you at Nutmeg Lodge first thing in 2008. Barbara
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, December 23, 2007
Greetings on this eve of Christmas Eve--I sincerely hope that you have finished all your shopping, every last parcel has been wrapped and mailed if necessary, all your baking and cooking is done and you are ready to enjoy a blessed holiday!!!! In my family we have celebrated collectively and individually several times--two more gatherings and we will have dined, opened and enjoyed our family in great splendor.
I worked hard last week to get the class schedule pulled together and posted. You can view all of the classes by clicking on the CLASS button and then enroll by printing the form and mailing, emailing or coming in in person to sign up for a class. I am pleased with the wide variety of subjects that Nutmeg Lodge will be offering the first quarter of 2008. I also worked to get the Club information ready. It too will be posted on the web site soon and, in the meantime, you can stop by for a copy of complete club descriptions. For this you can also enroll in person on by phone or email. I happy also with the lineup for projects for all the clubs for 2008.
The end of a year has seen a lot of changes to Nutmeg Lodge. I would like to thank each of you for your patronage and support all through 2007. You are what makes this shop so great!!! Everyone on staff joins me in wishing you a Very Merry Christmas!!!!
We have a lot of sale items out front of the shop---don't let the opportunity of the great prices for backings pass you by. See you next week. Barbara
Greetings on this eve of Christmas Eve--I sincerely hope that you have finished all your shopping, every last parcel has been wrapped and mailed if necessary, all your baking and cooking is done and you are ready to enjoy a blessed holiday!!!! In my family we have celebrated collectively and individually several times--two more gatherings and we will have dined, opened and enjoyed our family in great splendor.
I worked hard last week to get the class schedule pulled together and posted. You can view all of the classes by clicking on the CLASS button and then enroll by printing the form and mailing, emailing or coming in in person to sign up for a class. I am pleased with the wide variety of subjects that Nutmeg Lodge will be offering the first quarter of 2008. I also worked to get the Club information ready. It too will be posted on the web site soon and, in the meantime, you can stop by for a copy of complete club descriptions. For this you can also enroll in person on by phone or email. I happy also with the lineup for projects for all the clubs for 2008.
The end of a year has seen a lot of changes to Nutmeg Lodge. I would like to thank each of you for your patronage and support all through 2007. You are what makes this shop so great!!! Everyone on staff joins me in wishing you a Very Merry Christmas!!!!
We have a lot of sale items out front of the shop---don't let the opportunity of the great prices for backings pass you by. See you next week. Barbara
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Tuesday, December 18, 2007
So sorry that this post is late but I was determined not to post until I had a class schedule completed, and.YIPEE!!!! we have a schedule. This will also be posted on the Class Page of the web and you can pick up a hard copy at the shop. If you have a friend that does not check the web site, print her a copy or pick one up for her as well.
Valentine Table Runner---get ready to decorate and celebrate St. Valentine's Day with a bang. This fun project using "charm squares" from a packet or cut from your stash is sure to be a pleaser. This project will also show you how to use those little pieces for an easy and fast addition to your decor or for a gift.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $25.00 Pattern
Embroidery--with the addition of a redwork club to our club schedule, this class offers basic techiques for preparing and executing a variety of stitches to make your embroidery projects perfect.
Wed., January 16 10:00-12:00
Holly Johnson $25.00 kit
Beginning Patchwork I--this class is for anyone who wishes to get better skills or decide if patchwork is their "bag". Demonstrations and discussions of basic techniques and applications will get you into the big leagues. the Quilter's Workbook required purchase for class.
Saturday, Jan. 19, Feb. 16. March 15 1:00-2:00
Barbara Bradley Free w/$26.00 book
Paper Piecing--learn easy techniques for pieicing our Block of the Month project. With the right tools, these blocks will take no time to complete.
Saturday, January 19 3:00-5:00
Kelly Fleming $25.00 pattern
Jelly Roll quilt--if you have not jumped on the Jelly Role band wagon, this is your opportunity to find out what all the fuss is about. The biggest secret to a "jelly role" is that someone else has done the cutting, this class will get you in the mood to turn these fun rolls of fabric into something quick, easy and fun.
Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 30 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Beginning Applique--a basic class to learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a needleturn project. This class is really for all levels from beginner to advanced that might want to learn a few more preparation techniques.
Thursday, Jan. 31 10:00-1:00
Barbara Bradley $30.00 kit
Charm Bag--a 2 hour project that will not only be fun, fun, fun, but fast, fast, fast. Everyone in this class will go home with a finished project and be ready to make a couple more for every outfit in the closet.
Friday, Jan. Feb. 1 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $25.00 Pattern
Machine Quilting--a tried and true class but one that is a "must" for everyone. Even if you own or plan to own one of the big machines, this class will give you techniques to properly execute your machine quilted project. Whether you are sewing on a small, older machine or have one of the big new models, this class will make machine quilting easy.
Tues., Feb. 12 5:30-8:30
Barbara Bradley $25.00 kit
Flag Bargello--a great wall hanging to display from Memorial Day right through Labor Day and a fun way to use a tried and true technique. You might even want to make one for a friend.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Wednesday, Feb. 20 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Intermediate Applique--you have been at this for a time, have actually finished a couple of projects but feel you would like a challenge--this class is for you. Learn more advanced techniques for preparation, tiny stems, intricate pieces, etc.
Wed., March 15 10:00-1:00
Barbara Bradley $30.00 kit
Jelly Bargelly---ever wondered how those bargello quilts come together? This fun and easy project using a jelly role will solve the mystery without having to cut all those strips--but if you have fabric that you really want to use for this lovely project, you can also cut your own.
Tues. Mar. 18 and Wed. Mar. 19 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Needleart Mounting--a class that has been offered in the past but always a wonderful thing to know---correctly mounting your needleart projects. Whether a quilted piece, embroidery, punchneedle, crewel, etc. This class will show you the proper technique to mount your work according to the standards of the Smithsonian.
Tues., March 11 10:00-12:00
Holly Johnson $50.00 kit
Advanced Paper Piecing--you took the first class, you are enjoying your Block of the Month project and now you think you would like to tackle a more complicated pattern. This class will get you up to speed for the more intricate designs that this art has to offer.
Saturday, March 15 3:00-5:00
Kelly Fleming $25.00 pattern
We also still have that 25% off deal--don't miss out on this unexpected savings!!!!! This will run until the end of the week.
I hope that each of you is warm and happy!!!! Barbara
So sorry that this post is late but I was determined not to post until I had a class schedule completed, and.YIPEE!!!! we have a schedule. This will also be posted on the Class Page of the web and you can pick up a hard copy at the shop. If you have a friend that does not check the web site, print her a copy or pick one up for her as well.
Valentine Table Runner---get ready to decorate and celebrate St. Valentine's Day with a bang. This fun project using "charm squares" from a packet or cut from your stash is sure to be a pleaser. This project will also show you how to use those little pieces for an easy and fast addition to your decor or for a gift.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $25.00 Pattern
Embroidery--with the addition of a redwork club to our club schedule, this class offers basic techiques for preparing and executing a variety of stitches to make your embroidery projects perfect.
Wed., January 16 10:00-12:00
Holly Johnson $25.00 kit
Beginning Patchwork I--this class is for anyone who wishes to get better skills or decide if patchwork is their "bag". Demonstrations and discussions of basic techniques and applications will get you into the big leagues. the Quilter's Workbook required purchase for class.
Saturday, Jan. 19, Feb. 16. March 15 1:00-2:00
Barbara Bradley Free w/$26.00 book
Paper Piecing--learn easy techniques for pieicing our Block of the Month project. With the right tools, these blocks will take no time to complete.
Saturday, January 19 3:00-5:00
Kelly Fleming $25.00 pattern
Jelly Roll quilt--if you have not jumped on the Jelly Role band wagon, this is your opportunity to find out what all the fuss is about. The biggest secret to a "jelly role" is that someone else has done the cutting, this class will get you in the mood to turn these fun rolls of fabric into something quick, easy and fun.
Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 30 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Beginning Applique--a basic class to learn the fundamentals of preparing and executing a needleturn project. This class is really for all levels from beginner to advanced that might want to learn a few more preparation techniques.
Thursday, Jan. 31 10:00-1:00
Barbara Bradley $30.00 kit
Charm Bag--a 2 hour project that will not only be fun, fun, fun, but fast, fast, fast. Everyone in this class will go home with a finished project and be ready to make a couple more for every outfit in the closet.
Friday, Jan. Feb. 1 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $25.00 Pattern
Machine Quilting--a tried and true class but one that is a "must" for everyone. Even if you own or plan to own one of the big machines, this class will give you techniques to properly execute your machine quilted project. Whether you are sewing on a small, older machine or have one of the big new models, this class will make machine quilting easy.
Tues., Feb. 12 5:30-8:30
Barbara Bradley $25.00 kit
Flag Bargello--a great wall hanging to display from Memorial Day right through Labor Day and a fun way to use a tried and true technique. You might even want to make one for a friend.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Wednesday, Feb. 20 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Intermediate Applique--you have been at this for a time, have actually finished a couple of projects but feel you would like a challenge--this class is for you. Learn more advanced techniques for preparation, tiny stems, intricate pieces, etc.
Wed., March 15 10:00-1:00
Barbara Bradley $30.00 kit
Jelly Bargelly---ever wondered how those bargello quilts come together? This fun and easy project using a jelly role will solve the mystery without having to cut all those strips--but if you have fabric that you really want to use for this lovely project, you can also cut your own.
Tues. Mar. 18 and Wed. Mar. 19 5:30-8:30
Gina Zdziera $50.00 Pattern
Needleart Mounting--a class that has been offered in the past but always a wonderful thing to know---correctly mounting your needleart projects. Whether a quilted piece, embroidery, punchneedle, crewel, etc. This class will show you the proper technique to mount your work according to the standards of the Smithsonian.
Tues., March 11 10:00-12:00
Holly Johnson $50.00 kit
Advanced Paper Piecing--you took the first class, you are enjoying your Block of the Month project and now you think you would like to tackle a more complicated pattern. This class will get you up to speed for the more intricate designs that this art has to offer.
Saturday, March 15 3:00-5:00
Kelly Fleming $25.00 pattern
We also still have that 25% off deal--don't miss out on this unexpected savings!!!!! This will run until the end of the week.
I hope that each of you is warm and happy!!!! Barbara
Sunday, December 09, 2007
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, December 9, 2007
WOW!!! What a week--first we received about 200 bolts of fabric, we worked hard to check it all in, then it snowed, then we worked some more to get it finally checked in and find a place to put it all.
The Saturday Sampler people were surprised by an unadvertised sale. And to that end, everyone else can enjoy this unexpected dividend to shopping as well. There are just so many bolts that we really need to get some of them whittled down. So.....when you come in to shop, you will receive 25% off the entire shop (sewing machines are not inclued).
I really tried to get all the Club information and Class schedule lined up for this publication but because of a really nagging neck problem I have found it really hard to sit in front of the computer and get this finished. Fortunately it looks like I will be able to get this done as I have had a much better today than the last four or five.
We had taken orders for the Sidewinders---that hot new item to wind bobbins. Unfortunately this has been such a huge seller across the country that there are none to be had. No shop or distributor has them. We have placed an order for 2 dozen when they become available again in January. If you would like to give one of these hotties for a Christmas present, Marcy and Gaylor has made a gift card with a picture of this cute item--you can pick one up to wrap for the tree and then pickup the item when they come in next year.
If you have any desire to have your own quilting system at home, we now have the Grace Frame with 1600P to take care of all your quilting needs. Schedule a demonstration and start planning your ultimate sewing room.
Take care--oh yes, don't forget our snow policy--when Berkeley County Schools close the first day, generally we will close also. Subsequent days will be decided as needed. The best plan, call to see if we are in. Barbara
WOW!!! What a week--first we received about 200 bolts of fabric, we worked hard to check it all in, then it snowed, then we worked some more to get it finally checked in and find a place to put it all.
