New News from Pieceful Quilting

and the East Northport Chili Smackdown WINNER is....

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SCOTTIE!!!!

Yup, that's right. Scottie!!! Not only can she whip up a mean embroidery piece apparently, she's multi-talented.

Scottie is a dynamo in the kitchen and makes s a hot and spicy chili!

Gloria was our 2nd place finisher and tied for third were Nancy and Tina P!

Congratulations to all who participated!

and the PQ Riverhead Chili Smackdown Winner Is.........

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DIANE FLYNN

Congratulations to all our PQ Chefs....You certainly know how to warm up things on a cold winter day! A fun and filling day was had by all and then it came down to some serious shopping tent sale style!!!

Bargains galore....we can't wait to do it again...t

Stay tuned for the late breaking news on our East Northport Store winner on January 15th...

that's right Round 2 begins on Sunday!

Time to start the New Year off right!

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Do these pictures look all too familiar....
Do you have UFO's (un-finished objects) lurking in your sewing room?
The time is now to finish ALL those projects...no more I'll do it tomorrow...SEIZE the DAY!!! Because PQ has just the challenge for YOU! and we have just the thing to get you motivated.

Stop by either the Riverhead or East Northport store anytime between December 26th and January 15th. Let us take your photograph with your ambitious UFO for entry in the

WALL of PAIN. Your UFO must be baby size quilt or larger. It can be in any stage of completion. Only ONE entry per customer.

Still need motivation.....

Bring back your finished (quilted & bound) project in the 1st quarter of 2012 or by 3/31/12 and get a coupon for 40% off any one regularly priced item and have your picture taken again for inclusion in the WALL of FAME!

Can't possibly finish your UFO by March 31st...no worries bring back your finished (quilted & bound) project in the 2nd quarter of 2012 or by 6/30/12 and get a coupon for 30% off any one regularly priced item and have your picture taken again for inclusion in the WALL of FAME!.

Still need more time....bring back your finished (quilted & bound) UFO by 3rd quarter of 2012 or by 9/30/12 and get a coupon for 20% off any one regularly priced item and have your picture taken again for inclusion in the WALL of FAME!

Procrastinators rejoice...we still have something for you.... Bring back your finished (quilted & bound) UFO by 4th quarter of 2012 or by 12/31/12 and get a coupon for 10% off any one regularly priced item and have your picture taken again for inclusion in the WALL of FAME!

Don’t get that UFO finished and you’ll REALLY be famous!!!

Have you heard the news?

2011-11-28T22:51:00.001-05:00

Shop Pieceful Quilting on December 16th

Mention the Coupon Code SHIPFREE and

qualify for FREE SHIPPING!!

Scarves, Glorious Scarves!

2011-11-27T21:29:00.000-05:00

The must have fashion accessory just got more accessible for the lucky ladies who enrolled in Ten Minute Scarf . This quick and easy project will shoot right to the top of your gift giving list and fashion experts agree that "with a beautiful scarf you can look gorgeous anywhere you go for very little money".

Don't let December's Ten Minute Scarf class pass you by. Register today for the December 17th class in East Northport and be ready to start crossing off your gift list!!!

Drop Your Pants! A booti-ful success!

2011-11-17T22:17:00.000-05:00

Gloria and Siena House Rep

Angie and the gang would like to say THANK YOU to all those who participated in our Drop Your Pants clothing drive to benefit the shelters of VIBES, Siena House and The Retreat.

Over 900 panties were collected...935 to be exact! In addition we received donations of camis, bras, socks and other un-mentionables.

Now that's a panty raid!

For those of you keeping track of panty totals by store, the competition was fierce but the results are now in and The winner by a total of 635 to 250 is RIVERHEAD!

We are forever grateful to your outpouring of generosity!

Angie

Strike a Pose....Vogue!

2011-11-07T22:14:00.004-05:00

Oh how we love to strike a pose at Pieceful Quilting! And who could blame us...after whipping up these adorable Fancy Pants! We challenged you and boy did you deliver. As an added bonus so many of you took advantage of the class price discount with a "Drop Your Pants" donation... Compassionate, talent and brains! There's just no stopping you!!

You get comfort and glamour in one shot!

Drop and Give me 20!

2011-10-20T21:16:00.001-04:00

You Heard Him...Drop and Give Me 20....20 pairs that is.

Pieceful Quilting is at it again.....but this time we want you to Drop Your Pants!!!

Drop your Pants and Help the following wonderful organizations: The Retreat, Siena House and VIBES. Yes, we're at it again. We know how our communty loves to help a fellow neighbor out well here's how YOU can help...We're collecting new clean underwear that will be donated to The Retreat, Siena House and VIBES. These are organizations that provide services to battered women. And because no good deed goes unnoticed, we have a special thank you to all those who donate. In return for bringing in new clean underwear for women and children we will give you some underwear you can really use!

