NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, January 18, 2009

The crazy weather this week meant waking not knowing what we would be greeted with. The cold on Saturday really did get everyone's attention. The water pipes at the shop were briefly frozen but that was about the only problem we experienced. I hope that you too did not have too many obstacles. It did bring to mind a concept that Carol Gruber brought to me once---a car quilt. What an inspired ideas. A small lap quilt made especially for the car. Now when you get in and get your seat belt on, you can get your quilt on your lap and feel that extra warmth and comfort. That would also make a lovely gift as well.

New fabric arrived this week and we got Thimbleberries and Redwork clubs up and running. This week we will be starting the year off for Primitive and Crazy Club. We continued to have people sign up for Saturday Sampler and classes. I believe that we have now closed Thimbleberries and Willing Hands has only a couple of spaces left. If you have not signed up for clubs you probably need to think about which ones your are interested before more are closed. Classes are beginning to fill as well so don't delay on those decisions as well.

Just one more reminder about our Scrap Block Mania. We sold out of the kits last month. The new kits will go on sale the first Tuesday of February. I have just finished another option for this fun little package of fabric.

Stay warm and come to check out what is new on the shelves. Barbara