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Dear Summer Sewists,
Scott Fortunoff, owner of the Jaftex fabric companies, wrote a wonderful post recently about the ways you as a customer can help your favorite quilt shops stay in business. Last week we read about what to do. This week we read about what NOT to do. Click here to read part II of the post.
We have a Block of the Month program that is short and sweet and will get you in the Christmas spirit! Vintage Holiday begins on Tuesday, August 13 and meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for 5 months: that is August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10. Each meeting is just 1 hour long, from 10:30-11:30. Anne Brill will teach you how to put together the month’s blocks (there are 10 total) and host show and tell. A limited number of kits are available for this quilt, or use your own fabrics.
The By Annie Trunk Show has arrived! Find lots of nifty bags, totes, and organizers on the table as soon as you walk in the front door. Patterns are on their way; meanwhile, you can place a special order and we will save it or them for you.
Cut less and sew more! AccuQuilt is offering great savings on their machines and over 60 different dies. Some of the dies are as much as 40% off. You can reduce your cutting time by 90% using the AccuQuilt system, giving you lots more time to do what you love, which is sew. Save time and money by purchasing your AccuQuilt machine and dies in July.
The Janome Summer Scratch Off Savings Giveaway has begun! Now through July 31, 2019, come into the shop and enjoy a demo of any Janome machine. Receive a Scratch Off Card and scratch off the disc and instantly win one of 22 prizes. Go to www.Janome.com and get even bigger and better prizes!
And if you like what you tried, it’s a great time to buy a new Janome sewing machine or serger. Pay what Capital Quilts employees pay; get the same discount they enjoy. Come talk to us about the Employee Pricing Event and test drive some machines! You won’t get a better price for a fabulous machine at any other time of the year. Come in before July 31.
Handi Quilter is partnering with us to have a nifty promotion now through July 22 (they extended the promotion by a week). Buy a new machine and get a Capital Quilts Bounce Back Gift Certificate in the amount of $200, $300, or $400, depending on which machine you purchase. Spend the Gift Certificate on anything you like in the shop. HQ’s fine print: may not be combined with other HQ offers, discounts, or promotions. Valid for one-time use only (in other words, you have to spend it all in one shopping spree!). Bounce Back Gift Certificates have no cash value are not redeemable for cash, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. CQ’s fine print: Bounce Back Gift Certificate valid day after purchase date to six months from purchase date.
We have rescheduled the reception for Diane Garrison, our current artist-on-display. The reception and Gallery Talk will now be held Sunday, July 21 at 2:00pm. Come hear Diane talk about her quilts, what inspires her, and her growth as a fiber artist. She has lots of stories to tell! Free, but please register so that I know about how much fruit and cheese and chocolate to provide!
Thank you for shopping at Capital Quilts!
Go ‘n’ piece,
Alison
SHOP OPEN LATER HOURS:
We are always open until 9 on Fridays; when we have an evening class, we keep the shop open until 9 on that day, too. Upcoming evenings when we will be open until 9pm: Fridays, July 19 and 26.
IN THE GALLERY: Diane Garrison is generously sharing some of her quilts with us this month. They are cheerful and whimsical, everything from 3D bats to cupcakes to a seek-and-find quilt. Join us in the shop on Sunday, July 21, 2-3:30 for a reception for Diane. She will give a Gallery Talk about her journey as a quilter.
HANDI QUILTER FLOOR MODEL SALE: Handi Quilter longarm machines for less!
Simply Sixteen: MSRP $5995, now $5,000
Amara: MSRP $11,995, now $8,499. Your choice of a 10’ or 12’ frame.
Forte with ProStitcher: MSRP $24,495, now $18,495. Your choice of a 10’ or 12’ frame.
We will install your machine free of charge and provide a free lesson on its basic use and maintenance. There is a separate free class for the ProStitcher.
VENDOR SPECIALS IN JULY
ACCUQUILT: It’s Christmas in July! Select GO! dies are up to 40% off all month long. Come by the shop to see what is on sale. The GO! machines are also marked down: get a $30 rebate on the GO! Me, a $75 rebate on Ready.Set.GO, and bring in your coupon for $100 off the GO! Big (or we can print one for you).
