Letter from the President

Dear Quilters,

I'm afraid that summer is finally here! The garden is looking tired and droopy, breakfast on the deck is not as pleasant as a month ago and instead of languishing in the sunshine, the cat stretches out on the cool cement floor of the garage. So what else is new for mid-July? What better time to hole up inside and quilt, quilt, quilt! Which is exactly what I have been doing for the past four days at the Stripper getaway at the Cleek Retreat Center. I'm tired and rested at the same time, I've eaten too much and accomplished too little. But everyone had a great time! Most of us got a good start on a Mystery Quilt - it always amazes me how one pattern can look so completely different, depending on the fabrics used. You'll see the results at Show and Tell on the 24th. The patriotic quilt is being assembled. And what a collection of imaginative blocks!

I know it's vacation time and many of you will be traveling. Please drive safely. And don't forget to take along your handwork; you'll find time to work on it.

Piecefully,

Katharine