SCHMETZ Needles Newsletter - September 2024
On the Road | Welcome to the Home of Happiness! Dairy Queen. | Casa Bonita Denver | Ole! Happy Birthday ? dimensional paper card created by my sister. | Scenes from daily walks along the Rocky Mountain foothills.
A Message from Rhonda Pierce
Rhonda Pierce, Spokesperson for SCHMETZneedles.com and Vice-President of Euro-notions, shares her experiences. August was a quiet month focused on home and office, with nearly 70 SCHMETZ classes planned by year-end. She expresses enthusiasm for teaching about sewing machine needles and the attendees' "aha" moments. An unexpected birthday trip to Denver brought family and friends together, including a visit to the newly rejuvenated Casa Bonita. The experience was delightful with cliff divers, food, a live Mariachi band, and a magical atmosphere. After a week in Colorado, Rhonda feels reenergized and ready to continue teaching. She hopes to see attendees in a SCHMETZ class soon. ?
Contact:
Rhonda Pierce
SCHMETZneedles.com / Vice-President, Euro-notions
699 Executive Drive Willowbrook IL 60527
#630 481-4086
rpierce@euronotions.com
SCHMETZneedles.com
Euro-notions
SCHMETZ September Blue Bag Special
Are you part of the sewing trend? Are you sewing totes, bags, and purses from vinyl, bamboo, cork, leather, and more? This special bundle includes popular needles for hardy projects like carryalls. Think of this little SCHMETZ bundle as a needle sampler for a variety of durable projects.
Product Code: #BB924
Price: $32.75 (includes shipping)
Click HERE for more information
[Image: A collection of SCHMETZ needles suitable for bag making.]
SCHMETZ LIVE SNIPPET with Rhonda Pierce
Watch Rhonda Pierce live on the SCHMETZ website on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Noon CDT. Rhonda will also be at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show.
Watch Live:
Website Link
Facebook Link
YouTube Link
Contest: To win sewing goodies, answer Rhonda's mystery question in the live chat.
Special thanks to: Shannon Fabrics, Mary Mulari, Treasured Threadz, Taylor Seville, Quiltoni, Quilting Daily, Timeless Treasures, Grabbit® Sewing Tools.
[Image: Thumbnail for a live video session with Rhonda Pierce.]
Needle Points
SCHMETZ Black Super Fine Needles
Laura Coia from SewVeryEasy explains why the new SCHMETZ Black Super Fine needle is special and suggests its uses. Watch the video to learn more.
Click the image above to view the video.
Click HERE to visit our website for information.
[Image: Thumbnail for a video demonstrating SCHMETZ Black Super Fine Needles by Laura Coia.]
Upcoming Events
- The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Sept. 5-7, Madison, Wis. (quiltshow.com)
Rhonda Pierce is giving three SCHMETZ lectures: September 5, 6 & 7th at 10 AM. She will also be available for Q&A each day in the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio booth. Visit the booth to see the 8ft SCHMETZ Color Chart. - Original Sewing & Quilt EXPO - Cincinnati, OH
October 10, 11 & 12, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center
Take one of Rhonda's two SCHMETZ classes: October 10th @ 2:30 PM and October 11th @ 9 AM. - Quilters Quest (Downers Grove, IL)
Event: "What Needle Should I Use?" (In-store/Virtual Lecture)
September 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
Rhonda Pierce from SCHMETZ will host this lecture. Cost: $10.00.
Register here.
Featured Product: Grabbit® myPad™
Toni of SewSewLounge has fully framed her Grabbit® myPad™ needle organizer for easy access. Special thanks to Sue O'Very, Sookie Sews, for the introduction. Toni and Rhonda plan to meet at the International Quilt Festival in Houston.
Learn more about the Grabbit® myPad™
[Image: A framed Grabbit® myPad™ needle organizer.]
National Sewing Month Giveaway ?
Dates: September 3rd - 30th
Prize: WIN OVER $5K IN PRIZES, INCLUDING A BERNINA SEWING MACHINE!
Shannon Fabrics is hosting its annual National Sewing Month Giveaway. This year features over $5K in prizes from brands including SCHMETZ, Fairfield, Clover, Oliso, Olfa Craft, Omnigrid, and accuquilt. Prizes include sewing notions, patterns, project irons, and more. The grand prize is a new BERNINA sewing machine. Enter starting September 3rd on the Shannon Fabrics website.
Participating Brands: Shannon Fabrics, SCHMETZ, Fairfield, Clover, Oliso, Olfa Craft, Omnigrid, accuquilt.
TEXTILE TALKS ?
Textile Talks features weekly online presentations and panel discussions from organizations like the International Quilt Museum, Quilt Alliance, Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Surface Design Association.
Schedule: Wednesdays at 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific US and Canada (GMT/UTC -5).
Upcoming Talks:
- September 4, 2 PM EDT: "Beyond the Surface: Contemporary Artists and Printed Textiles" presented by Surface Design Association. [Register now]
- September 11, 2 PM EDT: "Stitched Stories" with Emily Tull and Nikki Parmenter presented by SAQA. [Register now]
SAQA 2024 Benefit Auction
Bid online: September 13 - October 6, 2024.
SAQA's annual Benefit Auction offers over 440 pieces of artwork. All proceeds support SAQA's exhibition programs, publications, and education outreach, helping to increase recognition for art quilts and artists.
Where's Rhonda? ?
2024 Virtual Events & Shows Schedule:
- September:
- 4: SCHMETZ Snippet Live
- 5-7: Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
- 9: Kruusn Quilt Designs
- 12: Fabricland Edmonton
- 17: Sew What!
- 19: Two Chicks Quilting
- 20: Quilters Quest
- 24: Fabricland ONT
- 28: ASG Silverdale
- October:
- 2: SCHMETZ Snippet Live
- 3: FabShop Virtual Schoolhouse
- 8: Log Cabin Quilters Guild
- 10-12: Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cincinnati
- 17: Beth's Creative Stitchery
- 17: Capital Quilters Guild
- 22: Pine Tree Quilters Guild
- 26-28: Houston Quilt Market
- 30 - November 3: Houston Quilt Festival
- December:
- 4: SCHMETZ Snippet Live
- 5-7: Stitchin' Heaven
SCHMETZ Needle Resources
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Explore SCHMETZ needles with detailed information on types and sizes. Download the FREE SCHMETZ App for convenient resources.
| Needle Type | Needle Size |
|---|---|
| Universal | 130/21, 125/20, 120/19, 110/18, 100/16, 75/11, 70/10, 65/9 |
| Microtex | |
| Quilting | |
| Embroidery | |
| Topstitch | |
| Super NonStick | |
| Spring | |
| Hemstitch | |
| Double Eye | |
| Quick Threading | |
| Specialty | |
| Overlock |
Color Chart Download Link: [Download Link]
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