Donation bins are filling up but we want them overflowing....So please stop by Pieceful Quilting today to show your support. Donations for Drop your Pants ill be accepted through November 12 at both locations.

Scrap Happy with a Pieceful Quilting Retreat

2011-10-03T21:55:00.000-04:00

In years past our getaway weekends have been so much fun, we expect to see old friends again at this retreat. This year the theme is Scrap Happy. But it’s a mystery project, so I can’t give away too much information. One thing for sure, we will have a great time and the food will be fabulous. And don’t forget the Tempur-pedic beds!

The retreat includes Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Snacks will be available in the sewing/meeting room all day.

The project materials are included in the fee and the project is a mystery. The all-inclusive price is $395 per person double occupancy. There are a few single occupancy rooms available at $525. and spots are booking FAST!!!

This year you have a choice of two weekends - February 24, 25 and 26 OR March 2, 3 and 4. ALL REGISTRATIONS/RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH THE RIVERHEAD SHOP at 631-727-5909. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required and the balance is due 45 days before the event oron January 6, 2011.

Have you registered for the upcoming Floriani event???????

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Seats are going FAST!!!!

Register NOW for only $30.00 and receive a FREE Gift from Kathi Quinn & Pieceful Quilting Valued at $599.00!!!!!! I know it seems to good to be true but it's the TRUTH...I want everyone to take advantage of this opportunity!

To take part in the Floriani Event at our Riverhead location mark your calendar for Friday, November 18th from 10a - 2p OR 3-7p.

To take part in the Floriani Event at our East Northport location mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19th from 10a - 2p OR 3-7p.

You'll be kicking yourself if you miss it....Don't delay Register today!!

And the winner of QFL Superbowl Sunday in East Northport is.....

2011-09-15T21:59:00.001-04:00

Hurricane Irene may have wreaked havoc as she tore through Long Island in late August but you can't keep those Pieceful Quilting Bees down. The PQ Bees quickly regrouped, brought in their special teams unit and rescheduled the QFL SuperBowl for Sunday, Sept. 11. As a team they "buzzed" on through and made 41 quilts! The quilts will be donated to St. Johnsland Nursing Home in Kings Park.

All of the Pieceful Quilting Bees and Penguins team members enjoyed racking up points during their themed get-togethers.

In keeping with SuperBowl tradition we've named a winner in each store:
The QFL Winner for East Northport; the Pieceful Quilting Bees was: Jennifer B.
The QFL Winner for Riverhead, the Pieceful Quilting Penguins was: Wendy R.

Congratulations to all who participated...you're all winners!

Here are the 41 quilts neatly folded that have been donated to St. Johnsland Nursing Home .

Back to School time at Pieceful Quilting

2011-09-08T12:06:00.000-04:00

Why should kids have all the fun? At Pieceful Quilting we love learning and are fascinated by some of the features on our machines and since we love sharing with all of you we are having a Super Serger Sale at Pieceful Quilting. Not only do we have unbelievable pricing on our sergers, but if you purchase a new Imagine or Enlighten serger before September 18th you can take one of our remarkable serger classes for FREE!!! And as you know, whenever you purchase a machine from Pieceful Quilting you are entitled to unlimited mastery class to help you learn all the great features on your new machine. Now you can take your mastery classes AND have fun with some serger project classes like these.

Serger Bag

Triangle Zippered Pouch

Ten Minute Tablerunner

"Green" Gift Wrap

Have fun while you learn at Pieceful Quilting and with the Enlighten you can make these great gifts and still have time to cook, clean and wrap the holiday presents! The holidays will be here before you know it!

Multi-Tasking Made Simple with Pieceful Quilting

2011-08-31T13:32:00.000-04:00

This closepin apron class was so much fun and makes it easy to carry supplies while you work, whether you're cleaning, quilting, gardening, crafting or listening to your iPod. A row of pockets across the bottom of the apron adds interesting detail and practicality to this apron. Pieceful Quilting makes it easy for you to multi-task!

And the Riverhead Tie-One-On Apron Challenge winner is.......

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Tie-One-On Instructions and bag of "goodies"

Contents of the bag of "goodies"

Riverhead First Place Winner: Sherrie G.

Riverhead 2nd Place winner: Hilda B.

Riverhead 3rd Place winner: Brenda S.

To all the participants in our Riverhead and East Northport Tie-One-On Apron Challenge you outdid yourselves! You blew us away with your creativity, sewing technique, use of color and adherence to the rules. You are all WINNERS in our eyes and you should all be very proud of yourselves. Judging was difficult and it was a tight race in both stores but here are our Riverhead Tie-One-On Apron Challenge winners, please check out our facebook page to see the East Northport winners and by all means like us on facebook!

TGIF - Riverhead style

2011-08-10T11:20:00.000-04:00

These ladies were so excited for the First Friday Finishers in Riverhead. They seized the day by having a simple dinner with friends and finally got to finish what they started. Kudos ladies! You certainly know how to get the job done!

