NOTES FROM THE LODGE February 4, 2008

Happy February!!! Everyone who came to our Super Bowl Sunday Sale enjoyed all the bargains that we had out---red, white and blue was the theme but I had put out a lot of flatfolds, some kits and wide backings. Sorry the backings are gone, a lot of the flatfolds and kits as well as some new books on sale are also gone. But the good news is that there are still a lot of flat folds left, a number of kits and a few books. Stop by and check out the sale items outside the shop and then come in for some new arrivals.

The newest and best thing we have is the Wizard of Oz fabric line. We have Under the Rainbow and Over the Rainbow color ways. Dorothy, the Wicked Witch, yellow brick road, blue gingham dress, ruby slippers, majic wands---it is all there to tickle your fancy and fanatasy. A sepia-toned panel with all the "under or before" the rainbow scenes and then a vivid, technicolor panel with all of the "over" the rainbow scenes. A number of sepia and color pieces to make these panels come alive. Come in and check in out, put your thinking caps on and figure out what you will do with this once in a lifetime fabric.

I met today with some delightful women who run the Shenandoah Women's Center. I am working with them to plan some events that will culminate in their 30th Anniversary. I will be asking for your help in the future for some fun and very worthwhile events. I will also be asking for anyone who would be interested in joining me in forming an aucilliary for this very deserving group.

This weekend I will be attending retreat with a lively group of quilters. It looks like the weather will be nice for our time in Sharpsburg. I look forward to seeing you soon. Barbara