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H appy Thanksg iving! Jo in us fo r o ur Q uilt & Basket Sale!
November News From
Needles & Pins
Dear Friends,
When we opened the door on November 1 of this year, we began
our twenty-first year of business.
Twenty years of seven-days-a-week retail operation is not a bad
run; in fact, it comes out to more than 7,000 days of keeping the lights on
and rotary cutters rolling along. That doesn’t count, of course, the many,
many late sewing nights needed to produce shop models and class preparation. It’s been a huge undertaking, all made possible by the tremendous
work of teachers, staff, family members and the generous loyal patronage
of customers past and present.
But times have changed, your lives have changed, and so have
Thimbleberries, early 2000’s
ours. The twenty year mark is a milestone, and an opportune time to move
into something new and exciting.
I’m pleased to introduce our new name, Needles & Pins Sewing
Studio, a new location as of January 1, 2015: The Business Factory of
Frederick at 801 Eighth Street in Frederick, (just down the street from our
current location) and a new focus on classes and our online store. We
will be closing our current retail shop as of December 15, 2014.
Our new location provides us with seven-day-a-week options for
classes and groups in a larger space that is completely secure (no open
Autumn, 1990’s
public doors), lots of free parking and easy access. We will continue to
offer monthly sewing machine service by Michael Sneeringer, open sew options, applique and stitchery
groups. Because we will continue to stock our online store, hold classes and be able to vend at quilt
shows and quilt group meetings, we will also have a variety of products available upon request, including
a variety of notions, interfacings, patterns, books, the complete line of wool felt and some fabrics. You
will also be able to schedule meetings with long-arm quilters as has been done in the past. With this
change, these activities will be done more by appointment or on specific days of the week.
Of course, the biggest change— and the hardest one for us — will be not seeing each of you as we
do now. We’ve been honored to watch your children and grandchildren grow up, applauded your quilting successes, and shared in your worries over aging parents and serious illnesses. We’ve all grieved together as family members, friends and fellow quilters have passed away. As we prepare to make these
changes, the degree to which we have been part of a special community — more than just a retail store
with customers—has been on my mind. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your lives with us over
the last two decades, and I hope that you’ll continue to join us for classes and other activities in this new
chapter of our lives.
In this newsletter, you’ll find more specifics on our closeout sale, sales of store fixtures, upcoming
classes and a special sale of quilts and baskets coming up Thanksgiving weekend. Please help us share
that news with friends.
With my deepest thanks,
Cindy
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New Fabrics & Holiday Inspiration
We have two new groups of
fabrics from Red Rooster
that will inspire you to get
moving on your sewing for
the (quickly approaching)
holiday season.
The other line is
Warm Wishes, and
this snow folks line
has proven popular
since it arrived! The
panel and accompanying pieces have a
cheery teal and red
look that make a
bright, modern statement for the season.
We’ve made a runner
that we’re hanging
(for lack of table
space)!
Woodland Christmas
adds gold metallic shine to
traditional motifs of sleds,
poinsettias, pinecones and cardinals in this group of eight
prints. We’ve made a pillowcase and are on to a tree skirt
using these pieces.
Quilt, Basket & Model Sale This Month
Every few years, we’ve held a
sale of quilts, hangings, runners and other shop models.
We’re having another sale this
month on Thanksgiving
Weekend: November 28, 29
and 30. 10-6 on Friday and
Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.
If you are having out-of-town,
non-quilting but quilt-loving
guests for the weekend, this
may be the perfect holiday
shopping trip for them! You’ll
find items for various holidays
and seasons, as well as baby
quilts and bed quilts.
We also have some Longaberger baskets to sell. Stop by to
see if we can help you fill in
any holes in your collection!
Please avoid bringing food
or drink into the shop during this sale.
Please know that we will be
placing purchased items in
our bags and securing
them. For this weekend only, we ask you to NOT bring
your own shopping bags.
December Sewing Machine Service
Michael Sneeringer of The
Sew’n Place in Chambersburg
will be here on Monday, December 8th. Please call to
reserve your time for your machine to be serviced or scissors
sharpening.
You can drop off your machine
that morning or on Sunday,
December 7. Please remember
that to pay Michael with a
credit card, you must pick up
your machine while he is here.
Otherwise, payment is by cash
or check.
Michael will continue to
service machines each
month at our new location
after January 1.
Also, if Santa is considering a
new machine for you this year,
be sure to visit Michael at his
shop. You’ll find more information at www.sewnplace.com.
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SALES BEGIN NOVEMBER 15th
As noted on page 1, we are
moving and keeping our
online store, so you will find
that not all items in the
store will be part of our
sale.
To help clarify, all items
we’ve placed in the back
room of the shop will NOT
be on sale. Look for SALE
ITEMS in the FRONT ROOM
and BACK HALLWAY.
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Wool Felt will NOT be on
sale as we will continue to
sell it online and to local
customers upon order.
Some of our fabric panels
will NOT be on sale.
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Kim Diehl fabrics will
NOT be on sale.
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Presencia embroidery
floss and pearl cotton
will NOT be on sale.
