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Christmas in July Cafe
July 11th - 23rd . . . selected dates at all stores
With Special Guest McKenna Ryan* of Pine Needles!
Our annual jump start to your holiday sewing presented by our friendly, eager to share elves! Pre-registration is required and just $10 will reserve your spot. During the Cafe, you'll enjoy yummy treats, a chance to visit with McKenna Ryan*, a stunning Trunk Show of the best holiday designs we can find, a time to learn cool techniques and a free Make 'n Take project. Each of our guests will receive a free Pacific Fabrics tote bag and a 20% discount on their purchases during the Cafe.

To learn more about legendary designer, McKenna Ryan and her gorgeous applique quilt designs, visit http://www.pineneedles.com/Company/meetmckenna.asp. At the Christmas in July Cafe, you can sign up for our Holiday Block of the Month program featuring McKenna's new design "Once Upon a Star"!

Outlet on 4th. . . Saturday, July 11th from 11:00am to 2:00pm
(*McKenna Ryan will not appear at the Outlet on 4th)
Everett . . . Tuesday, July 14th from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Puyallup . . . Wednesday, July 15th from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Northgate . . . Tuesday, July 21st from 6:00to 9:00pm
Bellevue . . . Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Bremerton . . . Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00 to 9:00pm

NEW! Saturday Demonstrations
All stores on various Saturdays from 11:00am to 3:00pm. See dates below! What's that tool and how do I use it? We have so many great tools and notions in our store, but some of them look pretty puzzling until you see how it's done! Join us on various Saturdays at all of our stores and go home with a new skill for FREE. Store Locations

Button Stuff - Jewelry, a 4th of July Star & more!
June 27th at all stores
Clover's Puff Quilting Sets
July 11th at Northgate
July 18th at all stores except Northgate
Applique the McKenna Ryan Way
July 25th at all stores
Silkscreening & Rhinestone Embellishments
August 1st at all stores
Back to School - Decorate Your Room
August 15th at all stores except Northgate
August 22nd at Northgate

Is your group or guild holding an event? Send the details to comments@pacificfabrics.com and you may see it listed here!

Seattle Mariners 5th Annual Stitch 'n Pitch Night
Royals vs. Mariners, Thursday, August 27th - 7:10pm at Safeco Field
Featuring Special Guest First Pitcher, Deborah Norville

We are very proud to once again be the corporate sponsors for this fabulous annual event that began right here in Seattle! Originally it was a night to honor knitters, but all stitching enthusiasts are welcome and will enjoy this super fun event. This year's gift is a cool Stitch 'n Pitch Roll-up Project Tote for the first 3,000 people who purchase "knitter's section" tickets for the game. Our special guest, Deborah Norville, the host of Inside Edition, is an enthusiastic knitter! After the First Pitch, you'll find Deborah in our booth autographing her book and her new yarn collection from Premier Yarns.

Would you like one of the best seats in the "knitter's section" and a tote bag that includes $60+ of yarn related goodies from our favorite suppliers? Tickets will be available at all Pacific Fabrics & Crafts stores at the end of June. Each ticket purchased from us will include the Stitch 'n Pitch Roll-Up Project Tote and a chance to buy a Pacific Fabrics tote that includes $60+ of yarn related goodies from our generous suppliers. Tickets are just $13 each (reg. $20) and you can buy a "goodie tote" for just $4.99 (the regular price of the tote) with each ticket you purchase! Be sure to read about our "Tote Bag Challenge" when you get your tote - It's one more chance to get a free goodie from one of our generous suppliers!

Here's what you'll find in our best ever "purchase with purchase" tote:

A huge skein of No Kidding yarn and patterns from Skacel Yarns
(Our Tote Bag Challenge project for this year!)
Mini Skein of Deborah Norville Serenity Yarns from Premier Yarns
Yarn & a pattern from Bernat or Patons Yarn
A "Just" Book from Lion Brand Yarns
Lana d'Oro Yarn from Cascade Yarns
The newest issue of Debbie Bliss Magazine

Tickets that include the Stitch 'n Pitch Roll-Up Project Tote will also be available for purchase at selected local yarn stores and from the Seattle Mariners. The additional "purchase with purchase" goodie tote mentioned above is only available to those who purchase tickets at Pacific Fabrics & Crafts stores. For more information about the game, visit the Seattle Mariners web site at http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com

