Monday, December 27, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
I have a secret!
OK, so I have a secret and I can't tell. Well, I could tell, but I won't. I'm really good at keeping secrets. I know, it's terrible to tease you like this, but tease you I must. Check the blog and your email basket early next week because I'm going to burst by then and spill the beans!
Merry Christmas!
Sandy
Merry Christmas!
Sandy
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Placemat Tutorial
Moda Bakeshop has a fun new tutorial for these Christmas placemats. I just love how they didn't leave Santa out! I have got to grab a couple charm packs before they are gone! Here's the great thing about this tutorial - you can get your very own 12 Days charm packs at Pine Needles and they are 50% OFF while supplies last! HAPPY STITCHING!
SANDY
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
SALE-ABRATING CHRISTMAS
Sandy was in the store yesterday and went crazy with mark downs!
50% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS YARDAGE
40 - 50% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS MODA PRE-CUTS
Plus that's not all - there are big discounts on kits as well. Mention you saw this on the blog and receive this unbelievable deal on gift certificates
Buy one $30 gift certificate and receive a FREE $10 gift certificate! (valid on gift certificates purchased 12/15 - 12/24/2010)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Meet Our Newest Friends....!
Ronnie the Robot |
Olive the Owl |
Bonnie the Butterfly |
Saturday, December 11, 2010
WE'VE HIT THE "MODA" LOAD!
Yes we really have hit the "MODA" LOAD! We just received precuts for Chrysalis, Sunkissed and Central Park!! They are fabulous :) And yes, you can still use discount number 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas if you haven't already. Or if you have used number 4, choose from numbers 1, 6 or 12!
Hope to see you soon!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Giraffes, Zebras & Elephants Oh My!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
L-O-V-E LOVE THESE!
Have you seen these darling "Noteable Notebooks" by All My Bags? Taking notes or writing in a journal NEVER looked so good! I have already purchased the pattern and I'm planning who will get these delightful notebooks for gifts this year. Head on over to Christine's blog to see more pictures and details on this darling pattern. Then come on in and pick a pattern up for yourself, you can even use one of the twelve discounts offered on our 12 Days of Christmas punch card (like numbers 1, 5, 6 or 12)!
Hope to see you soon!
Holly
Hope to see you soon!
Holly
Monday, December 6, 2010
Run Run as Fast as You Can!
Check out Mary's blog for this cute hot pad, it's made from a simple 9 patch! Wouldn't this make a great neighbor gift! All that's missing is a plate of cookies. Thank's Mary!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Table Tiles Tutorial
Here is a super quick project that would make a great Christmas gift. I designed Table Tiles to use Moda's Candy Bar's but you could easily use a charm pack, perfect because Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas means Buy one ‘pre-cut’, get a second ‘pre-cut’ for 50% off!
. I hope you enjoy!
. I hope you enjoy!
~Sandy~
Supplies:
- 1/2 yard background fabric
- 1 Moda candy bar (2 1/2" x 5" rectangles)
- 1/2 yard backing
- 1/3 yard binding
- 18" x 45" batting
Construction:
1. Cut background fabric to measure 18" x width of fabric.
2. Using a water soluble marking pen or pencil draw a line 2" in from each edge.
3. Select 8 candy bar rectangles and cut in half giving you 16 - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares.
4. Begin laying out random rectangles and squares from edge to edge as illustrated below leaving approximately 1/4" to 1/2" space between. (The sample picture has been washed and so the spaces between tiles appear larger)
5. Pin or glue baste rectangles and squares in place. (I used a glue stick)
6. Layer back, batting, and runner top. Pin together using curved safety pins.
7. Stitch each rectangle/square in place 1/4" from raw edge which will quilt your runner as you go.
8. Trim away excess fabric 1/2" beyond drawn lines.
8. Bind.
9. Wash.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
12 Days of Christmas Celebration!
I am so excited for Christmas! It is my favorite time of year, I love spending time with family and friends and seeing the joy a small gift can bring each person I love. I have so many gifts to sew for Christmas, and some I haven't even started yet! Sound familiar? Sometimes I just want to go shopping and get a little retail therapy rather than think about everything that needs to be done, avoidance and denial will help...right?
