to get your creative juices

flowing.

New for 2015 is our on-line

store. If you live too far

from the Shop or just don’t

feel like venturing out into

the cold, check out our

website at

www.sewingboxquiltshop.com.

The “Products” tab lists the

kits available and the no-

tions necessary to complete

them. The on-line store

will be operational by

mid-January.

Thanks to all of you for

your patronage over the

past 3 years, and I look

forward to seeing you soon

at The Sewing Box!

Sometimes it’s hard to see something

positive about snow, freezing rain, ice,

and frigid temperatures. Here are

some things I decided were positive

and should be part of my daily focus:

the shortest day of sunshine is now

behind us; in less than 90 days we’ll

likely see daffodils peaking through

the ground; life is a slower pace so

there may be time for a book or puz-

zle; and winter has always been my

favorite time to finish projects in my

sewing room. It’s also a great time to

plan quilt projects for 2015. As a fel-

low quilter, homemade gift are likely

at the top of your mind.

Recently I hosted a joint birthday

party for my great nieces and pre-

sented them with quilts. Pictured

Positive things about winter? here is my niece, Grace; and my

six great-nieces, McKenzie, Addi-

son, Olivia, Emily, Tegan, and

Gabrielle. The girls and their

mothers were all thrilled with the

quilts. It’s so rewarding to bless

others with this obsession of

ours!

At The Sewing Box we’ve been

busy getting things changed up

for Spring. There are new sam-

ples and new fabrics that are sure

The Fabric Rack

Are you up for a challenge?

Moda has launched the Piece

and Comfort

Challenge for

2015. The de-

tails and entry

form can be

downloaded

from The Sewing

Box website or

picked up at the

store. The featured fabrics are

Sandy Gervais’ Red, White &

Free collection and Because

of the Brave

collection. Both

are available on

the bolt and in

precuts. Use

your imagination,

submit your photo, and win

some cool cash!

Also from Moda’s Primitive

Gatherings is their new

Lakeside Gatherings. It

features yarn

dyed wovens,

traditional

cottons, and a

great nautical

pattern. Continuing in the

nautical theme, Sweetwater

(a Moda designer) has Set

Sail with The Boat House

collection. The pattern and

fabric are sure to get you

thinking of warmer weather!

From StudioE Pepper Cot-

ton is now on the shelf. The

trend toward solids is taking

a slight turn

toward tex-

tured solids.

Pepper Cot-

ton takes tones of a specific

color and weaves them to

create a pleasing take on sol-

ids. It’s available on the bolt

and in fat quarter bundles.

Quilting Treasure’s new line

Expressions of Faith is

here just in time for a spring

project.

With

many

churches

having

special

events

for

Easter, this fabric series will

be perfect for a special keep-

sake. There are three free

download patterns to choose

from on their website.

January, 2015

Inspiring Times

Special points of interest:

Think Positive!

The Fabric Rack

Gadget Corner

Instructional Classes

Three Rivers Quilt Show

Index:

The Fabric Rack 1

Gadget Corner 2

“Be Mine” 2

Lone Star 2

Patchwork

Pansy

2

Seasonal TR 3

BOM-Pieceful Harbor

3

BOM-Seasonal Silhouettes

3

BOM-Winter

Wonderland

3

UFO Work Days 3

Demo Night 3

Three Rivers

Quilt Show

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 19

Pressing Matters!, to quote a stu-

dent during one of our classes.

Many of you have been “sold” on

the amazing features of the

“Steady Betty”. The double-sided

pressing surface now has a new

look with de-

signer trim.

The smallest

size, 6” x 12”,

is in stock now

in the new

look.

Also new to The Sewing Box is the

Tuscany Collection poly batting.

Several

customers

have tried

it and have

given it a

five-star

rating. For the hand quilter

poly batting is the traditional

preference. Next time you’re

in the market, try Tuscany

and see for yourself.

Shabby Fabrics is becoming

well known

for their

“Patchwork”

pattern series.

