session with Karen Mont-

gomery from the Quilt

Company in Pittsburgh and

Janet Lutz, the creator of

Row by Row in New York!

It was a great trip and we

brought back many new

ideas, patterns, and bolts of

fabric. Come & see!

Thank you to all that par-

ticipated in this year’s PA

Row by Row Shop Hop. It

was a great first year ex-

perience! There will be BIG

news about next year’s

event. Details will be re-

leased at the beginning of

the new year.

Summer’s end brings with it

many changes—weather, activi-

ties, and train of thought. While

we’ve all been busy with travel,

home chores, canning, and the

list goes on; it is now time to

begin thinking of fall and the

holidays. Gift making is a big

part of a quilter’s holiday plans.

How many are on your list this

year? Don’t wait till “check it

twice” time!

The Sewing Box will again spon-

sor the Quilt Display and Sale at

the Scarecrow Festival on Sep-

tember 21st. See the back page

Summer’s Over Already? for details. The

Kiwanis Club will

be organizing the

festival this year

and are adding

some fun activities

for the children and young at heart.

This is a great fall festival, so make

plans now to attend!

In mid-August Diane and I jour-

neyed to Toledo, OH for a vendor

open house. They sponsored a

Creative Grids workshop that was

excellent! There have been 6 new

rulers released recently. We were

able to learn how to use them from

the designers. In addition we par-

ticipated in an evening networking

The Fabric Rack

Elizabeth Studios must

have had Somerset County in

mind when they designed

Headin’ Home. The barns,

covered bridges, and rail

fence rows have a perfect

country look and feel for a

down home project.

From Real Tree for those

hunting

enthusiasts

come Deer in

Moonlight.

This panel

will be perfect

for the upcoming fall

season. Most of us have an

outdoorsman in our life

that would enjoy this

addition to their man cave.

There are coordinates to

make a quick and easy

quilt.

Additions to our Civil War

Reproduction section are

Moda’s Civil War Jubilee

designed by Barbara Brack-

man and Love

designed by

Howard Mar-

cus. There are

fat quarter

bundles and yardage.

Marcus Brothers has

also released new repro

fabrics that are now in

stock.

Hoffman

holiday metal-

lics are always

a favorite for

projects. You

cardinal lovers will fall in

love with this year’s release.

Let’s not leave out our

favorite winter-time charac-

ter—Snowmen. Benartex

has designed a great series

called

Snowfolk

and features

a panel with

plaids, snow-

flakes, and

“faces” as

coordinates.

September, 2013

Inspiring Times

Special points of interest:

Summer’s End

The Fabric Rack

Gadget Corner

Instructional Classes

Country Roads Shop Hop

Scarecrow Festival Quilt Display & Sale

Index:

The Fabric Rack 1

Gadget Corner 2

Team Quilt 2

Icicle Stars 2

Twisted Christmas

2

Criss Cross 3

Heartfelt Holiday

3

Manger Scene 3

Kids Project

Night

3

Table Runner of

Month Club

3

UFO Work Day 3

Country Roads

Shop Hop

4

Quilt Display 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 11

Tools, tools, &

more tools!

Creative Grids is

well know in the quilting indus-

try for their amazing rulers. Ro-

tary cutting can be a challenge.

This line of rulers is designed to

make cutting a bit easier. They

feature non-slip

edges the entire

way around the

outside edges, as well as “dots”

of anti-slip across the rulers.

Creative Grids pricing is very

competitive

and are only

sold in inde-

pendent quilt

shops. Stop in

soon to see the

latest release and sample blocks

made with each of them.

Absolutely Positively

Quilt Designs is a new

pattern pub-

lisher that has

been added to

the patterns

available at The

Sewing Box.

Chris Stiasny is the de-

signer. She has incorpo-

rated instruc-

tions and fabric

requirements

for several sizes

in every pat-

tern. The in-

structions are

well written and

fabric choices

are made simple

with her unique

pattern writing skills.

Most of her patterns are

made with block con-

struction and are great for

beginners as well as the

experienced quilter.

Does your sewing/

quilting room need a lift?

Stop in to see the new

plaques available to make

you smile every time you

walk in

the

room!

Notions, Patterns, & Books 20% Discount Every Day

Page 2 Inspiring Times

Class Schedule

Gadget Corner

Icicle Stars by Kansas Trouble (70”x 70”) Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Strip Piecing, Bias Edge Appliqué

Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Schedule: Afternoons 1—4 p.m. Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 or Class Fee: $60

Evenings 6—9 p.m. Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 Kit Fee: $109.99

Details: It features some raw, bias edges to give the quilt a soft, comfortable look and feel.

