NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, January 20, 2008

Actually I am writing this on Saturday so I hope your accounting is not too stringent. A blog a day early is not a bad thing. I am sitting at my desk at the shop because our paper piecing class is in full swing and they ladies are having a ball. Kelly is a teacher by profession and has developed a love for paper piecing and I haven't heard anyone using their seam ripper yet!!! Classes are off to a big start for 2008. I mentioned this before, if there is a class that you are interested and your choices are full, let us know and we will start or add you to a list and will get a second class going.

Clubs are also in full swing---we try not to close a club to anyone although occasionally we need to do so because of space and/or fabric availability for kits. We still have openings but a couple of clubs are getting close to closing. If you have a club you have been thinking about and have not yet joined, you might want to consider joining soon so as not to miss out on all the fun.

Just a reminder on our bus trip---next Friday is our "deadline". If you are considering this fun adventure, don't delay. I do have a limit to how many people we can take.

We have several new samples up that might be of interest. I spoke with my Moda rep on Friday about sidewinders---they are scheduled for delivery sometime after Feb. 1. I had 12 on order, have increased my order by 24 more but the number of shipment in Feb. is almost sold out so who knows when we will get more. If you have not yet put your name on a list---now might be a good. Also if you want us to notify you, call and get your name on that list also.

Have a great week---stay warm, happy and productive. Barbara