Patchwork Garden Quilt Show
Sequim Middle School Gym - July 17th - 19th - 10am - 5pm
We love this show put on by the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club in conjunction with the world famous Sequim Lavender Festival! Our Bremerton store hosts a booth each year and the lovely ladies of the guild display their best quilts for you. For more information, visit the guild web site at http://www.sunbonnetsuequiltclub.org/QuiltShow09.html

Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour
July 18th from 10:00am - 5:00pm (rain or shine)- Mukilteo WA
Beautiful gardens and gorgeous quilts! A lovely tour featuring quilts made by the talented Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters. Bring your camera, bring your friends and plan to enjoy a lovely, uniquely artistic tour! For more information, visit the guild web site at http://www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org/index.html. Be sure to purchase a raffle ticket or two while you're on the tour - you might win a raffle prize donated by Pacific Fabrics & Crafts! Stop by our Everett store to purchase tickets and see the guild display a few weeks before the tour.

Our 2009 Block of the Month Club - Options & Opportunities
Clubs are full for 2009, but we will start a new Block of the Month Club in May of 2010. If you are already a 2009 member, click here for a calendar of exact dates. To read more about how the club works, click here to read our Block of the Month Frequently Asked Questions.

WSU Extension Service Clothing & Textile Advisors
Stop into some of our stores on a Saturday and in addition to our skilled staff members, you may find an expert WSU Extension Service Clothing & Textile Advisor volunteer ready to help! These well trained, eager to help sewing enthusiasts are available on various Saturdays at our Bremerton, Everett or Puyallup stores. It's a great day to bring your questions or projects, enjoy a little free advice, shop and go home with new confidence and inspiration! Check with the store for exact dates.

Learn to Sew, Knit or Craft at a Pacific Fabrics & Crafts Class!
Our Class Schedule is available for online sign ups, so don't miss out! Whether you want to enhance your existing skills or acquire new ones, we have the class for you. Be sure to check our schedule for classes to keep the kids busy, too!

Class Schedules are published approximately every four months. If you're not on the mailing list, sign up now! Class Schedule

Keep your calendars open for our Fabric Drives and Blanket Bees! Fabric Drives are held in February and August and they are followed closely by Blanket Bees in April and September at all our stores. Watch the web site for exact dates, then plan to join us and make a difference!

You'll love the Blanket Bees! We use the fabric donated during the drives, batting generously donated by The Warm Company and your willing hands. A fun time to meet new friends and benefit those in need!

Our relationship with Project Linus doesn’t begin and end with our Fabric Drives and Blanket Bees! Did you know that we are a permanent drop-off point for fabric donations and finished quilts? We are happy to accept your no-longer-needed, good quality, cotton, flannel and fleece fabrics! Project Linus volunteers will make them into snuggly quilts for traumatized and ill children. Drop in and make a difference today!

We have a number of quilting, sewing and stitchery groups meeting in our stores. Come join the fun and meet new like-minded friends! You'll find a few examples below and more information about groups and clubs at our stores.

2008 Block of the Month Club
If you're already a member - here are the dates: Member Calendar
Can't remember how it works? Read the FAQs.

A national sewing association for people of all levels of expertise who think that sewing is creative, rewarding and fun! As a member, you'll enjoy guest speakers and informative monthly newsletters and a lot of fun! Groups meet at our Bremerton, Everett and Puyallup stores. For more information about ASG, visit their web site.

If you love applique, you'll want to join this group! The Applique Society promotes many types and techniques of applique on all types of material. A group meets at our Bremerton store. for more information about the society, visit their web site.

Sewing Groups
Creating & designing is always better with friends! Lots of ideas, time to sew, a store full of fabric, what more could you want? You'll find fun groups full of fellow sewing divas at Bellevue , Everett.

Knit & Crochet Groups
Grab your needles and hooks and join fellow yarn lovers at one of these fun groups! You'll love sharing the joy of stitching and chatting. We have great groups who are always ready for new members at our 4th Avenue Outlet, Puyallup and Northgate stores!

Charitable Stitching Group
Stitching with a heart! Whether it's sewing, knitting or crocheting, we believe in giving back to the marvelous communities we live in. What a privilege to be able to share with those in need right in your own neighborhood. In addition to our ongoing support of Project Linus, you'll find a service focused group for you to join at our Bremerton store.

Quilting Groups
Relax, enjoy and gather inspiration. There's something about a quilting group that keeps your fingers piecing! You'll find a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends at the meetings held at our Bellevue , Bremerton , 4th Avenue Outlet, Everett, Northgate and Puyallup stores.