Dear Friends,

              Winter is in the air, time to get those quilting projects out and start working on them.  We’ve had a great fall and believe it or not we’re starting to think about the new spring fabrics that will start coming in the beginning of the year.  We’re always working a little ahead of time here.  In fact I have already ordered some Christmas fabric for next year, hard to believe.  The family is well.  Cody is doing great in school and Ted continues to work at DuBois Lumber and cleans sewing machines at night.  Well, no Cabin Fever here, grab your cup of tea, find your favorite chair and read through the newsletter to see what we have planned.

              We start with our Class Open House on Saturday January 21st from 11-2.  This is a great time to see all of the class models and meet some of the teachers.  When you sign up on this day you will also receive a discount on your class supplies.  We do have a couple of spots left in the Sue Nickels Retreat which is January 5-8.  Margie is teaching our beginners quilting class, Quick Quilts.  This class starts with the cutting and ends with the quilting.  It’s a great time to learn to quilt.  We have the cutest pattern called Calendar Quilts, its has a wall hanging for every month of the year, and Lynn is going to teach you how to make one a month.  She’s also teaching a Quilted Jacket class, Kids Pillowcase Class, pincushion class and the Serendipity Quilt Class.  We’re keeping her busy, trying to keep her out of trouble.  Margie is also teaching a couple of other quilt classes, be sure to come in and see the models.  Pam has a Painting class planned and Nancy Webster is teaching another embroidery retreat and helping me teach the T-Shirt retreat in March.  Be sure to read all of the articles on the other events happening at The Icehouse this winter.  Like I said no Cabin Fever here, to much to do.

              As always thank you all for your continued support.  I truly appreciate all of you.  We’re going to celebrate our 32nd year, thanks!  As I’m writing this Beth has not had her baby yet, but it’s getting close!!!  We’ll let you know on facebook, so be sure to friend us.          

                                            Blessings