Hello from the cold and damp Southwest! Tuesday night's local weather said Fountain Hills had over 7/10ths of an inch of rain. We didn't pick a good time for housepainting! My folks leave Fountain Hills today to return to their cold Midwest. Sorry we couldn't have treated them to better weather! It's raining again outside, inside under our sink. Waiting for Joe the Plumber (really) to call back!
Weekly FabShop Hoptm specials A reminder about our weekly FabShop Hoptm specials. Joining the hop is easy, quick, and free. Just click the blue bunny at the top of this page. He will lead you to the hop instruction page. If you are already registered for the hop, on my home page are my weekly specials + images when you scroll way down the page. I also have other limited time specials. Look for the pink bunny on my home page to follow the clues. Week 1 Special 40% off sale fabrics - TWO THREE days for subscribers Jan. 9-10 Week 2 Specials NOW Sat. 1/16 through Fri. 1/22 10% off Amy Butler patterns (click balloon)PLUS 20% off Winter Radiance (click balloon) plus 40% off sale fabrics Week 3 Special click the blue balloon Sat. 1/23 on my home page Week 4 Special click the red balloon Sat. 1/23 on my home page
	We took the Grand Canyon Railway, just for MORE snow for my folks! Don't know what we were thinking bringing them up over 7,000 feet. Thank goodness dad's altitude headache went away so they could enjoy the park during non-peak season. I planned to finish their 50th Anniversary quilt while they were here, but I do have a few more months before their 55th anniversary . . . photos to follow of the quilt. It's great weather to stay indoors and finish projects! If you have finished any projects lately, send me photos so I can update my customer page.
	Within the month, a store will carry my handcrafted items; baseball related. See the Calendar page in a few weeks for details. I will let you know when items are available at the store. Happy hopping!

Patricia Hashimoto, owner
Pat on the Back
Since 1996