What's New at CQ 5/27/2025

Dear Friends,

When we were in Baltimore, we shared a booth with Fit for Art whose lecture was standing room only! The guild said they'd never seen a turnout like that before, and it speaks to Rae and Carrie's teaching abilities. If you are new to garment sewing, we highly recommend a class with Rae! She is a wonderful teacher, and knows how to help you get the fit you want in your clothes. I spoke with them about the possibility of an event with us later this year, and before I finalize plans, would you prefer a workshop, a trunk show, a book signing, a lecture, or some combination of the above (please specify)?

They also put out a book late last year on quilted jackets. This book is chock full of inspiration, illustrated step-by-step instructions and practical tips for success in sewing quilted and patchwork coats and jackets.  It includes 10 inspirational jacket and coat projects for adults and kids, 2 tiled PDF patterns, and a QR code link to download full format patterns. Projects range from relatively basic, wholecloth and patchwork, to advanced piecing, applique, collage, and reversible jackets and coats. We have some on order. 

And, as a reminder, prices for longarming services are going up by about 20% on July 1, 2025. All quilts received BEFORE this date will invoice at current prices. Quilts received on or after July 1 will invoice at new prices.

Happy Sewing!  

-Marianne

PS. Shop Hop magazines are here!  Get yours today.

For complete details about the All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop, visit their website at AllMidAtlanticShopHop.com

Join their Facebook Group to see Shop Hopper experiences and learn more about the stores at FB: AllMidAtlanticShopHop

The 10" Merry Go Round is the die to try for May! 

Round and round this classic block goes, with just a touch of modern illusion. As complex as it may look, this block is easy for any quilter to create with this die to do the hard work of cutting for you. Designed to cut an entire 2-color block in one pass through any GO! Cutter, this is a die you need in your collection. 

Suzy Webster designed a free wall hanging pattern to go with this block, called Merry in Spring. This fun wall hanging is like a breath of fresh spring air that will feel at home almost anywhere! It may look complicated, but this is a perfect weekend project that's "sew" much easier than you would think using the GO! Merry Go Round 10" Finished Block on Board die. 

I thought the gadget I highlighted a few weeks ago was so amazing, that I ordered a bunch of them. It is really useful to be able to both pick up AND RELEASE pins with this magnetic tool.

Classes

Jan is obsessed with making these little Americana Flags, constructed with Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP). She says that this small project (10 3/4 x 13 3/4) is a perfect one to learn the technique with. You'll be amazed by how easy and precise it is! You can use scraps or fat quarters, and you will gain a skill that will open up a whole other world of patterns. Jan is teaching Introduction to Foundation Paper Piecing on Sunday, June 8. Pattern and foundation papers included!

If you want to learn to use our longarms, you should sign up NOW for the Getting Started: Longarm Rental Class! The next offering of this class is on June 9th.

Like the idea of renting, but not happy with your free motion skills? You'll want to take Getting Started: Prostitcher Premium on 6/9.

The next CQ Cares: Quilts for Kids workshop is scheduled for 6/11. Join the group to make quilts what will be donated locally. It's a lot of fun!

Get it Done! for June is on the 14th. Gather up your unfinished project and bring it to Capital Quilts, where you'll enjoy 4 uninterrupted hours of sewing. Kat will be on hand to help you over any rough spots. We have two ironing stations and several design walls, but you will need to bring your machine and tools.

Our Quilts of Valor group meets on 6/16 to work on a quilt for a veteran touched by war. Please register for either the morning or the afternoon session, as space is limited.

Annapolis Quilt Guild

Quilts by the Bay

Riva Trace Baptist Church

475 West Central Avenue

Davidsonville, MD 21035

June 13 & 14, 2025

Road to Virginia

Quilters Conference 2025

Greater Richmond Convention Center

403 N 3rd Street

Richmond, VA 23219

June 26-28, 2025

CQ Cares (Community Sewing Projects)

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.

For those who want to sew placemats for Meals on Wheels and/or Iona House from their stash, click on the picture for the beginner-friendly Charm Square Placemats pattern, or you can use your own pattern. We also have free kits in the shop.

Please return all completed placemats to Capital Quilts.
Thank you for your continued support of the Capital Quilts Cares program. 

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