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Hello quilting friends!
I read something very interesting on a
website the other day about a Japanese ceremony called Hari-kuyou
that I would like to share with you. Held on February 8 each year
Hari-kuyou is a religious practice in which Japanese needleworkers,
kimono seamsters and needlework schools take their old or broken needles
stuck in soft tofu to the Shinto shrine to show appreciation to the
needles which have been stuck through hard substances. They pray for
improvement in their skills during this ritual.
Needles became commonly used in the 14th century and, at this time,
needles were precious and used with special care. This
probably led to the idea of doing "kuyou" for the needles in
order to "calm the spirit and put them to rest". Some Japanese needle workers
show appreciation by simply not doing any needlework on that day,
thereby giving their needles a holiday. I certainly appreciate the
joy my needles give me and hope that my sewing skills improve as I work them along in my
projects! What a great invention! We are participating in the Spring Fling Treasure Hunt during the month of March. Register to join the fun collecting clues while you surf through many great quilt shops but please make us your favorite! The Mystery Quilt Treasure Hunt is a simple game of hide and seek. Hunters visit the participating shops, find the clue button and click to register their clue. As you collect your clues you will earn parts of the mystery pattern as you go. To join, simply click the "Click to Register" button on our home page and fill in the information requested.
If you participate in the Spring
Fling Treasure Hunt and place
an order with us and
we will give you
10% off your order
(excluding block of the months, preorders, sale items, classes,
special orders, or combined with other special offers) this month for participating. Please type in
"Treasure Hunt" in
the "Any special shipping notes or comments?" box at the end of your
order.
If you
become a "fan" and place an order on our website, you will get
10% off your entire order (excluding block of the months, preorders,
sale items, classes, special orders, or combined with other special
offers). Please write "I'm
a fan" in the "Any special shipping notes or comments?" box
at the end of your order.
New Fabrics!
Jo Morton's new "Ravenwood" fabrics are essential for a stash of great blacks! "Looking Back" are new fabrics by Brannock and Patek available in jelly rolls, charm packs, layer cakes and yardage! Need a bundle of dark blues? You can order Jo Morton's "Indigo Berries" in fat quarter, half-yard and one-yard bundles. Neutral backgrounds are a necessity in any quilter's stash and we have some nice bundles for you! Aged Muslin makes a perfect block background, sashing or backing for that aged quilt look!
Review our new penny rug patterns by Annelles' Originals that will decorate your table for the upcoming holidays! Like a quick project fix! Try one of our new punchneedle patterns by La-D-Da, Buttermilk Basin, and Carriage Samplings. Use some of your fat quarters to make "Side Pocket Purse" by Indygo Junction.
Preview many new fabrics from Whimsicals, Jo Morton, Howard Marcus, French General, Jackie Paton and more coming in the next few months in our Pre-order Fabric Department!
Block of the Months and Monthly Clubs! Working on one block a month is a great way to relieve the stress of too many unfinished projects because you only need to finish one block at a time each month. By the end of the program you will have a completed quilt top!
Shoppe News Only a few weeks away! Register now for the "Schoolhouse Shop Hop, March 2010! Upon payment of your $7 tuition, you will receive a booklet with shop information, your first free quilt pattern, and a bonus gift (while they last). A portion of all passport sales with be given to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. QOV Sew-in – 1st Friday of every month from 10:30 to 2:30: Please join us on the first Friday of every month for a Quilts of Valor sew-in. Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies such as thread, scissors, seam ripper, etc. Fabric and patterns will be provided, or you can bring your own patriotic fabric and pattern to work on. We will be piecing tops that will be finished by QOV volunteer long-armers and given to LOCAL service-members to thank them for their service to our country. There is no fee for attending the sew-in but space is limited so please call in advance to reserve your spot. Please visit http://qovf.org for more information on the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Contact: Marcella Pirner-Cormier, 978-630-1615, email: cella9533@hotmail.com NEW! Open sew now on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 3:30pm is FREE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH! You are invited to come and sew to your heart's content in our classroom space! We have set aside every Tuesday and Thursday for independent, uninterrupted, creative sewing! Drag out those UFO's, get inspired to begin something new, finish a holiday gift, or just relax with fellow quilters. Gather some friends and meet at our place! Space is limited so please call in advance to reserve yours.
Classes Want to sharpen your appliqué skills? Karen Pessia is starting an Appliqué Club at The Crow to help you with one of our block-of-the-month programs or your own project. Starting in March, the club will meet on the third Saturday of each month from 1:30 - 4:00pm. Space is limited so reserve your seat soon!
Class and Event Schedule (Class sign-ups are available online!)
We enjoyed chatting with you! Please don't hesitate to give us a ring 866-266-9104 or send us an email to info@thequiltedcrow.com with any comments or requests you may have. Keep safe and hold your family close!
Donna and Sue
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