What's New at CQ 9/24/24
|
If you are waiting for a Playful Portraits class with Elizabeth to open up, have we got an announcement for you! She contracted with a local quilt group to teach it for them here in the shop, but they haven't filled all the seats. Their loss is your gain, as these seats are now available to the general public! Click on the photo to register.
For over a year, we were without a pillowcase coordinator to take the pillowcases that you all make, and distribute them where they are most needed. At that time, we stopped accepting pillowcases as we were out of room to store them! Well, the new coordinator Kathy reached out and wants to do a sew-in on the 25th of October! We are thrilled to be working with Kathy and have scheduled not one, but two sessions! As with all CQ Cares projects, the workshop is free to attend but you MUST register beforehand. Completed pillowcases may once again be dropped off at Capital Quilts, who will submit them to Ryan's Case for Smiles for delivery to children in hospitals.
Happy Sewing! -Marianne
|
| Products |
|
From Robert Kaufman, we have five new-to us bolts of Jennifer Sampou's Sky. These gorgeous ombre fabrics have so many possibilities!
|
|
Meet the new Oliso M3Pro Project Iron – tailor-made for sewing, quilting, and crafting, with the performance of a full-size iron in a sleek, compact design. Elevate your pressing and ironing performance with its innovative features such as: The patented LED ProLight™ takes center stage, casting a spotlight on intricate details by illuminating the precision tip and fabric, making it easier to see and work with even the smallest detail. Smooth Diamond Ceramic-Flow™ soleplate, detailer tip, and dynamic dual steam capabilities, the M3Pro presses flat seams and impeccably sharp creases, removing wrinkles with ease. 1000 watts of power, M3Pro heats rapidly and maintains accurate fabric temperatures, and for convenience, there is a 30-minute vertical and 10-minute horizontal standby mode with safety shut-off. Ergonomic; the M3Pro fits snugly in your hand, minimizing wrist strain. Its optimal size fits seamlessly beside your sewing machine or in your travel bag. We have two colors -- aqua and coral.  |
|
We've gotten in some new patterns from Robin Pickens! As with most of her patterns, they are designed with pre-cuts in mind.
|
|
Attention, longarm quilters! Are you looking for a tape measure that is 120"? Well, we have them! Fiberglass construction for durability, retractable, both imperial and metric measurements, and large numbers for ease of reading.
|
|
I've brought in another Charley Harper fat quarter bundle: Nurture Vol. 3. These prints feature armadillos, koalas, giraffes, and pandas, among other animals.
|
Classes |
|
Join Mari for our Project Dress a Girl Sew-in on September 27! These dresses are given to girls living in poverty, both in the U.S. and around the world. A girl wearing a new dress presents an appearance that she is well cared for and may discourage would-be predators. Since we attach a Dress a Girl label on the outside of each dress, it sends an additional message that each girl is under the care of an organization, giving her added protection from those who would harm her, predators or traffickers. You will need to register for this event, as our classroom space is limited. Bring your sewing machine in good working order and basic sewing supplies. Mari will walk you through making this dress, but with sleeves!
|
|
Debra has made another Sew Wonderful pattern, and she can't wait to share it with you in class starting 10/2. Metro Hoops is similar to a double wedding ring, but the hoops do not interlock. It's a very modern look!
|
|
Relax on 10/4 with fellow quilters for a virtual quilting bee. Settle into your favorite sewing space with your favorite Zoom-compatible technology for 2 hours of stitching and chatting. Everyone will have a chance to talk about what they’ve been working on and pose questions to the other quilters. Each month, a guest speaker shares her enthusiasm for an aspect of quilting – a designer, a technique, a hot topic -- with lots of inspiring ideas and photos.
|
|
Linda is known for her collage quilts, amongst other things. She is teaching the Haunted House Collage by Laura Heine starting 10/9.
|
|
On 10/13, Karen Kehl is here with her class, Scrap Swap: Playing with Colors. This class will help you play with colors, either those you like best or those you avoid. At the end of class, you will end up with a small panel, suitable for making a small wall hanging, pillow, or tote panel.
|
|
CQ Cares: Quilts for Kids meets October 16th. Register, bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to the workshop, and help make a quilt that will be donated to kids in need. All fabric is provided.
|
|
HANDI QUILTER EDUCATION WEEKEND Saturday, October 19 10 AM - 1 PM Does longarm quilting interest you, and you'd like to learn more about it? Or do you just want a review of longarm quilting basics? This class removes the mystery of longarm quilting by explaining machine and frame elements and features, how to load a quilt, and vital facts about thread, needles, and tension. Handi Quilter longarm machine and frame systems come in various sizes for every budget and are user-friendly because they were designed by a quilter, for quilters - just like you!
