NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, August 24, 2008
Can you believe it's the last week of August? Where did the Summer go? Actually I'm not too disappointed--I think I said it just the other week that Sept. starts my favorite time of the year. The weather this week has certainly put me in mind of Autumn delights. Cool, crisp mornings, sunny afternoons and chilly nights--the best formula for quilt making!!!
I have begun work on the Fall Class Schedule--stay tuned for this addition to the web site. I know Wendye is working on some more fun---if you were not in her string piecing class, be sure and get in her next offerings---the collective said that she is an awesome teacher.
A couple of notes:
We have been asked to sell tickets for the Apple Harvest Quilt. We will have it on display for several weeks. Come in and buy your ticket to support a local event that is very worthy. I am hoping that next year Nutmeg Lodge will be an integral part of the quilt for this annual event.
We are assisting the Martinsburg Women's Club with their effort to provide Christmas
stockings to the Salvation Army. Next week I will post a schedule for a "sew in" to make about 50 stockings. We will have a table set up with machines and pattern/prepared fabric---anyone wishing to help with this can come in, sit down, sew a stocking (or two, etc.) and get a reward for doing so. This is a service that the Women's Club has provided for the Salvation Army for some time and I am proud that Nutmeg Lodge will be involved this year.
Don't forget to call me or come in to pick up a ticket for the Annual Labor Day Breakfast at War Memorial Park. I hope to see a lot of you there.
Get your little and big ones off to school and then stop by to get started on all those fun projects you have been dreaming of all summer.
See you soon!!! Barbara
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, August 17, 2008
Home from the Beach!!! We had such a grand time---the weather was wonderful, the surf was so pleasant it was like a big bathtub, the laughs were side splitting, food, kids, our houses, it was all the total package. Now tanner than before, a lot more laid back and, sadly, a pound more, I am back to work!!!!
Everyone said that it was fun at Nutmeg Lodge while I was away. I'm so glad that you enjoyed all the mice had to offer on Friday and Saturday. If you have not come in for that event while I have been away---stay tuned in the future. I will be leaving town again and, as usual, the mice will be playing.
While I was away we did get a lot more Kona Cotton. For all of you embroidery enthusiasts, this is a lovely fabric to embroider on. We also stocked up on other colors so if you are looking for something specific, stop by and check it out.
Also, the new environmentally friendly batting from Quilter's Dream is selling well. This is a great opportunity for all of us to make a difference. Each package tells the user how many liter bottles went into making a particular size batt. You really can't get greener than that. And, speaking of batting--we now have 18 inch batting on a roll---the perfect size for table runners and place mats. This could be your fast track to Christmas presents!!!!
I have to say that I am a little out of the loop about everything that is going on. Call or stop by to check out the classes that still have to run or to get inspired with a new project.
See you soon!!! Barbara
Home from the Beach!!! We had such a grand time---the weather was wonderful, the surf was so pleasant it was like a big bathtub, the laughs were side splitting, food, kids, our houses, it was all the total package. Now tanner than before, a lot more laid back and, sadly, a pound more, I am back to work!!!!
Everyone said that it was fun at Nutmeg Lodge while I was away. I'm so glad that you enjoyed all the mice had to offer on Friday and Saturday. If you have not come in for that event while I have been away---stay tuned in the future. I will be leaving town again and, as usual, the mice will be playing.
While I was away we did get a lot more Kona Cotton. For all of you embroidery enthusiasts, this is a lovely fabric to embroider on. We also stocked up on other colors so if you are looking for something specific, stop by and check it out.
Also, the new environmentally friendly batting from Quilter's Dream is selling well. This is a great opportunity for all of us to make a difference. Each package tells the user how many liter bottles went into making a particular size batt. You really can't get greener than that. And, speaking of batting--we now have 18 inch batting on a roll---the perfect size for table runners and place mats. This could be your fast track to Christmas presents!!!!
I have to say that I am a little out of the loop about everything that is going on. Call or stop by to check out the classes that still have to run or to get inspired with a new project.
See you soon!!! Barbara
Friday, August 08, 2008
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Friday, August 8, 2008
Yes you read that right, I am writing to the blog on Friday. Because tomorrow morning I am going on VACATION!!!!! My sister, her family, myself, and my family have rented two houses in Myrtle Beach and we will be spending 7 days have nothing but fun. We have not done a totally family vacation for several years and everyone is looking forward to it.
While I am away, the mice will be playing next week. Call or stop by to find out what is going on with our two delightful mice. Don't miss the fun!!!
Nothing really new at Nutmeg Lodge. But there is still plenty of time to get that dorm quilt done and/or start on that Christmas List.
If you have a guy or gal heading off to college or university, pick up a stack of fat quarters, ask for our dorm quilt pattern or 3,6,9 pattern--both are free. Get the project finished fast and send it off to the quilter (if you don't have one, we have names and numbers for you to get in touch with). Don't forget these projects should not be labor intensive and if quilted nice and tight will hold up to extreme use and commercial laundering.
And that Christmas List? Pick up a couple of panels, a few pieces of yardage and you have a great start to getting checks off that list.
