Wow, The month of June in northern Wisconsin seems more what I would guess Washington state is like weather-wise! In the last 2 days Saint Germain has had 2.2 inches of rain. But we need it up here. I watch the news at night and it's flooding south of us. And north in Canada too. God keep everyone safe. I am at the studio everyday and starting to watch the traffic pick up on the highway. This weekend will mark the offical (for us at least) beginning of the tourist trade. Already I've had several returning customers in for visits and shopping. Excellent to be able to catch up on their winter stories. We are blessed by the connections we have with so many folks. Weather permitting I try to get mugs thrown every day, and never enough bowls and cheese bowls. During my breaks I check out the garden, pull a weed or so and wish my tomato plants would grown better. Well, off to work.

It's June, but feels like May in northern wisc.

Gee, what have we been doing? Getting the studio ready and opened for the season, although the weather has been challenging. But, since I don't have the heartbreaking situation as those in OK, I am blessed. We have been spreading pea gravel, Barry's been fishing and I had the fun of replacing my relays in my Skutt kiln. Oh joy, but I think it worked!! We don't have a show until July 13th at Torpy Park in Minocqua. Hopefully the tourists will be up to enjoy the day! Until then you can find us at the studio everyday 9 to 5.

the end of 2012

I drove thru Saint Germain this morning, the town was finally busy with lots of snow machines and holiday tourists! Figured there would be alot of happy resort/motel and eating place owners after the week. Barry has been ice fishing, and caught a 29 inch northern, which broke his jigging pole with the effort to not become part of a fish boil. I have been packing a few etsy orders and working on a quilt top with Tuffy's help on the border. Hmmm, not easy with a partner who can growl and swipe a claw faster than lightening. Today there was bread a-baking and now a chicken is cooking in the oven for tonight. We will enjoy some wine and definitely not make it up til midnight. Those days are long gone. Thank you all our family, friends and customers who we love to think of as friends for being part of 2012. I know this past year has been heavy on many of you and blessed on others. Our prayers are with you all every day. I hope the beginning of the year brings peace and courage to all of you and that this continues all year. Just think now we can start working on getting 4th quarter sales tax filed, premier resort tax, estimated income tax sent in and get all the records organized for the tax man! Gee, I think I would rather be quilting or making pottery! So now, I can say bye for now and see you Next Year!

During December until just before Christmas Barry and I have our work for sale at a Holiday Boutique in Menomonie WI. Besides our work, the Witt Art Gallery is featuring the work of Cari Raynae this Saturday along with the work of 65 artists. If you want to shop Handmade this Christmas stop by the gallery and shop the huge variety of work by local artisians. Cari Raynae has been working as an award wining interior designer for over 30 years. And she's been sewing and creating art for all of those years as well. Join the gallery's Mailing List! Visit wittartgallery.com to see a listing of our artists and get direction to the gallery... Or go to our FB page "Witt Art Gallery" !! 1232 Douglas Street on the Corner of Douglas and Elm in North Menomonie 715-231-4036