More than Fifty Years

As high school friends approach and pass fifty-year anniversaries they begin to gather for a celebration. We had such an event recently among those of us who graduated from D.W. Daniel High School with folks who completed high school from 1958 to 1963. That kind of occasion is always fun and a little bittersweet for remembering classmates who have passed away from this life. When we met on November 5, little did we know that two beloved members of that group would be in such trauma and loss within a week's time. It is with saddened heart that we offer our collective sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Webb Martin who lost her life as a result of injuries in an auto accident last week. She and Joe were married for 53 years and set such an example of love and joy for all of us in that wonderful marriage that was blessed with three great children. All have become great friends of Heirlooms & Comforts in the years we have been in business. Those of you who enjoy Cheryl's embroidery classes will remember Linda and her enthusiasm for stitching even when the awful specter of Alzheimers began to dim her capabilities for remembering how to do the next step. Such a gentle person and so appreciative of the kindnesses offered for those of you who saw her often. Heirlooms and Comforts was her haven away from home and we will miss her. Linda, my admired friend from childhood, fly freely with the angels!

Sara

H&C Feature of the Week: Christmas Motif
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week we will feature 30% off Christmas motif fabrics. There are a number of really pretty Christmas holiday fabrics in our shop just now and you can choose some really great motifs for your holiday sewing and decorating. Some of the motifs are just plain fun for the kids and those who are young at heart. Ask about the ten-minute table runner and look at the sample that Sue sewed for the holiday display. Of course, the better selections are available for the early shoppers. Don't wait too long to choose your favorites at 30% off (half-yard minimum cut, please).

Last Minute Class
Recently we pointed out a winter (holiday) print to Gail Sexton and instantly she declared that it needed a snowman. She gave it a snowman and friends in a matter of a day or so, and now the resulting wall hanging is a Last Minute Class. Gail has created a pattern for the delightful wall quilt that is about 24"-27" square and is offering it to you as a class on November 28 and December 5, Mondays, from 10:00 to 1:00. There is a $3 pattern and a $48 tuition for this class. You go home with a friendly snowman design that has your choice of cats or dogs with the jolly fellow and with your choice of hat style on the snowman. Really, this is one of the nicest designs we have seen for the winter! This promises to be a great learning experience. See it soon and register for the class.

Thanksgiving Hours
At Heirlooms and Comforts we will observe the following hours:

• Wednesday, November 23: Close at 2:00 pm
• Thursday thru Saturday, November 24-26: Closed

Reopen for regular hours 10-5 on Monday, November 28.

Stabilizer Event
At Heirlooms & Comforts we are looking forward to seeing all of those who are joining us for a special program on the use of stabilizers on Friday. We expect a great presentation from Viking Educator Gail Dodson that will be beneficial for all of us who like to appliqué and embroider.