Welcome 2010

Are you as surprised as I am at how quickly time is going? Even as we begin our meetings again for the second half of the 2009/10 season, the executive of Loose Threads is already planning for next fall - wow! We have some fun ideas brewing and are ALWAYS happy to have suggestions from our members. As a matter of fact, the exec would be thrilled if someone would like to take on programming for the next season.........any volunteers??
In spite of the cold and yucky weather, the turnout for our first meeting of 2010 was well attended. We had some beautiful show & tell, which is always inspiring. Most of those in attendance worked on their own projects, and some of us worked helping others.
The sign up sheet for International Quilting Day, which is March 20 this year, was passed around. Please be sure to let us know if you want to be included in this fun-filled day. Space is limited to first come, first served.
We have some very interesting meetings coming up. We have a rep from a batting company coming to talk to us and my understanding is that we will be a "test" group for the product. Diane Shink will be coming to give a talk on aprons......now, I can hear some of you asking how much can there be to say about aprons, right? Well, the feedback from people who have heard this talk is great and they have raved about it! Do you have any old aprons?? Please bring them to the meeting to share with all of us. We invited the members of the Co Op Quilters to join us for this special meeting.
I am in the process of working on teachers and dates for next fall for workshops - is there a teacher you would like to have come to Montreal to share her/his expertise with us? Please let me know and I would be happy to make the contact. So far I have Elaine Quehl and Lonni Rossi in mind. We could always ask Sharon Stroud to come back up - she is so much fun! Google any of these 3 women and check out their sites.
Please remember that you can always call or email me with any ideas or suggestions or comments you might have about the guild.
Stay warm and tread carefully out there - it is slippery (hope your back feels much better soon, Barbara).
Until next time, happy sewing.
Sharon