The annual quilting and needlework retreat, STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION, is scheduled for June 12-14, 2003, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This year's "stars" (teachers) include: Brenda M. Papadakis (Dear Jane), Nancy Odom, Judith Baker Montano, Mabeth Oxenreider, Helen Kelley, Miki Miller, CA Wells, Of Female Worth, The Heart's Content, HeartStrings, Erica Michael Designs. Classes in rug hooking, basketweaving, and beading are also being offered. This Celebration is hosted by The Needle Case & Keeping Room, 2345A Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402 (319-743-9929). A mailing with complete details is planned for January 2003. If you wish to receive this, send your complete name and mailing address via e-mail to: [email]needlecase@aol.com.[/email] We plan to have another great time!