Revisit

We live within a few hours of so many beautiful, historic, fascinating places that we should consider ourselves fortunate. Maybe some of us are just wiser than others because we consciously chose to be in this part of the world because of the proximity to these places. Bobby has a conference on Monday morning in Charleston, so I came with him for a weekend re-visit to some of the restored and preserved plantations and gardens. It has been more than 40 years since we have made this springtime trip to see the beautiful flowers in bloom and the preserved history of our state. Some parts of that history are less stellar and humanitarian than we would like, but it is the history. The main good is that we can learn from it and that it is altered from the past. We discovered some facts about Middleton Place and the Middleton family that had not previously been in our "bank of knowledge." There are other places within a day's drive or less that we should revisit as well, but as for now the colorful jaunt to Charleston will suffice.

Sara

H&C Feature of the Week: Feet
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week we will feature Husqvarna Viking Accessory Feet at 20% off the original price. Choose any in-stock foot that you wish to have to make your sewing and quilting easier to manipulate and get a 20% discount on that purchase. There is a "wall-full" of these accessories to choose from for either garment making, home dec sewing, or quilting. Make your choice; no limit to how many you can choose this week at H&C.

Embroidery Software
Husqvarna Viking is offering a Manufacturer's Rebate on the trade up purchase of 5D Embroidery Software until the end of March. The dollar value of the rebate is dependent on the choice of suite that you make. You purchase the module that best suits your purpose and the rebate is from $400 for Professional to $50 for the basic module. The Husqvarna Viking web site has the details for this program, but we can help you make your choice and get the best program for your style. Two weeks are left for this offer; so don't let it pass you by.

Change
Those of you who have shopped Heirlooms and Comforts for a longer time have probably heard it said in the shop that life is a series of changes that we must adjust to (one of Sara's frequent quotes). We at H&C are in another change just now: our co-worker Barbara Gauderer has decided to "retire" from regular assignment in the sales staff. We expect that she will be back in to teach classes on special ideas, like hand stitching and the color wheel, from time to time and that she will continue to attend Designer Diamond sessions. Her activities have changed since Michael has retired and she wants to accommodate those changes as well. We will miss Barbara's regular time in the shop, but cherish her trips into the shop for special events, drop-by visits, and fill-in help. That sense of humor and point of view that is uniquely Barbara keeps us on our toes! With love and gratitude we envy Barbara her wanderlust and "free time."