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What’s New at Capital Quilts
Dear Friends,
We are feverishly working on new shop models. My staff has started running away when they see me approaching.
Cathy has offered to teach a class using 1-1/2 yards of border fabric that makes a table runner and two trivets/candle mats. Is anyone interested? I've already picked out my fabric. And Cathy says that if you can't find a border stripe you like, she'll show you how to make one uniquely yours!
Also, is anyone participating in Aynex Mercado's Baltimore Quilt Mystery Tour? If enough of you are interested, I can look into making kits...
Thank you for being part of our community. You make it possible for us to be here!
– Marianne
ps. We have a new newsletter format! Instead of clicking the picture, click on the blue box below it to shop or sign up.
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New in the Shop
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Sketchbook • Jason Yenter
Sketchbook by Jason Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics features novelty prints -- cats, owls, penguins, flowers, butterflies, and buildings in stark shades of black, grey, and cream.
Shop Sketchbook
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Patterns • Coach House Designs
If you did any research into last week's Moonvale Mountain collection, you probably came across the Ice Mountain pattern by Coach House Designs. I fell lin love with it, so I ordered it along with Cool Blue Christmas and Falling Snow.
Get Coach House Design Patterns
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Upcoming Classes & Services
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CQ Cares: Quilts for Kids • September 9
Join us to make quilts for kids! All fabric is provided in this free workshop; just register and bring your machine and basic supplies.
Reserve Your Seat
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Getting Started: Longarm Rental • September 14
Learn how to finish your own quilts! This class teaches the basics you need to rent our Handi Quilter machines.
Learn More & Register
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Getting Started: Pro-Stitcher Rental • September 14
Interested in using Pro-Stitcher Premium, the computerized stitching program? This class is required before using it with a rental.
Learn More & Register
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CQ Cares: Quilt of Valor • September 14
Help make a Quilt of Valor for the men and women who serve our country in the military. All fabric is provided; simply register, bring your sewing machine and supplies, and lots of energy.
Reserve a Seat
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CQ Cares: Project Dress a Girl • September 19
Join Audet and Capital Quilts to sew dresses for Project Dress a Girl Around the World. A handmade dress is a meaningful reminder to a young girl that she is valued and loved.
Reserve a Seat
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Happy Feet Sneaker Class • September 26
Joan from Bucklebee Tools is returning this fall to teach her Happy Feet sneaker class! We have only one space available. Spend the day making a pair of real sneakers with quilted uppers and rubber soles.
Your class fee includes instruction, soles, insoles, eyelets, an instruction book, and cardstock pattern. Shoelaces will be available to purchase from the instructor.
Ask About the Remaining Space
Joan is also offering a Sneakers Studio Session on Sunday, September 27, for experienced sneaker makers who would like time and tools to make or finish more.
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Complete Course of Quilting • September 30
We have a session of the Complete Course of Quilting coming up! This ten week class will teach you all the basics you need to be successful in your quilting journey: getting to know your sewing machine, rotary cutting, fabric selection, and a variety of techniques for machine-piecing quilt blocks. You'll even learn about machine quilting, and how to bind your quilt! 
Learn More & Register
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Posh Penelope • October 14
Debra is well versed in using the Quick Curve Ruler, and has made a number of quilts with it. Join her to make Posh Penelope, which looks more difficult than it really is. 
Learn More & Register
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Sandwiching Services
Don’t forget that you can sign up for Sandwiching Services, also known as quilt basting, every month. Typically, four appointments are available monthly.
Book an Appointment
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Quilt Shows
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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
September 24–26, 2026
Faithful Circle Quilters Quilt Show
October 22–24, 2026
Everybody’s Quilt Guild Fall Harvest of Quilts Show
November 6–8, 2026
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CQ Cares
Community Sewing Projects
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Pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles
We have free pillowcase kits available! We donate every pillowcase to Ryan’s Case for Smiles, which distributes them to children battling serious illness. Pick up a kit next time you’re in the shop, then return your completed pillowcase on your schedule. You’re also welcome to use your stash and a favorite pillowcase pattern.
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Placemats
We have placemat kits available at the shop, so please stop by to pick up one—or two. If you’d like to sew from your stash, you can use your favorite pattern. Please return all completed placemats to Capital Quilts.
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Kennel Quilts
We have free small kennel quilt kits available. These little quilts are sent to shelters that take in pets displaced by natural disasters. They are a wonderful beginner project, a great use for leftover fabric, and a place to practice free-motion skills.
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