Pacific Fabrics & Crafts - What's Happening

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Handmade Holiday Open House
Come to our Handmade Holiday Open House and go home with ideas for everyone on your list!

Your $10 VIP Pass includes:
20% Discount on purchases made on Open House day
Coupon Book full of special deals good through the end of the year
Two Crafty Projects to make 'n take home with you
Tips & Techniques Wrap It Up Seminar with our own Chris Claus
Yummy Treats to enjoy while you shop

To learn more and/or buy your VIP Pass, click on the store nearest you:
Bellevue
Bremerton
Everett
Northgate
Outlet on 4th
Puyallup

Our 2nd Annual Knitalong Club
Would you like to improve your knitting skills and meet monthly with other needle happy friends? Then you'll love our 2nd Annual Knitalong Club! clubs began in October, but you can still sign up! Each Knitalong Leader has chosen a yummy book to work on and projects will be selected from input given by Club members. Check with your nearest store to find out the days and times available and join the club now!

Your $25 Yearly Membership Fee Includes:
~ Monthly Club meetings with a qualified knitter to guide you
~ A 40% discount on the chosen club book
~ An exclusive 15% discount on the yarn of the month and a 10% discount on
other supplies purchased at your meeting
~ Door Prize entry for those who Show and Tell what they've made
~ A place to relax, meet new knitting friends, enjoy treats and have a great time!

Saturday Demonstrations
All stores on various Saturdays from 11:00am to 3:00pm. See dates below! Can I really make that? Yes, you can! We have so many great tools, supplies 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

Hoffman Bali Pop Bags & Totes
September 12th at Northgate
September 19th at Everett, Bellevue, Outlet on 4th & Bremerton
September 26th at Puyallup
Costume Time - Quick Crowns, Hats, Capes, Wings & Masks
October 3rd at all stores
Halloween Decor & More
October 17th at all stores except Northgate
October 24th at Northgate
Decorating Your Holiday Table
November 7th at all stores except Puyallup
November 14th at Puyallup
Easy Ornaments to Make
November 14th at Northgate
November 21st at all stores except Northgate

Hat & Scarf Drive for the Homeless
October 1st - 31st at all stores
Winter is coming and it's time to collect your handmade hats & scarves for the homeless again. Last year, you gave over 2,000 and the results were simply amazing! Handmade hats and scarves should be knitted, crocheted or stitched from fleece, so get started on yours now. Your donations will be distributed to the homeless in our area through Warm for Winter and we'll give you a special thank you for your generosity. THANKS in advance! And please keep in mind that most homeless people are men when you are selecting your colors. Check our Projects page for free knitted scarf patterns.

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

Enjoy our Stitch 'n Pitch 2009 memories blog post, then plan to join us next year. We'll let you know as soon as the 2010 date is available!

A big home run THANK YOU to Deborah Norville, our wonderful First Pitcher and our generous supporting suppliers:
Skacel Yarns (Our Tote Bag Challenge project for this year!), Deborah Norville Serenity Yarns from Premier Yarns, Bernat & Patons Yarn, Lion Brand Yarns, Cascade Yarns, Debbie Bliss Magazine, Clover Needlecraft and Southwest Trading Company.

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.