Standing Room Only at East Northport's August Simple Sampler!

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It's back to school time at Pieceful Quilting in East Northport and as you can see it was a packed house!

Everyone was happy to get a jump on their simple sampler with instruction and discussion from Tina on

1/2 square triangles and 4 patches.

And the winner is.......

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Congratulations to our Shop Hop Winners!!!
East Northport Door Prize Winners:
Basket #1:     Carolyn Jamieson
Basket #2:     Rita Busch
Basket #3      Diane Reischmann
Riverhead Door Prize Winners:
Basket #1:     Jean Anne Gottsch
Basket #2:     Sherri Guthrie
Basket #3:     Victoria Molnar
and The Shop Hop GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
a Bernina 210!!!   JOAN SULLIVAN

Congratulations to all the lucky ladies!!!!!

I spy Gidget do you???

2011-07-17T17:51:00.000-04:00

Shop Hop 2011 Riverhead. A step back in time to the good ole days! Jukebox tunes were spinning, poodle skirts, pony tails and bobby sox were dancing and we had a Gidget spotting! What could be better?

Shoo Be Do Wop!

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Ah! the 50's. The end of WWII brought thousands of young servicemen back to America to begin their lives again and start families. We saw the emergence of American Bandstand....rock and roll, poodle skirts and saddle shoes, denim jeans and blue suede shoes, pony tails for girls, flat tops for guys, Teenagers were given their own identity class and were represented by James Dean who created a fashion an attitude sensation with "Rebel Without a Cause". It's a trip down memory lane when you stop in this weekend at Pieceful Quilting's Riverhead location for Shop Hop 2011 where the poodle skirts and greasers are well represented! The music and fashion will bring you back to this era and you might never want to leave.

Meet the East Northport Pieceful Quilting Rappers!

2011-07-14T18:40:00.000-04:00

Shop Hop Mania has hit our Riverhead and East Northport stores and as you can see we love our new roles. Each shop along the the Shop Hop route features a musical genre. East Northport, .has fully gone into charachter with grafitti on the walls, baggy jeans, bling and caps turned sideways...well you guessed it...they are celebrating the music of HIP-HOP and Rap!!! Our Riverhead location has gone back to the good ole days and will be featuring tunes from the jukebox era sporting bobbysocks, and poodle skirts...yup they're celebrating the 50's and DooWop. Pictures from Riverhead will be posted soon.

These East Northport ladies can sure rap: Here's some of the lyrics...get your beat box on.

You came to Pieceful Quilting

Welcome to our crib

Where you can make a runner or

You can make a bib

We've got great fabric

and you can take a class

Your gonna have fun

you bet your *ss!

NOW THAT'S A CREW!

THEY'RE BORN TO QUILT

WORD!

THE THREE QUILTING RAPPERS

STUNNING SHOP HOP QUILT

DOOR PRIZES

YOU'VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! SO COME ON DOWN!

July Simple Sampler: Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue!

2011-07-06T14:43:00.001-04:00

As you can see Tina and the class were bursting with pride for our patriotic Red, White and Blue Simple Sampler this month at Pieceful Quilting. Don't forget to sign up for next months Simple Sampler whose color theme is yet to be determined. We have a few new Block of the Month programs: "Happy Hauntings", "Pumpkin Hill", "Calendar Girls" and "Cotton Club" I'm sure one will peak your interest. Register today!

Vote for your favorite Tie One On Staff Challenge

2011-06-22T14:57:00.000-04:00

Every vote counts and the staff at Pieceful Quilting is counting on you to vote for your favorite apron in the Tie One On Staff Challenge!

So come on into the Riverhead or East Nortport store and vote for your favorite! Can you believe how creative they can be? They had to abide by the same rules as all of you who are accepting the Tie One On Challenge...Use at least 30% of what is in the kit, create an apron to fit anyone from child to adult, you may add additional fabrics and embellishments, use any technique you prefer (pieced, applique etc) and last but not certainly least maintain anonymity.

Staff Aprons in Riverhead

Staff Aprons in East Northport

Mark your calendars for November 18th....PQ is hosting a Floriani Embroidery Conference!

2011-06-15T15:26:00.000-04:00

You heard right...Floriani...the name that means beautiful embroidery will be at Pieceful Quilting in Riverhead on Friday, November 18, 2011 and in East Northport on Saturday, November 19, 2011 for an Embroidery Conference! We have so much planned for you and Mr. Floriani and Pieceful Quilting want EVERYONE to be able to expand their embroidery capabilities with the new features offeren in Floriani Total control and are offering a one-time event only trade in offer for all Suite owners! That's a 100% credit towards the purchase of Floriani Total control!!!!

Register now for only $30.00 and receive a FREE Gift from Kathi Quinn and Pieceful Quilting valued at $599.00!!!!!!!

