I hope you all enjoyed my Matzo Ball Soup recipe from last week. If you don’t have it, look under “Recipes” on our web site. For all of you who asked, I am feeling much better although the “cold” continues on!
Quilt Camp this past weekend at The Red Jacket Beach Resort was fantastic. The storm that was predicted never came near Cape Cod. The sun shone all weekend off the ocean and river, creating sparkling water and spectacular sunsets. It is truly a treat to sew in that atmosphere. Even Mary and I got to sew. Food, as always, was fresh and prepared by the chef to please everyone. We probably all ate a bit too much, but, after all, we were on vacation.
I made an adorable baby quilt in pink and green flannel for my dentist’s first grandchild. It is being machine quilted by my friend, Celine Spader, who took it home from Camp to perform her long arm magic on this quilt. When she brings it back to the store, I am told on Thursday; I will photograph it and include the picture next Monday. You will all want to order a quilt kit.
It has come to my attention that many of you don’t really know what Harriet Hargrave teaches when she comes to Heartbeat. First of all, Harriet, who is from Colorado, does not teach often in the East. She comes to me because she is my friend and we support each other as much as possible. Harriet is the ultimate “teacher”. She has the most thorough knowledge of thread, fabric, batting, quilting, appliqué, and piecing techniques of anyone I know in our industry. That is a heavy statement but true. She does not teach long arm quilting. She uses her sewing machine just like you and I, but with more finesse. Her blind stitch appliqué looks like it was hand sewn. Did I say enough? Harriet has only a few openings in her November classes here. Don’t wait a moment longer, sign up NOW. Click here.
Lots to do, not enough time, so make the most of your spare time and sew, sew, sew. It will lower your blood pressure. Come visit us soon.
I woke up this morning and realized that it is Monday again. How is it possible that another week has flown by? Then I reviewed in my mind, talking to myself, all the things I accomplished last week. Among the accomplishments were: finally meeting with my insurance agent to go over different policies and lower premiums (all of you should do that), a 2 hour interview with a charming reporter, Jessica, from “Cape Cod Magazine” who is doing an article (January?) about me and Heartbeat, beginning a new Quilters’ Academy, Freshman Year class, meeting with fabric salesmen, and revamping and finalizing the CD for the Quilt Patterns with General Instructions for Sewing Quilts, for 6-12 year olds to accompany my book, Quilts: Color by Number.
As if that was not enough, on Saturday I prepared a luncheon for the Garden City Quilters Guild who were here on Cape Cod sewing for the weekend at a local hotel. After lunch, I sat with these lovely women and discussed scrap quilts, showing off my samples. It was a great day! New recipes will be posted this week on our web site.
Most of you may not know that Heartbeat and I offer special events to quilting groups visiting Cape Cod. Bus tours, quilters (guilds or otherwise) who attend weekend quilt retreats and birthday celebrations are our specialty. We can provide luncheons in our store with free lectures from myself, off-scheduled hours of private shopping, lectures or classes for visiting groups, parties galore with your friends, and pretty much anything else we can think up! Fees vary with numbers of participants but we are into customer appreciation and fun, so don’t hesitate to ask. Of course, you must plan in advance for any special event. Call or email me or, if I am not available, ask for Liz, to discuss your requests.
The second Saturday $5 quilt is this coming weekend. If you couldn’t make it last month, then join us Saturday, October 9. Be sure to get here early; we open our doors at 9:00am and lock them at 9:10am. There are no excuses for being late. Arrive on time and join the fun. You need not be a quilter; maybe you are a wannabe quilter. If you don’t come on Saturday, then consider the 2nd Saturday in November. There is no fee and no advance sign up. Just come!
See you soon here on Cape Cod where the sun always shines (well, often anyway).
