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| Sew Quilted, LLC | Newsletter
November 2010 | | It's not a quilt until it's "Sew Quilted"! |
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 Greetings! ,
Well the holidays are upon us and for me... it starts with the left over Halloween candy... and before you know it... I'm feasting on turkey, dressing and pies... and when I'm recouping and recovering from our Thanksgiving feast... it's all of sudden Christmas! Oh my... how will I survive all the temptation! Then New Years is just around the corner... with resolutions... unkept promises to loose the poundage... but ohhh they do sooth my over stuffed soul!
Since October's drop off / pick up at Candlelite Quilts is so late in November and on the heels of the Thanksgiving... I'll let you know when my next drop off / pick up will be in my December Newsletter!
My Christmas deadline is November 15th..... the clock is ticking and time is flying by... hope everyone is busy sewing that special gift of love! Give me a call to schedule a drop off at my studio!
Hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful and thankful celebration... enjoy your Holiday!
Quilting one day at a time...
*~Stacie~*
I'm now on Facebook... click in and be my friend! 
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Christmas Deadline
November 15, 2010
Get that gift of love ready in time for Santa!
Quilt Drop off and Pick up
November 27, 2010
10:00 - 12:00
Mark your calendars, get that quilt top ready and I'll see you at
Candlelite Quilt Shop
Chelmsford, Ma
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Registration opens...
November 1st!
Click in and check out the classes... with 165 classes there is something for everyone!
I'm thrilled and excited to be the new Volunteer Coordinator for MQX East and West!
It takes a work to pull off a show of this magnitude and we are looking for Volunteers to lend a helping hand!
If would like to lend a hand we can certainly put them to work! There is plenty to be done from quilt show set up and breakdown, white glove assistants, door assistants, teacher's angel... to being a fashion show model!
If you're interested click here to see a full list of volunteer positions available and lend a hand!
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I've been shopping... check out these new pantographs! Don't forget to ask about "First Run" discounts
Dragonfly Pond - 13"
Timeless Quilting Designs
Cascade - 13.5"
Golden Threads
Ho Ho Holly - 10"
Jodi Beamish
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The November Special is... well... can't think of one so the first person to tell me that they are special will receive a 50% discount on their next lap to full quilt!
Because you are!
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The Quilting Queen of the Month is
~Sonya Lauritzen~
Hey Girl... Didn't see that coming!
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Shop... Shop... I love a Great Quilt Shop!
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Candlelite Quilt Shop
Chelmsford, Ma
"Stash Party Pinwheel"
Block of the Month
November 2010 - October 2011
The Stash Party Pinwheel Block of the Month Quilt is designed by Candlelite Quilt Shop! Each block will finish at 12" and will have one or more pinwheels within the block!
Lets get this Party Started... Get your first block November 2nd - 16th Shop at Candlelite Quilts by making a $10.00 purchase to add to your "Stash"! This gives you the opportunity to either select your fabrics and color way for your block each month... or you can use some fabric from your stash... you know... a fat quarter or yardage of fabric that you "had to have"! Plan a scrappy quilt with Civil War Repos or go for the bold look of Kaffe Fassett. It's all up to you... but you must make a $10.00 purchase to receive your Pinwheel Pattern.
Party on... During the first 10 days of each month you bring your completed block from the prior month and shop shop, shop for your "Stash" to receive your next pattern! At the end of 12 months you will receive final instructions to make a sampler quilt using your blocks, sashing, corner stones and borders. Approximate size 60"x75".
The Big Throw Down- You will be invited for Candlelite's "Pinwheel Party" in December 2011 for a lot of fun, show and tell, and a chance to see everyones' completed quilt! (and if I know Cathy... there will be some chocolate involved!)
What a fun way to shop, meet new friends and plan a quilt and all for a monthly fabric purchase of $10.00! Come on... lets be honest.. we all do that anyway! You will have a Quilt that is uniquely yours made with the fabrics you love because its all the fabric from your "Stash"!