Because of my theory, Pine Needles wants to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with you. Beginning December 1st come into Pine Needles to receive your special "12 Days of Christmas" punch card. The card contains twelve numbered ornaments that correspond with a special discount. Each time you come into Pine Needles from now until December 24th, you can choose which of the 12 discounts you would like to use. Once the discount has been used, we will stamp the ornament on your "12 Days of Christmas" punch card. Here is a list of all of the FABULOUS discounts that can be used:
1. Receive 25% off one regular priced item
2. For every two fat quarters you purchase at regular price,
get a third fat quarter FREE
3. Receive 30% off any one cut of regular priced fabric
4. Buy one ‘pre-cut’, get a second ‘pre-cut’ for 50% off
(of equal or lesser value)
5. Buy two patterns at regular price, and receive a third one FREE
6. Receive $5 off a purchase of $20 or more (total before tax)
7. Receive 50% off one Christmas pattern
8. Buy one bundle of fat eighths, get a second bundle for FREE
9. Receive 50% off one Pine Mountain Design cross-stitch kit,
embroidery pattern, or quilting pattern (does not apply to books)
10. Clearance fabrics - finish the bolt and save an extra $1 per yard
11. Buy one yard of fabric at regular price, get the second yard
for 50% off (of equal or lesser value)
12. Receive 20% off one regular priced item
When you use each of the ‘12 Days,’ receive a $10 Pine Needles Gift Certificate
From everyone here at Pine Needles,
Because of my theory, Pine Needles wants to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with you. Beginning December 1st come into Pine Needles to receive your special "12 Days of Christmas" punch card. The card contains twelve numbered ornaments that correspond with a special discount. Each time you come into Pine Needles from now until December 24th, you can choose which of the 12 discounts you would like to use. Once the discount has been used, we will stamp the ornament on your "12 Days of Christmas" punch card. Here is a list of all of the FABULOUS discounts that can be used:
1. Receive 25% off one regular priced item
2. For every two fat quarters you purchase at regular price,
get a third fat quarter FREE
3. Receive 30% off any one cut of regular priced fabric
4. Buy one ‘pre-cut’, get a second ‘pre-cut’ for 50% off
(of equal or lesser value)
5. Buy two patterns at regular price, and receive a third one FREE
6. Receive $5 off a purchase of $20 or more (total before tax)
7. Receive 50% off one Christmas pattern
8. Buy one bundle of fat eighths, get a second bundle for FREE
9. Receive 50% off one Pine Mountain Design cross-stitch kit,
embroidery pattern, or quilting pattern (does not apply to books)
10. Clearance fabrics - finish the bolt and save an extra $1 per yard
11. Buy one yard of fabric at regular price, get the second yard
for 50% off (of equal or lesser value)
12. Receive 20% off one regular priced item
When you use each of the ‘12 Days,’ receive a $10 Pine Needles Gift Certificate
****Only ONE discount per purchase, per day. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Valid Dec. 1st through Dec. 24th, 2010****
From everyone here at Pine Needles,
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
****more details added on December 2nd****
We have had so many of our out-of-town and online customers want to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas, that we are going to offer it to you in this way: call us at the store to use the 12 Days punch card. If you would like to use more than one of the discounts, simply call each day and let us know what item and which discount you would like. We will keep a record of your name and your orders. We can ship each item individually, or hold them all and ship them once you are finished using the punch card. Hopefully this will allow everyone to participate!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Winter Storm Warning
Due to the National Weather Service's advisory of the winter storm heading the direction of the Salt Lake Valley, Gardner Village has made the decision to close this afternoon at 4:00pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but hopefully this will give you some time, and the excuse, to work on your Christmas projects! Thank you.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Moonlight Madness
OK Ladies.........Put the kids to bed early and head on over to Gardner Village for an event that is a favorite at this time of year! Treat yourself to incredible savings from 6 PM to midnight. Enjoy special discounts, coupons and prizes throughout the Village for six hours only.
Beginning at 6pm, as you enter Pine Needles, draw for your coupon revealing a percentage off your entire purchase! Discounts will range from 20 to 25% off every regular priced item in the store.....yes this includes books, fabrics, kits, buttons and more! Oh my! Now that is MADNESS!
