Dear Friends,

Newsletter night is very often also Sandwiching night (You do know that we will baste your quilt for you, right?), and tonight Carol is working on a quilt that Michelle made, and we are blown away with her creativity! She adapted the "Dragon Dreams" pattern from Apples and Beavers, adding in the word Dream and a butterfly, both made with foundation piecing. And her use of fabrics! Those cherry blossoms with the trailing branches are an inspired choice, and all the other fabrics used to add texture and scales were incredibly impressive.  

The recipient of this quilt will be thrilled, and NO ONE else in the world will have a quilt like it.

What do you do to personalize patterns that you make quilts from?

Happy Sewing!  

-Marianne

PS. We still have a few Shop Hop magazines.  Get yours today!

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Adorned with rich jewel tones that evoke the splendor of frosty nights, Winter Whispers from Felicity Fabrics features intricate patterns of delicate snowflakes, charming little reindeer, and whimsical ornaments. Each print in this collection is a tapestry of festive elegance and cozy comfort.

Explore by Dan DiPaulo for Clothworks celebrates the world traveler. vintage travel motifs, luggage, and more in weathered hues. There's a panel, too!

 Bring vibrant elegance to your projects with Bella Blossoms by Robert Kaufman! Featuring lush, painterly florals in rich pinks, corals, and greens, this collection captures the beauty of a watercolor garden in full bloom. 

Introducing Honey Sweet from Lewis & Irene, a fabric collection that’s as delightful as a garden in bloom!  Featuring vibrant florals and delightful buzzing bees, this collection showcases a palette of soft, unique colors that perfectly capture the essence of the season. 

Cloud 9 has sent us these cute Halloween prints from their Sleepy Hollow collection, featuring cats and ghosts and skeletons. We also have two canvas prints: flowers and apples.

From In the Beginning, we have six bolts from their Calypso III line. We think we'll be reaching for these watery fabrics over and over again.

Classes

 Get it Done! for July is on the 19th. 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.

We have one Sandwiching appointment available on the 22nd. Simply make an "appointment", drop off your quilt, backing, batting and pins or spray baste, and pick it up fully basted. No muss, no fuss, and no sore back or knees!

Have you been wanting to make your own sneakers? We have two spots open in the Friday, August 1st session of Happy Feet with Joan Radell. If you are interested, please register quickly, as sole orders need to be placed by this Friday.

 If you want to get a T-Shirt Quilt done for the holiday season, now is a good time to start! Debra walks you through all the steps starting August 9th.

Rod's Sharpening is coming back to Capital Quilts in August! Get your scissors, knives, etc into the shop no later than the 12th; they should be ready to pick-up on the 14th. Please read drop-off directions carefully.

Join Rae Cumbie, co author of Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets,  for 2 inspiring days (November 1 & 2) in the Capital Quilts classroom as you choose a design, fit, fabric and all the details for your own quilted jacket or one to be given as a gift.  Plan to spend the first day working on a mock up if you have not sewn with Fit for Art’s jacket patterns before.  We will finish the day with a discussion of the jacket of your dreams and get right to it on day two.  Whether you are sewing a kids or adult jacket or vest, you might not get finished, but you will be on your way to a fabulous quilted layer.  We will wrap up the second day looking at seams and finishes to help you construct a great garment.

Laurie has graciously agreed to teach another hand-piecing class. In this class you will make a 40" Mariner's Compass Medallion, suitable for a wall hanging. If you are interested in expanding your piece into a larger quilt, Laurie can make suggestions for borders! Class Starts November 7th.

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.

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.

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 disasters. 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