When I return, I will be letting you know about a sew in we will be sponsoring to help the Martinsburg Women's Club sew stockings for the Salvation Army.
I will post the blog next week at its usual time on Sunday. See you soon----Barbara
Yes you read that right, I am writing to the blog on Friday. Because tomorrow morning I am going on VACATION!!!!! My sister, her family, myself, and my family have rented two houses in Myrtle Beach and we will be spending 7 days have nothing but fun. We have not done a totally family vacation for several years and everyone is looking forward to it.
While I am away, the mice will be playing next week. Call or stop by to find out what is going on with our two delightful mice. Don't miss the fun!!!
Nothing really new at Nutmeg Lodge. But there is still plenty of time to get that dorm quilt done and/or start on that Christmas List.
If you have a guy or gal heading off to college or university, pick up a stack of fat quarters, ask for our dorm quilt pattern or 3,6,9 pattern--both are free. Get the project finished fast and send it off to the quilter (if you don't have one, we have names and numbers for you to get in touch with). Don't forget these projects should not be labor intensive and if quilted nice and tight will hold up to extreme use and commercial laundering.
And that Christmas List? Pick up a couple of panels, a few pieces of yardage and you have a great start to getting checks off that list.
When I return, I will be letting you know about a sew in we will be sponsoring to help the Martinsburg Women's Club sew stockings for the Salvation Army.
I will post the blog next week at its usual time on Sunday. See you soon----Barbara
Sunday, August 03, 2008
NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, August3, 2008
Welcome August---just one more month and we will be in that glorious time of year September followed by Fall---my most favorite time of the year. Next week I am off to the beach for a much needed break. One week with my family for rest, relaxation and fun. That sounds like the past week, without the rest and relaxation. My friends Robyn Pandolph and Brenda Hayes spent the week with me. The focus was Robyn's new fabric from RJR. Robyn and Brenda were working on samples for the upcoming Fall Quilt Market where the fabric will be introduced and on samples for the February issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. If you came by the shop on Wednesday you saw the fabric and know what a treat we are in for. This is probably the most beautiful line of fabric I have ever seen---for all who remember Folk Art Wedding you are going to totally flip out for this one---honestly this is so beautiful, so much more sophisticated and just down right gorgeous!!!
We have tons of batting in---we not only have the Poly Select and Cotton Blend that everyone loves, we are also caring the new "green" batting---each batt tells you how many liter bottles were used to make the batting. It is really a wonderful batting, helping to rid the world of plastic bottles and it is cheaper too!!! What's not to like?
We also have more apron patterns if you have been looking for one--this is the Four Square pattern from Vanilla House--fast, fun, and just fabulous. The new Needl'e Love book is in, and Renee has hit another home run.
We have a number of community projects that we are running currently and will have more in the future. It is really a good thing for us to get involved in other things in our community. Don't forget that Nutmeg Lodge is a collection point for old cell phones for the Women's Center, we are also the collection point for eye glasses in good condition for a project in Mexico that brings glasses to people who have no other access to refractive and optical care. And I am also selling tickets for the Labor Day Breakfast at War Memorial Park. A great event with a truly American flare---steak, eggs, and country ham. All proceeds from this even goes to improvement of this wonderful park. Tickets are $25.00. A great deal!!! Call the shop, email me or stop by to get your ticket or to get more information.
See you soon---Barbara
Welcome August---just one more month and we will be in that glorious time of year September followed by Fall---my most favorite time of the year. Next week I am off to the beach for a much needed break. One week with my family for rest, relaxation and fun. That sounds like the past week, without the rest and relaxation. My friends Robyn Pandolph and Brenda Hayes spent the week with me. The focus was Robyn's new fabric from RJR. Robyn and Brenda were working on samples for the upcoming Fall Quilt Market where the fabric will be introduced and on samples for the February issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. If you came by the shop on Wednesday you saw the fabric and know what a treat we are in for. This is probably the most beautiful line of fabric I have ever seen---for all who remember Folk Art Wedding you are going to totally flip out for this one---honestly this is so beautiful, so much more sophisticated and just down right gorgeous!!!
We have tons of batting in---we not only have the Poly Select and Cotton Blend that everyone loves, we are also caring the new "green" batting---each batt tells you how many liter bottles were used to make the batting. It is really a wonderful batting, helping to rid the world of plastic bottles and it is cheaper too!!! What's not to like?
We also have more apron patterns if you have been looking for one--this is the Four Square pattern from Vanilla House--fast, fun, and just fabulous. The new Needl'e Love book is in, and Renee has hit another home run.
We have a number of community projects that we are running currently and will have more in the future. It is really a good thing for us to get involved in other things in our community. Don't forget that Nutmeg Lodge is a collection point for old cell phones for the Women's Center, we are also the collection point for eye glasses in good condition for a project in Mexico that brings glasses to people who have no other access to refractive and optical care. And I am also selling tickets for the Labor Day Breakfast at War Memorial Park. A great event with a truly American flare---steak, eggs, and country ham. All proceeds from this even goes to improvement of this wonderful park. Tickets are $25.00. A great deal!!! Call the shop, email me or stop by to get your ticket or to get more information.
See you soon---Barbara
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