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Quilt Retreat took place last
week. It was held at Camp
Harmony. Thank you to
everyone that attended and
helped make it a huge suc-
cess. We all have memories
that we’ll cherish for weeks
to come. There were many
completed projects, lots of
great food, and loads of fun.
Plans are already in the
works for next year.
Check out the Classes and
Events sections and mark
your calendars for the next
few months. They’ll fly by,
just like Summer did!
When the rain finally quit at the be-
ginning of July, summer seemed to
just fly by! Somehow I’ve missed the
“dog daze” and canning season and
berry picking. When I was young my
“elders” always said the older you get
the faster time flies. I’m beginning to
understand that all too well. I hope
your summer has been rewarding and
you’ve seen it come to a close with
health and blessings. In the end, isn’t
that what really matters?
Diane and I had the opportunity to
attend Moda’s annual Open House in
August. Visiting Dallas, Texas at 99°
is an experience in itself. But the
What a Whirlwind Summer! Moda Warehouse was cool and
huge! We navigated through the
many isles of
fabric racks with
large carts.
Moda’s owner,
Mark Dunn,
joined the atten-
dees for a Texas
dinner in the
evening. He is
very personable
and has a great
passion for the
quilting indus-
try. He’s pictured here in the
purple tie.
This year’s Summer Get Away
The Fabric Rack
Holly Taylor is one of Moda’s
most popular designers. She
has teamed up
with Doug Leko
from Antler Quilt
Deigns and cre-
ated another hit
called Winter’s
Song. Most of you
remember last
year’s sensation, Through the
Winter Woods. Well, Winter’s
Song has just as many pat-
terns and coordinates. You’ll
love it!
Quilting Treasures has re-
leased several panels for
Christmas
this year—
Jolly Old
St. Nick,
Rejoice,
Christmas
Bell, and
Rejoice. They each have co-
ordinating fabrics and free
download patterns. QT is
also well know for their out-
doorsy designs. Bear Coun-
try is
just
what
the
man
cave ordered. There are kits
available, as is the case for
most every sample on dis-
play.
Northcott’s Christmas re-
lease this year is Reindeer
Prance. As with
the previous
years (tree &
wreath) we are
featuring the
blue color way.
Doesn’t every
little girl dream
of princesses, ponies, and
magic castles?
With the help of
a panel you still
have time to
make her dreams
come true. Little
Princess with its
coordinates will
make a quick project for that
special little girl.
Are there any folk art fans in
the crowd? Red Rooster
had you in mind
when they de-
signed Christ-
mas Whimsy.
There’s a free
pattern that
incorporates the panel blocks
with pine-
apple fram-
ing. Gotta
see it!
September, 2015
Inspiring Times
Special points of interest:
Moda’s Open House
The Fabric Rack
Gadget Corner
Instructional Classes
BOM—The Storytellers
Scarecrow Pick Sale
Country Roads Shop Hop
Index:
The Fabric Rack 1
Gadget Corner 2
Curvy Log Cabin 2
Winter Forest
Flannel
2
Gentle Garden 2
BOM-Storytellers 3
Seasonal Silhouettes 3
Demo Night 3
UFO 3
Scarecrow Pick
Sale
3
Country Roads
Shop Hop
4
311 Georgian Place
Somerset, PA 15501
814-701-2635 [email protected]
www.sewingboxquiltshop.com
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Author: Wendy Airesman, Owner
Volume 23
Need some fresh inspiration?
There’s no lack of projects in these
great new books that have been
released in the quilting world. Are
you one of “those” quilters that
love precuts like charm squares,
jelly rolls, and bundles but don’t
have a clue what on earth to do
with them? I know many of you
just like to look at them, but really,
wouldn’t it be better to admire
them in a quilting project? Any
one of these new books can help
you get your creative juices flow-
ing. Stop in and take a look.
Shannon Fabrics is the industry
leader for that soft “cuddle cloth”
so many children fall in love with.
Their latest kit is Ella-Nor. It’s an
adorable appliquéd elephant in
gray and
yellow.
The size
is 52”
square,
just
right for
wrapping, dragging, and cud-
dling!
Patrick Lose is well know in
the quilting industry for his
unique appliqué designs. His
Snow Day kit will tempt all
you snowman lovers. It’s a
table runner that can be used
all winter long. And as we all
know, win-
ter can be
long in our
area!
Another kit that’s been added
to the
woolfelt
series we
carry is
Frosty &
Friend. It
joins Owl
Family,
Spotty Hen, and Ham & Eggs.
If you’re a hand sewer or a
hand quilter and don’t like
wearing a thimble, you’ll love
Poke-A-Dots. They’re em-
bossed rubber dots with adhe-
sive on the back. Stick one on
the finger you
use to push the
needle through
your project.
You’ll love ‘em!
Notions, Patterns, & Books 20% Discount Every Day
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Class Schedule
Gadget Corner
**Advance registration & payment is required for all classes. See website or call for class policy.
Trim the Tree (32” W x 49” L) Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Technique: Curvy and Straight Log Cabin Blocks
Schedule: Sep 28, Oct 5, 9 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $45 Instructor: Wendy Airesman
Details: Use the Creative Grids log cabin rulers to create this great Christmas project. The
rulers are designed to make perfect logs without the “bends”. Get a jump on the holiday season
and have a great wall quilt ready to display. Borders can be added to make the project larger.