Etsy Craft Party hosted by Pieceful Quilting

2011-06-11T12:49:00.001-04:00

Pieceful Quilting in East Northport was pleased to host the Etsy 2nd Annual Global Craft Party on Friday, June 10th. All attendees were thrilled at the projects available to choose from for only $5!!! Attendees chose to make Monogramed keychains with their choice of color thread, quilted pot holders, quilted coasters, a chicken pin cushion and/or a flower pot cover. Hope to see you at next years event!

Star Shadows in Riverhead

2011-06-08T12:38:00.000-04:00

Sharon, Nancy and Debbie are happy to display the beautiful new quilts they worked on in the Star Shadows class in Riverhead. Simply stunning...don't you think?

Your invited....to join the Second Annual Craft Party!

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YOUR INVITED to join the party on Friday, June 10th from 4-8pm at Pieceful Quilting at 3027 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport.
Pieceful Quilting has joined with Etsy to orchestrate the Second Annual Global Craft Party. Pieceful Quilting will be hosting the event at which crafters of all ages and abilities will get in touch with their creative sides. The "make and take" projects will consist of several fabric kits including a flower pot cover (pictured). Space is limited and registration is highly recommended. Registration couldn't be easier just click on the link below. The fee for this event is only $5.00 and includes ALL materials and instruction!!!!

http://www.meetup.com/etsy/East-Northport-NY/151591/t/bn5_l1/#130081

Last year over 5,00 people participated in over 500 meet ups from Dallas to Romania. This year our goal is for over 15,000 people to share in the spirit of the Craft Party so we need you to achieve our goal. Don't miss out, register online today!

Angie's back from market and you're going to love the sneak preview

2011-05-18T13:04:00.000-04:00

We're so excited to give you a sneak peak at what's coming up next at Pieceful Quilting! You'll feel like a "Who" from whoville with the new How the Grinch Stole Christmas fabric line. And who can resist the adorable ruffled fabric....too cute for words and that's not even mentioning the pint sized model! From Emma Grace to Happily Ever After and Organic Little Ones, Angie has you in mind. My Runners is the new book by Disa Designs and check out the notions...you'll just love the needle nanny and scissor sitter. Stay posted for their arrivals on our website or stop by our Riverhead or East Northport store locations.

The Pieceful Quilting Bees are hard at work on QFL "Trade Day"

2011-05-16T15:17:00.000-04:00

Over 2800 six inch squares were collected at The Pieceful Quilting Bees Trade Day in East Northport. They certainly will be very busy bees in the upcoming weeks making their quilt tops for charity. We can't wait to see the reveal at our Half-Time "Show and Tell".
Way to go Bees....your buzzing through the QFL season!!!

Sit and Sew Fun in Riverhead

2011-05-11T12:08:00.000-04:00

There's no better way to start the weekend then at Pieceful Quilting in Riverhead. Each Friday we get together with friends, have a simple dinner together and finally finish what you started each month. So won't you come on down and join us! Jean, Jennie, Lorraine, Sandy and Sheryl will tell you its certainly worth the trip!

Scottie gets the party started!

2011-04-28T12:57:00.001-04:00

Scottie is happy to show you how much fun it is to use your embroidery machine. In this embroidered table topper class, (which can be done on ANY embroidery machine that takes an 8x8 hoop) the topper is all embroidered IN THE HOOP, AND it's reversible. Just imagine the possiblities...you can make the proverbial 2 for 1! Honestly, it doesn't get much better than this!

Are you ready for some "Football" QFL style?

2011-04-11T14:15:00.001-04:00

The 2011 season of The Quilting Footbal League is well underway. The Pieceful Quilting Penguins of Riverhead had their Draft party on April 8th and The Pieceful Quilting Bees of East Northport had their Kick Off celebration over two days; April 10th and 11th. Both teams were briefed on the qfl rules and future event dates and although their "rosters" are in its never too late to join the fun. Remember NO FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED! Here are some snapshots of the Bees QB or quilting back tryouts. As always we stepped up the challenge by blindfolding our QB recruits for the "hoop" toss.

Its QFL season....Are you a Bee or a Penguin????

2011-03-23T11:22:00.001-04:00

It's a league of our own!
The 2011 season of The Quilting Football League is upon us and NO Football Knowledge is Required!

By joining the QFL you have a chance to win 100 Fat Quarters and be crowned MVP! You are entered into monthly prize drawings on the QFL Website. Attend FREE monthly events. Receive a discount at OTHER QFL quilt shops (83 stores in 11 states...I smell a ROAD TRIP!) Free patterns, recipes and games available at http://www.teamqfl.com/ . Attend a Kwick Sew Challenge with the Pieceful Quilting Bees or attend an Embroidery party with the Pieceful Quilting Penguins. Earn points for making purchases, taking classes, using your stash and sewing for charity. But most of all enjoy a full season of team spirit of fun.