Can't join us for this fun event? Shop 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and receive 'Moonlight Day' savings of 15% off all regular priced merchandise. That's not all though. We will have additional fabulous offerings throughout the day and night:
•CLEARANCE FABRICS, finish the bolt and receive an extra $1 off per yard!
•fall fabrics 40% off
•Select quilt kits 30 - 40% off
•Select bolts of fabric throughout the store are 30-50% off
Day or night, come enjoy the savings at Pine Needles!
Beginning at 6pm, as you enter Pine Needles, draw for your coupon revealing a percentage off your entire purchase! Discounts will range from 20 to 25% off every regular priced item in the store.....yes this includes books, fabrics, kits, buttons and more! Oh my! Now that is MADNESS!
Can't join us for this fun event? Shop 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and receive 'Moonlight Day' savings of 15% off all regular priced merchandise. That's not all though. We will have additional fabulous offerings throughout the day and night:
•CLEARANCE FABRICS, finish the bolt and receive an extra $1 off per yard!
•fall fabrics 40% off
•Select quilt kits 30 - 40% off
•Select bolts of fabric throughout the store are 30-50% off
Day or night, come enjoy the savings at Pine Needles!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Purchase Quick Gifts Online
It took a few days to get it all ready, but we now have our "Quick Gifts" listed on our website here. Each year we have out-of-town customers who wish they could be a part of our Holiday Open House where we feature kits for "Quick Gifts" to make for family, friends, neighbors and more. This year we are finally able to offer them on our website. Numbers are limited, so don't delay your ordering.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Holiday Open House
Our highly anticipated HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE is finally upon us!
Each year the Pine Needles' Elves have a busy Autumn designing, making & kitting DARLING 'quick gifts' for you to purchase and make for your neighbors, friends or even yourself, but only have time to make a limited number of kits.
The Elves have been very creative, and promise fun and inspiration. So come join us for our most popular event of the year!
*****All remaining kits will be available on our website on Monday, November 15th.****
Friday and Saturday,
November 12th & 13th
from 10am to 8pm.
The Elves have been very creative, and promise fun and inspiration. So come join us for our most popular event of the year!
*****All remaining kits will be available on our website on Monday, November 15th.****
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Good Times!!
Wow! Two weeks since our last post, can that really be right?!? What a whirlwind! To market to market.....home again, jiggity jig. Sandy, our Mom & I spent five nights in Houston, Texas for the International Fall Quilt Market. (Here we are at the Aquariam for a lovely dinner courtesy of Benartex)
We were not only purchasing the latest and greatest to bring home to Pine Needles, but were also debuting Sandy's latest designs under her label Pine Mountain Designs. Her booth was filled with the oooooohhs and aaaaahhhs from store owners from all over the country. At Pine Needles we have the pleasure of seeing Sandy's designs year round (and usually get to see new designs from her at least once a month), but others who only get to see them once or twice a year remind us how truly unique and inspiring her designs are. It was so fun to be a small part of that while at Quilt Market. She has many offers on the table, with many opportunities for amazing national exposure, and I for one can not wait for the world to know my EXTREMELY TALENTED sister!
Here I order and order and order delicious fabrics from one of our favorites Michael Miller.
I ordered so much fabric that I got 30 seconds in the booth to catch as much Fabric Cash as I could.
But enough of that! Here is a picture of our finished "Mystery Monday" which Sandy has named Deck the Walls!
It is so nice to be re-inspired and reminded of just why we love quilting. Come to Pine Needles, see what we brought home and let us inspire you too!
Monday, October 18, 2010
button button.....
button, button, who's got the most fabulous buttons? WE DO!
Vintage is here with Doodlebug Boutique Buttons! They come in retro shapes and trendy colors - just like stumbling into Grandma's favorite button tin. Available in unique shapes and styles, mixed color cards, or cards of pink, brown, white......Oh they are SEW GOOD! 20 buttons, in 8 exciting shapes on each card. I grabbed a couple different cards to send in a care package to my sister because I know she will squeal with delight when she sees them, and so will you!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
FALL FRENZY!
It's time for the first annual
FALL FRENZY!
