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Sew Quilted, LLC
It's not a quilt until it's..... "Sew Quilted"
September Newsletter 2010 |
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Hello my Awesome Quilters,
Well it seems like we are going to have an early autumn and you know what that means.... it's Quilting Season! Get out to your local quilt shops and get your projects planned for the winter!
I'm so glad it's time for the kids to get back to school... can't wait for the big yellow bus to stop at the end of the drive! It's been a great summer but I am so ready for some piece and quite around the house!
Check out "In my humble Opinion" for Karen's review on irons and remember to pass along your tips and reviews of products you think are just awesome.
Quilting one day at a time....
*~Stacie~*
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October 2nd
1:30 - 3:30
Mark your calendars, get that quilt top finished and I'll see you at
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Squannacook Colonial Quilt Guild Meeting
September 1, 2010 - Pepperell VFW 
Open Door Quilters' Sale
J & K Fabrics
211 Richardson Road
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
978-424-6060
(Google or call for Directions)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Great prices on fabrics from all your favorite manufacturers!
Moda, Benartex, Michael Miller,
Kona Bay, RJR, and Timeless Treasures
(just to name a few)
100s of bolts including fall and holiday fabrics!
Remnantsat $3.00 yd.
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Lots of notions have been
discounted.
Cash and Carry Only. No Checks or
Credit Cards. Rain or Shine!
Tewksbury Piecemakers October 23 - 24, 2010
Tewksbury Senior Center
175 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA |
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Congratulations are in order... the Bunkhouse is celebrating their 9th year in Business this September.
In appreciation of your patronage Wanda is having a Daily Anniversary Surprise!!
September also marks the end of summer hours.... you can count on a friendly crew, beautiful fabrics and awesome deals 7 days a week!
Winter Hours:
September through May
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Monday: 9am to 8pm
Tues-Sat 9am to 4pm
We have never thrown anyone out so don't worry about the closing times!!
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September Special | |
Back to School
The summer is coming to an end and the back to school frenzy has began.
Receive a 10% discount for quilting on any quilt for your high school teen... your college bound young adults, or cute and cuddly quilts for the little ones! |
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This Month's Quilting Queen |
The Lucky Quilter of the month is...
Cheryl Dunn
Check out her fun whimsical style!
Quilter of the Month receives a 20% discount. Good for a period of 12 months! |
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Shop, Shop Shop...
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Candlelite Quilt Shop
Labor Day Blow-Out Sale
Saturday & Sunday, September 4th & 5th
10:00-4:00
Enter though the back door to get a jump start on all the great deals, mark downs and our clearance items!
Pre-cut Yardage at $3.00 per yard
Books, Patterns and Kits at 60% off
Stash Bag Members bring your bags on Sunday, between 2:00-4:00 and fill it up for $20.00!!
Purchases of $50.00 or more are entered in a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate to Candlelite Quilts!
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MQX News |
Click in and check out MQX...
They have a new look... and a new venue! Remember MQX is not only for longarm quilters... they host talented instructors from all over the world, with great classes for all quilters, textile arts, and fashion!
The website looks awesome great job! |
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When I first started quilting, I couldn't figure out why experienced quilters would spend money on expensive irons. "An iron is an iron," or so I thought. Now that I'm quilting with more confidence and I'm developing a sense of what attributes make for a great iron, and what problems await with a difficult iron. I'd like to review three irons I've recently used and/or purchased.
In my pre-quilting day my favorite iron for clothing was a Black and Decker "Light 'n Easy" iron. It did a great job on clothing. It was not heavy and had a non-stick plate which seemed to glide across the fabrics I wore; denims, t-shirts, blouses, skirts, etc. However, I noticed right-away when I started quilting that it was not great for piecing; the tip was too round to get right into corners of seams for proper quilt pressing.
So, I purchased another Black and Decker product, a "Steam Advantage" iron at Wal-Mart for $25.99. This is a non-stick iron with a plate that got sticky over time. It was great on the steam front. The tip of the Steam Advantage was sharp - more "pointy" than my original iron, which helped in pressing down seams. But with time the plate got sticky and dragged over cotton fabrics. I cleaned the plate, but the non-stick surface became rough with use. Finally, the Steam Advantage failed to work and I had the opportunity to purchase a new iron.
In considering a new iron, I remembered an expensive Rowenta iron I used at my quilt teacher's studio, a Rowenta "Advancer." It had the smoothest plate, micro-holes all over the bottom, and it seemed to float over the toughest seams. At $120.00 It was priced out of my range, so I decided to try a lower-end Rowenta "Auto-Steam," for just $49.99 at Target.
I love this iron. Its plate and edges are smooth and silky. It also floats over seams without drag or pull. The water reservoir holds enough water for me to quilt for hours without refill. The weight of the Auto-Steam also seems to be just right: not too light and not too heavy. The tip also seems to be just right as well, allowing me to press into corners with ease. The price was reasonable and now I'm just crossing my fingers that it will last. Time will tell, but so far, I'm very happy with this iron.
On the "sexy" side of high-tech irons, I was sewing with Stacie several weeks ago, and used her Oliso Steam Iron with "Auto-Lift." The iron automatically lifts up away from your fabric and ironing surface. Touch the handle again, and the "Auto-Lift" features gives way and lowers the iron back down to the surface. Amazing! It saves your arm from all the lifting of regular irons. You simply touch, iron, and let go. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try such a smart iron. Stacie's Oliso iron was purchased at Candlelite Quilts in Chelmsford, Ma. If you do a lot of ironing, you might want to consider this workhorse.
So far, I'm happy with the Rowenta Auto-Steam, and I'm glad I made the investment into a good quilting iron. However, I do dream about the Osilo!
Thanks for reading my humble opinion!
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