SCHMETZ Needles Newsletter
August 2023
On the Road
SCHMETZ spokesperson Rhonda Pierce shares her experiences from a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, including presentations for Quality Sewing & Vacuum in the Seattle area. She highlights her fondness for the region and the positive reception of her bonus 'show and tell' session featuring personal sewing and quilting projects.
Rhonda is preparing for a trip to Canada with Laura Coia and upcoming SCHMETZ lectures at the Sewing and Quilting Expo in Dallas. Attendees are invited to visit her in the Sew It Up booth.
For travel pictures, visit Rhonda's blog at www.sewmorestitches.com.
Rhonda Pierce
Spokesperson, SCHMETZneedles.com / Vice-President, Euro-notions
699 Executive Drive, Willowbrook, IL 60527
#630 481-4086
Needle Points: Stretch & Jersey Needles
SCHMETZ highlights its Stretch and Jersey needles, available in sizes 75/11 and 90/14 for Stretch, and 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, and Assorted for Jersey.
The Medium Ball Point (SUK) needle is described as rounder than a light ball point, suitable for knitwear and fabrics containing Lycra®/Spandex.
Special Offer: Stretch/Jersey Needle Bundle
A special bundle is available through August 6th, featuring two SCHMETZ needle cards in a reusable blue organza bag. It includes:
- #1722-Stretch 75/11
- #1727- Jersey Assortment (2x 70/10, 2x 80/12, 2x 90/14)
The bundle SKU is #W17221727 and retails for $9.95. Quantities are limited while supplies last. [Click Here to Order] [Order Link Placeholder]
SCHMETZ Snippet
The SCHMETZ Snippet is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Noon CST. Viewers can now watch directly on the SCHMETZ website, with YouTube and Facebook options still available.
A new page on the website is dedicated to SCHMETZ Snippets. For questions, join the discussion at https://www.schmetzneedles.com/pages/videos.
Special thanks are extended to partners: Aurifil, Quiltoni, Threads Magazine, Timeless Treasures, Quilting Daily, Mary Mulari Productions, Clover-USA, Shannon Fabrics, Grabbit Sewing Tools, and SCHMETZneedles.
Timeless Treasures was featured in the latest SCHMETZ Snippet Live giveaway.
Upcoming Events & Classes with Rhonda Pierce
Rhonda Pierce will be teaching at:
- Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - North Texas Convention Center, Dallas (Irving), Texas, August 2023. Visit Rhonda in the Sew It Up Bernina Booth.
- The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show - Madison, Wisconsin, September 7-9, 2023. Register early.
Textile Talks
Textile Talks features free weekly online presentations and panel discussions from organizations like the International Quilt Museum, Quilt Alliance, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), and Surface Design Association (SDA).
Programs are held online Wednesdays at 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific US and Canada (GMT/UTC -5) and last approximately one hour.
Upcoming Talks:
- August 2, 2 PM EDT: "Traditions & Techniques in Knit & Crochet" with Aynsley Grealis & Jeanette Sloan (Presented by: SDA). [Register now] [Registration Link Placeholder]
- August 9, 2 PM EDT: "Deep Dive Into SAQA's Benefit Auction - 12 Artists' Stories" (Presented by: SAQA). [Register now] [Registration Link Placeholder]
- August 16, 2 PM EDT: Topic: "Sewing & Survival: Native American Quilts From 1880-2022" (Presented by: International Quilt Museum).
- August 23, 2 PM EDT: Topic: TBA (Presented by: Quilt Alliance).
- August 30, 2 PM EDT: Topic: TBA (Presented by: Surface Design Association).
Where's Rhonda? - 2023 Virtual Events & Shows
August: SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive; 7-12 SewVeryEasy Canada Tour; 8 Bernina Owners Sewing Summit; 10 Silicon Valley Modern Quilt Guild; 11 Kindred Spirits Quilts; 17-19 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo-Dallas.
September: 6 SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive; 7-9 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show; 21 Brenham Quilt Guild; 28-30 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo-Fredericksburg.
October: 2-4 Flash Sew Creative Expo; 4 SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive; 5-7 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo-Nashville; 12-14 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo-Cincinnati; 18 West Houston Quilters Guild; 27-30 International Quilt Market.
November: 1 SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive; 2-5 International Quilt Festival; 11-18 S.E.W. Retreat.
December: 6 SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive.
SCHMETZ Needles Overview
SCHMETZ offers a wide range of needles for various sewing applications. You can download the Color Chart and the SCHMETZ Web App.
| Needle Type | Sizes Available |
|---|---|
| Universal | 130/21, 125/20, 120/19, 110/18, 100/16, 90/14, 80/12, 75/11, 70/10 |
| Quilting | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Embroidery | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Metallic | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Topstitch | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Super NonStick | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Spring | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Hemstitch | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Double Eye | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Quick Threading | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
| Overlock | (Sizes not specified in this section) |
Needle Size Chart (General):
- Metric/Singer (approx.): 70/10, 75/11, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, 120/19, 125/20, 130/21
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