| The Pine Needle Newsletter | February 2009 |
| Greetings!
With February and Valentine's Day we're thinking sweethearts and all things pink, red and fabulous. Our "Scattered Roses" quilt kit speaks of red roses, and love, with a sweet scalloped border. We couldn't decide on a size, so we've created it in lap, twin and queen.
Come spend some time in our shop, or on our website, to find a quilt project that speaks to you of love, warmth and color.
| Did you know.... Valentine's Day "probably took its name from a priest who was martyred about ad 270 by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus. According to legend, the priest signed a letter to his jailer's daughter, whom he had befriended and with whom he had fallen in love, 'from your Valentine'." (quote from Encyclopedia Britannica)
| While the Cats Away the Mice will..... Have a Sale!
While Geri and Jim work our booth at the annual Sewing and Stitchery Expo, the staff has been designated to stay home and do the spring cleaning. But The Pine Cones, fearing loneliness with owners and customers off to Puyallup (WA), decided to liven things up at The Pine Needle with a SALE. A lot more fun than cleaning!
So, if you have been thinking of a flannel project, this is a great time to come see us.
20% Off All Flannels in stock at The Pine Needle February 26-March 1
Come in and choose from our nice selection of flannels including the wonderful Maywood Woolies. We promise to not make you dust!
| | Spotlight Special for February
Here's a sweetheart of a deal for you or your Valentine! The Bendable Bright Light, perfect to attach to your machine for the best light, and it never gets hot to the touch! Regular $49.99 NOW $39.99
| New Additions to our Classes
One Block Wonder Class Maggie's class is such a hit that we've scheduled another class for April 8 and 22 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Quiltmaking III At the request of many Quiltmaking II students, Billie Mahorney has scheduled a Quiltmaking III class for this spring. April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
| Featured Artist
Ann Johnston
Ann first learned to sew, then she learned to dye fabric. Her 25 years of experimentation have led to mountains of hand-dyed fabrics and hundreds of one-of-a kind quilts. She shares her knowledge of design, fabric dyeing and quilts in her several books.
We were delighted that Ann participated in The Pine Needle's Winter Open House, exhibiting her work, talking with our visitors and autographing her books.
| | Valentine's Day Event Chocolate and Hearts from Home on February 14th 10 AM - 5 PM
With any purchase on the 14th, select a complimentary heart pattern.
Want a free class? Here's a honey of a deal: purchase fabrics for our complimentary pattern and Dianne will show the block's construction and give options for making a table runner, wall hanging or quilt! Class is from 11-1 pm or 2-4 pm. Sign up early, as space is limited. Bonus: all red and white fabrics and anything wih a heart on it is on sale!
Heart Log Cabin Originally $54.95 NOW $39.99
| A Romantic Mystery Quilt Adventure Mystery Quilt Series by Sandi Ray
It's not too late to join our Mystery Quilt Adventure. We can't show you a picture of the finished quilt...then there would be no mystery, but its lots of fun as you cut, piece and sew your five monthly clues to a beautiful completed quilt.
You can choose your own fabrics or choose from our two mystery quilt kits: Cottage Charm or Rise and Shine.
| Winter Winds 2009 Winners The Winter Winds Shop Hop winners of The Pine Needle gifts:
Connie Irwin - $50 gift certificate
Reba McKinnon - $100 gift certificate Grand Prize Winter Winds Shop Hop winner of a Brother sewing machine: Christine Schultz Congratulations to all, and thank you for participating in the Winter Winds Shop Hop! | | |
| To all our customers: You are the reason we can celebrate our 17th year and you are our Valentines. We thank you and continue our pledge to offer the best in customer service. Sincerely, Geri and The Pine Cones The Pine Needle 429 First St Lake Oswego, OR 97034 800.655.5632 or 503.635.1353
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