Autumn, a time for change in the weather; leaves changing from summer green to shades of goldern yellow, red and orange; children in school are over the first blush of "new term" excitement and settling into their studies; and thoughts are returning to indoor activities.

Wardrobes change. We see fewer T-shirts and more long-sleeved shirts and turtlenecks. Lightweight shorts go back into hiding, to be replaced by the fall's good sturdy denimn and solid corduroy.

Change is everywhere and here at SewingWeb.com, we're making a few changes too. Lois (lois@sewingweb.com), who you may know as SewMagical on the message boards, is now also providing content direction for the site. Donna's still here, working in the background, but Lois is the main point of contact and will be involved intimately with the message boards, content on the front page and elsewhere, poll building, tip writing each month, and welcomes your suggestions related to any of these. Lois has been with the site and doing some background work for SewingWeb.com from the beginning, so this is a seamless transition :)

Our other change has been our affiliation with and purchase by SewingPatterns.com. We're a one advertiser site now! Our focus can be helping others learn to sew, providing community for people who sew, and on bringing you content that is relative to sewing. We encourage your questions on the message boards and appreciate any thoughts you may have regarding content - what would you like to see?

Regarding change and the fall season - break out your fall colors and stitch together something wonderful. During the hurricane in Virginia recently, Donna made one doll quilt and half-completed another. There is always time for sewing!

Thank you, as always, for being a member of our site. Remember our chats on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. ET - Lois is your host for those.

Stop by the site and take our new poll. We're asking about Halloween costumes. Where do you get yours?

As always, Keep Sewing!

Lois and Donna

Lois Fitzpatrick and Donna Apperson
Online Community Directors
http://www.sewingweb.com