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What's New at CQ 10/17/19


"I never feel lonely if I've got a book - they're like old friends. Even if you're not reading them over and over again, you know they are there. And they're part of your history. They sort of tell a story about your journey through life." Emilia Fox



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Dear Fellow Travelers,

Quilters’ Quest is well underway, and we are thoroughly enjoying meeting all those who visit Capital Quilts. We have met people from as far away as California and Canada and seen some great T-shirts (“wine drinker with a sewing problem”). All seem to be having a good time and enjoying the journey.

Even if you are not questing, be sure to stop by and admire our decorations and buy some raffle tickets from the Friendship Star Quilters, Nimble Fingers, and/or Clustered Spires guilds. The quilts are gorgeous! While you are here, stroll into the Gallery and vote for your favorite Book Cover Challenge quilt.

Have you taken a picture of yourself here at Capital Quilts for the 2019 Scott Sent Me Challenge? You can find the complete rules at https://scottfortunoff.com/2019/08/12scottsentme2019/ In short, you take a selfie at as many shops as you can through 11/30/19 and post them on Instagram and/or Facebook with the hashtag #ScottSentMe2019. There are prizes to be won, ranging from $100-$1,000 in credits to spend in your favorite quilt shops. All winners will also get some pre-cut fabric from Scott Fortunoff. Scott’s companies include Free Spirit, Henry Glass, StudioE, Blank, and A.E. Nathan Co. We have set up a picture-taking station here in the shop under the “Kaffe” sign near the cutting table. Make sure you get the sign that says “Scott Sent Me” in your picture! Please send the picture to kat@capitalquilts.com as well, because there are prizes for the shop to win, too.

Janome Club members: don’t forget that your meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 26 at 1.

Most AccuQuilt dies are on sale, 15% off, through October 29. There are specials on all of the machines, too; see Vendor Specials below.

Thank you for supporting Capital Quilts. There are lots of places and ways to shop these days, and I appreciate your choosing to shop at Capital Quilts to keep our wonderful community here for all to enjoy.


Go ‘n’ piece,
Alison



SHOP HOURS CHANGE FOR QUILTERS’ QUEST
During Quilters’ Quest, the shop will open at 9:30 Monday-Saturday. We will close at 6 on those days, except Friday when we remain open until 9. On Sundays, our hours are 11-5.

IN THE GALLERY
Come see the Book Cover Challenge Quilts during Quilters’ Quest! Vote on your favorites. After Quest, the quilts will be on display at the Germantown Library; more details to follow!

HANDI QUILTER MACHINES FOR LESS:
Buy a floor model and enjoy quilting at home for less. We install your machine in your home, and a free lesson on using the machine is provided.

     Simply Sixteen: $5,100, regularly $5,995.

     Amara: $8,499, regularly $11,995. Your choice of a 10’ or 12’ frame.

     Forte with ProStitcher: $18,495, regularly $24,495. Your choice of a 10’ or 12’ frame.


VENDOR SPECIALS IN OCTOBER

ACCUQUILT:
Machine Specials: Present a completed coupon (or get one in the shop) and get $100 off a GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter Starter Set at the register. Offer valid October 1-31.

$75 Rebate on GO! Fabric Cutter Starter Set. $224.99, regularly $299.99. Offer valid October 17-31. Rebate form must be postmarked by November 14, 2019.

$75 Rebate on GO! Big. $524.99, regularly $599.99 ($50 off at purchase + $25 mail-in rebate). Offer valid Oct. 17-31. Rebate must be postmarked by November 14, 2019.

$75 Rebate on Ready. Set. GO! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System. $374.99, regularly $449.99. Offer valid Oct. 17-31. Rebate must be postmarked by November 14, 2019.

$50 Rebate on GO! Me Easy Fabric Project Maker. $49.99, regularly $99.99 ($25 off at purchase + $25 mail-in rebate).

Weekend Flash Sale: Additional $50 off GO! Big. $474.99, regularly $599.99 ($100 off at purchase + $25 mail-in rebate. Cutter must be purchased between 10/18/19 and 10/21/19. Rebate must be postmarked by 11/14/19 to qualify.

Die Special: 15% off GO! dies, mats and accessories. Exclusions apply. Offer valid October 4-29.


HANDI QUILTER has two promotions running at pretty much the same time:
October 11-21: It’s Demo Days! Buy machines at a discount, starting with our shop machines. Other used machines are then available from Handi Quilter. Most often these are machines that have been used for classes at Handi Quilter training events, so they have been used only a little.

October 12-28: Purchase a new machine package and receive a free Secret Drawer or HQ Highlight.

