News from Mary's Quilt Shop

August

2017

Mary's Quilt Shop

Newsletter

Welcome to Mary's Quilt Shop!

July may be over, but we still haven't beat that summer heat! And you don't have to wait until next Independence Day to find these beautiful patriotic kits in our shop. All kits are always pre-cut for you!

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Red White and Blue Pinwheel

39" x 16"

Pre-Cut Kits Available

$26.95

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God Bless America!

43" x 68"

Pre-Cut Kits Available

$159.00

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Fleur De Lis

(Made with Mary's Blues!)

39" x 39"

Pre-Cut Kits Available

$65.00

Mary's throwing TWO Pajama Parties this August!

Come and join us for a weekend with friends!

Arrive Friday, stay until Sunday, and work on any project you'd like!

All for only $55 (+tax)

(If you would like to stay an extra day,
there will be an additional cost of $30.)

We are holding this event TWICE, just pick your weekend!

August 4th, 5th, and 6th or

August 25th, 26th, and 27th

CALL THE SHOP TODAY
TO SIGN-UP!

We Still Have Room For You!

Up Up & AWAY!

Row by Row On The Go!

is 2017's theme and we'll be participating here at Mary's. We're also super excited about the Row by Row Experience's brand new program: Row by Row Junior! Designed for kids ages 6 to 14.

The Junior participants travel along with an adult, and they collect free row patterns designed just for them to make. They can also learn to sew at home with a little help from family and the added support provided by www.rowbyrowexperience.com .

Row by Row Junior follows the same rules and time schedule as the adult Row by Row Experience, taking place from June 21 through Labor Day. Kids are required to be in the shop to get their free pattern, but anyone can buy a kit. For those grandmothers and family members who travel, this kit can be the perfect gift or souvenir to take home to a child you love!

Row by Row Junior designed all five different row patterns, so you can be sure they are kid-friendly. Make it an adventure! Travel to collect all five patterns, and see how different shops made their row unique.

We have chosen Rover as our row.

Here he is sewn into a pillow.

We'll be awarding "I Made This!" ribbons to the first five kids who return with something made using a Row by Row Junior pattern. Any sewing effort will be celebrated, not just quilting. Find Row by Row Junior's free online activities, kids' journal pages, support for learning to sew at home, and more at www.rowbyrowexperience.com this summer.

Mary's Retreat Center

Looking for a great getaway? This is the place. Our retreat offers a large eat in kitchen, living room, 6 bedrooms, 4 and half bathrooms, sewing room and laundry room. All this in a newly restored 1813 Federal style building located in historic Bedford, PA.

We can accommodate 16 people. You will find all the comforts of home in the retreat. It is beautifully decorated and each bed is dressed with an antique quilt.

The kitchen is fully functional with pots, pans, dishes and silverware, everything you need to prepare and serve a meal. The bathrooms are complete with soap, shampoo, hairdryer and other toiletries.

The large sewing room is complete with sewing tables, cutting table, irons and ironing boards. It also has great natural light. Mary's Quilt shop is located in the same building and is complete with all your sewing needs.

The retreat is located in charming downtown Bedford. There are many great restaurants and shops for your enjoyment. Bring your family and friends for a pleasant getaway of sewing, eating and enjoying historic Bedford. We can design a class for you or come and sew on your own.

The cost per person is $75 per night (with a 2 night minimum stay). The first night's deposit is required at the time of your reservation, and the balance payable when you check out.

Sweet Retreats

Rewards Club

Thank You to all of our loyal retreaters!
We appreciate you so much!

After your 10th stay at the retreat center,
your cost will be just $50 per night FOREVER!

(2 night minimum stay required)

Thank You Bonnie Hunter!

Bonnie had a blast coming back to Bedford with her

lectures and workshops this year! We sincerely thank her
for the learning and laughter she brought with her.

Be sure to keep an eye on our newsletters to be the first
to know about the dates for her next annual visit!

Thank you to the Centre Pieces Quilt Guild for hosting Mary as a speaker this July!

Is your quilt guild looking for a guest lecturer?

Mary would love to come speak at your guild meeting!

There's nothing she enjoys more than sharing her skills and expertise...except perhaps touching beautiful fabric!

These are just a few of the topics she offers:

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Who is Mary Koval and How Did She Start?

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☆ Designing Fabrics: The "How To"☆

☆ How to Make Your Quilts More Valuable☆

☆ What Do Antique Quilts Have to Do With It?☆

☆ Collecting and Caring For Antique Quilts☆

Call the shop for details and to make arrangements.

Retreat & Classes

Please read carefully!

*When registering for any class a valid credit card is required, and your card will be charged at the time of registration. We do not retain your credit card information.

*When registration is open for classes, we do not always know all the requirements for the class yet. Additional items may need to be purchased (kits, patterns, etc.) We will let you know when these are available.

*All Class Registrations and Retreat Reservations are FINAL!

No Refunds, No Exceptions!

*Building is NOT handicap accessible

*Class dates and projects are subject to change

Ryan's Case for Smiles is dedicated to helping children with life-changing illnesses feel better to heal better.

We are a charitable organization that makes pillowcases for children with life threating illnesses.

Your participation in this outreach is encouraged. We have local groups that gather and sew. If you don't sew we need cutters and other helpers. You can also make the pillow cases on your own and drop them off at the shop.

Please contact Doris Caldwell for more information.

814-442-7347

1,500,000 (and counting!)
Pillowcases Delivered

Knitted Knockers

are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Traditional breast prosthetics are usually expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can't be worn for weeks after surgery.

Knitted Knockers on the other hand are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast.

Our special volunteer knitters provide these free to those requesting them.

Join in to help connect volunteer knitters with breast cancer survivors to offer free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them.

There is a huge demand for Knitted Knockers that can't be met by any one group but together we can do it! If someone in each area will set a goal of meeting the need in just their county it can happen!

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Did you know that Mary and Joe wrote a book?
Keep checking our newsletters to stay up to date on all
book-related information, like release date and more!