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And Sew On... Mar. 23rd 2020
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We hope you are safe and doing well!
Recently I have been venturing out to the grocery store mainly to purchase fresh produce, fruit and other things with a short shelf life.
One morning last week I got to my neighborhood Fry's just before 6:00 a.m. to try and beat the masses to purchase a few paper products. This concept quickly dissipated when I walked up to the store and saw about 100 heads in front of me. So much for beating the masses! The above-left picture was taken at that same Fry's later in the week on the canned soup aisle. Last week I also saw a post on FaceBook that Costco was going to be open from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. to only "Seasoned Citizens" giving us a fighting chance before the throngs of folks hit the doors. Me being a newer member of the 60 and up club, thought I would take full advantage of my maturity. As I pulled into the parking lot and assessed its overall capacity, a smile dawned my face as it didn't seem excessively full. Cautiously I headed to my normal side of the lot then walked to the front door to pick up a cart. As I passed the already formed line, it really didn't look that bad. Wow this is awesome! Pushing my cart almost gleefully to the first break in the line, a nice lady smiled and said, "Sorry, the end of the line is back there!" All of a sudden my mind raced to the scene in the movie "The Christmas Story" when Ralphie hears these exact words waiting to see Santa! Ralphie, like me, couldn't even see the end of the line. My eyes then scoured the parking lot only to find a huddled mass of people and carts in the furthest northeast corner of the asphalt which was the back of the line that looked to be at least a mile long. It soon became clear that some TP, paper towels, and the delicious honey smoked salmon would just have to wait.
Let's now transition to the above picture on the right of our great customer, Betty M. Earlier last week Betty had come into the store and saw a bolt of fabric that she loved, but did not have a specific project in mind for, so she then decided to forego the purchase at that time. After a few days of cogitation, she came back in to search for that same bolt with the perfect blend of colors in it. At first her hunt seemed to be futile, but she did know of a similar group's name which enabled our team to direct her to the exact bolt she was looking for - eureka!
As the saying goes... "a picture paints a thousand words"
and Betty's face is a Picasso!
As we move forward, just know our shelves are full, our staff is eager to assist, and the thousands of beautiful colors that surround you in our store can be that calming force in the midst of the storm.
We are truly thankful for your continued support and want to say again if you would rather shop from your home, please browse our website www.azquilts.com and feel free to order for pick up in-store or USPS shipping. We will also continue our curbside delivery, so please utilize whatever means you are most comfortable with.
Our store hours will be shortened to
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
until further notice.
I will continue to say "This too shall pass!"
Happy Healthy & Safe Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Deb, Patsy, Nanette,
Lauren, Sheila and Vickie
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This new collection by Deb Strain contains
words of wisdom in these trying times!
May we all "Cultivate Kindness"
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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*
Flannel Fabrics
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, Mar. 28th
(Sunday, Mar. 29th 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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Please check our website for more information.
https://www.azquilts.com/calendar
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*Off reg prices, 1 yd min. cuts. Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
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Our Tentative Upcoming Class Schedule!
At this time everything is subject to change
and we're taking things one day at a time.
If the class you have already signed up for is cancelled
or will be re-scheduled, you will be contacted by your instructor.
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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Apr. 1st 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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Walking Foot w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., Apr. 4th from 10am-3pm. It's time to get your walking foot out of the ditch! Join Carrie as she shares her favorite quilting tool: The Walking Foot. You will make a six-patch quilt sampler. You will learn the basics of starting and stopping quilt lines, how to plan stitching paths that minimize back tracking, marking methods, as well as a variety of unique designs, all with your walking foot! No free motion allowed!
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Fiber Arts - Embellishing Your Projects w/ Deb will be held Mon., Apr. 6th 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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Cork Crossbody Bag w/ Nanette will be held on Mon., Apr. 13th from 9:30am-3:30pm. Have you ever sewn with cork? This class gives you the opportunity to try sewing with cork while not needing to use a large amount. This versatile little bag can be made in 2 sizes and will hold just about everything you need including your cell phone and a small wallet. It can be made with all cork, all fabric or a combination of the two.
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Fiber Arts-Finishing Your Fiber Arts Project w/ Deb will be held Thurs., Apr. 16th from 9am-12:30pm. Looking to finish your Fiber Arts project? This class is for you! Come and get the guidance you need to complete your project! Grab your Embellishing project, Stupendous Stitching, Cheesecloth, etc. and let's get it done! You must have been a previous student in one of Deb's classes. We will NOT be painting in class.
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Color Theory w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Apr. 16th 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-Mellow Meadow Owl w/ Deb will be held on Mon., Apr. 20th from 10am-4pm. Relaxing in his favorite field, this barn owl looks completely relaxed while posing for his portrait in fabric. Adding Fiber Arts will make this piece a one-of-a-kind. We will be adding beads, feathers and paint.
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JNQ 3 Day Quilt Camp w/ Kelly will be held Thurs.-Sat., Apr. 23rd-25th from 10am-4:45pm. Join JNQ Certified Instructor Kelly Grant for a 3 day retreat at Arizona Quilts. This relaxed open format quilt camp will enable you to work on any Quiltworx pattern excluding the TOM patterns and the wedding ring patterns. Attendance is limited to allow for lots of one-on-one help. Come and join us!
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Poppins Bag w/ Nanette begins on Mon., Apr. 27th from 9:30am-3:30pm for 2 sessions. (Session 2 is Mon, May 4th). 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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Convergence Quilt w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Apr. 30th from 10am-4pm. Convergence has arrived at Arizona Quilts! Ricky Tim's technique is imaginative and fun - something that all quilters will adore! You will only need 2 fabrics. Nothing could be simpler or more magical!
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Showcase Memories T-Shirt Quilt w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., May 7th 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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As always, we thank you for your friendship & your business.
Stay safe and happy quilting!
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OPEN
STORE HOURS
Mon - Fri, 9:00-5:00
Sat 9:00-4:00
Always open, 24/7 at https://www.azquilts.com/
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