JANOME: Valid October 1-31.
Back to Sewing Specials! Receive great deals on the top-of-the-line Janome machines, including:
MC15000: take $2,000 off the regular price plus get a complementary iPad and embroidery apps, a $326 bonus value.
Skyline S9: Great embroidery capability along with excellent sewing capability. Save $200.
9450QCP: Designed for quilters, with an 11” bed space and auto pivot function. Save $500.
MC6700P: This is a high-speed industrial-style machine, with a 10” all metal seamless flatbed. Save $500

SEW STEADY: Offer valid through December 31.
Purchase the new Versa Table and receive a 15” x 20” teal travel bag OR a Westalee Design Ruler Foot Starter Package, your choice. Use the 16” x 13.5” base only for small spaces and small projects. Easily extend to 16” x 27” for bigger projects and spaces. Included with the table and extension are 8 legs, 2x Acrylic Leg Locks, and a Grid Glider. Regularly $159, buy it now for $149.


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 of the class fee. If you let us know you can’t make it at least 8 days before the class, you will get a store credit of the class fee. 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 a 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.

No classes or club meetings will be held during Quilters’ Quest, 10/11- 10/20.



A Rag Basket would make a nifty gift, and don’t you know the holidays are soon upon us. Take Lois Sumser’s class on Monday, October 21, 2:30-5:30 to learn how to make these interesting baskets.

Another nice gift is the Sew Together Bag. The clutch-sized bag has 7 pockets, and 3 of them are zippered. Phyliss Jaffe will show you how to make it on Tuesday, October 22, 10:30-1:30, with a follow up session the following Tuesday.

October 22 is also Sandwich Day. Five 1-hour appointments are available beginning at 1pm. Bring your quilt top, backing, and batting and basting spray or pins and we’ll have your quilt sandwiched within the hour.

Braided quilts are lovely to behold and easy to do using 2½” strips. Deb Ball will guide you in Braid in a Day on Wednesday, October 23, 10:15-12:15.

Barbara Kascic will deliver her popular Needles & Thread Lecture on Thursday, October 24, 2-3. Find out what needles work well with different kinds of thread and how using the wrong thread with the wrong needle can affect your stitch.

Hungry for a new quilt pattern? Take Muffin Tops with Kim Jalette on Friday, October 25, 10:30-1:30. You’ll use the 12” Clammy ruler and learn how easy it is to sew a gentle curve.

The October Sit-n-Sew is on Friday, October 25, 5-9. Bring your own project and sewing equipment and some food to share with your old and new friends. Capital Quilts will provide beverages.

Learn how to quilt using the computer in Getting Started: the HQ ProStitcher on Monday, October 28, 10-1 with Elyse. Completion of this course allows you to use the ProStitcher when you rent the machine. You must have previously taken the Getting Started: the HQ Longarm Machines class and have some longarm quilting experience.

Learn the proper and safe way to use rulers when you use a longarm quilting machine in Longarm Rulers 101 on Wednesday, October 30, 11-2. Barbara Bean teaches. You’ll have time for hands-on practice in this class.

Make a quilted jacket for the cool weather ahead! Rae Cumbie returns to teach her Quilted Jacket - Tabula Rasa Style workshop on Thursday and Friday, October 31 and November 1, 10-4. Choose the Vines & Leaves or the Flower Garden pattern or make a wholecloth quilted jacket. You need to have a muslin made already, so if you need a fitting, please contact Rae, or contact us and we will put you in touch with Rae.


CAPITAL QUILTS CARES: All CQ Cares events are free, and we provide fabric and patterns. Please bring your sewing machine, thread, and supplies. Please register for each event online, by phone at 301-527-0598, or in the shop so that we know how many to expect. Thank you!

Quilts of Valor: These quilts are tremendously important to the men and women who serve our country. Help us support our vets by making a Quilt of Valor. The next workshop is on Friday, October 25, 2-4:30.

Placemats for Iona Center: Iona Center, located in Washington, DC, supports people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging through counseling, the arts, and providing meals, among other things. Join us on Monday, October 28, 11-1 to make placemats to make meal trays cheerful.

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. (The quilts are great stash-busters, 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.


NEW AND NOTEWORTHY



Wigglebutts from Clothworks is the perfect fabric for a project for your favorite dog lover!  Panel, $9.50 each, coordinates, $13.50/yard.

Who says blenders have to be boring?  These three geometric prints from Clothworks' Night Owl line are anything but!  $12.50 per yard.

The Maryland State banner has been so successful that we asked the manufacturer to come up with one for Washington, DC!  The kit contains pre-fused shapes, background fabric, and navy binding fabric.  $37.99 each.



SAVE THE DATE

• October 11-20: Quilters’ Quest
• November 1-3: Everybody’s Quilt Guild Quilt Show, Westminster, MD
• November 2: Heather Kojan Lecture/Trunk Show, 12-1
• November 4: Heather Kojan Workshop “5 Easy Geeses”, 11-3
• November 16: Handi Quilter Classes with Patty Kerns
• November 16: LickinFlames Trunk Show, 3-5
 

COMMUNITY CORNER

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 is a great space for sewing bees, small sewing, knitting, or other craft groups, and kid’s sewing parties. Our staff is on hand to assist you. You can bring food and drink (please keep it in the classroom!).


BLUE BAG BONANZA

October’s prize is a pattern from Denise Olson called “Beach Glass” and a Moda charm pack by Robin Pickens called “Sweet Pea & Lily”.

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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