Wednesday, October 13th through Saturday, October 16th
The TOP 15 Quilt Shops in Utah, that bring you the Wasatch Front Shop Shop during June each year, will now be hosting FALL FRENZY! And we are celebrating BIG! Just look....
*enter to win one of two $100 shopping sprees at each of the 15 stores
+one free pattern for a different holiday inspired project
will be given away at each of the 15 stores
^each store will determine their own sales. The sales are not
decided upon by the Wasatch Front Shop Hop,
and are not honored at all of the 15 stores
FALL FRENZY!
Wednesday, October 13th through Saturday, October 16th
The TOP 15 Quilt Shops in Utah, that bring you the Wasatch Front Shop Shop during June each year, will now be hosting FALL FRENZY! And we are celebrating BIG! Just look....
- $3,000 in shopping sprees!*
- a free pattern at each shop +
- fantastic sales ^
- fabulous prizes
- games
- and lots of fun!
*enter to win one of two $100 shopping sprees at each of the 15 stores
+one free pattern for a different holiday inspired project
will be given away at each of the 15 stores
^each store will determine their own sales. The sales are not
decided upon by the Wasatch Front Shop Hop,
and are not honored at all of the 15 stores
Monday, October 11, 2010
Mystery Monday Chapter 2 and 3
I neglected to post any pictures of Chapter 2 from Mystery Monday last week, so I am posting those along with pictures of Chapter 3 from today! Oooooh it is so fun seeing the mystery unfold, and there are only two chapters left! I can't wait to see it all completed!
Chapter 2 - traditional colorway |
Chapter 2 - original colorway |
Chapter 3 - original colorway |
Chapter 3 - traditional colorway |
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October is BREWING up fun at Pine Needles!
October is a crazy month for Pine Needles, it begins with LDS Conference Weekend which brings in a lot of ladies from out-of-town. Next week we have Fall Frenzy, which is going to be FANTASTIC (click here for all the details)! Not to mention UEA weekend, which means here in Utah all of the school kids are out of school for a looong weekend. Then the following weekend (October 22nd & 23rd) it is Witches Night Out. And then we are off to Quilt Market!!!!!
So as you see, October is brewing up a storm in Pine Needles and in Gardner Village!
Speaking of Quilt Market, Sandy has been busy designing some fun new patterns to release at Quilt Market. But most exciting, is a new book featuring a whimsical applique quilt. It is so, so, so, soooo cute. The ladies at Pine Needles have had a look at some of the individual blocks, and are all beginning to collect fabric to make sure they have the perfect piece when it comes time to begin their applique!
So as you see, October is brewing up a storm in Pine Needles and in Gardner Village!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
It's ALL so EXCITING!!
It is all so exciting, I had a hard time deciding what to show you first!! But we have been working toward this so hard, I decided the first thing I should show all of you is our NEW WEBSITE!!!!! We just L-O-V-E, love our new look! Take some time and navigate through, I think you will love it too!
Okay, next I wanted to show you that on the Quilt Sampler website you can view more photos (including the staff photo) that were taken of our store for the Fall 2010 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine! You can also view more photos of every store featured in this issue. It was so exciting to see the photos, and they did such a great job for all of the featured stores! We have enjoyed every step of this process, and loved working with the Quilt Sampler team- they are awesome!
And last, but not least, the WITCHES ARE OUT AND ABOUT in Gardner Village! This is such a great time of year to visit Gardner Village, and many families have already made it a family tradition to take pictures of their kiddos in costume around the witch displays. But if you haven't had a chance to come and see these life size witches for yourself, you are missing out on one of the best Halloween activities ever!!! And to make the outing even better, make sure to print one of the Which Witch Scavenger Hunt sheets and bring it with you to make sure you do not miss ANY of the displays!
We look forward to seeing all of you soon!!! Happy Haunting!
Okay, next I wanted to show you that on the Quilt Sampler website you can view more photos (including the staff photo) that were taken of our store for the Fall 2010 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine! You can also view more photos of every store featured in this issue. It was so exciting to see the photos, and they did such a great job for all of the featured stores! We have enjoyed every step of this process, and loved working with the Quilt Sampler team- they are awesome!
