Hello friends, as I’m looking out my studio window, its hard to believe that there is a winter snow storm arriving in hours. The sun is shining and it looks like a beautiful day. According to my weather app, there is some pretty impressive snow total predictions starting this evening and going right through to Saturday. With the holidays starting only a few days away, there is something extra special about a good snowfall over Christmas. It’s like magic! It also helps keep the eating at bay, as we will all need to get out the shovels and wear away that extra helping of pirogies, with sour cream of course!
I was able to meet my Longarm deadlines for the year with only 1 quilt remaining, and that my friends will wait till after the holidays. As always I have too many quilts in various stages of construction and many, many ideas for new projects for 2023. The Mini Charm bag was such a success that I would like to have another bag of sorts to add to the repitoir. I am also considering a mini’s class or club here at the studio. I would love to hear from you and get your thoughts on these class suggestions. Cindy and I have been discussing new classes for her shop in Espanola. Keep an eye on her newsletter for her class lineup starting January.
I am gearing up for out and about workshops, with bookings coming in for March and April. If you would like to know where I am teaching and when, check out the calendar section of my website. If your guild or group is interested in a lecture or workshop feel free to give me a shout to discuss the particulars. I am always up for meeting new quilters and sharing what I know about quilts and quilting. Just a reminder that “The Loft” is available for you and your friends to have some time away for your shared interest. Available dates can be found on the bookings calendar on the website. Give your friends a call, after the busy holiday season, we all deserve a little “me time”.
It is always at the end of a year, we pause for a bit of reflection and gratitude. 2022 saw its fair share of continued uncertainty, with quilters unsure of in-person classes, rising costs of everything and just a world of not quite normal yet. So with the year coming to an end, I’d like to take this opportunity to say Thank you! Thank you for your continued support, for your friendship, and Thank you all for being quilters. It is because of all of you that I keep doing what I do.
Now it’s time I got out for a walk before the blowing snow begins so, thank you for dropping by, until next time, 2023, stay safe, stay warm and Have a wonderful holiday season.
