July News From Needles & Pins
Welcome to Summer! July brings us the start of the 2014 Row by Row Quilt Experience with the theme
“Sew The Seasons.” From now until September 2nd, you can stop in at participating shops across the country for free row quilt patterns. If you assemble at least eight rows into a finished quilt by October 31st and
are the first person to bring a finished quilt into a Row by Row shop, you’ll win 25 fat quarters. Complete
information can be found at the website:
www.rowbyrowexperience.com.
We’re excited to share our row, “Frederick Through The
Year.” This fusible applique project highlights some of
Frederick city and county’s best-known sites and seasonal
activities, including the city’s many fountains and the stone
bridge over Carroll Creek, the historic covered bridges of
the county, the Baker Park Carillon and winter’s popular
Fire & Ice event. Stop by to see our model and pick up a
copy of the pattern, which includes a color photo and a description of each scene.
If you aren’t going to be in the Frederick area this summer, you can have someone stop by for you,
but remember that we cannot mail the pattern or distribute it online. Half the fun of the Row by Row Experience is visiting quilt shops wherever you go this summer! Enjoy!
Twist Away Your Summer!
Join us for a class on the throw-sized
(51”x63”) version of Twister Illusions on
Thursday, August 7th, 10 am to 4 pm.
$65 includes pattern and ruler. We
need a minimum of 4 people to hold
this class and can accommodate a maximum of 6.
Participants must come to class with
their squares sewn together as directed.
The class focuses on cutting your twister
blocks and sewing them together.
Ask Us About Our Try It
Boxes!
Have a
question
about
checking your 1/4” seam allowance?
Want to know how a yo-yo
maker works?
Looking for a better way to
turn handles or tubes?
Ask us for a quick demo using
our new Try It Boxes!
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One Day Hand Stitching Classes Coming Up
Antonette, Janice and Vania
had a very successful One
Day Stitchery Class in June!
You can do the same at our
July sessions.
One Day Intro to
Hand Stitchery: Perfect for anyone whose
schedule doesn’t have
room for our monthly
s t it ch er y
gr ou ps .
Here’s a day when
you’ll learn to trace,
tint with Crayons and
begin to stitch our
small project. Everything you need except
scissors will be included in our kit—fabric
even prewashed! Two
options: Thursday,
July 10th. $40. We
need a minimum of 4
participants for this
class and a maximum
of 8 students.
One Day Intro to Applique: Again, perfect
for anyone whose
schedule doesn’t have
room for our monthly
ap pl iq u e
g r ou ps .
Learn to hand applique with a small
project. We’ll provide
the kit, so no need to
race around to find
your supplies. Two
options: Friday, July
11th or Saturday, July
26th. 10-4 pm. $40.
We need a minimum
of 4 participants for
this class and a maximum of 8 students.
July Ornament of the Month...and more!
It’s six months until
Christmas! Now’s the
time to get up to speed
on ornaments for your
tree and gifts!
Our July ornament is a
folded fabric star. Join
Elizabeth and Hannah
for either one of two
sessions: Sunday, July
13 at 1pm or Friday,
July 25 at 5 pm.
The cost is $8.50
and includes everything you need
and a pattern to
take
home.
Please call to sign
up in advance.
Coming Up in August: Join us for the
popular Folded Fabric
Christmas
Ball on Saturday, August
9, 1:30-4 pm.
$15 includes
all materials.
We need a
minimum of
6 people to hold this
class and a maximum
of 8. Please call to
sign up.
Our Last Monthly Scrap Quilt!
Our year of scrap
quilts from Scraps
Quilts Fit For A
Queen comes to an
end this month. We
have a different date
this month: Saturday,
July 12th at 9:30 am.
It’s been a great year of
using up a boatload of
scraps (although I still
have some left!) and
trying out new blocks
and settings. Making
every quilt in a book
has also been interesting! If you haven’t had
a chance to join us before, do come out to
see Laurel Wreath and
Garden Maze.
Keep an eye out for a
fall event showcasing
all the quilts from this
very useful book. And,
if you’re looking for a
book of great scrap
quilts in multiple sizes—this one is a great
choice!