Moda’s Kansas Trouble Icicle Kisses is the featured fabric. The kit is required and will be dis-

counted 20% for class participants.

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

Team Quilt (66” x 72”) Level—Intermediate Instructor: Wendy Airesman Technique: Piecing, Appliqué

Schedule: Wednesday Afternoons 1—4 p.m. Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9 Class Fee $60

Lap size can be made with any team colors and emblem. Pattern required. Techniques in-

clude point alignment, basic piecing, and emblem construction. Steeler & WVU fabric in

stock!

Twisted Christmas

Skill Level: Beginner Techniques: Piecing w/Lil’ Twister Workshop Fee: $15

Schedule: Saturday afternoon 1—4 p.m. October 19 Instructor: Diane Graham

Details: Learn how to use the Lil’ Twister to make this festive wall quilt (35” x 45”). The work-

shop is designed to learn the twister technique. A completed project is unlikely.

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

Stained Glass Manger Scene Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Technique: Stained Glass Appliqué

Schedule: 2 Saturday Workshops—November 23 & 30 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Workshop Fee: $60

Instructor: Wendy Airesman Kit Fee: $69.99

Details: Back by popular demand, seating is limited to 5. Learn how to use a double needle

and double-fold bias tape to make this wall quilt keepsake. The kit is required and includes the

fabric for the front and back, as well as the bias tape, batting, and web adhesive needed. The

thread and 4.0 double needle are not included.

Table Runner of the Month Club

Schedule: Second Monday evening of each month Jan—Dec, 2013 Time: 6 p.m.—8 p.m.

Instructors: Wendy Airesman/Diane Graham Fee: $10/Month

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 to construct a table run-

ner. There are refreshments and a door prize at each meeting. Advance sign up is re-

quested. Stop in to see next month’s project. At September’s club, Wendy will show the

Reversible Strippy Table Runner. In October, Diane will demonstrate Gemini by Moose

Trax Designs.

Kids Project Night

Schedule: Second Friday of each Month Class Fee $15 Instructors: Wendy Airesman &

Time: 6—9 p.m. Ages: 9—16 Diane Graham

Details: A simple project will be featured each month. Basic sewing skills will be incorporated and act as

building blocks for students to advance to more difficult projects. This is a great venue to get your student

started sewing. Depending on the progress, an additional night may be added to complete projects each

month.

October’s Project September’s Project

Criss Cross Skill Level: Beginner Technique: Stitch & Flip/Quilt as you Go

Schedule: Wednesday Afternoons Oct 30, Nov 6, & 13 1—4 p.m. Class Fee: $45

Instructor: Diane Graham

Details: This class features the Batting Buddy, a tool that makes it easy to quilt your project as

you construct it. The featured pattern is Criss Cross and can be done in any size.

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.

September’s Project

Heartfelt Holiday Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Technique: Fussy Cutting, Block Construction

Schedule: Afternoons Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 1—4 p.m. or Class Fee: $60

Evenings Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, & 21 6—9 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Airesman

Details: Learn how to fussy cut the words from this Christmas panel and incorporate them

into a stunning holiday quilt. The finished size is 55” x 63” and will make a great addition to

your home for this Christmas season.

311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501

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

www.sewingboxquiltshop.com

The Sewing Box Quilt

Shop

Your hometown source for inspiration!

Thanks &

happy quilting!

311 Georgian Place Somerset, PA 15501

Hours:

Mon—Wed, Sat 10 —5

Thu, Fri 10—6

Sunday Closed

Closed Labor Day

Events Country Roads Shop Hop

Wow! With the kickoff behind us, anticipation is continuing to build for

this year’s annual Country Roads Shop Hop. Passport sales have been

great and comments from you, our customers, are very encouraging. All

of the participating shops are looking forward to bringing you a great

experience this year. If you haven’t already done so, get your passport now and make your

plans for October 23—26. If you need transportation from Somerset, please call soon to

reserve your seat.

Quilt Display & Sale Saturday, September 21, 2013

4th Annual

The Sewing Box is again sponsoring a quilt display and sale during the annual Scarecrow

Festival at Georgian Place. There will be a “Scarecrow Pick” prize awarded to the quilt with

the most votes. The prize will be a $100 gift card. So be sure to encourage your friends,

family, and neighbors to attend the festival and have their opportunity to vote! Visitors to

the quilt display will be asked to pay a $1 admission fee.

If you would like to enter your quilt(s) in the display, a completed registration form is re-

quired by Monday 9/9. The form can be downloaded from The Sewing Box website or

picked up at the store. The quilt(s) should be brought to the store on 9/18 or 9/19 from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pickup is Saturday after the display or the following Monday.