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What’s New at Capital Quilts
Dear Friends,
Our Dress A Girl Workshop is this Saturday! Audet will be teaching the Amanda Dress from Sirena Patterns, and the pattern is available as a free download (size 10 only). If you are attending the workshop, PLEASE print out and assemble the pattern before class. (We have just a couple that people can share.) You will need to enter your email in order to download.
Download the Amanda Dress Pattern
If you are NOT attending the workshop, you can still participate! Sew at home, any pattern you want that follows all of the Dress A Girl guidelines, and drop off your dress at Capital Quilts before the end of September. Need pattern inspiration? Check out the Dress A Girl website!
As a thank-you, shop discount coupons will be issued with each donation.
Thank you for being part of our community. You make it possible for us to be here!
– Marianne
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New in the Shop
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Summer Sparkles Pattern • Laurie Shifrin
Summer Sparkles Quilt pattern designed by Laurie Shifrin of Laurie Shifrin Designs. She has shown it made up in Interwoven fabrics by Jason Yenter of In The Beginning Fabrics, but it would work with any line of blenders or solids. You could even mix and match! There are two sizes included in this pattern with two different looks. The Twin Size is 66" x 81" - it does not have the outer pieced border. The Queen Size is 86" x 102" - it has the pieced border.
Buy the Pattern
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Decorative Webbing • Renaissance Ribbons
I was so happy to discover these decorative webbings! We can't wait to see the bag creations made with them. Some are Tula Pink collaborations.
Shop Decorative Webbings
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Interwoven Strip Sets • Jason Yenter
Interwoven is a lovely blender, and you will be able to do so much with this 30 piece rainbow strip set!
Shop Interwoven
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Reef 108" • P&B Textiles
If you've been looking for the perfect pink wideback, look no further. Reef from P&B combines shades of pink with a little coral in a lovely mottled print.
Shop Interwoven
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Upcoming Classes & Services
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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 and Register
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CQ Cares: Quilts for Kids • October 7
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 a Seat
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CQ Cares: Quilt of Valor • October 12
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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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.
Reserve a Seat
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Walking Foot 101 • October 17
Betsy is back with her popular Walking Foot class! Put your walking foot to work and watch it travel miles and miles of stitching! Learn the basics of using your walking foot by making six sample blocks.
Learn More and 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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