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And Sew On... January 6, 2020
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2020 Resolutions ...
Can We Help???
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If you're like most people, as the ball drops, resolutions rise.
For many of us, our resolutions are of the typical run-of-the-mill kind ... lose a few pounds, start exercising, be nicer to our in-laws or maybe even learn something new. In my limited experience at Arizona Quilts, quilters seem to have their own resolutions that they try and camouflage with a secret code using acronyms. As I listen to conversations around our store, I hear many of these terms being bantered about like pig-pong balls.
Some of them are in sentence structure that resembles resolutions such as ... This year I'm going to spend some quality time with my PIGS ( projects in grocery sacks) or I have a significant FOB (fear of binding) I may need to seek therapy for. Another favorite - Did you know, I have 3 PhDs (projects half done) and my 2020 resolution is to get started on my 4th? Of course there is always the standard ... I only had 1 UFO (unfinished object) sighting last year, but it was so amazing I resolve to connect with it again in 2020!
As this new year begins we are more than happy to help you achieve another resolution you may have and it's all about your LAND (long arm needs doing)!
As you are working in your sewing room have you ever heard a whisper from that beautiful quilt top in the corner ... I have a LAND desire? Ok, probably not, but if you do have a New Year's resolution to get some of those PIGS, PhDs, or UFOs finished this year, we have just the gals to help! Our crack long arm team of Patsy and Lauren can guide you through the process to help ensure you that your masterpiece will be finished in the best way possible!
We also have a Long Arm Rewards Program that after having 3 quilts long armed, you will receive 15% off your next quilt using this service.
So as your resolution coach ... get out there and finish those projects!!!
Happy Long Arm Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Deb, Patsy, Nanette,
Lauren, Jen and Sheila
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Check These Out!
We always have NEW selections of
fabric arriving weekly!
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FABRICS OF THE WEEK:
15% OFF*
Batiks
We have a wide selection to choose from.
Large Selection - ALWAYS Fabulous - Some of our Favorite Quilting Fabrics!
*Discounts off regular prices, 1 yd min cuts.
Now thru Saturday, Jan. 11th
(Sunday, Jan. 12th online)
Go to:
https://www.azquilts.com/
and search "Sale" for a peek at even more of our Items Now On Sale!
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Continuing Classes
JNQ TOM - 6/7 - Jan. 18
Sew Merry BOM - 5/6 - Jan. 28
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Please check our website for more information.
https://www.azquilts.com/calendar
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Monthly Regulars
*Sew On*, w Karen, 2nd & 4th Tues., 9am-4pm
*Judy Niemeyer Club* w/ CI Kelly, 3rd Fri.
*Sew Not Sleepy* w/ Susan, 1st Fri., 5pm-10 pm
*JNQ Area 51 Quilters*
w/ CI Kelly, 3rd Fri., 5pm-9pm
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*Off reg prices, 1 yd min. cuts. Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
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JNQ 5 Day Quilt Camp w/ Kelly will be held Mon.-Fri., Jan. 6th-10th from 10am-4:45pm. Join JNQ Certified Instructor Kelly Grant for a 5 day retreat at Arizona Quilts. This relaxed open format quilt camp will enable you to work on any Quiltworx pattern including the TOM patterns. The fee includes 5 days of classes and lunch each day. Attendance is limited to allow for lots of one-on-one help. Come and join us!
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Cactus Collage Sampler w/ Gail will be held on Sat., Jan 11th from 10am-4pm. This 11-panel cactus pattern is great. Laura Heine created a fun project. It takes time, but is well worth the effort. In this class you will begin to coordinate color using your imagination at all times. We will have lots of fun while exploring this desert!
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Poppins Bag w/ Nanette will begin on Mon., Jan. 13th for 2 sessions from 9:30am-3:30pm. This large zipper topped bag is great to hold all kinds of wonderful things! It is about 14" tall and 18" wide and has pockets inside and out to keep everything organized. Metal stays come with the pattern to help this bag keep its shape. It can be made from a focus fabric or 2 1/2" strips. You might also be interested in making one of the smaller versions of the Poppins bag. You are free to choose the size!
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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Jan., 15th from 9am-12pm for 5 sessions. This is a great class for beginners or those who might want to freshen up their skills. Even if you have taken her class & would like to re-visit this, stop in and Susan can customize something just for you!
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Fiber Arts-Create One of a Kind Fabric w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Jan. 16th from 10am-4pm. Learn to create your one-of-a-kind fabric with specialty paints. How fun would it be to create an entire piece of art with fabric you created? You will start with a solid white fabric and go crazy with paint, stencils and more. Learn the different mediums to use for exquisite color on fabric. The sky's the limit!
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Cattail Mixer w/ Kelly begins on Thurs., Jan. 23rd from 10am-4pm for 4 sessions. This class will cover a variety patterns that have applique, and with the small class size, you will receive lots of helpful hints and tips. Patterns include Basket of Rainbows (new release pattern), Rainforest Blossom, Cattails in the Meadows and some new patterns to be release soon. This class will cover machine applique embroidery as well as needle turn and raw edge applique. Taught by JNQ Cert. Inst. Kelly Grant.
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Wedding Ring Series w/ Kelly begins on Fri., Jan. 24 from 10am-4pm for 4 sessions. This class is always a big favorite, and with the small class size you will receive lots of helpful hints and tips. With so many different patterns and sizes to choose from it is the perfect introduction to the fun of wedding ring quilts. Patterns include Flowers for My Wedding Ring, Grandma's Wedding Ring, Bali Wedding Star, Gemstone and Bali Bedrunner. Come and have fun in this 4 part class taught by JNQ Cert. Inst., Kelly Grant.