2 PM - 5 PM Have you ever wanted to break away from your basic quilting and really see what your longarm can do? You piece, quilt on unique fabric, apply binding to your quilts, and a lot of other great time saving techniques on your longarm. Find out what a longarm can really do and get ready to get more projects done.
Sunday, October 20 11 AM - 4 PM Pro-Stitcher Principles In Simulation Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive computer-guided quilting system designed especially for use with Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines. User-friendly and simple to operate, the step-by-step process for each function is easy and fun. Whether finishing your own quilts or considering a business, come and see the elegant and precise quilting you can accomplish with Pro-Stitcher. New users - this is where you start! You may bring your own laptop with the Pro-Stitcher simulation loaded to follow along with the class.
Monday, October 21 11 AM - 4 PM Exploring Pro-Stitcher Designer Lecture Demonstration Pro-Stitcher Designer is a full featured, vector-based drawing software which gives you the ability to quickly design, edit, customize, export and import any quilting motif you can imagine. This class will start with a basic overview of the easy-to-use features. New users will be creating their own digital designs for their next quilting project by the end of this class! Please come to class with Designer preloaded on your laptop. |
|
The October Quilts of Valor session is scheduled for 10/21. These quilts are tremendously important to the men and women who serve our country in the military. Help us support our vets by making a Quilt of Valor. The group will make one quilt. All fabric is provided. Just bring your sewing machine, supplies, and lots of energy! Registration is required. |
|
Join Kathy from Ryan's Case for Smiles and sew some fun pillowcases on October 25th. Two sessions are available. |
|
Weave strips of fabric together to create a snowflake ornament to hang on the tree, a wreath, the mantle, or other decorative endeavor! You can also use these snowflakes in place of a bow on a gift. Once you know how you'll want to make more. Class is October 26.
|
|
Have you ever looked at a quilt block or whole quilt and wondered how it was put together? In this class on 10/26 you will learn how to draft a variety of blocks in different sizes and how to make templates so you can stitch that block. If you have a particular block that you'd like to draft, bring a picture of it, and Laurie will help you solve the puzzle.
|
|
So much to do on 10/27! Starting with the EPP (English Paper Piecing) Club, who invites you to a demo of the technique. Stitchers often become quickly addicted to EPP for its versatility, accuracy, and portability. Club members will be on hand to enthusiastically answer all of your questions.
|
|
Debra Ball is back teaching how to make a T-Shirt Quilt starting October 27th. Yes, you CAN finish it in time for gift-giving.
|
|
Also on October 27th, Elizabeth is teaching a whimsical Floral Collage class -- guaranteed to be fun and get your creativity flowing.
|
| QUILT SHOW SCHEDULE |
|
Original Sewing and Quilt Expo September 26-28, 2024 |
|
Flying Geese Quilt Guild Quilt Show Cook Auditorium at Mountain Christian Church October 5 & 6, 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm |
|
Everybody's Quilt Guild Show Pleasant Valley Community Fire Hall November 1-3, 2024 |
CQ Cares (Community Sewing Projects) |
|
We are acting as a drop-off point for Project Dress A Girl! Please bring in your dresses before the end of the month. Dresses will not be accepted in October. Visit www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com for dress requirements.
|
|
We have free pillowcase kits available! We donate all pillowcases to Ryan's Case for Smiles, who in turn distributes them to children battling serious illness. Pick one up next time you're in the shop, then complete it and return on your schedule. Alternately, use your stash and any of the Million Pillowcase Project patterns.
|
|
We have placemat kits available at the shop, please stop by to pick up one (or two). For those who want to sew from their stash, click on the picture for the beginner-friendly Charm Square Placemats pattern, or you can use your own pattern.
|
|
We have free small kennel quilts kits available. These little quilts are sent to shelters who take in pets displaced by natural disaster. To quilters, they are a great beginner project, a use for leftover fabric, and a place to practice free motion skills. To use your stash, visit www.kennelquilts.com |
| Visit our Website Like us on FaceBook Follow us on Instagram |
HOURS
Monday-Saturday, 11-5
Sunday 12-5
CONTACT US
- Tel: 301-527-0598
- 15926 Luanne Drive
- Gaithersburg, MD 20877