HANDI QUILTER: SHOPPING SPREE! Purchase a new Handi Quilter machine today, go shopping on us tomorrow! Receive a Capital Quilts gift certificate for $200, $300, or $400, depending on which machine you purchase. Spend it on anything you like in the shop! Offer valid through July 22.
JANOME: EMPLOYEE PRICING EVENT You pay what our employees pay! Employee pricing is available on ALL Janome models...it is a deeper discount than is usually available to you. Come into the shop to see what the big deal is! These prices are being offered through July 31. Don’t miss out; ask about these terrific savings today!
Come in for a demo and instantly win a prize with the Summer Scratch Off Savings Giveaway! Now through July 31 while supplies last.
SEW STEADY: Sew Steady has a new table bundle available. Get a large 18” x 24” Sew Steady table, a Large travel bag for transporting the table, and the new Grid Glider for $149. The regular price is $183.
Take 50% off the Sew Steady gray travel bags, large (26” by 26”) or not as large (20” by 26”). Limited stock available, offer valid while supplies last. You can buy them through the Sew Steady website and pick them up here at Capital Quilts!
CLASSES:
Register for classes online, in the shop, or by calling 301-527-0598. Please register early; we need at least 3 people to make a class happen. If the class is cancelled by Capital Quilts, you will get a refund. If you let us know you can’t make it at least 8 days in advance of the class, you will get a store credit. Cancellations 7 or fewer days before the class are not refundable, but you can try to find someone to take your place. If there is waiting list, we’ll try to help with that. The Supply List for each class may be found on our Website at the lower left-hand corner of the class page. You may have to scroll down to find it.
Do something different with your summer: learn how to make Fabric and Felt Jewelry! Lois Sumser will show you how to make jewelry that is always original, lightweight to wear, and a great way to use up your scraps! Kit included. Saturday, July 20, 2:30-5:30.
Enjoy up to 6 blissful hours of sewing and fun with Kat in Night Owl Sewing. This mini-store retreat is on Saturday, July 20, 6-midnight (stay as little or as long as you like). Includes pizza and drinks and a $10 Gift Card.
Learn how to use quilting rulers to get a professional look using the longarm. Barbara Bean will teach you the basics in Longarm Rulers 101 on Sunday, July 21, 12-2. This class is a prerequisite for two other ruler classes being taught later, one in August and one in September.
The Sew Together Bag, a terrific clutch-sized bag, has seven pockets, and three of them are zippered! If this doesn't keep you organized, nothing will. Phyliss Jaffe makes zippers easy. Beware: all your friends will want one! Take this popular class on Tuesday, July 23, 10:30-12:30.
The next Sandwich Day is Tuesday, July 23. Appointments are available at 2, 3, 4, and 5. Bring your top, backing, batting, and basting spray or pins and we’ll help you get that quilt sandwiched in no time. Don’t forget that if your quilt is going to be quilted on a longarm, you do not need to sandwich it.
NEW CLASS ANNOUNCED: Kathy Barden is teaching Happy Handles on Wednesday, July 24, 1-3. You can add these handles to any bag you are making. The pattern gives instructions for 19” and 25” handles, along with instructions on adjusting the length.
Free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine is easy, fun, and relaxing. Come learn the basics in Fun With Free Motion on Thursday, July 25, 2-4. Karen Fricke will soothe your nerves and get you quilting. Most of the techniques can also be used on a longarm machine, when you are ready to give them a try!
Jan Wisor has made 13 Star Storm quilts! She is teaching the class again, beginning on Friday, July 26, 2-5. The class is a total of 3 sessions; the other two are on August 9 & 23. The large Star Storm finishes at 80" square, and the Mini Star Storm is a perfect baby quilt size: 40" square. Sign up for this one soon, before it fills up!
Our July Sit ‘n’ Sew is on Friday, July 26, 5-9. Bring a project to work on and some food to share with your fellow sewists. Capital Quilts provides the beverages.
Learn how to use the Handi Quilter longarm machines and finish all your own quilts! Make room in those closets and drawers that currently house your unfinished quilt tops. Barbara Bean teaches Getting Started: the Handi Quilter Longarm on Monday, July 29, 11-2. Completion of the class certifies you to rent time on our longarms.
