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| June 2024 Newsletter |
| June 2024 Quilt Sampler Block - Barrister's Block
The June 2024 Quilt Sampler Block is named Barrister's Block. It is made with two different sizes of Half-Square Triangle units and small squares. The large HSTs are 3/8 the total size of the block. The smaller HSTs and the small squares are 1/8 the total size of the block. I recommend you make the smaller HSTs on a grid, as you need 24 of them. If you need  help making these, check my Quilt Block Tutorial library.
If you use fabrics which we can identify as having been purchased from Charmed Needles at any time, you make at least a 12" block, and you finish it by July 20, I will give you $3.75 in store credit. That is the average price of my Fat Quarters, so you will essentially get a free Fat Quarter if you make the block! And you have approximately six weeks to make the block
There is no charge for this program, and there is no commitment for you to do every single block. Make the blocks you want to make and have time to make, then bring your finished block into the shop, email me a picture of it, or send me a Facebook message with a picture.
Your May Block is due June 15.
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 Remember how fun it was to look through a kaleidoscope as a kid? Well, now you can enjoy making the Kaleidoscope Block of the Month quilt designed by Stephannie Soebbing of Quilt Addicts Anonymous. Featuring Spotsy by QT Fabrics, the tone-on-tone meandering dots bring a great textural look to the quilt. Pre-order now to make sure you get your space! Classes start October 2024. We have everything you need to make this gorgeous quilt and will guide you along the way!
This 12-Month Block of the Month Program will be held at 11 am on the First Saturday of each month, from October 2024 - September 2025. Bring your sewing machine and make your block in the shop each month. If you prefer to simply purchase your monthly kit and make it at home, that's ok, too!
You will get the whole pattern booklet in the first month, and each month's kit will include cuts of fabric that are big enough to make that month's blocks. Be sure to save any leftover pieces from these strips, as you may need to use them in future months. In September 2025, not only will you receive the fabric for the last block, but also you will receive the fabric for the binding and the backing of your quilt. In total, with all the monthly kits, you will receive almost 20 yards of fabric.
This is a traditional BOM program, in which you will pay the initial $10.03 registration fee to save your place in the class, then $27.87 for your kit each month. If you are not in the area, you will need to pay the monthly shipping cost for your kit, too.
Because nobody is perfect, you can also purchase an optional Oops Bundle of 9 Fat Quarters and 6 Fat Eights for $46.60 to have on hand to fix any "Oops" you make.
Finished quilt size: 96" x 96"
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Beginner |
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Confident Beginner |
| Instructor: |
Christina Barron |
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 American Pie, a new Block-of-the-month designed by Wendy Sheppard from Ivory Spring for @QTFabrics, began in April! I still have enough patterns and fabric for several more participants.
This 6-month program for confident beginners is a great way to move forward in your skill-building and quilting as each block is made in two colorways. This modern twist on a traditional pattern features Dots & Stripes & More by QT Fabrics.
This 6-Month Block of the Month Program will be held at 11 am on the First Saturday of each month, from April 2024 - September 2024. Bring your sewing machine and make your block in the shop each month. If you prefer to simply purchase your monthly kit and make it at home, that's ok, too!
Each month's kit will include cuts of fabric that are big enough to make that month's blocks. Be sure to save any leftover pieces from these strips, as you may need to use them in future months. In September 2024, not only will you receive the fabric for the last block, but also you will receive the fabric for the binding and the backing of your quilt. In total, with all the monthly kits, you will receive over 21 yards of fabric!
This is a traditional BOM program, in which you will pay the initial registration fee of $9.47 to reserve your place, then $52.60 for your kit each month. If you are not in the area, you will need to pay the monthly shipping cost for your kit, too.
Because no one is perfect, an optional Oops Bundle of 10 Fat Quarters and 5 Fat Eighths will be available for $43.97, if you want to be prepared to fix mistakes you might make.
Finished quilt size: 57.5" x 74.5"
Skill Level: Beginner
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 The Trolley Needlers chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will be having their annual Christmas in July gathering in conjunction with this month's Open Stitch and Quilt Till You Wilt. Join us to learn more about many types of hand needlework and the American Needlepoint Guild.
https://www.facebook.com/TrolleyNeedlers/
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Weekly Open Sew
Want to stitch and socialize? Have a brief question on any technique? Bring any fiber arts project and come down to the shop to work on it. Open Stitch is every Friday during business hours.
The third Friday of most months, we extend Open Stitch late into the night, and we call it Quilt Till You Wilt. We will stay until the last person leaves. Bring one or several fiber arts projects and come socialize through the night. Feel free to bring food to share, as well.
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 Monthly Lace Day
Join us the Second Tuesday of each month to make lace! All types of lace: Bobbin Lace, Tatted Lace (both Shuttle and Needle), Knitted Lace, and Crocheted Lace. All skill levels are welcome, we usually have some skilled lace-makers here who are willing to teach beginners. There is no charge for this social lace-making event.
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Charmed Needles Online Calendars
We have two different online calendars which you may view for more upcoming events. We try to keep both of them up to date, but if you have questions, check both of them or contact us.
One calendar is at: https://www.charmedneedles.com/events.htm
The other calendar is at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y2hhcm1lZG5lZWRsZXNAZ21haWwuY29t
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Store Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5:00pm
Other days and times by appointment
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