Quilt Retreat took place last

week. It was held at Camp

Harmony. Thank you to

everyone that attended and

helped make it a huge suc-

cess. We all have memories

that we’ll cherish for weeks

to come. There were many

completed projects, lots of

great food, and loads of fun.

Plans are already in the

works for next year.

Check out the Classes and

Events sections and mark

your calendars for the next

few months. They’ll fly by,

just like Summer did!

When the rain finally quit at the be-

ginning of July, summer seemed to

just fly by! Somehow I’ve missed the

“dog daze” and canning season and

berry picking. When I was young my

“elders” always said the older you get

the faster time flies. I’m beginning to

understand that all too well. I hope

your summer has been rewarding and

you’ve seen it come to a close with

health and blessings. In the end, isn’t

that what really matters?

Diane and I had the opportunity to

attend Moda’s annual Open House in

August. Visiting Dallas, Texas at 99°

is an experience in itself. But the

What a Whirlwind Summer! Moda Warehouse was cool and

huge! We navigated through the

many isles of

fabric racks with

large carts.

Moda’s owner,

Mark Dunn,

joined the atten-

dees for a Texas

dinner in the

evening. He is

very personable

and has a great

passion for the

quilting indus-

try. He’s pictured here in the

purple tie.

This year’s Summer Get Away

The Fabric Rack

Holly Taylor is one of Moda’s

most popular designers. She

has teamed up

with Doug Leko

from Antler Quilt

Deigns and cre-

ated another hit

called Winter’s

Song. Most of you

remember last

year’s sensation, Through the

Winter Woods. Well, Winter’s

Song has just as many pat-

terns and coordinates. You’ll

love it!

Quilting Treasures has re-

leased several panels for

Christmas

this year—

Jolly Old

St. Nick,

Rejoice,

Christmas

Bell, and

Rejoice. They each have co-

ordinating fabrics and free

download patterns. QT is

also well know for their out-

doorsy designs. Bear Coun-

try is

just

what

the

man

cave ordered. There are kits

available, as is the case for

most every sample on dis-

play.

Northcott’s Christmas re-

lease this year is Reindeer

Prance. As with

the previous

years (tree &

wreath) we are

featuring the

blue color way.

Doesn’t every

little girl dream

of princesses, ponies, and

magic castles?

With the help of

a panel you still

have time to

make her dreams

come true. Little

Princess with its

coordinates will

make a quick project for that

special little girl.

Are there any folk art fans in

the crowd? Red Rooster

had you in mind

when they de-

signed Christ-

mas Whimsy.

There’s a free

pattern that

incorporates the panel blocks

with pine-

apple fram-

ing. Gotta

see it!

September, 2015

Inspiring Times

Special points of interest:

Moda’s Open House

The Fabric Rack

Gadget Corner

Instructional Classes

BOM—The Storytellers

Scarecrow Pick Sale

Country Roads Shop Hop

Index:

The Fabric Rack 1

Gadget Corner 2

Curvy Log Cabin 2

Winter Forest

Flannel

2

Gentle Garden 2

BOM-Storytellers 3

Seasonal Silhouettes 3

Demo Night 3

UFO 3

Scarecrow Pick

Sale

3

Country Roads

Shop Hop

4

311 Georgian Place

Somerset, PA 15501

814-701-2635 somersetsews@comcast.net

www.sewingboxquiltshop.com

By the Yard Club

Buy 20 Yards at Regular Price, get 2 Yards Free!

Author: Wendy Airesman, Owner

Volume 23

Need some fresh inspiration?

There’s no lack of projects in these

great new books that have been

released in the quilting world. Are

you one of “those” quilters that

love precuts like charm squares,

jelly rolls, and bundles but don’t

have a clue what on earth to do

with them? I know many of you

just like to look at them, but really,

wouldn’t it be better to admire

them in a quilting project? Any

one of these new books can help

you get your creative juices flow-

ing. Stop in and take a look.

Shannon Fabrics is the industry

leader for that soft “cuddle cloth”

so many children fall in love with.

Their latest kit is Ella-Nor. It’s an

adorable appliquéd elephant in

gray and

yellow.

The size

is 52”

square,

just

right for

wrapping, dragging, and cud-

dling!

Patrick Lose is well know in

the quilting industry for his

unique appliqué designs. His

Snow Day kit will tempt all

you snowman lovers. It’s a

table runner that can be used

all winter long. And as we all

know, win-

ter can be

long in our

area!

Another kit that’s been added

to the

woolfelt

series we

carry is

Frosty &

Friend. It

joins Owl

Family,

Spotty Hen, and Ham & Eggs.

If you’re a hand sewer or a

hand quilter and don’t like

wearing a thimble, you’ll love

Poke-A-Dots. They’re em-

bossed rubber dots with adhe-

sive on the back. Stick one on

the finger you

use to push the

needle through

your project.

You’ll love ‘em!

