NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, July 26, 2009

Where has the summer gone? Is it really the end of July? Soon the school buses will be back on the road and the next thing you know the leaves will be turning gold and red. Here in Martinsburg our new shopping center opened this weekend. There is a Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Michaels. There are other things coming but those are the ones that are opened so far. I stopped by Michaels on Saturday and was delighted to see the big section they have for quilters/sewers. I picked up a new needle safe--those little magnetized case that holds your needles securely--I had lost my last one. They have a huge selection of rotary cutters, blades and mats--remember they have those great coupons when you need to shop. They have basting spray, a large selection of pins and a great selection of scissors. Don't forget that Rachael Shaw at Shaws Sew & Vac on Winchester Ave. has Gutterman Thread. So the good news is that even though Nutmeg Lodge is gone there are still quality selections of basic notions available to you.

This is Quilt Odyssey week. I know that a number of you are going--have a great time. If I get to make the trip, I might see you there.

The other thing--if any of you are on Facebook--let's be friends. Barbara

NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, July 19, 2009


Okay, it's time for some updates.

• My job at Prettyman Broadcasting is going quite well. I love what I am doing these days--last week I closed two very nice pieces of business and am busy working on proposals for some really exciting commercials.
• Judy is successfully running Thimbleberries Club, enjoying the soccor season and has started volunteering at the horse rescue farm
• Marcy is enjoying the summer--her friend Nancy Sandberg was here for a visit from Texas
• Pattie is busy with a new client picking out things for their house--can you believe that someone wants appliances with knobs!!!
• Cathie is working at Traditions at the White Swan three days a week. That's right if you want to still have fabric cut by someone from Nutmeg Lodge---check out Cathie at Traditions on Tues., Wed., or Sat.
• Kelly has been having fun in the water and school will be starting soon.
• Debbie still has her day job with the computer company.
• Rick and Hendley are getting by at Laber's Rick's cousin's dog has been hanging out for a while which makes Hendley less sad that his girls and treats are no long around.

Don't forget that Quilt Odyssey is coming in a couple of weeks. There is a booth hop this year. Nutmeg Lodge gave up the space and Piecing The Past took over our spot in the hop. Check out their booth to get your passport and collect all of your blocks at the show plus a finishing kit. We loved the quilt that we made and Donna will have it all in her booth at Quilt Odyssey--this is the 10th Anniversary for that great show.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!!!!

Barbara

NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, July 12, 2009

I did not post the blog last week--sorry for those of you who are following me. I have really been getting myself adjusted to my new life and trying to figure out my new schedule. This is sort of like being in a foreign land where the clocks work on a different time zone and the bed is facing the wrong direction. My new job is now full time and I am trying to make a new life for myself. Just the routine of coming home and having dinner seems somehow sort of upside down. I need to get a letter out to everyone about Retreat and I need to get a schedule started for Willing Hands. I am aware of all of this and really will get that done in the next few days.

In the meantime, life does go on. I have been loving this weather and my asthma has subsided somewhat. In case you did not know--I spent the first two weeks of my new life having a terrible time with what has become a chronic asmatic condition. Several conversations and trips to the doctors, xrays, new meds, etc., etc., and I am finally able to breath fairly well and can at least sleep through the night. Enough of that jargon-----

Robyn is back in Singapore and the time differences in our lives makes it next to impossible to communicate. The design business is going but I wish it were more organized. Soon I hope. Pattie and Cathy are still with me on that front.

Judy is still running Thimbleberries and her ladies seem to be as pleased as can be. I am glad for that.

I miss all of you and hope we run into each other soon. Barbara