To join lon onto http://www.piecefulquilting.com/ and click on QFL to choose your team. So the question remains are you a Bee

or a Penguin?

Jennifer Chiaverini

2011-03-12T08:14:00.001-05:00

Apparently all we had to say was "Jennifer Chiaverini" and the audience went crazy for her. And for good reason, her talk last night at the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead was wonderful. You could just feel the love in the air for the author and her fictional (?) characters. There was thunderous applause at the mere mention of Sylvia, one of the most beloved characters in her novels. We love reading them, we love Jennifer. Thanks so much for coming to visit. Now get back to Wisconsin and your two little boys (real - not characters!)

Pieceful Quilting was featured in Fab Shop News!!!

2011-03-09T15:06:00.000-05:00

As seen in FabShop News

We're so excited to be featured in the February edition of FabShop News. Click on the link above to read the full article!

Happy Birthday to US!

2011-03-05T09:42:00.000-05:00

Today is our 5th Birthday! Hooray for birthdays. It's definitely been a fun ride this past 5 years and we hope the roller coaster keeps on rolling. Stop by today for birthday specials, cake, party favors and fun. We're celebrating in BOTH Riverhead and East Northport. Check out the teal M and M's with our logo (A gift from one of our customers). And this cake is DELICIOUS (and Beautiful, courtesy of Diane Flynn)!

One Block Wonder, the name says it ALL!

2011-02-28T13:37:00.001-05:00

You may have seen these strikingly beautiful quilts at some of the local shows or even in Lancaster. Here are some snapshots of our recent One Block Wonder class. You'll be astounded how clever these are with just one fabric. Interested in learning how to make this beautiful quilt, take a class and you'll be saying One Block WonderFULL!

We just can't get enough of our pint size quilters!

2011-02-28T13:29:00.000-05:00

We just can't get enough of our pint size quilters in action! Here are more photos of the quilters in action with their adult "helpers" as well as a model shot of their latest creations. Enjoy!

2011-02-22T12:40:00.002-05:00

How sweet is this...At Nancy's Made to Match Aprons class in East Northport it was bring you daughter or granddaughter to the class to "help" with the project. Cherished memories were created by all who attended and look at those girls: cutting, pressing, quilting but most of all having fun!!

Everybody Wins at Pieceful Quilting's SuperBowl 2011 party!!

2011-02-07T12:56:00.000-05:00

Superbowl fever hit Pieceful Quilting fans on February 6, 2011 and both Pieceful Quilting teams (our Riverhead and East Northport locations) were hard at work. But unlike the Pittsburgh Steelers and GreenBay Packers, every Pieceful Quilting fan was a WINNER! Thank you everyone for making our annual Super Bowl event such a huge success and make sure to stop by and redeem your Superbowl coupons they expire March 1, 2011.

Happy Birthday Scottie!

2011-01-26T13:56:00.000-05:00

The weather outside may be frightful, but here at Pieceful Quilting there's nothing but warm wishes going out to Scottie as she celebrates her birthday!

So come on in and stop by to wish Scottie a Happy Birthday!

Pieceful Quilting Welcomes NY Times Best Seller Jennifer Chiaverini

2011-01-19T12:25:00.000-05:00

Join the rest of the Elm Creek Quilters at 6:30pm at the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead on MARCH 11th and meet Jennifer Chiaverini. Jennifer will be here again to introduce her newest Elm Creek novel, The Union Quilters. We will have some of Jennifer’s Quilts as well as a lecture by the author. Books will be available for purchase and of course to be signed. Coincidentally, Jennifer also has a new line of fabric coming out in April, but we will be getting it first! And the best part is YOU will be getting a free fat quarter with your admission. Tickets are $18.00 and going fast, call today to secure your seat!

Thank you. Thank you.

2011-01-05T12:54:00.000-05:00

We were overwhelmed by your unanimous support of our first ever Online Quilt Auction. Thanks to your generous and stepped up bidding we are thrilled to report that over $1800.00 was raised for the Long Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!!! You made the difference. What a wonderful way to start off the new year!

TRADE IN YOUR HUSBAND!

2011-01-05T11:35:00.000-05:00

From January 7 - January 10, 2011 bring in your husband for milk and cookies before the big weigh in. We'll give you $1 off for every pound he weighs!!! good on any sewing machine over $1000.00. Imagine the possiblities.

The sale is limited to In Stock and Floor Models only and there is one catch so don't get any crazy ideas...your husband goes home with you!!

Gals Just Havin' Fun

2010-11-12T09:38:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures of recent classes with students being successful and happy with their results. The first is the Folded Star class. Now THIS is an easy and rewarding project that requires NO SEWING! I'm sure you'll agree that the results are great. This class has been offered and will be offered in BOTH shops - Riverhead and East Northport. Sign up so you won't miss the fun.