Notions, Patterns, & Books 20% Discount Every Day

Page 2 Inspiring Times

Class Schedule

Gadget Corner

**Advance registration & payment is required for all classes. See website or call for class policy.

Trim the Tree (32” W x 49” L) Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Technique: Curvy and Straight Log Cabin Blocks

Schedule: Sep 28, Oct 5, 9 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $45 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Use the Creative Grids log cabin rulers to create this great Christmas project. The

rulers are designed to make perfect logs without the “bends”. Get a jump on the holiday season

and have a great wall quilt ready to display. Borders can be added to make the project larger.

The 8” Curvy and 8” Straight Creative Grids Log Cabin rulers are required.

Winter Forest Flannel (65” W x 75” L) Skill Level: Beginner Technique: Panel Squares and Basic Piecing

Schedule: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $60 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Learn how to square up panel pictures, and cut stacks of fabric accurately. The pat-

tern is written by Doug Leko and the fabric is Moda Winter Forest flannel. The kit is required

and includes the backing.

Gentle Garden (55” W x 67” L) Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Offset Log Cabin and Pieced Center Stars

Schedule: Nov 16, 23, 30 Dec 7 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $60 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: The center of the quilt is made up of 6” squares. The log cabin blocks are offset and

the center of each star is a four patch. Eleanor Burns flying geese method is used to make the

star points. Quilt in a Day Mini Ruler Set is required. Kit is available.

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**Advance registration & payment is required for all classes. See website or call for class policy.

UFO Work Days Schedule: Thursdays from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Class Fee $5 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Bring your unfinished projects (UFOs) and get some help to complete them. Advance registration is

required due to limited seating.

Block of the Month—The Storytellers (102” Square) Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Technique: Piecing

Schedule: First Saturday of each month September through August, 2016

Time: 9 a.m.—11 a.m. Class Fee: $10/month

Instructor: Wendy Airesman Quarterly Kit Fee: $57.25

Details: The pattern is written by Denice Lipscomb. Her last two very suc-

cessful block of the month programs were Women of Courage and First Ladies.

Each quarterly kit includes the necessary fabric and patterns for four monthly

blocks. The fabric is from Windham’s Storyteller series. Classes are optional.

There are only nine reservations still available. If you’re interested, don’t delay.

See website for details. Commitment Form required.

Ongoing Block of the Month—Seasonal Silhouettes Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Laser Cut Raw Edge Appliqué

Schedule: Third Saturday, Jan—Dec, 2015 Time 9—11 a.m. Class Fee: $10

Monthly Kit Fee $29.99 (precut) Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Make one or all twelve. These are great small projects that will give you a feeling of

accomplishment. Stop in to see the samples. You can start these anytime. Book is required.

Class is optional.

Events

Demo Night

Schedule: Second Monday evening of each month Jan—Dec, 2015 Time: 6 p.m.—8 p.m. Fee: $10/Night

Instructors: Wendy Airesman Details: Come join your friends and make new ones at this fun evening of in-

struction. Each month there will be a technique or gadget demonstrated. There are refreshments and a door

prize at each meeting. Advance sign up is requested.

In conjunction with the Annual Scarecrow Festival, come take advantage of

our Scarecrow Pick Sale. To make room for some new lines on our blender

wall, we’ve “picked” some designs to eliminate—Andover Dimples, Michael

Miller Krystal, and a few others. These will be on sale one day only at 40%

off!

In addition, the last kit of some of our displays have also been “picked” for

clearance. These will also be on sale one day only at 40% off. There will

likely be additional “picks” for our fall clearance. Remember, the early bird

“picks” the worm!

Date: Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

The Sewing Box has donated the quilt pictured here for the Festival. Please

support the Kiwanis Club by buying a raffle ticket(s) to win this adorable fall

wall quilt.

Scarecrow Pick Sale

311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: 814-701-2635 somersetsews@comcast.net

www.sewingboxquiltshop.com

The Sewing Box Quilt

Shop

Thanks &

happy quilting!

311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501

Hours:

Mon—Wed, Sat 10 —5

Thu, Fri 10—6

Sunday Closed

Closed Labor Day

Country Roads Shop Hop Did you get your passport yet? The excitement is building for the

fourth annual Country Roads Shop Hop!

This year’s quilt pattern that you receive free by visiting all ten

shops is Bears in my Garden. It features sampler bear paw blocks

with beautiful long-stem flowers appliquéd between the rows.

Many of the shops have the entire quilt on display. Stop in, take a

look, and get your passport soon!

The Grand Prize is a Babylock Sewing Machine, 2nd Prize is $250

in Meandering Money, and 3rd Prize is a $100 Sheetz Gas Card.

In addition to these great prizes, every shop gives away a basket

door prize every day during the event.

October 14—17 is next month. Before you know it the leaves will be turning, you’ll be

enjoying all the fall festivals, and thinking about the holidays. So don’t delay, get you

passport today!

The Sewing Box will again offer van transportation on Friday, October 16th. The cost is

$35 per person and will visit Grantsville, MD; Uniontown; Mt Pleasant; Blairsville; and

Ebensburg. If time allows the two Johnstown stores will be added. There are only six

seats still available and will be reserved on a first-paid basis. The van will depart Somer-

set at 8 a.m. and return approximately 6 p.m. There will be an on-your-own lunch stop

between Uniontown and Mt. Pleasant.

Events . . . . .