Lost & found:  Left at the Christmas Party one pie dessert server, metal with wood handle.  Jean has it.

Missoula Quilt Guild Spring Retreat Dates: For those who plan ahead, the date for the spring retreat is March 25 - 28, 2010. This is a week earlier than usual due to Easter being the first weekend in April.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in the mean time! Michelle Baker

Does any one have suggestions for quilt classes while on vacation in Maui in February? Thanks for your ideas!Michelle Baker MKBRDMT@msn.com 

**ATTENTION**ALERT**ATTENTION**

This is not quilt related but I don't think it's out of line to put this on our website for a little while.

If you use a credit or debit card while shopping please check your receipt   immediately    to make sure there is not a "cash back" transaction on it if you didn't get cash back!!  It has happened in Texas and in Missoula that receipts have shown "cash back" when the customer did not get cash back. 

Missoula Sheriff Detective Rick Newlon was at a local retailer the Friday after Thanksgiving and checked out with his debit card.  He just happened to notice that his receipt said "$20 cash back".  He had not asked for cash back nor had he been offered it by the clerk.  When he questioned the clerk, the clerk said he must have "hit the wrong button".

Please be aware of this scam!  Debbie Gross

We need a Chairperson for the QUILT TAKE DOWN.

This involves taking down the quilts, placing them in baggies with the quilter's NAME in front.  Remove the quilts to a Pick-Up location, and put

them in alphabetical order.  After comparing the name on the QUILT to the registration sheet they are required to bring, hand their quilt to them.

Lots of people will already be there to help you!

For Sale:  Janome Memory Craft 6600P  Sewing machine

Very low miles!!  Excellent shape, like new.  Call Jerry at 542-7043 or 360-5113 email: dirnberger@aol.com

Fat Quarter Raffle Baskets for the Quilt Show

At the October meeting, members voted for the themes for the two yummy fat quarter baskets that will be raffled off at the Quilt Show in June.  By far, the big favorites were "Black & White" and "Flannels."  So now you have an excuse to go through your stash and find fat quarters to donate to the baskets.  :-)  As a reminder, a fat quarter is an 18" x 22" cut of fabric.  Good quality cotton only, please.  Let's fill those baskets, and remember, winning one of our raffles is way easier than winning the lottery!

http://boiseartmuseum.org/exhibit/current.php  if you have a trip to Boise planned, check Historical Quilts and Gee's Bend displays at Boise Art Museum. 

http://incompetech.com/graphpaper  this web site is such a great tool I  couldn't wait until Prez Tips to share it with you.  I found it when I googled hexagons for English paper piecing.  Jean

I  have a four harness, maple, table loom $225.  I will consider all reasonable offers.  Peggy Holt Email me at pandabolt27@bridgemail.com  

** SEW DAYS **

Please come for a day of sewing and friendship. Sometimes its really a good idea to get out of the house and away from all your chores and spend the day with fellow quilters.  Remember that it's potluck and if you would like to volunteer to make a pot of soup, please let me know. Jolene Ellerton jellerton@ci.missoula.mt.us or 239-4488. Hope to see you there!!

          December 12th & 26th

Fat Quarter Basket - 2009-10 Painted Art Theme 

January  meeting fat quarter basket theme: "Waiting for a Chinook" by Charles M Russell

(Be sure to bring good quality fabrics. 

It's much easier to win than the lottery!  Ask Katya. ;-)