The second class is offered every other month only in Riverhead. It's the Cross County Runners Club. This is a mystery class where the students make a table runner in a pre-selected colorway or they may opt for a neutral color. It's fun and as you can see the students leave with a finished project. Go to http://www.piecefulquilting.com/ to see all the classes coming up in December.

Countdown to Christmas

2010-10-25T10:07:00.000-04:00

The classroom in Riverhead is humming on Friday nights from now through December 17th. Have some fun and get down to business. This is what Sandy, Chris, Jean, Lorraine, Kim and Sheryl are doing. We serve a light pizza dinner and then get to work from 6 until 10pm. Seating is limited so call to get on the A list!

Hoppin' all over Long Island

2010-07-16T22:48:00.000-04:00

Those crazy quilters are hoppin' all over Long Island and having a ball while they're at it. The shop has been a buzz with activity and everyone seems to be having a great time. Here are some photos of the East Northport Shop. The staff are all wearing Kiss Me I'm Irish tiara's and the UPS guy is taking this seriously!

Island Shop Hop in Riverhead

2010-07-15T10:10:00.000-04:00

Don't be too scared to come out to Riverhead for the 2010 Island Shop Hop. They're just celebrating Halloween! The store is decorated to the hilt and you are SURE to get some treats here this weekend from July 15 through July 18th. Call us at 727 5909 for details.

A Million Pillowcases: A Million Thank Yous

2010-06-07T14:18:00.000-04:00

The most generous customers of Pieceful Quilting have done it again! We have actually exceeded our goal to make 500 pillowcases by May 31st with a healthy 534 cases. They were donated to Brighter Tomorrows, The Retreat, St. Peters Church, the Church on the Hill, Pronto Community Outreach, and Thursdays Child. As you might imagine, the recipients were MOST grateful for our donation. The kids will just LOVE what you've done.

The "price" of admission to our Pillowcase parties was a food donation for Island Harvest. The driver, pictured here carted off over 100 pounds of food donations. Again, very grateful.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED in this worthwhile fund raiser.

2010-05-18T14:21:00.000-04:00

The girls at Pieceful Quilting must be gearing up for a vacation, because the classroom was a buzz with weekender totes. This was a great class and the results as you can see were fabulous. It's just amazing how cool this weekender tote is. You really can get a weekend's worth of stuff in that thing. Pictured here are Laura, Kim and Jenny.

Fabric Bowl Class in East Northport

2010-05-07T09:09:00.001-04:00

This was a really fun class with a great group of gals. You can see from this picture that they were all successful. I wonder what everyone on their gift list will be getting this year????

The MILLION Pillowcase Challenge comes to Pieceful Quilting

2010-03-05T17:13:00.000-05:00

We're off to a great start with the Million Pillowcase Challenge at Pieceful Quilting. We already have almost 50 pillowcases done. Thanks to Wendy Rottner and company shown here in these great pictures. Wendy hosted a sewing session at her home and using their own stashes managed to finished a load of pillowcases.

The Million Pillowcase Challenge is a year-long national initiative to create and donate one million pillowcases to local charities.

Pieceful Quilting will be hosting our own party to git 'er done. The price of admission to these parties is canned goods which will be donated to Island Harvest, a Long Island wide service organization that rescues food for shelters throughout Long Island.

Come into either Pieceful Quilting Shop and sew a pillowcase using our machines and our fabric. We'll give you copies of the pillowcase patterns too. We will be donating these pillowcases to local women's shelters. If you would like to host a party at your house and use some of your stash, let us know and we'll get your pillowcases into the right hands.

Riverhead Parties will take place on Tuesday March 30 from 1 - 8pm and Saturday May 1st from 11 - 4pm. The East Northport Parties will take place on Friday April 2nd from 4 - 8pm and Monday April 26 from 11 - 4pm.

See you then.

Why We Sew

2009-12-14T14:30:00.001-05:00

I just HAD to share this homework assignment done by my 8 year old niece, Sophia.

Sewing can make you happy. When you finish you can lie down with the quilt you made! Fist you need someone to instruct you. But when you are done with lessons, you're making spectacular quilts in a jiffy. Sewing is a calm thing to do.

Sewing can be fun! If you try doing a quilt you will be warm when you get it. And also when you're finished you can show your friends.

Sewing can be easy. Look at a picture of a quilt I made. It's easy.

Well, What do ya know!

2009-12-09T16:35:00.000-05:00

The Clayton Family has some incredible genes. Sue Clayton, the mother of our first prize winner in the Stocking Challenge in Riverhead, was the winner of the Viewer's Choice award. Now these two can live peacefully under the same roof! Sue's work is incredible. Her stocking was beaded from head to toe. And the viewers loved it. Here's Sue accepting her BIG stocking full of quilters good stuff.

Wendy Won the Audrey!

2009-12-02T12:21:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Wendy Rottner, the winner of the Baby Lock Audrey machine. Now Wendy has a friend to take to class. Our Baby Lock Shower was a wonderful success. So many of you enjoyed coming in to test drive the new Baby Locks and make an adorable scissors keeper. You can make them for all your friends, now that you know how easy it is.

