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SOUTHWESTERN PA SHOP HOP
SAVE THE DATE – MAY 15th – MAY 22nd, 2027
THANK YOU to all who participated in the 2026 Southwestern PA Shop Hop!
This is a quilt shop collaborative with eight shops total in the surrounding areas of Pittsburgh.
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OUR BIGGEST EVENT
OF THE YEAR!
During the month July, we will have plenty of Make-it, Take-its, demos, classes and more! Come and see the newest and latest Christmas and holiday fabrics in the shop and get what you need for the season! Christmas will be here sooner than you know it!
BEADED LACE
Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Beaded Lace
Skill Level: CONFIDENT Beginner
CLASS FEE: $25
MONDAY, AUGUST 10th @ 5:30 PM
OR THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 2026 @ 10AM
Would you like to make a quilt that looks more complicated than it actually is? Have you been eyeing a fat quarter bundle but not sure what to do with it? Then our Beaded Lace class is for you! Join Studio 180 Certified Instructor, Anne to learn how to construct the Studio 180 Beaded Lace pattern (in Lap, Queen or King size) with the Corner Beam and Tucker Trimmer tools. This is a great class to get started using Studio 180 tools. Stop by the shop or call to sign up today! Spaces are limited.
Experience with Studio 180 is helpful, but not required. You should be comfortable using a rotary cutter, cutting strips of fabric and sewing a quarter inch seam.
MARKET TOTE
(PLAYING WITH PANELS)
Skill Level: CONFIDENT Beginner
CLASS FEE: $45
SATURDAY AUGUST 15th, 2026 @ 10AM-1PM
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19th, 2026 @ 10AM-1PM
In this class Rhonda will be teaching you how to make this great market tote bag! There’s a back zippered pocket and a split pocket in the front of the bag. This class will show you how to take a panel and make it into a great shopping tote bag. Spaces are limited, please call the shop to register and secure your spot today!
It is required to have the pattern to participate in the class.
Purchase from The Quilting Needle to receive 20% off.
On the prep work sheet you will find which steps are required to have prepared BEFORE coming to class. If you have any questions about the prep work, anyone of us at The Quilting Needle will be happy to help!
STITCH & STASH TOTE
a Knot & Thread pattern with Missy
Skill Level: CONFIDENT Beginner
CLASS FEE: $45
SATURDAY JULY 11th, 2026 @10AM-2PM
Come and join Missy in making the Stitch & Stash Tote! This is the ideal bag for everyday use with many pockets and place to hold your water bottle or tumbler. Create this bag with fabrics that show off your personality!
**There is prep work for this class!**
Call the shop today to register! Check out the calendar or the CLASSES tab for more information!
THE GOODNESS BOWL
ENGLISH PAPER PEICING
Skill Level: CONFIDENT Beginner
REQUIRED FOR CLASS – The Goddess Bowl Pattern
CLASS FEE : $25
SATURDAY JULY 25th, 2026 @ 10AM – 1PM
WEDNESDAY JULY 29th, 2026 @ 10am – 1pm
Join Shirley from 10AM – 1PM this July as she teaches you how to make this adorable & versatile Christmas Bowl from The Goddess Bowl pattern by Jean Paccagnam. This bowl is constructed using English Paper Piecing techniques and is so fun and easy to assemble. The pattern includes multiple sizes, but you will be making the large size in class.
WARNING: Making this bowl is extremely addictive and you will want to make all of the sizes included in your pattern!
This class is does not require you to bring a machine.
Kit’s are available for purchase.
Check out the calendar for more information or the English Paper Piecing tab! Spots are limited, call the shop to reserve a spot!
180 WORKSHOP
Are you looking to use your Studio 180 tools more often? Do you want to learn how to make some very cool blocks with greater accuracy? Then join Anne, a Studio 180 Certified Instructor for our new monthly series, 180 Workshops! Each month we’ll make a different block, based on a Technique Sheet. Spaces are limited!
FEE: $120 PER QUARTER
Click the image for more information & check out the calendar!
Lessons with Carol
Need help with your project? Stuck on the next step in your pattern?
We now offer one-on-one sessions with Carol on Tuesday mornings. Contact the shop to sign up and indicate what difficulties you are having with in your current project. Carol will spend that one-on-one time to help you get through your project.
DATES & TIMES
Tuesday mornings, scheduled in individual time slots, staring at 9:30am with the last slot at 11:00am.
Fees start at $25/hour and $5 per 15 minute increments after that first hour.