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A great time was had by all at our Harvest Soup Part, not only were the soups great, but the breads and desserts ad hot apple cider were all wonderful. Just as a reminder, I have not received any of those great recipes that I asked for at the party. Several people have asked me, and I keep hoping I will hear from some of you. Come on share your secret recipe, this is such a great time for soups and to have some new ones would be perfect. Thank you to all who bought in food, and helped with the clean up. Thank you Desi for your hard work, it does not go unnoticed. And all the stripers, and crazy quilt squares are gorgeous, I am constantly blown away by how much talent and creativity is in our Guild.

I have seen many of the stockings that have been given to Georgia for the Hospital and they are so much fun, keep up the good work, the hospital is expecting lots of babies this year. We want to make sure that every baby gets a stocking. There are many things starting up at the beginning of the year, so ready the newsletter closely.

Remember do not be overwhelmed, pick only those things that you really want to participate in. If you have any ideas for future, workshops please remember to see Desi and if you have any ideas for future speakers or teacher, give me a call.

Allow me to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving, I have many things in my life that the Lord has blessed me with, among them is serving you as President. Thank you. Remember you can never have too much fabric or too many bears, President, Calico Quilters, Margi Duffy

Open Invitation
to
Baltimore Beauties Christmas Party
Wed, Dec 6th, 11:30am, Whiskey Creek

Our traditional BBs Christmas Party will be held again in the Fireside Room at the Whiskey Creek Restaurant with any quilter who would like to join in for lunch and an ornament exchange.

The Baltimore Beauties is an open group that meets once a month during the year in each others homes, but our Christmas Party is "special", so each Christmas we go to The Creek, order off the menu (Dutch Treat) and have a lively exchange of holiday ornaments or small decorations that each has brought and wrapped.

We have reserved the room the 11:30 am Wednesday, December 6, so please come and join us for our last daytime get together before the evening Guild Potluck the following week.

I know that the holidays are here and everyone is busy, just take a moment to remember our soldiers so far from home. It must be difficult during this time of the year and especially those that have been injured. I always send out our quilts promptly, so keep that in mind, and perhaps finish one of those QOV that you have started. Lets try and touch a few of our soldiers this Christmas Season and remind him that we are thinking of them.

Last month my husband and I went to Las Vegas. He had a class to attend and I went shopping! Boy, did I go shopping!  

Quiltique in Henderson, NV. This store is really nice. It's well lit with a wonderful assortment of bright fabrics. The ladies that work at Quiltique are wonderful and are very helpful. This was my second trip to this store and I will definitely go back time and again. They have a website to check out. It's www.quiltique.com.

Nancy's Quilt Shop, Las Vegas, NV I have been to this shop quite a number of times. Nancy has a wonderful collection of Japanese prints. They had just gotten in the Aboriginal prints. What a wonderful line of fabric! I only got one of the aboriginal prints though. I was already over my budget for this store! Is there such a thing as a budget when it comes to fabric? Their website is at www.nancysquiltshop.com.

Fabric Boutique, Las Vegas, NV This was a new quilt store I found in Vegas. It wasn't too far from Nancy's Quilt Shop. The shop was pretty good size with lots of fabrics to choose from. They had a sale going for the month of October. Any fabric that was brown or with brown in it was 20% off. Of course I took full advantage of the sale! This shop had more landscapes and novelty prints. There website is www.fabricboutique.com

I'm looking forward to visiting all these stores again next October. I guess I better start saving my money! Desi

Hi. There is an absolute wonderful quilt store in St. George!!!! Its called Scrap Apple Quilts!!!!! She has a wonderful selection of everything, especially Batiks, she has loads of that, and all other lines of fabric. Plus a wonderful Quilt Show to be held on April 6,7 2007 at the Dixie Center, would love to see you all there. We have 5 other stores here too, with everything you could hope to find!!! Pat Peters

What a great October Meeting. Lots of people, great discussion, and beautiful show and tell. Please be advised that we will be changing our day meeting location. Starting in January, we will be moving over to Highlands. Desi has arranged it for us and has graciously agreed to come to our Day meeting. Same Time, 9:30 am for Board Meetings and 10:00 am for Guild Meeting.

*Betty McCloud was the lucky winner of the Apple Blocks that were made this month. Marty has handed out the next block for our November exchange.

*Our fabric exchange for November is Christmas fabrics. We had quite a few ladies join in, so consider 15 to 20 blocks for exchange. Size 10-1/2" square. See You there…..invite a friend. Margi

You are cordially invited to our 2006 Christmas Party.

When: Thursday, December 14th
Where: Highlands Time: 6:30 pm
What to remember to bring:

• A heart set to have a great time
• Brown Bag Exchange
• Potluck dish
• ½ Ugly Fabric Embellished Holiday Square
• Twenty, 2-1/2" strips of fabric, cut width of fabric

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me here at home or at QITS. Margi

Log Cabin Block - Linda Bucknam

Need to bring:
9 1/2 inch muslin square
2 1/2 inch strips of lights and darks in historical or reproduction prints
red fabric for center square (2 1/2")
needle and thread

THANK YOU! We have a Historian. YEA!!!! Courtney has graciously stepped forward to take up the job!!! THANK YOU, I know you will do a great job.

Sunshine Calico Quilters, if you know any other Calico Quilter that is facing a challenge or difficult time in their life's, a lost of a loved one, or may be ill. Please let Sue Wallace know she is our Sunshine Chair. We want to make sure we reach out and love them a little.

Just wanted to let you know that we currently have about 8 signed up for the Birthday Club and 18 for the Friendship Star Exchange. We have one more month to sign up for both or either. Join the fun. If you are not going to be at the meetings or Christmas Party let me know if I can add you to either list. Margi

Thank you Courtney, Mercy, and Desi for helping me man the Christmas Fest Craft Show, selling raffle tickets. We made $183. Thank you Courtney for keeping me company and thank you Mercy and Courtney for helping me spend my money…SMILE!!! The quilt now goes to DMV and then QITS. Thank you Mercy….. Remember we have only until March to sell all of our tickets. If you need more, please call me. Margi

Our 2007 quilter's retreat will be Sept. 7 - 9, 2007, at Crooked Creek Station of White Mountain Research Station. Crooked Creek is a rustic lodge located at 10,000 ft. elevation in the White Mountains. We will have possession of the second floor classroom from Friday to Sunday, no need to pack up your rotary cutters and machines. Housing dorm style, and meals from Friday night to Sunday noon, all for about $180 per person.

When we've done this before, we've always had lots of fun. It's a great weekend for beginners, because there are plenty of experienced "teachers" working beside you. Marty