And again the generosity of our customers is just astounding. We collected lots of baby food, diapers and other great stuff for Island Harvest. They were VERY happy with your donations, including one wonderful quilter who hand crocheted TWO beautiful baby blankets. Island Harvest was just so happy to receive all this. Thanks so EVERYONE who participated.

Check out THIS young designer!

2009-11-30T14:38:00.000-05:00

Here's a message I received via email from one of our customers, Maria Tobiasz.

Hi, I am an aunt of the 6 yr old nephew for whom I have made 'The Rocket Quilt'. The story goes like this, last February when visiting my family, my 6 year old nephew, who is fascinated with rockets, drew on the piece of paper design for a quilt the he wanted me to make for him.In the next few months I have searched the web for rocket or rocket related designs or fabrics, visited your store several times as well, but could not find anything that would inspire me, until one day, I have stopped in you store and all was there. Beautiful fabrics that were so perfect for the design.Since, he has the quilt. He shows it to everyone who visits.

Somebody, please call Benartex Fabrics!

And the Riverhead Winners Are.....

2009-11-14T09:01:00.000-05:00

Well, these challenges sure are a challenge! The competition in Riverhead was steep. You MUST come in to see what our most creative quilters have come up with. Angela Clayton of Manorville was the first prize winner. Angela is a home schooled young lady. The second place winner was Ann Kurz of Riverhead and third place was Sherri Guthrie. of Calverton.

East Northport Stocking Challenge

2009-11-11T11:29:00.000-05:00

Boy, the judging was VERY tough in the East Northport Pieceful Quilting Stocking Challenge. This time our participants were REALLY presented with a challenge. And they did not dissappoint. Do come in to see what our creative elves have made with the difficult raw materials we gave them . All the stockings are just fabulous and it was very hard to narrow it down to just three winners. And the winners are: Gloria S from Farmingdale won the first prize sewing machine, Claudia H from Smithtown was the second prize $100 gift certificate and Margaret K from Commack won the third place $50 gift certificate.

Gloria S.

Please come in and vote for YOUR favorite in the viewer's choice category. That lucky winner will receive an extra large stocking chock full of the things that quilters dream of. Stop by before December 7th.

Claudia H. on left

Margaret K on right.

Back From Quilt Market

2009-10-17T12:21:00.001-04:00

Just got back from Houston Quilt Market with lots of great stuff. Including three beautiful Block of the month programs. The first is the tried and true Thimbleberries Club. We've decided to do the program in the Throw or Lap size quilt. You can always purchase additional fabric to make the larger quilt. We are including backing and binding in our kits this year so you don't have to worry about that. We have chosen the MIDNIGHT colorway based on our very "scientific" survey. The picture at the left is of the larger quilt but it will give you an idea of just how pretty this quilt is. This will be a pick up Block of the month at either shop in East Northport or Riverhead. Monthly fee is $15.

The second Block of the Month is a beautiful floral in creams, greens, burgundy and a touch of blue. The fabrics are by Timeless Treasures and the quilt design is by Wing and a Prayer. The results are incredible. The border fabric alone is one you just might drool over. This will also be a pick up Block of the Month in either East Northport or Riverhead. It is also a 12 month commitment and includes the back and binding at $25 per month. This quilt is a whooping 96 x 106 inches.

Either of these Block of the month programs can also be shipped monthly for $6.95 per shipment.

And finally we are really excited to have an exclusive Civil War Block of the month program from Marcus fabrics. This will be offered in East Northport as a monthly 3 hour sit and sew class as well as a pick up Block of the Month in either Riverhead or East Northport. The class fee is $40 per month and the pick up fee is $25 per month. This is a 12 month commitment and the kit will include the backing and binding.

We saw the "real" quilt in Houston and this picture, pretty as it is, is no where near as beautiful as the actual quilt. I just LOVED it. It has a charming soft warm and wonderful feel.

We are working on our samples now, so stop by in a few weeks to see just how beautiful these quilts really are. See you soon.

And the winners are......!

2009-09-04T17:14:00.000-04:00

We just HAD to give you the details on the winners of our Bernina Staff Challenge. It was very stiff competition. But the winners were Liz Doyle in the Riverhead store with the VERY bright quilt with the appliqued borders and Kathy Kelner in the East Northport store with her quilt call That's what summer is all about.

Liz said, "Oh boy! the bali fabric fits perfectly with my favorite colors! Using EQ6, I found a great block which I decided to make 9" x 12" instead of square. The blocks were paper-pieced using the 830. The machine applique in the border was also done on the 830. I quilted my piece on the 730. Enjoy!!!"

Kathy's quilt was mostly created on the Bernina 820. What a treat! The applique was a snap and the blocks were created using the layered method used in the Accidental Landscapes. The lettering was done using the embroidery module on the 730.