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What’s New With Designer Kim Diehl - Join Us For Simple Whatnots
Popular fabric and
quilt designer Kim
Diehl has joined with
Henry Glass Fabrics to
create the Simple
Whatnots Club for
shops that purchase
her complete fabric
lines. Over the years
we’ve made a lot of
Kim’s quilt designs, so
this group seemed just
right for us.
We kicked off our
Simple Whatnots gathering in June and were
delighted to have 8
interested participants
with us. Given the
interest, we’ll continue
our 3rd Saturday afternoon time slot (July
19th at 1 pm) and
we’re happy to welcome you to join us.
We’ll have free small
quilt patterns to share,
as well as tips from
Kim (and us) on techniques, fabric
choices and more. June attendees
noted their interest in seeing larger
projects from Kim’s books, so we’ll
be adding that to the mix as well.
We’re awaiting the arrival of the
new fabric line, Vintage Farmhouse, as we send out this newsletter, but it should be arriving very
soon.
If you weren’t with us in June, please call to let us know
you’ll be with us in July. It will help with table arrangements!
Classic Quilt #3: Jacob’s Ladder Class Coming Up
Which block at right is
the Jacob’s Ladder
block? Well, the middle one is the traditional version, but the
Jewel Box (top) and
the Buckeye Beauty
(bottom) are other versions you can make
when you take Joyce
Nichols’ third classic
quilt class of the year
on Saturday, August
2nd, 9 am to 4 pm.
These classic quilt classes are mid-level skill
classes. You will need
to cut your fabrics in
advance of class. The
objective of this class is
to make four blocks of
either the Buckeye
Beauty or Jewel Box,
or nine blocks of the traditional
Jacob’s Ladder block, whichever
your choose. Continuing to
make more blocks and finishing
the quilt are done on your own.
This is a great class for using
your scraps! Cost is $45.00 plus
materials. We need a minimum of 4 participants and a
maximum of 6.
Two Bag Classes This Month
Melissa’s popular Strip
To The Beach Bag
class is back again this
summer on Saturday,
July 19, 12:30-6 pm.
This is a quilt-as-you-go
bag from G.E.Designs
and is perfect for summer travels and activi-
and materials. This class is limited to 6 participants.
ties. $35 plus pattern
We also have the Tahoe Tote (see
photo, page 5) on the schedule.
This easy-to-make tote is a great
beginner bag. Join us on Saturday,
July 26, 9-3 pm. $30 plus pattern
and materials. This class is limited to 6 participants.
26 One Day Applique
Class 10-4
19 Housewarming 9-12
Simple Whatnots 1 pm
Beach Bag 12:30-6
Ornament of the Month
5 pm
Tahoe Tote 10-4
25 Applique 10-2
18
27 Beginning Piecing 1-4 28 Beginning Machine 29 Beginning Machine 30 Beginning Machine 31 Beginning Machine 1 Beginning Machine 2
Sewing 8:30—12
Sewing 8:30-12
Sewing 8:30-12
Sewing 8:30-12
Sewing 8:30—12
Open Sew 4-9
20 Beginning Piecing 1-4 21 Crafty 8’s & 9’s : 22 Crafty 8’s & 9’s: 23 Crafty 8’s & 9’s: 24 Open Sew 4-9
9:30 –12
9:30-12
9:30-12
Ornament of the Month
1pm
16
17 Open Sew 4-9
15 Open Sew 4-9
9
13 Frederick Quilt 1-4 14
5
4 Closed
10 One Day Stitchery 11 One Day Applique 12 Early Bird 8:30
Scrap Quilts 9:30
Class 10-4
Class 10-4
Stitchery 10-4
Open Sew 4-9
Get to know/machine 1-
Sat
Fri
8 Open Sew 4-9
Thu
7
6 Applique 1-4
Wed
3
Tue
1 Stitchery Group 10-2 2
Open Sew 4-9
Mon
Sun
July 2014
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July Classes & Groups
Open Sew Nights every Tuesday and Thursday, 4-9 pm. Seating is limited, so call to
sign up. $5.00
Early Bird Sampler Program: Saturday, July 12th 8:30 am. Join us for our monthly
free program on small quilts and blocks.
