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| The Pine Needle Newsletter | Mid-summer July 2009 |
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 Greetings!
July is
"Mama's Got a Brand New Bag" Month at The Pine Needle
Don't forget our 17% off Anniversary Sale*on July 17th
see coupon at bottom of email
Join us this Saturday, July 18 to learn about the newest hot notions and new patterns. Come and enjoy demonstrations, drawings and special savings! We will have some great tips on how to use these 'must have' notions!
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Northwest Quilting Expo
supports
the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure
NW Quilting Expo proudly supports the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure. See us at the K013 booth September 20th. We are "Quilt for the Cure".
You can get involved in several ways:
(a) Make a block for a raffle quilt
(b) Join the race team
(c) Participate in "Quilt Till You Wilt"
All quilts created for the Susan B. Komen foundation will be raffled at Expo, which runs from Sept 24th - 26th.
For more information and to download a free pattern, visit the Northwest Quilting Expo website.
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Did you know....
Did you know...one of the origins of quilting attributes the development of what appears to be quilted clothing used to protect soldiers from the chafing caused by heavy armor and to provide warmth during the Crusades.
Another theory suggest that quilting may have begun as far back as the times of ancient Egypt based on Egyptian sculptures showing figures which appear to be wearing quilted clothes.
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| One Block Wonder reunion party!
Sunday, August 2
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Show and tell: Enjoy the gorgeous quilt projects from Maggie's popular One Block Wonder class. Bring your One Block Wonder in any stage of development/design and share your creativity with others while
appreciating theirs!
Refreshments will be provided. If you can't make it, please send a photo to share*.
No RSVP needed.
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Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup whole-wheat flour 
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe but firm peaches (or 3 1/2 cups frozen), pitted and sliced into 8th
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place butter and oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9x13 inch baking pan. Heat in the oven until melted and fragrant, 5 to 7 min.
Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add milk, sugar and vanilla; stir to combine.
Add the melted butter mix to the batter and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the hot pan. Spoon peaches and blueberries evenly over the batter.
Return the pan to the oven and bake until the top of the cobbler is browned and the batter around the fruit is completely set, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm. Enjoy!
182 cal. per serving
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New Hours and Notes about our Kits
Our new hours are:
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We are very proud of our exclusive quilt kits.
Our kits include a generous amount of high quality fabrics to complete the tops, borders and binding for your project, plus clear instructions. We guarantee success for everyone from beginners to experts when you follow our patterns! Have complete confidence in ordering!
Receive 15% off your backing fabric when you order your kit and backing at the same time.
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Saturday July 18th
Join us for our fun July event!
Mama's Got a Brand New Bag!
If your summer plans call for a new bag, come see us for inspiration and options. Linda and Rose, two of the Pinecones, created a display of new bags and bag patterns plus four new bag patterns to share from Grand Revival for the July "Mama's Got a Brand New Bag!" event.
On Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rose and Linda will demonstrate some of the newest notions on the market:
* Amy Butler Software Sewing Projects with 22 new patterns on 1 CD
* Quilter's Halo ( a must see if you machine quilt)
* June Tailor Ink Jet printable, fusible Web
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Don't Forget This Month's Special
Buy 5 or more
Regular Priced Notions
Receive a 15% Discount
on All
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Summer Mystery Quilt Party! Saturday, August 8
11:00 a.m.
Join Pam on Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m. in our classroom for our second annual Summer Mystery Quilt party. Bring your Mystery Quilt in any stage of creation and enjoy the diverse and gorgeous quilts made by others using the mystery pattern. You'll be amazed at the different looks each quilter presents.
Join the pot luck by bringing a salad or dessert based on your last name:
A-L bring a salad
M-Z bring a dessert
There will be games, too, in addition to the Show and Tell!
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8th Annual Lazy Days of Summer Shop Hop is coming your way!
Begins Friday, August 7 and runs through Saturday, August 15
Find inspiration in the season's bounty. Savor the freshest fabrics, books and patterns, plus much more! Pick up your passport at The Pine Needle and take a leisurely journey to visit The Pine Needle and five other great shops.
Visit all six premium shops: get your passport stamped at each one to be eligible for prizes including the Grand Prize: A Brother Sewing Machine.
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25% off Tranquility Garden
Geri's hard at work on our new fall catalog with new quilts, fabrics and inspiration. In order to make way for the new, we need to make shelf space, so we are offering 25% off our few remaining Tranquility Garden quilt kits.
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July Spotlight Special
Extend the life of your rotary blades!
You'll save money, work faster and safer when you maintain a sharp edge on your rotary blade with the Orbital Rotary Blade Sharpener. Sharpen 45mm and 60mm blades.
Spotlight Price: $23.96
List Price: $29.95
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We hope your summer is fabulous so far! Give yourself a treat and stop by to see us. We're always available to help with design questions, fabric selections and inpiration. To paraphrase one of the airlines, we know you have a choice when you shop, and we appreciate your patronage.
Sincerely,
Geri and The Pine Cones
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| Save 17% |
It's our birthday anniversary day - on July 17th, when you get the gift! Save 17% on all regular priced items, all day!
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| Offer good July 17, 2009 only
* Offer excludes gift certificates, software
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