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Take some time to get out to the Bunkhouse! Wanda is always putting new fabrics on the shelves, check out her classes and pick up some great Christmas gifts for your quilting buddies! Wanda now has Sue Pellands Leaves Galore Ruler... if you're taking the SCQG November Workshop with Sue Pelland... pick up your ruler early so you can practice before class! Click to check out Sue Pellands Website! 
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October 8, 2010 - March 27, 2011
A Little Scrap for Recollection's Sake
Quilts from the Concord Museum
Rarely exhibited these quilts range from doll size to full and include bold geometric, traditional patchwork, signature and crazy quilts. Most dating from the second half of the 19th century.
www.concordmuseum.org
November 4 - 7, 2010
A Quilters Gathering
The Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH
Over 70 workshops, exhibits, vendor mall and special events. 2010 Invitational Exhibit - Amish Culture from the collection of Dorothy Bossleman. 2010 Quilt Contest Theme - "Plain & Fancy" - Amish Designs in modern times. The Art of Fine Fashion - exhibition of contest wearables.
www.qquiltersgathering.com
October 21, 2010 - January 3, 2011
African-American Quilts Today
A celebration of motherhood, sisterhood and matriarchs.
New England Quilt Museum
Lowell, Ma
www.nequiltmuseum.org
April 13 - 17. 2011
Amish Bus Trip
A five day Amish bus tour. Journey to the land of the old and new and take a glimpse into the lives of the plain folk. Enjoy the beauty of traditional Amish Quilts, Dutch dining and so much more
Contact:
Sheryl M. Kottmann
smkottmann@charter.net
978-632-0232
If you have something you want to share and get the word out... just give me an e-mail and I will be happy to post it to my next newsletter. |
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In Review With Karen King
I was in Franklin, Ma and had the opportunity to stop by a quilt shop I had heard about but never visited. Located at 12 Main Street is Emma's Quilt Cupboard, owned by Cyndi Rich and named for her daughter, Emma.
This is one of the best quilt shops I've visited this year. Cyndi and her staff greeted me as soon as I came through the door and offered to show me around. It was a great tour of beautiful fabrics, including a huge selection of batiks.
I asked Cyndi to recommend a new popular notion, tool or pattern that she liked, so we visited the wall of tools and notions! Something immediately caught my eye... something I've wanted for a long time... Mini Attachments for your vacuum specifically for sewing machines.
 Very excited with my find... I asked her opinion of the "Mini Attachments for all Vacuums"... to which she replied..."We can't keep them in stock"! After using it, I can see why. First it comes with a narrow hose that fits without an adapter into any vacuum cleaner hose. I used my hand-held Oreck and the narrow hose fit perfectly. I was able to control the air flow with an adapter on the hose. I immediately set to cleaning my Bernina. I tried all the attachments, two brushes, crevice tool and the curved extension tool to get to hard-to-reach places. The vacuum cleaner easily sucked up dust, lint hair and dirt of my machine without doing any harm The brush tools, one round and one oval, worked great at lifting lint out of tight spots, and the crevice tool fit all those small spots around the bobbin case. Within 10 minutes... I was finished and my machine was cleaned!
I'm thrilled with my purchase of the Mini "Attachments for all Vacuums" and in addition to cleaning your sewing machines, you can also use it on computers, printers, keyboards and even in you car. While vacuuming your machine doesn't replace a good tune up at your favorite sewing machine center, it sure keeps your machine clean between quilts.
I highly recommend the purchase of the Mini Attachments for all Vacuums to keep your machine running smooth... and for a fabulous shop to hop... I also recommend a visit with Cyndi and her staff at Emma's Quilt Cupboard!
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Sue Cusick - A Wedding Gift
Cheryl Dunn - Through the Woods
Beth Kinder - Pretty in Pink and Bad to the Bone
 
Beth Kinder
Pussy Willows & Lilacs and Pussy Willow & Liacs too!
Virgina Martini - Soji Screen
Kathy Michalek - Jarna's House Warming
 
Mary Stafford - Kate's Bunny Quilt and Go Red Soxs
Sandy Wilson - 10 years late... Happy Aniversary!
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