Monthly Scrap Quilt Program: NOTE Change of DATE: Saturday, July 12 at 9:30
am. See our LAST quilt from the book Fit For A Queen. Block lecture and demo; piecing techniques and tips. Cost: donation for the Food Bank.
Ornament of the Month: Join Elizabeth and Hannah to make this month's ornament!
We offer two sessions to fit your schedule: Sunday, July 13th, 1pm or Friday, July
25th, 5 pm. $7.50 per person. Please call to sign up.
Class Notes

Please note class size
limits where
applicable.

Please check with us
for supply lists.

Please sign up and pay
for your class as soon
as possible to reserve
your place. You must
pay for your class at
least 2 weeks prior to
the class date.

Class prices are based
on filling the class, so
no refunds will be
made less than 2
weeks before the date
of the class unless we
Get To Know Your Sewing Machine: Saturday, July 12th, 1-4 pm $20. Bring your
sewing machine and all your accessories. Call to sign up.
Applique Groups: Sunday, July 6th, 1-4 pm and Friday, July 25th, 10 am to 2 pm.
Summer Session $5 per month for everyone.
Stitchery Group: Tuesday, July 1st: 10-2pm and Saturday, July 12th, 10 - 4 pm. Summer Session: June, July and August: $5 per month for everyone.
Strip To The Beach Bag: Saturday, July 19th: 12:30-6 pm $30 plus book and materials. Quilt –As-You-Go bag that’s perfect for carrying everything you need for summer fun!
One Day Stitchery Class for Beginners: Perfect for anyone who’s schedule doesn’t
have room for our monthly stitchery groups. Here’s a day when you’ll learn to trace,
tint with Crayons and begin to stitch our small project. Everything you need except
scissors will be included in our kit—fabric even prewashed! Thursday, July 10th.
$40.
One Day Applique Class for Beginners: Again, perfect for anyone who’s schedule
doesn’t have room for our monthly applique groups. Learn to hand applique with a
small project. We’ll provide the kit, so no need to race around to find your supplies.
Two options: Friday, July 11th or Saturday, July 26th. 10-4 pm. $40.
Tahoe Tote: Saturday, July 26th: 9 am to 3 pm. $30 plus pattern and materials. A
simple, room tote for summer. Great for beginners!
Minglewood BOM: Starting in September. 1st Saturdays: 9-noon. $125 plus supplies
for those sewing in the class. Lecture only segment available. With enough interest,
we will offer a Sunday section.
Tahoe Tote
Beginning Machine Sewing: Ages 10—12: July 28-August 1: 8:30-12 noon
$185.00. Limit of 4 students per session. All fabrics, tools and supplies included for
all projects. Students will learn basic sewing terms and techniques, use the sewing
machine, follow basic directions and patterns. Projects include bags, pillowcases, pillows and more.
Crafty 8 and 9’s: Summer Fun for Younger Sewers: July 21-23: 9:30-12 noon $50
Limit of 4 students per session. All fabrics, tools and supplies included for all projects. This 3-day camp is geared to 8 and 9 year-olds not yet ready to set at the sewing machine for the morning but who are interested in fabric crafts. Projects include
yo-yos, wool felt, fusing, hand stitchery, fabric markers and a bit of supervised machine work.
Classic Quilts: Irish Chain: Join Joyce Nichols for a one-day class and learn to piece
the Jacob’s Ladder Quilt. Saturday, August 2nd. 9am - 4pm. $45 plus fabrics. Call
to sign up - limited seats available.
Just one of three possible
settings for your Jacob’s
Ladder quilt blocks
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We’re Celebrating Stitchers Every Day!
Congratulations to members of our current Beginning Piecing class: Danielle, Linda, Alicia, Jill
and Judith
Colleen finished her machine
appliqued daisies
Kate’s geometric quilt top is off
to the quilter!
These are the models for Melissa’s
one day stitchery class (above) and
Joanne’s one day applique class.
