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Newsletter: Winter 2018-2019

Yes ma'am, it is almost time for the big showdown! Lucky number 13, year of the Sew-In! January 17-20 with snow date of February 21-24 (potentially). This year we are hapy to announce a few changes! Change can be good, you know. Cotton Creek Mill in West Branch is going to be taking over the store part of the Sew-In. Mary and I have given them some great ideas and they have flown with them. There will still be a mystery quilt with kits available as well as fast and easy projects you can complete in little time. Demonstrations on sewing techniques and gadgets will also be on their venue. They will also offer a "quickie" sewing machine cleaning and oiling for $30. Any kind of machine can be cleaned. Sign-up sheets will be available at the event.

Registration balance of $120 is due ASAP and can be sent to me at: 3915 West Overlook Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240 . There is a waiting list for the event so if you are not able to attend, please let me know.

This year's them is "Thank Your Lucky Stars!" Hopefully, we will be lucky to have acceptable weather.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday: doors open at 2 p.m. No earlier. You may sew until 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Show & Tell Saturday night
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday is Show & Tell night. Show off any projects you have completed, or not, to the multitudes. We would also like to know what lucky thing has happened in your lifetime.

WHAT TO BRING:
- Sewing supplies & projects
- Rulers
- Rotary cutter
- Sewing machine & cord!!
- Small irons only
- Extension cord
- Treat to share at the grazing table (optional)
- Lip balm...my lips get pretty dry from all the yapping

WHAT WE SUPPLY:
- Irons & ironing boards
- Cutting tables & mats
- Extra cords
- Lots and lots of love

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Sleep Inn located at 485 Madison Ave. in North Liberty has special rates for Common Threads customers. Lucky for us! Call them at 319-665-2700 to make your reservations. Ask for the special rate for the Common Threads Sew-In.
Bill McArtor, AKA Sven

SPECIAL SERVICES:
- Bill McArtor, AKA sven, will be available for massages throughout the weekend. Peg cannot reserve times on his schedule. Please sign up when you arrive.

FOOD:
Thursday: appetizers
Friday & Saturday: lunch & supper
Sunday: brunch

We try to have gluten-free and healthy options available. If you have suggestions for the menu, email Peg at pegriffin-wood@hotmail.com. The menu will be posted at the event.

The grazing table is open to your treats. Be prepared to share your recipe if you treat is too good to be true. Sharing a treat is optional. Please do not feel obligated, especially if you are traveling.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER: 
Yes, the sisters are coming!
- Please park in the lot only. Not in the spaces close to the building. This area is for staff that will be coming and going throughout the event and loading and unloading frequently.
- Please remember to check in with Peg upon arrival to receive your name tag, winning lottery ticket, and door prize entry.
- If you need help unloading, please ask. We are happy to help.
- There are wagons and carts just inside then entrance for your use to unload your vehicle. You may unload at the front sidewalk and then move your car into the lot.
- Coffee, water, decaf, and iced tea will be provided throughout the event.
- Reservations for seating are not available. Due to the amount of people attending, we will have seating set up. You are welcome to move things around once people are settled. Be nice!
- As much as we like to see all of you and your families, please refrain from having visitors come to the event. It is a retreat, after all.
- No perfumes please. Body lotion and hair products with fragrance should be used with caution. Caution means you could be asked to wash up or we might give you a sponge bath.
- Cash and checks are preferred but Visa and MasterCard are accepted if you shop at the event.
- Reservation for next year is $10, non-refundable. We will be giving away one free registration fee this year. Hope you are the lucky one!

Hopefully you have all had your flu and pneumonia shots. Please do not come if you are ill!

Due to a family issue, the schedule for classes will be posted after the first of the year. Happy holidays, everyone!

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