Fallin'

Fallin'! So what does fall season do for you? Do you get a particular mood when the leaves begin to fall and the temperature begins to fall? Does your disposition begin to fall? I think that a study of personal moods in autumn would provide quite an interesting contrast of conditions. For me, there is an energizing force somewhere in all the color and the briskness and the anticipation of coming holidays and family times. I look forward to the aromas that come with the autumn season. Think of the odor of smoke curling from the chimneys as folks begin to warm themselves by a crackling fire. Think of the aroma from the kitchen as we bake apples, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. Add in those special breads and cakes and pies. (In the south you kinda just go with the flow when the turnip greens and collards are cooking. Instead, think of the cornbread to go with those greens.) Hot soup is soul food when combined with that cornbread. After a brisk walk, how about snuggling in a cozy quilt to read a book (or your e-reader) or to whip down the binding on that last quilt you just quilted (or received from the longarm quilter). Quilt making just seems to "fall" into fall. So we are looking for you in the shop soon to select your next projects!

Sara

Special Shop Hours
At Heirlooms & Comforts on Saturday, November 12, we will NOT be open at all because the Clemson home football game with Wake Forest is starting at noon. This game will mark 53 years that Bobby has been to every home game that the Tigers have played. Can't miss this one.


Thanksgiving Holiday Hours - Close at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Nov. 23; reopen Monday, Nov. 28 at 10:00 AM.


Special Event
At Heirlooms & Comforts on November 18 we are hosting a Stabilizer Event with Gail Dodson, Viking Educator from the west coast of USA. She will be demonstrating the use of machine embroidery and machine appliqué, and how stabilizers aide in making those designs great in the stitch-out. She will discuss which needles and the styles and uses of certain ones. If you have already called to sign up for this all-day session, which includes lunch that we serve, please send your tuition or call with a credit card payment to secure your seat in our limited space. Also, we want to have the count correct for lunch. All day November 18, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM with lunch and a "goodie gift bag," related to stabilizers and embroidery (10 free designs) for a tuition $15. Yet another bargain! Complete your registration with payment to reserve your seat.


H&C Feature of the Week: One Item 25% Off
At Heirlooms and Comforts this week we will feature any one item of your choice at 25% off. The item can be anything in stock with the exception of machines, sergers, cabinets, and embroidery software. You choose; you save.



Fall Retreat
The other thing that autumn means locally is that Quilting in Toccoa - Fall 2011 is this week (formerly known as Quilters' Rescue Mission or R&R Retreat). That means that Sara has loaded the trailer again and made the shop look funny. We will be normal again after Thursday.

Quilting in Toccoa