ON SALE:

All other fabrics and
interfacings in stock are
30% off with a minimum
1/2 yard cut.
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All other panels are 35%
off.
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All books are now 35%
off.
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All notions are 35% off.
This includes thread, buttons, zippers, needles,
etc IN STOCK.
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All patterns marked in
red are 50% off.
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All pillow forms, packaged batting and stuffing are 40% off.
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Batting on the roll: remaining wool, silk, Polydown, 100% cotton without scrim , and black
battings are 50% off.
We reserve the right to make changes,
additions and deletions to sale prices
and items as needed.
Shopping & Classes In Our New Home
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You can continue to shop with us locally! Because we are maintaining our online store and
offering classes, we will continue to meet your needs for items you might not find elsewhere (ex:
Retayne, basting spray, batting on the roll, wool felt, Creative Grids rulers, etc.) as well as regular
items. We will continue to place special orders for you whenever possible, including books
and patterns. Later in December, we will finalize plans for times when we will be open so you
can stop in to pick up ordered purchases.
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You can continue to drop off and pick up quilts and meet with area long-arm quilters.
Again, the change is that it will be on specific days and times and/or by appointment.
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What about fabric? We will continue to carry some fabrics for sale both online and locally. We
hope to continue blocks-of-the-month, and we hope to vend at some quilt shows. You can see what
we have at any time by looking at our online store.
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Classes, groups and individual instruction will start again in January! Regular monthly
groups and the Minglewood groups will meet in December, and then we will start again in January in our new location. We will send out another newsletter by mid-December with class
and group listings. Meanwhile, let us know what you would like to do in the new year!
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To sum up: If you are long-distance customer, we hope you’ll continue to shop with us through
the online store and come for classes. If you are a local customer, we hope you’ll take classes, join
us in groups and open sew sessions and call us to arrange pick-up on items you need. Please let
us know how we may be of help to you.
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N O V E M BER NE WS F R O M
Congratulations on Your Success!
Debbie’s Christmas table topper
using the 60 degree ruler
Diane’s bright challenge quilt
Evelyn’s cloth book for a new baby
Mary’s pillowcases
Eleanor’s holiday log cabin
Minglewood blocks! Sally, Barbara, Beverly,
Dorothy, Susan and Iris
Sadie’s squirrel ornament
Barb’s Frozen quilt
Colleen’s wool felt appliqued
lampshade
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New Models for the Holiday Season
Our new Advent Calendar is
available as a pattern and as a
kit.
This soft sculpture Nativity is from the newest Art
to Heart book.
Christmas wall
hanging in a Snap
Sack! Pattern, fabrics in a cute bag—
great Secret Santa
gift!
Make a holiday fabric
book for a little one. 7
titles to choose from
with a variety of
themes
This holiday
owl panel has
been very popular! Make
placemats,
pillows or use
them a wall
hanging or
quilt.
Easy paper-pieced
Santa ornament—join
us for class this
month on Fri, Nov 21
at 5 pm or Sun, Nov
23 at 1 pm.
Warm Wishes table runner or wall hanging uses
snow folks panel blocks
and accompanying fabrics. Make it longer if
you like!
Store Fixtures For Sale
Our handcrafted fabric cabinets, counter, a floor cabinet,
benches, batting cabinet and
other store fixtures will be sold
in the next month. Here’s a
chance to outfit your sewing
room or studio with adjustable
shelf cabinets and other items.
Book racks and other store
items are also available. Prices will be available after November 22nd. Let us know if
you are interested.
Do you know of a non-profit
organization that could use
some folding chairs for free?
Ours are certainly used, but
most still have some life left in
them. They are available after
December 15th to a good home!
First come, first served.
Classes and Groups in
December
The holidays are on the way — keep stitching!
Open Sew Dates:
November 18, 20 and 25
December 2,4,9, 11
Groups:
Applique: Friday, Nov 21
Simple Whatnots (Kim Diehl): Sat, Nov 22 1 pm
Tues Stitchery: Dec 2
Saturday Stitchery: Dec 13
Early Bird: Dec 13
Classes:
Quilted Christmas Stocking: Nov 15; 10-1 and 1-4
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!
Ornament Review: Make 2 ornaments from earlier in the year:
Sun, Nov 16; 1 pm
Housewarmings BOM: Last class is Sat, Nov 22 at 9 am. Class
members are welcome to stay all day if that will help in
finishing your quilt
November Ornament: Fri, Nov 21 at 5 pm and Sun, Nov 23 at
1 pm.
Minglewood BOM: Sat, Dec 6 and Sun, Dec 14
December Ornament: Sun, Dec 7 at 1 pm and Fri, Dec 12 at 5
The Holidays In Everedy Square/Shab Row:
Free Carriage Rides on Saturdays: Nov 15: 5-8 pm; Nov 22: 3-6 pm; Nov 29: 3-6 pm
Nov 28: Frosty Friday and Santa arrives at 7 pm
Nov 29: All Day Entertainment
Dec 6: The Great Elf Hunt begins
Dec 13: Elf Hunt Continues
Dec 20: Santa Sightings and Holiday Cheer