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January 2025 Newsletter
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January 2025 Quilt Sampler Block - Washington Sidewalk
The January 2025 Quilt Sampler Block is named Washington Sidewalk. This block could be made with traditional piecing methods; however, I prefer to make it with Foundation Paper Piecing, in order to not have unsupported bias edges. You can download the paper-piecing pattern from my website, here. The video tutorial can be found here. If you need  help making any quilt block components, check out my full 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 January 31, 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!
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.
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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! 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!
If you haven't yet signed up, there are still spaces available, and we can help get you caught up to everyone else!
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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Allure, a new Block-of-the-month, designed by Kate Colleran Designs with Aura fabrics from QT Fabrics, is coming soon! This is 9-month program for advanced beginners. This is a row quilt revamped with lots of movement and fun.
This 9-Month Block of the Month Program will be held at 11 am on the First Saturday of each month, from April - December 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!
Each month, you will get the pattern pages and enough fabric to make that month's block. Be sure to save any leftover pieces from these strips, as you may need to use them in future months. In December 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. You will have two choices for a backing fabric, one is 108" wide in Turquoise color, so no seaming is necessary. The other option is standard 42" wide fabric in Sky Blue, so you will need to seam your backing. In total, with all the monthly kits, you will receive over 11 yards of fabric.
This is a traditional BOM program, in which you will pay the initial $6.57 registration fee to save your place in the class, then $24.33 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 8 Fat Quarters and 1 Fat Eighths for $29.94 to have on hand to fix any "Oops" you make.
Finished quilt size: 63” x 75”
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Upcoming Shop Hops
Charmed Needles will be participating in two Shop Hops in the Spring of 2025.
 The All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop will be April 1 - May 31. There are nearly 80 participating shops in Oregon and Washington. I know that sounds like a lot of travel, but don't worry, if you can't get to all the shops, the hop has been subdivided into Regions, and you only have to get to all the shops in a region to be eligible for prizes.
The Treasure Hop will be April 21 - 26. This year there are 11 participating shops:
- Bluebird Quilt Studio, Nampa ID
- Charmed Needles, Ontario OR
- Country Corners Quilting, Nyssa OR
- JK Quilts, Meridian ID
- JudyAnn's Quilting, Weiser ID
- Maggie's on Main, Emmett ID
- Stitch n Giggles (formerly Fixin' 2 Quilt), Caldwell ID
- Stitch n' Snip, Garden Valley ID
- The Quilt Crossing, Boise ID
- The Quilter's Treasure Chest, Mountain Home ID
- Treasure Every Stitch, Baker City OR
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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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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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Monthly Lace Day