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Is it something to eat? No, it is “Grandma’s Pure and Natural Hand Soother.” This is the best lotion you will ever try! It contains jojoba and shea. It is never sticky or greasy, and is scented with grapefruit oil that everyone likes…even men. When I got it I was a little hesitate because my husband gets migraine headaches with perfume smells. It smells like you just peeled a grapefruit, delicious and fresh. Another good thing about it is it only takes a dab to do it. Quilters could use it as well as knitters or someone that crochets. Check with your favorite fabric shop to see if they have it or ask them to get it, you won’t regret it.

Now I promised you some sewing or cooking tips. Today it is a sewing tip.

If you are collecting a certain color of fabric, for example black and white, keep a small swatch of it in a small notebook in your purse. If you are like me you get into the fabric shop and wonder, do I have that one? Just take out your small notebook and look it up. It saves time and money. Have a wonderful day and keep quilting!

As I sit here listening dreamily to Ricky Tims’s Christmas in a Small Town, I realize I would be remiss if I did not let you know about this album. If you do not have Christmas in a Small Town, you’re missing the most beautiful Christmas album created in this decade.  Ricky’s musical talent offers us a refreshing blend of old traditional favorites, rarely-heard ancient carols, and a wonderful new Christmas  song by Ricky. You will want to listen to this album over and over again. Accompanied by other vocalists and musicians, Ricky’s beautifully arranged musical renditions simply make one’s soul sing.  Ricky Tims has given us a truly beautiful Christmas gift―the sharing of his stunning musical brilliance. Listen and enjoy! Merry Christmas.

You may listen to Christmas In a Small Town at www.christmasinasmalltown.com. On this website you can see beautiful winter photos, listen to music, learn about the music, download the music, and purchase a CD.  Treat yourself to this wonderful Christmas album. You’ll find yourself humming and singing with it, as you prepare for your Christmas celebration.

The small center star echoes quietly in Dots (day eight on the Twelve Days of Kaleidoscopes tour), as outer portions of this design look as if they have been woven together in an intricate fashion. The fuchsia petal-like shapes allow a vision of the most extraordinary sunflower to take form. 

To view a larger version of this kaleidoscopic art print or to order your own signed Giclée art print, go to Paula’s Website. Click onto #8 Dots.

Since I have been doing so much running around promoting my two patterns Sole Cool Hot Iron Bag and Snap, Grab and Go I felt I deserved a little break. My 4 friends and I went to The Victorian Guest House, which is at 302 E. Market St. Nappanee, IN., for a quilt retreat. It has six period decorated guest rooms with each having its own private bath. Chris Haman, the owner, creates a wonderful space for us to laugh, talk and sew till the wee hours. You really should consider this if you want a fun place to go and have a quilt retreat or just get away from everything for a couple days.

If you are near Muncie, IN on Dec. 5th you should drive over to Quilters’ Toy Box. They are located at 804 W. McGalliard Road. They are having a huge sale! You heard about the early bird getting the worm? Well how about 30% off your entire purchase if you get there between 7 A.M. and 8 A.M.!! Between 8 and 9 it is 25%, 9 and 10 it is 20% and 10 to 4 it is 15%. Tonya Dumpert is the owner and she would love to see you at her “Super Saturday Sale.”

While I was gone on my retreat I received a couple packages that contained new products for me to test out for all of you. They look pretty cool! One is really BaNaNas! You have to wait and come back to see what it is. Give me a couple days and I will let you know. Until then, keep quilting!