For sure everyone had fun and produced incredibly creative quilts. We are SO proud of our staff!

2009-08-05T16:46:00.000-04:00

The Pieceful Quilting staff has outdone themselves yet again! We just had the entries in the Bernina Staff Challenge submitted and hung in the East Northport store. All I can say is WOW! But check it out yourself and vote for YOUR favorite because the lucky winners will receive a $150 gift certificate. The entries will be hung in East Northport from now through August 20 and in Riverhead from August 21 through September 4th.

LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A BERNINA!

They Shopped 'til They Dropped

2009-07-17T15:52:00.000-04:00

We just finished up the THIRD annual Island Shop Hop. Once again, it was quite a wild weekend. We organized a bus from the Pieceful Quilting shop in East Northport on Sunday and The Quiting Bug organized a bus from their shop in Massapequa on Saturday. There were lots of laughs and the prizes were great. The grand prize Bernina Sewing Machine was won by Maura Pinnavaia from Brooklyn. She was just thrilled. The two Pieceful Quilting baskets were won by Lisa McEnany and Jo-Ann DiMarco.

For those of you who didn't hop, here are some pictures from the East Northport bustrip. It was just great to see the Shop Hop quilt done in so many different ways.

Busy Customers at Pieceful Quilting

2009-06-15T15:07:00.001-04:00

Our customers have been very busy. Here's what they've been up to:

This is Lisa McEnaney with a wedding quilt she made in an Irish Chain. Check out THIS fancy border!

This is Brenda Hoffman. She made this adorable baby quilt using her Janome 11000 and a disc from Anita Goodesigns. I love that ruffled girly border.

Go Green Getaway Weekend

2009-03-31T16:34:00.000-04:00

Now that was fun. Twenty six ladies from all over long island gathered for a wonderful relaxing and fun weekend. We had mother/daughters, sisters, old friends and some new friends.

We were busy, busy, busy from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. The hotel had a fitness center, but I don't think anyone used it. It may have been the only place in the hotel WITHOUT loose threads.

Diane requested that everyone wear a name tag, but you know how some people just won't follow the rules. Here's a picture of Annie Mae wearing the nametag that Diane made for her. Yes, it IS made from Kotex!

Here's Donna playing Peek a Boo and Mary Lou with the technical tool.

And now for the unveiling of the finished (and some not so finished projects)

I'm Back!

2009-02-16T07:57:00.000-05:00

Ok, I've been busy all year and I've finally found the time to get back into the blog. So much has gone on, I can't look back. But you just have to see this quick pic of me and Libby Lehman. We had a blast when she was here last week. And Beverly is going to teach Thread Play as soon as we can fit it in the schedule.

So let's look forward. We have a new Simple Sampler coming up in March. Here's a little taste of what it will look like. You can sign up on line.

Another fun event coming up is a visit from Jennifer Chiaverini. You know her - she wrote all those wonderful Elm Creek novels. If you haven't read them, get out those reading glasses for a real treat. Start with the Quilters Apprentice. She will be here on Friday April 3rd from 7 - 9 pm. You can sign up on line for that one too.

See you at the shop.

Old Bags Descend on Pieceful Quilting

2008-02-16T10:36:00.000-05:00

The Old Bags Challenge was way too much fun for all. The participants were given and old bag filled with a fat quarter of, quite frankly, a very ugly fabric along with buttons, beads, ribbons, trims and who knows what else. They were to make a quilt no smaller than 8 x 10 inches, and no larger than 16 x 20 inches. The prizes were a sewing machine, a $100 gift certificate to Pieceful Quilting and a $50 gift certificate. We ended up with a tie for third place so we had TWO 3rd place winners. The staff also got into the act, but their quilts were not judged. Her are some pictures just in case you can't get into the shop. The quilts will be on display until Feb 23rd and you can vote for viewers choice. The viewers choice winner will receive a "big 'ol bag"!

Nancy Caponegro - First Place Sue Brink - Second Place

Colleen Shea - 3rd Place

October News

2007-10-10T10:51:00.000-04:00

Well, we just got back from our son, Andrew's wedding. Great fun. The highlight was dancing with Andrew. And yes, I cried.

But while I was away, Mark Lipinski was teaching at Pieceful Quilting. Definitely fun was had by all. My wonderful staff took care of everything. Here they are:

I'll show you the quilts as soon as I get the pix.

Angie

Our very first blog

2007-06-19T14:17:00.000-04:00

Wow, I can't believe I managed this so easily. Thanks to Kim Bunchuck, Sunbonnetsue.com for giving me some confidence!

So let's get right to it. What's new today is beautiful kits for the Garden Twist pattern in a very classic blue and white. Stunning!

And Barbara just sent the sample for the Quilt Jacket class. Boy, this one is going to be great. You must stop in to see it.

Visit us on the web at www.piecefulquilting.com