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| The Pine Needle Newsletter | October 2010 |
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| See the Snowballs Flannel Quilt |
Greetings!
Recently while finishing the last few binding stitches on a Halloween quilt that I started more than a year ago, my thoughts wandered to Christmas and what I could do to make the holiday season feel more personal, less commercial. My husband frequently laments about the appearance of Christmas decorations long before Halloween and I'm sure you have heard similar complaints. I'm not sure I have a solution, but I always feel that sewing, crafting and creating some of our gifts and decorations add to the enjoyment of the season. With that in mind, we present some of the wonderful projects we have available so you can add your own personal touch to your holidays.
Don't Forget our 18% Off
October 18th Birthday Sale
18% off
all regular priced items
Monday, October 18th
(see coupon at the bottom of the email)
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Upcoming Events
October 29-31 Frightful Friday-Spooky Sunday Halloween Events
November 6-14 Annual Fall Anniversary (our 19th) Sale
November 19-20 Winter Candlelight Showcase
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Creative Arts
Doll Making
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| Little Helper Elves |
Looking for a way to put the spirit back into the holidays? Nothing could be more fun than hand crafting ornaments or "dolls". Luckily, we have the very talented Kae Rockwood to help our local customers perfect their doll making skills. We also have patterns available for those who would like to create these adorable "elves" on their own.
Little Helper Elves
 One of Kae's students, Ellen Starr, recently shared with us her Santa made during a class several years ago. The Santa stands approximately three feet tall, wears a quilted robe, sports a llama fiber beard and mustach, and carries a velveteen purse and Santa bag. Ellen says that she adds something new each year to make this a special tradition in their holiday decorations.
Whether it dolls, pillows or a wool craft project, it's not too late to create something special for your holidays!
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Pumpkin Bread
 (Editors note: This bread freezes well)
3 1/2 cup flour
2 teasp. baking soda
1 1/2 teasp. salt
1 teasp. cinnamon
2 teasp. nutmeg
1/2 teasp. ground cloves
3 cups sugar
1/2 salad/vegetable oil
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups canned pumpkin (a 1 lb. can)
1 cup chopped nuts or some chocolate chips (both optional)
Grease and flour 2 (two) 9x5x3 loaf pans. Sift together first 7 ingredients into large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Divide batter into 2 loaf pans. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for about 1 1/2 hours or until done (toothpick test). Cool slightly before removing from pan. Store in foil. Yum!
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Tiny Toys to Make
We couldn't resist this darling stuffed dog and have now gone wild over the kitty too. From Needlecraft Magazine, Dec. 1928: "The very young set of the last generation...knew these adorable playthings as 'rag dolls'. Remember? And how we did love and cherish them, homemade and homely though they were! ...One mother of four wee ones says..that there is nothing that gives them half as much joy, no matter what the cost in dimes or dollars as does the inexpensive stuffed plaything new and "different".
We think you'll enjoy making these adorable dogs & cats as much as you'll love gifting them.
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Spooktacular Sale
30% 0ff Halloween Fabric
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| Spooktacular 5255 |
Planning next year's Halloween quilt or need more fabric to complete this year's project? We have the sale for you! 30% off our entire selection of Halloween fabrics while they last.
The fabric pictured on the right comes from Henry Glass' Spooktacular collection and the background green dots are Maywood's Seen on Halloween. Give us a call or visit our website to order.
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Fun Winter Decorations
Pillows
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| Mittens Pillow Kit |
These fun pillows can add a touch of merriment to your holiday decor and continue to add cheer after the holiday decorations are packed away. Our appliqued "Mittens" pillow kit comes with all the wool needed to complete the front and back of this 14 inch pillow. Our fun loving "Let It Snow" pillow kit, (see below) measuring 18" X 18", comes with Woolies flannels to complete the front and back plus wool for some of the applique.
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| Let It Snow Pillow Kit |
Let It Snow Pillow Kit
Mittens Pillow Kit
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Festive Table Mats
Holiday Decorating Idea
These charming little 18" round (well, sort of round) are just perfect for your holiday table or end table. Small enough to be doable, yet charming enough to make a wonderful gift for a favorite friend or relative. 
The kits come with all the wool for the background, flannel and wool for applique, and colored flosses for stitching. Appliques can be fused, stitched or both. You can add a flannel backing to hide stitches or leave as is. 
Snowmen Wool Table Mat
Santas Wool Table Mat
Gingerbread Men Wool Table Mat
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Aprons for Gift-Giving
A perfect, personalized gift for your favorite woman - an apron. We think they're darling, fun and always welcome. Check out our cutest new patterns (shown "Let's Cook apron) and enjoy this excerpt from a 1928 Needlecraft Magazine article:
"No connoisseur of aprons would ever recommend being satisfied with just the practical, workaday kind one must have, be they ever so smartly made and good to look upon. Hostess aprons to don swiftly and becomingly when serving refreshments in a dress-up gown after bridge or on Sunday evening - just for example - ought to be a part of every well-aproned woman's wardrobe; and even the mere man, who seldom comments on a new frock,will often raise an interested eyebrow at a new and becoming apron."
Let's Cook Apron
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Betty Bands
Improved Control for Free Motion Quilting
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| Betty Band for Free Motion Quiltin |
Sandi Ray, a frequent free motion quilter as well as our free motion quilting teacher, introduced us to this new product and has enthusiastically demonstrated Betty Bands in our store. The bands come in two sizes (1 1/2 inches and 2 inch widths), fits across your palms giving you excellent traction, and unlike gloves, leaves your fingers free to grasp. Sandi recommends the two inch size.
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As we head in to the holiday season - yes it is so! - we hope you'll fill your quilting needs from our catalog of ideas, our website and our store. Our Maywood Woolies flannels are our customers' favorites, and ours too. Come be inspired through the cold months with projects sure to keep you, and yours, warm.
As always, we appreciate your continued patronage, we love our customers to show and tell, and we pledge our best in customer service.
Sincerely,
Geri, Patsy and the Pine Cones
The Pine Needle
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| Save 18% |
It's October's birthday time and you get the gift! To celebrate our 18th year in business, you receive 18% off all regular priced items in the store.* One day only!
18% off
all regular priced items
Monday, October 18th
If ordering by phone, please mention the 18% discount.
* not valid on gift certificates, wool basket of the month, software or classes. Can not be combined with other coupons or sale prices.
Offer good on October 18, 2010 only
503 635-1353 M-Sat 10-5 pm
1-800 655-5632 Sunday 12-4
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