And last, but not least, the WITCHES ARE OUT AND ABOUT in Gardner Village! This is such a great time of year to visit Gardner Village, and many families have already made it a family tradition to take pictures of their kiddos in costume around the witch displays. But if you haven't had a chance to come and see these life size witches for yourself, you are missing out on one of the best Halloween activities ever!!! And to make the outing even better, make sure to print one of the Which Witch Scavenger Hunt sheets and bring it with you to make sure you do not miss ANY of the displays!
We look forward to seeing all of you soon!!! Happy Haunting!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Oh Goodie, Goodie!!!!
We have all been dying for months, just waiting for the book Material Obsession 2 to arrive in the store - and today it came!!! YAY! This edition does NOT disappoint, it is absolutely FABULOUS!
We also received Amy Butlers new book titled Amy Butlers Style Stitches, which is a book FILLED with the cutest patterns for bags, EVER!
These are two books that will be GREAT additions to your collection! :)
We also received Amy Butlers new book titled Amy Butlers Style Stitches, which is a book FILLED with the cutest patterns for bags, EVER!
These are two books that will be GREAT additions to your collection! :)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Mystery Monday CHAPTER ONE
original colorway |
Our mystery begins in the small village of Gardner on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where quilters have gathered. Our cast of quilters is a delightful mix of women, some of them old, some young, and every stage in-between. They are women experienced in the fine art of quilting and new seamstresses just dipping their toes in the fountain of fabric possibilities. But they have one thing in common which has brought them together, a curiosity of things mysterious. So without further adieu, let the mystery quilt unfold.....
There is still time to join the mystery, just the call or come in the store to sign up. For those of you that live out of town, we can ship each chapter to you for a weekly $2 shipping fee, or you can have the completed mystery shipped to you at the end of the five weeks for $8.95.
traditional colorway |
Thursday, September 23, 2010
WINNERS!!!!!
Thank you to everyone for coming out and celebrating 14 years with us!! It is absolutely amazing that we have been open 14 years, I can't believe it has been that long! We have made such great friendships over the years, and we are grateful that we continue to grow more friendships. Thank you!
Now for the 14 WINNERS of a $20 Gift Certificate
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
Now for the 14 WINNERS of a $20 Gift Certificate
- Jennifer White
- Kim Mettman
- Sondra Saunders
- Mandy Burke
- Kelli Knochelmann
- Jan Romney
- Mary Haley
- Lauri Rosenlof
- Donna Montgomery
- Kristy DeMille
- Lisa Riches
- Nicole Christoffersen
- Linda Smith
- Barb Stanger
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Blisful Birds
Have you seen the Moda candy bars? Like Charm Packs but half the size - 2 1/2" x 5". I used the Bliss candy bar and created Blisful Birds. Raw edge applique and die cut birds make this quick and easy! So if you are a fan of the turquoise and red craze then this fun quilt is for you!
Monday, September 20, 2010
T-shirt Embellishing
Ever since Spring Quilt Market when I saw Little Londyn embellishing tank tops with nylon chiffon, I knew I wanted to do a variation for a Halloween shirt. I made the long sleeved shirt for my darling 14 month old niece, Hattie, and two of the short sleeved shirts - one for the store and one for my daughter Camry (who had to wear it to school today)! And I L-O-V-E how they turned out! Tell me what you think.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Fall Open House & Birthday Celebration!
Join Pine Needles for our annual
FALL OPEN HOUSE
& BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Fri & Sat, Sept 17th & 18th
from10am-8pm
We're celebrating 14 years in business and want you to join us for this fun two day celebration!
FALL OPEN HOUSE
& BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Fri & Sat, Sept 17th & 18th
from10am-8pm
We're celebrating 14 years in business and want you to join us for this fun two day celebration!
- Be one of the first 14 customers through the door each day to receive a free gift!
- Save 14% off your entire purchase!
- Enter to win one of 14 - $20 gift certificates!
- Class registration opens, INCLUDING MONDAY MYSTERY!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
It's Here - Happiness is Here!
It finally came, the happiest fabric in all the land!
We also have Bonnie's (aka Cotton Way) Trunk Show on display in the store right now! Wahoo it's a visual FEAST of happiness!
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