Eleanor made 2 of these 4-patch
quilts using up a lot of scraps!
Pam did a beautiful job on this Mariner’s Compass
quilt! She took a class with Joanne a couple of years
ago and she’s made several of these quilts.
Mavis brought us more pillowcases! Thanks, Mavis!
Diane worked on this cute baby
quilt during our Father’s Day
open sew.
We helped Peggy finish a pillow
sham top UFO. Out of the closet
and onto the bed!
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What’s New In The Shop?
Do you use a
lot of 50 wt
thread
for
piecing? We
sure
do!
Now Mettler
has the basic
colors of 50
wt
100%
cotton thread on
cones. This represents
a great savings for busy
piecers. Call to let us
know what colors
you’d like to
have and we’ll
be sure to
have those on
hand for you.
We also have
cone stands
needed for use
with your sewing machine.
Don’t forget Terry Atkinson’s Happy Holidays pattern when
you’re looking for a great summer table topper! You’ll use
your 60 degree triangle ruler
for this. We have great summer fabrics for this project—
including the flip flops in our
model!
Summer fabrics and holiday
prints are sharing space in the
“what’s new” cabinet these
days. Perfect choices for summer projects and getting a head
start on the fall.
Summer Sewing Room Clean-Up
If you are escaping
some of the summer
heat by staying in the
sewing room, now’s
the time to clean up,
sort out and get
a handle on
projects.
We
have archival tissue paper and boxes for quilt
storage and fabric
organizer boards.
You can both use
up some fabric and
make storage with Terry Atkinson’s
Bucket Brigade pattern. Easy to make
and washable, too.
While you are organizing, make a list
(and/or take photos)
of projects still in
need of fabrics and
supplies. You’ll have
the reference you need when visiting quilt
shops this summer.
Quilts of Valor and Other Charitable Projects Continue
Please remember that
our Quilts of Valor
project for Charlotte
Hall Veterans Home
and Assisted Living
continues through the
year. We accept your
donations at any time,
and summer may be
the perfect time to fin-
ish up a project you’ve
had on the books for
some time.
We also continue to
accept baby quilts and
tops and pillowcases
for various programs
throughout the county. You can also make
donations to the food
bank when you attend
our free classes and
groups!
We were delighted to have the Clustered Spires
Raffle Quilt here for Arts Festival Weekend in June.
Please support your local guild fundraisers!
Needles & Pins
310 E Church St
Frederick MD 21701
301-695-7199
1-877-695-7199
[email protected]
www.needles-n-pins.com
Shop With Us Online!
Go to our website and click on
“Visit Our Online Store”
Store Hours: M,T,W,Th: 10-5
F,S:10-6
Sun: Noon-5
Please note that due to evening jobs and volunteer commitments, we MUST close at 5 pm
on the days listed. Thank you for helping us
keep to our schedules!
Out of courtesy for your fellow shoppers,
Please Do Not Make or Receive Cell Phone
Calls In Our Shop
Thank You!
Closed Friday, July 4th
Books For Great Summer Quilting!
What could be better than a new quilting book, a class of iced tea
and your favorite chair on the porch or patio? Take advantage of
our 30% off all books all the time deal and catch up on new ideas
this summer!
Come visit us this summer! Frederick is a lovely place to share
with visiting friends and family.
Cindy
Coming Up!
Our next block-of-the
-month program,
Four Seasons at Minglewood, is scheduled to start in September. Please remember that our
model from the book
is the largest possible
option you could choose to
make— you do NOT have to
make this version! There are 15
blocks in the book, as well as applique options, so you can plan a
quilt of size, technique and style
that works for you.
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We are scheduling our next In-
troduction to Machine Quilting for mid-to late September,
so please watch for that date in the August newsletter.
————————Interested in the look and techniques of the modern quilt
movement? Plan to join us this fall as we move from our
2013-14 scrap quilt program to one on modern quilts.
———————Can the holidays be just 6 months
away and counting? Watch for
new project models and classes
starting in August! Let us know
what you are interested in making
for the holidays. We will be unveiling our own wool felt Advent
Calendar kit by September!