CAPITAL QUILTS CARES:
All events are free and fabric is provided. You need bring only your sewing machine, neutral thread, and sewing supplies. Please register for each workshop so that we know how many to expect. Coming up:
Quilts of Valor: Help make quilts for our military service men and women who have protected our freedoms and our country. Join our QOV chapter if you like. Our next meeting is Friday, July 19, 10:30-1. Project Leader: Sue Moats
Holiday Stockings and Bags: On Wednesday, July 24 (Christmas Eve in July!), we are making stockings and bags to share with the children at NIH later in the year. These stockings and bags will be filled with goodies and presented to the children to give them a bit of holiday cheer. Sew with us from 10:15-12:15. Project Leader: Jan Wisor
Small Kennel Quilts: We are always accepting small kennel quilts, and we always have free basic kits available for you to take home to make and return to us. (They're great stashbusters, too!) They are a perfect little project for practicing your quilting skills! We receive requests from shelters for completed kennel quilts on a frequent basis, and hurricane season is coming!
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Sarah J. Maxwell designed Peaceful Petals for Studio 37. This mix of warm and cool neutrals in a collection of low volume and contrast pieces, allows the focus to be solely on block and quilt design rather than color play. $12.50 per yard.
Stonehenge Solstice from Northcott Fabrics is back in stock! Created for the 10th anniversary for their Stonehenge line, it is the basis for the Northcott Block Party in which we are participating. $12.99 per yard, "Merlin's Star" Block Party kit, $12.99 each.
We've freshened up our selections of 30s reproduction fabrics with some bolts of Nana Mae III from Henry Glass. $11.99 per yard.
Winter Cottage from Henry Glass was designed by Marcello Corti, who creates fantastic yuletide designs and atmospheric festive scenes which make him a hugely popular illustrator. These prints feature birds, trees, and pinecones. $11.99 per yard.
Dash Flow is a delightful line of blenders from Dear Stella. We love the subtle motion these lend to any quilt they're incorporated into. $10.99 per yard.
SAVE THE DATE:
• July 1-31: ByAnnie Trunk Show
• July 11-28: Sacred Threads, Reston, VA
• September 21-22: Friendship Quilters of Linthicum and Eternal Quilters Guild Quilt Show, Linthicum, MD
• October 11-20: Quilters' Quest
• October 14 & 15: Capital Quilts' Quest Bus (reserve your seat today!)
• November 1-3: Everybody's Quilt Guild Quilt Show, Westminster, MD
• November 16: LickinFlames Trunk Show, 3-5
COMMUNITY CORNER
Join the Embroiderers' Guild of America, Baltimore Constellation Chapter for a very special event! Heather Hook's “Closet of History: a Timeline of Embroidery & Fashion in the 19th Century” on Saturday, October 12th at the Chartwell Country Cub (no stairs!) in Severna Park. Heather will be sharing a large portion of her 4000+ antique clothing collection with participants. Learn about the rise and fall of women's fashions in the 19th century, with special emphasis on embroidered pieces. Lunch will be served. $40 per person. Please contact Leslie Carson (lcarson55@aol.com) for additional information or to purchase tickets.
Are you part of a group that needs a meeting space? Capital Quilts is happy to rent you its classroom for just $25 an hour. It’s a great space for sewing bees, small sewing, knitting or other craft groups, and kids’ sewing parties. Our staff is on hand to assist you. You can bring food and drink (just please keep it in the classroom!).
BLUE BAG BONANZA
July’s prize is a charm pack of the “Mix” collection from Timeless Treasures and a pattern called “Zip to Shape” from Ghee’s. The pattern includes instructions for a drawstring bag in four sizes.
To be entered in each month’s drawing, bring your Capital Quilts Blue Bag with you when you shop. Make sure you show it to the staffer at the register! Upon completion of your sales transaction, your name will be put in the jar for the drawing at the end of the month. The more you shop, the more chances you have to win. Don’t have a Blue Bag? Purchase one at the shop, by phone, or online for just $4.99. We save all of the entries for the year, and at the end of the year we draw a Grand Prize Winner from all the entries.
Our thanks to everybody who shops at Capital Quilts and who participates in the Blue Bag Bonanza.
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