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I hope you all have had a blast as we have these last few weeks. Between the Retreat last weekend, the many shows we've been to, the new friends we've met through the Shop Hop and all of the wonderful pillowcases we've seen - needless to say it has truly been a whirlwind of a month or so.



As far as the Retreat goes, I do believe many projects were completed or at least moved up in the pile of things to do, so good progress was made. The ladies had way too much fun and lots of new friends and connections were made, so I think that is best of all. Everytime I called to touch base with Beth, all I could hear in the background was giggling, I think that's a good sign.



We have just been astonished at the amount of you ladies participating in the Steppin' Out Quilt Tour. As of tonight, we have had 6 people register at our shop for the Grand Prize. That means that they have visited all 13 shops in the last two weeks. If you still would like to join the Shop Hop, you can. Even if you cannot make it to all of the shops, it might just be worth it. For every shop you do visit between now and October 31st, you still get entered into the individual shop's basket drawings if you make a purchase at their store. You never know if you might win the prize. Just to remind all of you, due to the Shop Hop's schedule we will be open from 9-6 tomorrow the 24th and next Saturday the 31st. After those days we will resume our normal hours on Saturdays from 10-4. Our hours during the week are the same. If you'd like more information on the Shop Hop including the list and map of all participating shops visit their website here.



And just for a quick update on the pillowcase project for ConKerr Cancer: I counted this week just how many pillowcases we have thus far. I couldn't believe it - I don't think you're going to believe it - but I'll tell you anyway. As of this moment we currently for the month of October have 201 pillowcases at the shop. Thank you to all who have donated and wish to donate. We are completely blown away by the generosity of our customers and friends. Thank you all again and we received a very nice card from the NE Ohio Chapter Coordinator for ConKerr Cancer that I believe will touch many of your hearts. Thank you sooooo soooo much and remember we will be doing the monthly drawing the 2nd of November. Check here to see if you're the lucky winner!



We received new fabrics this week. This is Wiscasset by Minnick and Simpson for Moda. Just yummy - there is just no other way to put it. If you have scraps left or pieces from past Minnick & Simpson lines, these will work together with those other pieces. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

I know we've done some projects with this line before, but we still have free patterns and fabrics available to make this adorable child's quilt from the Animal Party fabrics. This panel might not last much longer so come in the shop and pick one up or come see us next weekend at Wildwood Quilt Guild's show at the Mentor Senior Center on Sunday. PS For more information on the Wildwood Show give us a call or leave us a comment and we'll e-mail you back ASAP.

And last but definitely not least: Becky's first pattern has been printed and will be at the shop on Monday afternoon!!! To check more out about her fun little new business and all that's happening in that part of the world check out her blog here. More to come on that subject later, but check back here shortly on all updates in all aspects of the quilt shop. Talk soon!