June 2002 - an update. 

Those of you who have already read the Customer Clips page will be amused to see that we have been able to add a picture of Marje & Janice.  We finally got them to stand still for a minute during the City of Roses Quilting Party.  We have also updated the Newsletter page with pictures and news from the CRQP.

In light of our special 'two for one' summer class schedule, our first feature is, appropriately, a 'two for one':  mother/daughter quilters Marje Rhine and Janice Matsen.  You'll notice that instead of a picture of Marje and Janice together, there is a sample of Marje's design work.  When I asked Marje if she had a picture of the two of them that we could include, she laughed and said, "Probably from when I was four years old!"  They're both too busy to sit down long enough to have their picture taken!  Anyway, on to their story...

A few years ago, Marje Rhine left her secure job at Nike to follow her dream.  She is a very talented gal whose dream was to design and market patterns for the quilter, patterns that were cute, practical and quick.  She has designed many patterns that fill that bill.  You will find them for sale at the Shop and here on my website.  If you've never seen the result of Marje's creativity, do browse in the online store - you'll see what I mean.

Marje is very generous with her time, energy and talent.  You may find her behind the counter at Scarborough Flair once in a while.  As a sole proprietor, one big problem is finding someone who can fill your shoes and provide the professional, experienced assistance that your customers expect.  Marje is very well suited to the task and has generously agreed to work many times when I have needed help.  She also teaches some classes at the Shop and students tell me that she makes them feel so comfortable in class. 

Her mother is Janice Matsen.  She is retired, but you would hardly know it because she is so busy!  She helps out two days a week in the classroom at her local elementary school. You might even find her working at the Shop occasionally, too! 

Both gals belong to a quilt group.  Together they have made and quilted an "Opportunity Quilt" every year for the last several years, then donated it to my annual Autumn Show & Tell event to help raise funds for Snow-Cap, a local food agency that helps those in temporary need without the benefit of federal or state funds. 

My hat is off to these two gals, for their energy, creativity, generosity, and talent.  Congratulate them when you see them.

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