The Saturday Sampler people were surprised by an unadvertised sale. And to that end, everyone else can enjoy this unexpected dividend to shopping as well. There are just so many bolts that we really need to get some of them whittled down. So.....when you come in to shop, you will receive 25% off the entire shop (sewing machines are not inclued).
I really tried to get all the Club information and Class schedule lined up for this publication but because of a really nagging neck problem I have found it really hard to sit in front of the computer and get this finished. Fortunately it looks like I will be able to get this done as I have had a much better today than the last four or five.
We had taken orders for the Sidewinders---that hot new item to wind bobbins. Unfortunately this has been such a huge seller across the country that there are none to be had. No shop or distributor has them. We have placed an order for 2 dozen when they become available again in January. If you would like to give one of these hotties for a Christmas present, Marcy and Gaylor has made a gift card with a picture of this cute item--you can pick one up to wrap for the tree and then pickup the item when they come in next year.
If you have any desire to have your own quilting system at home, we now have the Grace Frame with 1600P to take care of all your quilting needs. Schedule a demonstration and start planning your ultimate sewing room.
Take care--oh yes, don't forget our snow policy--when Berkeley County Schools close the first day, generally we will close also. Subsequent days will be decided as needed. The best plan, call to see if we are in. Barbara
Sunday, December 02, 2007
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, December 3, 2007
The weather today really puts you in the mood to be working on a quilting project!!! Fortunately I have several things to keep me up late. If you are looking for inspiration or ideas, you need look no further than Nutmeg Lodge. We are brimming over with ideas, enthusiasm and all the goods you need for just about any project imaginable.
New arrivals include two new Moda offerings--Mother Goose, a very retro kind of print with Mother Goose characters, with the accompanying charm packs, jelly roles and yardage. This is a wonderful project for a child--but not pink and blue, lovely soft red, blue, etc. Also from Kathy Schmidt's studio a "convenience cloth" that looks like stitching---come in and see these two new collections.
Going up for view and out for the having this week will be our Oak Leaves and Reel. This is an extraordinary project that you won't believe your eyes.
All of the above really could get finished before Christmas, so if you have items on your list this just might be what you are looking for.
Coming soon will be information and sign ups for next year's clubs. We are going to have a fabulous year with all of your clubs. If you have never joined in on this fun, now is the time to think about doing at least one of our unique clubs--you can't find anything like this at any other shop in the country.
Also coming soon will be our class schedule. We will be starting classes in January and we should have something for everyone.
And--don't forget Saturday Sampler and Block of the Month--these too will be available for your consideration for 2008.
Stay warm, keep busy and stop by Nutmeg Lodge soon--Barbara
The weather today really puts you in the mood to be working on a quilting project!!! Fortunately I have several things to keep me up late. If you are looking for inspiration or ideas, you need look no further than Nutmeg Lodge. We are brimming over with ideas, enthusiasm and all the goods you need for just about any project imaginable.
New arrivals include two new Moda offerings--Mother Goose, a very retro kind of print with Mother Goose characters, with the accompanying charm packs, jelly roles and yardage. This is a wonderful project for a child--but not pink and blue, lovely soft red, blue, etc. Also from Kathy Schmidt's studio a "convenience cloth" that looks like stitching---come in and see these two new collections.
Going up for view and out for the having this week will be our Oak Leaves and Reel. This is an extraordinary project that you won't believe your eyes.
All of the above really could get finished before Christmas, so if you have items on your list this just might be what you are looking for.
Coming soon will be information and sign ups for next year's clubs. We are going to have a fabulous year with all of your clubs. If you have never joined in on this fun, now is the time to think about doing at least one of our unique clubs--you can't find anything like this at any other shop in the country.
Also coming soon will be our class schedule. We will be starting classes in January and we should have something for everyone.
And--don't forget Saturday Sampler and Block of the Month--these too will be available for your consideration for 2008.
Stay warm, keep busy and stop by Nutmeg Lodge soon--Barbara
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