The 8” Curvy and 8” Straight Creative Grids Log Cabin rulers are required.
Winter Forest Flannel (65” W x 75” L) Skill Level: Beginner Technique: Panel Squares and Basic Piecing
Schedule: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $60 Instructor: Wendy Airesman
Details: Learn how to square up panel pictures, and cut stacks of fabric accurately. The pat-
tern is written by Doug Leko and the fabric is Moda Winter Forest flannel. The kit is required
and includes the backing.
Gentle Garden (55” W x 67” L) Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Offset Log Cabin and Pieced Center Stars
Schedule: Nov 16, 23, 30 Dec 7 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $60 Instructor: Wendy Airesman
Details: The center of the quilt is made up of 6” squares. The log cabin blocks are offset and
the center of each star is a four patch. Eleanor Burns flying geese method is used to make the
star points. Quilt in a Day Mini Ruler Set is required. Kit is available.
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**Advance registration & payment is required for all classes. See website or call for class policy.
UFO Work Days Schedule: Thursdays from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Class Fee $5 Instructor: Wendy Airesman
Details: Bring your unfinished projects (UFOs) and get some help to complete them. Advance registration is
required due to limited seating.
Block of the Month—The Storytellers (102” Square) Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Technique: Piecing
Schedule: First Saturday of each month September through August, 2016
Time: 9 a.m.—11 a.m. Class Fee: $10/month
Instructor: Wendy Airesman Quarterly Kit Fee: $57.25
Details: The pattern is written by Denice Lipscomb. Her last two very suc-
cessful block of the month programs were Women of Courage and First Ladies.
Each quarterly kit includes the necessary fabric and patterns for four monthly
blocks. The fabric is from Windham’s Storyteller series. Classes are optional.
There are only nine reservations still available. If you’re interested, don’t delay.
See website for details. Commitment Form required.
Ongoing Block of the Month—Seasonal Silhouettes Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Laser Cut Raw Edge Appliqué
Schedule: Third Saturday, Jan—Dec, 2015 Time 9—11 a.m. Class Fee: $10
Monthly Kit Fee $29.99 (precut) Instructor: Wendy Airesman
Details: Make one or all twelve. These are great small projects that will give you a feeling of
accomplishment. Stop in to see the samples. You can start these anytime. Book is required.
Class is optional.
Events
Demo Night
Schedule: Second Monday evening of each month Jan—Dec, 2015 Time: 6 p.m.—8 p.m. Fee: $10/Night
Instructors: Wendy Airesman Details: Come join your friends and make new ones at this fun evening of in-
struction. Each month there will be a technique or gadget demonstrated. There are refreshments and a door
prize at each meeting. Advance sign up is requested.
In conjunction with the Annual Scarecrow Festival, come take advantage of
our Scarecrow Pick Sale. To make room for some new lines on our blender
wall, we’ve “picked” some designs to eliminate—Andover Dimples, Michael
Miller Krystal, and a few others. These will be on sale one day only at 40%
off!
In addition, the last kit of some of our displays have also been “picked” for
clearance. These will also be on sale one day only at 40% off. There will
likely be additional “picks” for our fall clearance. Remember, the early bird
“picks” the worm!
Date: Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
The Sewing Box has donated the quilt pictured here for the Festival. Please
support the Kiwanis Club by buying a raffle ticket(s) to win this adorable fall
wall quilt.
Scarecrow Pick Sale
311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-701-2635 [email protected]
www.sewingboxquiltshop.com
The Sewing Box Quilt
Shop
Thanks &
happy quilting!
311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501
Hours:
Mon—Wed, Sat 10 —5
Thu, Fri 10—6
Sunday Closed
Closed Labor Day
Country Roads Shop Hop Did you get your passport yet? The excitement is building for the
fourth annual Country Roads Shop Hop!
This year’s quilt pattern that you receive free by visiting all ten
shops is Bears in my Garden. It features sampler bear paw blocks
with beautiful long-stem flowers appliquéd between the rows.
Many of the shops have the entire quilt on display. Stop in, take a
look, and get your passport soon!
The Grand Prize is a Babylock Sewing Machine, 2nd Prize is $250
in Meandering Money, and 3rd Prize is a $100 Sheetz Gas Card.
In addition to these great prizes, every shop gives away a basket
door prize every day during the event.
October 14—17 is next month. Before you know it the leaves will be turning, you’ll be
enjoying all the fall festivals, and thinking about the holidays. So don’t delay, get you
passport today!
The Sewing Box will again offer van transportation on Friday, October 16th. The cost is
$35 per person and will visit Grantsville, MD; Uniontown; Mt Pleasant; Blairsville; and
Ebensburg. If time allows the two Johnstown stores will be added. There are only six
seats still available and will be reserved on a first-paid basis. The van will depart Somer-
set at 8 a.m. and return approximately 6 p.m. There will be an on-your-own lunch stop
between Uniontown and Mt. Pleasant.
Events . . . . .