What’s New at Capital Quilts

Dear Friends,

When reordering Synthropol and Retayne recently, I was made aware that Retayne does not work properly in some modern washing machines! Energy-efficient front-loading washing machines do not supply enough water to properly treat your fabrics with Retayne. You will need to use a top loader OR treat the fabric in a pot on top of the stove, with enough 140°F water for the fabric to move around freely.

Curious what Synthropol and Retayne do, and when they should be used? Retayne fixes dye to fabric and should be used on fabrics that bleed before they are pieced into your quilt. Synthropol is a special detergent that keeps loose dye suspended during washing, preventing backstaining while aiding in the removal of excess color bleeds.

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

– Marianne

New in the Shop

Creative Landscapes • Lewis & Irene

Celebrate the spirit of the great outdoors with this fabric collection from Lewis & Irene. Two striking feature panels anchor the range: one portraying snow-tipped mountains with a meandering river, and the other capturing rolling hills meeting a windswept lakeshore. They’re paired with coordinating fabrics inspired by the textures and patterns of a landscape.

Lewis & Irene have also provided a cute panel quilt pattern for this collection.

Artisan Batiks: Leaf Blown • Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Leaf Blown is a collection of hand-dyed batik fabrics that capture the movement of leaves dancing on an autumn breeze, in a large variety of colors and hues.

Just Be • Emma Schonenberg

The designer for this collection says, “I believe art is deeply therapeutic; as a surface designer, I experience this daily. This collection, however, is profoundly unique. It stems from a place of peace and stillness, a space I access by following my instinct and heart. In that realm, everything flows, judgment dissolves, and there’s complete acceptance of my true self—here I find serenity. This collection is special precisely because it originates from a place where I am simply able to be.”

Bib Patterns • Vanilla House

Make a batch of super-cute bibs for the baby in your life!

Upcoming Classes & Services

All the Things Tote • October 3

Make this tote that went viral at QuiltCon! Elizabeth will share helpful tips and techniques for working with Soft & Stable and assembling a sturdy, professional-looking tote.

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.

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.

Quilt Shows

Faithful Circle Quilters Quilt Show

October 22–24, 2026

Everybody’s Quilt Guild Fall Harvest of Quilts Show

November 6–8, 2026

CQ Cares

Community Sewing Projects

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.

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.

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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