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JNQ Technique of the Month w/ Kelly begins Sat., Jan. 25th from 10am-4pm for 7 sessions. Learn the basics of the paper piecing step by step. Once you have finished the series you will be able to do a large variety of other patterns. Come and join Judy Niemeyer Cert. Instructor, Kelly Grant for this 7 part class and cover everything from fabric selection, how to read the pattern, cutting and organization tips to piecing and assembly. Patterns taught in this series: Dinner Plate Dahlia, Vintage Rose, Paradise in Blooms, Mariner's Compass & Glacier Star. .
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Creating Fabric Beads w/ Deb will be held on Mon., Jan. 27th from 9am-12pm. Make your own beads for jewelry or mixed-media embellishment using fabric, glass beads, decorative threads, acrylic medium, paint and wire-all your personal style-bright, earthy, sparkly, elegant, muted, etc. Make about 10 beads in class and be inspired to make variations of your own!
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Color Theory w/ Deb will be held on Mon., Jan. 27th from 1pm-4:30pm. The biggest obstacle that quilters run up against is how to pick fabrics. Deb will show you how to build a color story for your next project. She will begin with a basic overview of the color wheel, learning the importance of “hue,” “intensity,” “value,” and “shade.” You will create your own color wheel with fabric, helping you become a pro at picking out the right fabrics for your special project.
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Fiber Arts - Embellishing Your Projects w/ Deb will be held Thurs., Jan. 30th from 10am-4pm. Come and have fun adding some texture with fibers. Deb will show you how to add different fibers like sari yarn, rattail, thread painting and more to create your piece of art.
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The Linked Quilt w/ Gail will be held on Fri., Jan. 31st from 10am-4pm. The Linked Quilt is built from a single pattern piece, an equilateral triangle, with a 60-dgree triangle ruler. We stack the triangles and it creates a fun and intriguing pattern with that 3-D look. No "Y" seams, no hand piecing, no multiple mirror image pieces: just chain-pieced straight seams. Join Gail for the unveiling of your dimensional piece!
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Round Trip Duffle Bag w/ Nanette begins on Mon., Feb. 3rd from 9:30am-3:30pm for 2 sessions. This versatile duffle bag will come in handy on any excursion. It has pockets inside and out, padded carrying straps, and even a handy trolley sleeve to fit over the handles of rolling luggage to make carrying easier. This is a great duffle to hold all your purchases from that special vacation. It measures 12”High x 19.5” Wide x 7.5” Deep.
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Photo Transfer w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Feb. 6th from 10am-4pm. If you have a favorite photo that you want to turn into a piece of art, well here’s your chance. You will be shown how to print your photo onto fabric, the steps to set the ink so it will last forever, and then create a unique wall hanging. You can incorporate trapunto, thread painting, beads, whatever you want. The sky is the limit. Just let loose and be creative!
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Dresden Neighborhood Sampler w/ Gail will be held Sat., Feb. 8th from 10am-3:30pm. Half the fun for this project is choosing the fabrics. You are able to make a Christmas Neighborhood, Halloween, Your Neighborhood, Your Home Town, Color Specific, and detailed with whimsy to your liking, too. This carefree pattern allows you to imagine and just have fun! If you like, later you can create a bigger quilt with sashing, multiple blocks, etc.
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Showcase Memories with a T-Shirt Quilt w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Feb. 13th from 10am-4pm. Love those beloved t-shirts...the ones from concerts, events, vacations, that you've hung onto for years? Making a t-shirt quilt is a wonderful way to memorialize those special moments for yourself or a loved one. Gather your old faves and come learn time saving tips, tricks and design secrets.
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Free-Motion Quilting 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Fri., Feb. 14th from 10am-3pm. Join Carrie and learn the basics of free-motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine: from choosing thread, batting, and needles to stitching on your quilt top. Carrie will guide you through a variety of designs, such as stippling, loops flames, etc. Learn free-motion fundamentals to create beautiful quilts while having free-motion fun!
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Collage Fun w/ Gail will be held on Sat., Feb. 15 from 10am-3:30pm. The wonderful patterns of Laura Heine come to life and you are the artist! We will explore color fusion, what fabrics work well together and why, color value and placement. Come join us for a great time of playing and creating!
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Revealing the Mystery of the One Block Wonder w/ Deb begins on Mon., Feb. 17th from 10am-4pm for 2 sessions. Though it looks complicated, this spectacular kaleidoscope quilt is easy to sew: the fabric does all the work! These beautiful quilts are made using only ONE print fabric for the body of the quilt and border - or you can use a different coordinating print for the border. Deb will teach you her time saving tips and tricks to create this "seemingly challenging" quilt.
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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Feb., 19th from 9am-12pm for 5 sessions. This is a great class for beginners or those who might want to freshen up their skills. Even if you have taken her class & would like to re-visit this, stop in and Susan can customize something just for you!
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Cheesecloth Art w/ Deb will begin on Mon., Feb. 24th from 10am-4pm for 2 sessions. Imagine using nothing but cheesecloth and thread to create a masterpiece of your own! This class will teach you how to do just that. Layering different kinds of cheesecloth, dyed cheesecloth and more, you will create a portrait that is unique!
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JNQ 4 Day Quilt Camp w/ Kelly will be held Wed.-Sat., Feb. 26th-29th from 10am-4:45pm. Join JNQ Certified Instructor Kelly Grant for a 4 day retreat at Arizona Quilts. This relaxed open format quilt camp will enable you to work on any Quiltworx pattern including the TOM patterns. Attendance is limited to allow for lots of one-on-one help. Come and join us!
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As always, we thank you for your friendship & your business.
Stay safe and happy quilting!
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STORE HOURS
Mon - Fri, 9:00-5:00
Sat 9:00-4:00
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