Dear Friends,

Do you turn your quilt tops into real quilts? Do you put them in a box, walk away, and forget about them? Write a check and have someone else do it? Do you use your domestic machine?  Do you use chalk and stencils? 

We recently saw a new version of an old tool: quilting patterns printed on sticky paper. Attach them to the front of your sandwiched quilt and stitch through the paper, then tear off the paper. Is this something you might be interested in? Let me know.

Thank you for being a part of our community. You make it possible for us to be here! 

-Marianne

Products

Introducing Miniatures, an adorable collection from Windham Fabrics crafted on creamy, high-quality speckled cotton, adorned with an array of whimsical motifs. 

From QT Fabrics and the Morris Creative Group, we have Pandaland's leaves, fluttering butterflies and delicate flowers. Use them to bring a touch of sweetness and whimsy to your next project.

Another one from the Morris Creative Group: American Country. Wave those stars and stripes proudly and feel the rhythm of Americana! This lively collection celebrates country spirit with all patriotic things! Kick back, relax and let your creativity shine with projects showcasing your love for country, and red, white, and blue pride!

Set sail for an excellent quilting adventure with this map panel from the Morris Creative Group. It has all of the vintage charm you could wish for!

Renewal of Hope by Steve Baker for QT Fabrics is a scattering of simplicity and subtlety, enlightened with layered leaves and dazzling dots. A contemporary collection with a masterful blend of color and geometric symbolism.

Classes

The CQ Cares: Quilts for Kids workshop on Wednesday, 6/3 (TOMORROW!) has two openings due to last minute cancellations.

Do you need some dedicated time away from the distractions of your house to complete your projects? Attend the Get it Done session on June 6th! Kat will be here to offer guidance, suggestions, and support.

Help us support our vets by making a Quilt of Valor on June 8th. These quilts are tremendously important to the men and women who serve our country in the military. Seats are available in both morning and afternoon sessions.

Make this wonderfully functional tote—perfect for everyday use! The All the Things Tote pattern includes three sizes, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs. Elizabeth will share helpful tips and techniques for working with Soft & Stable and assembling a sturdy, professional-looking tote. A sewing machine with heavy-duty capability and a walking foot is required, as we will be sewing through multiple layers (up to three layers of Soft & Stable and six layers of fabric). Class starts June 14th.

Rod's Sharpening Service sharpens knives of all types (even serrated!), household and utility scissors, beauty salon and barbers' shears, and most garden tools. Their precision sharpening system ensures the correct angle for your knife, thus extending the life of the blade--it will cut just like new. They can also repair some defects such as chipped blades or bent tips (additional fees may apply). 

Fabric shears, pinking shears, household scissors:  $7.00
Beauty salon shears:  $25.00
Any type of knife:  $7.00
Small garden tools (less than 12 inches):  $7.00

DROP-OFF DAY: July 21          PICK-UP DAY: July 23

Joan from Bucklebee Tools is coming back this fall to teach her "Happy Feet" sneaker class! We have spaces available on Friday, September 25. (Saturday is now sold out.) Spend the day making a pair of real sneakers, with quilted uppers and rubber soles. If you’ve been saving a bit of favorite fabric for a special project, Happy Feet sneakers are absolutely special. Your class fee covers your seat in class, instruction, soles, insoles, eyelets, instruction book, and cardstock pattern. Shoelaces will be available to purchase from the instructor.

Joan is once again offering a Sneakers Studio Session on Sunday, September 27. This session will not have any formal instruction, and is intended for those who have already made sneakers, and are looking for time and/or tools to make/finish more.

Don't forget that we offer Sandwiching Services (quilt basting) every month. Typically, four "appointments" are available each month.

Quilt Shows

Quilts by the Bay Annapolis Quilt Guild Show

6/19/26 - 6/20/26

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

9/17/26 - 9/20/26

Faithful Circle Quilters Quilt Show

10/22/26 - 10/24/26

Everybody's Quilt Guild Fall Harvest of Quilts Show

11/6/26 - 11/8/26

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