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The holidays are almost here! Can you believe it???? I was listening to the radio yesterday and they said there were 18 days until Christmas…….thank God we decided to celebrate the day after! I have a 24 hour reprieve!
But, for the first time in five years I will be home for THREE whole weeks – and working from home – and I am going to enjoy every minute of it. I can sit in front of the fire and Christmas tree typing away on my laptop – ho..ho..ho…..
On the “work” front, I am really excited! I am designing a fabric line with Henry Glass that will be introduced at Spring Market. I’m learning all about Pantone colors – and even have my own “stylist”! I am soooooo spoiled!
Then, my favorite trade publication – FabShop – asked me to write a column for their magazine. I am going to review the best notions. That means I get to play with all of the new ones – sometimes before they are even released! How fun is that! Don’t be surprised when there are samples on the table when you come to classes! I’ll probably be picking your brains…
I am designing some new rulers for Creative Grids that will also be out at Spring Market – and some will work well with the fabric line.
AND, I had a project in Fons and Porter last month – and American Patchwork and Quilting THIS month! Who would have thought it!
On the class front, teaching at the house has worked out fine so we are starting new classes in January! I am piggy backing classes – just like we did at the shop – so I can schedule my travels around these classes. I will warn you though – we may have to switch some classes occasionally. I have to go to the national shows so once or twice a year there may be conflicts! But we’ve worked it out so far…….and are having a ball!
For those of you who are already taking classes, we had to put the big dog down last week. Old age finally caught up with him. Ty has been lost without him – and God bless you guys – I don’t think he went longer than 5 minutes NOT sitting on somebody’s lap ALL day Saturday.
Sunday, I did a book signing and demonstration at Always in Stitches in Grove City. I love that store! Mary Clark is the owner – and God love her – has my sense of humor! They have written a fictional book based in the quilt shop. I started reading it today – and had to put it down to write this – not an easy decision! You will LOVE “The Guild in the Granary”. It is so much fun to try to figure out what is truth and what is fiction, who is who, etc. It is a great read – and even if you haven’t shopped there, you will enjoy the references to Shirley Stutz, the NQA show, Bowling Green, etc. I’m sure she will be happy to mail you a copy if you call the shop! But, definitely add it to your Christmas list! They all signed my copy, so I’m not sharing!
It’s time to get to the reason I’m sending this thing! I am going to Maumee on Wednesday – and some people wanted to move some classes – so here is the schedule for the rest of the month.
Class Changes
I wanted to have a Christmas party – but couldn’t quite figure out how to do it – and fit it into everyone’s schedules, so I decided to combine some classes! The lesson plans will be prepared for each class – and if we stop laughing long enough, we may actually go over them! I will have drinks and appetizers for everyone. All you need to bring is show and tell! This is a combination of Dear Jane and Nearly Insane classes – but many of you have taken other ones – so bring whatever you want.
SOOOOO….the Nearly Insane #7 and Dear Jane #8 classes that were supposed to meet on December 11th will meet from 6:00 – 9:00 on December 17th – with the Dear Jane #18 class that was supposed to meet on the 18th! Stop in any time – or stay for the whole evening! Are you confused yet? And, if anyone else wants to come, have at it!
The book class that meets on Thursday, December 11 at 1:00 will meet on December 18th at the same time.
And, last – but not least – the Project class that normally meets on the third Saturday is meeting on December 13th so it is not right before Christmas!
I filled out my calendar for the entire year, and will up-date the calendar on the website before the first of the year.
New Classes
Just Plain Nuts
Many of you wanted to make the sequel to Nearly Insane after Liz’s visit, so we are starting that in January. We will make four blocks a month for a year! That’s right – this one only takes a year! Let me know if you need the book. Use any fabric that you want!
The third Saturday of each month starting in January at 12:00 or
The second Wednesday of each month starting in January at 10:00
Appliqué Blocks of the Month
We will be making two different quilts – you can make one or both. The Circuit Rider quilt consists of 42 blocks that were originally made for a circuit rider in 1862 who was born in Lebanon, Ohio. He owned a farm between Dayton and Cincinnati, was a minister in Zanesville, Otterbein, and Sunbury during a career that spanned 40 years. But here is the kicker! Nada Garvin is a genealogy nut – and has agreed to research the women who made the quilt! How cool is that – we’ll have a history lesson each month while we make two blocks. This will be a two year class – since the girls already want to add borders. They are even talking about a road trip to visit the sites – and a trip to Chicago to see the original in the museum!
Two blocks will be kitted each month – freezer paper will be included in the kit – for $15.00.
The other quilt is the large appliqué that we all fell in love with that Rose Wetherill shared at one of the retreats. We will do this one in a year. The class – which includes the freezer paper, placement, etc. will be $8.00. If you want the fabric for the appliqués, it will be an additional $7.00. You need 3 yards of fabric for the background.
Some of you have asked if you can do this by mail. Yes you can – just let me know if you need the book, etc., we will ship for an additional charge of $5.00 a month for shipping and handling. I don’t care if you get one kit or both – it’s still the same price – packaging and a trip to the post office are still the same.
Friends
Lucille told me that Pat Toomey’s husband died last week. He had been battling lung cancer. Keep her in your prayers.
Oakie has moved in with Lucille – our favorite gal is living in sin – and couldn’t be happier!
Jed is doing great – and can even walk a little without her walker – but with it – she’s hell on wheels!
Rae is busy doing handwork – and gave me a couple of quilts to bind today. We make a great team – I do the machine, she does the handwork. I am looking forward to being home the next couple of weeks to get more done.
The Newark and Granville high school choirs performed with the Licking County Symphony at the Midland on Sunday! What a magical night! I can’t believe I have lived here all of these years and never attended a concert – they truly are a hidden treasure!
I really do have to go – or you won’t get this READ until Christmas! Take some time to enjoy the holidays! And hopefully, I’ll see you soon! Penny
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