Nothing

screams

spring like a

pansy peaking

through the ground. The

pattern and kit are available

now.

The Peanuts fabric book

“Tips from the Gang” is the

newest addition to our

library. Little ones just love

these soft books

that can be

chewed, bent,

sat on, and then

washed to look like new.

This may be the scene out

your back door; it sure is pos-

sible out my back door. From

RJR Fabrics, Evening Stroll is

a pre-packaged kit designed by

Dan Morris and includes

everything to make the top

and binding.

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.

Anchor Point

Set Sail

Quilt Smart Lone Star Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Pre-printed Interfacing Class Fee: $60

Schedule: Mondays 1—4 p.m. Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Don’t let the timeless classic scare you! It’s not as difficult as you may think.

Techniques include point alignment, angle cutting, and on-point assembly.

“Be Mine” Table Runner & Tea Towel Set Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Tumbler piecing, Appliqué, Machine Quilting

Schedule: Fridays, Jan 16, 23, 30 9—11 a.m. Class Fee: $45 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: This is a great project to learn how to piece tumbler blocks, make pin wheels, and learn

fusible-backed appliqué techniques. The class includes sandwiching the backing, batting, and top;

basic machine quilting; and binding. Kit and 3 1/2” tumbler template are required.

Patchwork Pansy Table Runner Skill Level: Beginner Technique: Strip piecing, Appliqué, Machine Quilting

Schedule: Saturday Workshop Feb 28 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Class Fee: $30

Instructor: Diane Graham

Details: With Spring just around the corner, this adorable table runner will be the perfect addi-

tion to your table. Learn how to use strips to construct a base from which to appliqué the flowers.

Beginner machine quilting instructions will take away your doubts and make you a believer!

Page 3 Volume 19

**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—Pieceful Harbor Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Piecing and Appliqué

Schedule: First Saturday, Jan—Sep, 2015 Time 9—11 a.m.

Class Fee $10 Monthly Kit Fee $24.99 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: From the Quilt Co in California a 70 1/2” Square nautical

quilt. There’s a sample from them on display now, if you’re interested

in the BOM. Blocks are constructed with a combination of piecing and

appliqué. Pattern is included in monthly kit. Kit pieces are pre-cut.

Commitment Required.

Due to weather, the first class has been rescheduled. Call for update.

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: From Laundry Basket Quilts create these 12” x 16” mini quilts that

can be framed and used individually or incorporated into one large quilt.

There’s one for every month with all the pieces laser cut and backed with fusible

web. Book and Commitment Required.

Block of the Month—Winter Wonderland Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Piecing and Appliqué

Schedule: First Tuesday, Feb—Nov, 2015 Time 6—9 p.m.

Class Fee $10 Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: The 2014 Country Road Shop Hop quilt, Winter Wonderland.

Learn basic piecing and fusible-backed appliqué. Broken down into ten

months, it can easily be finished for Christmas, 2015. Size is 60 1/2”W x

84” L.

Seasonal Table Runners Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Paper Piecing Class Fee $60

Schedule: Mondays Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 1—4 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Learn the Judy Niemeyer techniques for spikes and circling geese to cre-

ate this beautiful 19”W x 45”L table runner. There are three circles in total. The

spike units and the geese units are made separately and then joined with her curved

piecing technique. Add A Quarter ruler required. Kit as pictured is available.

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/Diane Graham Details: Come join your friends and make new ones at this fun

evening of instruction. 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.

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

Events The 2015 Three Rivers Quilt Show theme is “Hexagons”. Join us on a fun

trip to Pittsburgh without the traffic hassle of driving yourself.

Details: Friday, March 27, 2015

Depart at 7:45 a.m. Return approximately by 5:00 p.m.

Rest stop in New Stanton Dinner at Cracker Barrel in New Stanton

Cost is $42 per person Includes show ticket and transportation

Limited seating is available Dinner is on your own

Only paid reservations will be accepted

Three Rivers Quilt Show