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And Sew On... June 1st, 2020
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Celebrating with ...
"Surprise"
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When Governor Ducey's executive order expired last month, it was no "Surprise" that our fair city was eager to safely get back to business.
Over the last 3 1/2 weeks, it has been a real treat to see a crescendo of folks venturing out of their domiciles to make that attempt to return to some normalcy of life. We have been honored to hear from several of you that Arizona Quilts was their first excursion out in over 2 months, Wow!
In the week preceding Memorial Day, our new friend Kris, from The City of Surprise's Economic Development Department, stopped in to see how things were going. After a quick walk around our store, she asked one of our team members if she could talk with the owner. Considering that Debe was helping someone at the register, she rang me in the office. As I emerged from the catacombs (our office) Miss Kris introduced herself and asked how things were going. We chatted briefly and then she got to the crux of her visit. The City of Surprise's Economic Development Department was very ingeniously sponsoring "Virtual" grand re-opening ribbon cutting celebrations and wanted to know if we were interested in participating. After consulting with the team, we all agreed that this would be a fun way to help get the word out and promote our stores re-opening. By either clicking the picture or the link below you can see the Flickr video loop of our ceremonial ribbon-cutting, including a confetti toss for no extra charge. I have also attached the link to the Economic Development Department's Facebook page that has a myriad of local merchants that are now "Open for Business"!
I'm sure they like us would and do truly appreciate your supporting the local economy, especially in these difficult times!
THANK YOU again for your support!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofsurprise/49938240468/in/album-72157714491344891/lightbox/
The City of Surprise's Economic Development Department Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/SurpriseEconDev/
We are so excited to be open on Saturdays again -
New hours on Sat.- 9am-4pm
Mon-Fri still 9am-5pm
Please remember we will continue to offer online/phone orders with
shipping or curbside pick-up.
Happy, Healthy & Safe Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Deb, Patsy, Nanette,
Lauren, Sheila and Vickie
P.S.
I had penned most of this newsletter before seeing the disturbing images of last week's events. Our hearts are heavy as our country and even our neighboring cities have experienced tremendous upheaval and pain.
Just as we had started to emerge from a global pandemic, we have been thrust into the most chaotic situation that I have seen in my lifetime.
We encourage you to join with us to pray for wisdom to be granted to our leaders and peace and unity in our country.
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All Christmas Fabric
25% Off*
*Discount off regular prics - 1 yd minimum cuts
In-store only
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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*
Novelty 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, June 6th
(Sunday, June 7th 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
#30 Something - 7/8 - June 10
Sew Merry BOM Show & Tell - June 23
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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
*Sew Not Sleepy* w/ Susan, 1st Fri., 5pm-10 pm
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*Off reg prices, 1 yd min. cuts. Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
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Upcoming Classes
Our classes are resuming in June!
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Take a Stand Tote w/ Nanette will begin on Tues., June 2nd for 2 sessions (the 2nd session will be held June 30th). This tote is available in two sizes. Either size can be used as a companion to the Running with Scissors Tool Case as a stand. The larger tote will hold an iron or small sewing machine. Bag has lots of pockets with zippers and opens wide for easy access!
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Fiber Arts - Thread Play w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., June 4th from 9am-1pm. A great techniques class where the student learns how Deb creates images with thread, sew through layers of fusible web, add highlights, shadows and dimension to quilts. Deb has lots of tricks that help you feel more confident about doing free motion quilting, breaking all the rules while adding color and design with thread.
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Fiber Arts - Creating Fiber Beads w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., June 4th from 1:30pm-4:30pm. 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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Fiber Arts-Create One of a Kind Fabric w/ Deb will be held on Mon., June 8th 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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Cork Crossbody Bag w/ Nanette will be held on Mon., June 15th 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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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., June 17th 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-Finishing Your Fiber Arts Project w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., June 18th 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., June 18th 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 on Mon., June 22nd 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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Convergence Quilt w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., June 25th from 10am-4pm. Convergence has arrived at Arizona Quilts! Ricky Tim's technique is imaginative and fun that all quilters will adore! You will only need 2 fabrics. Nothing could be simpler or more magical!
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Fiber Arts-Mellow Meadow Owl w/ Deb will be held on Mon., June 29th 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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Showcase Memories T-Shirt Quilt w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., July 2nd 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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Poppins Bag w/ Nanette will begin on Mon., July 6th for 2 sessions (2nd session is July 13th). 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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Revealing the Mystery of the One Block Wonder w/ Deb begins Thurs., July 9th for 2 sessions (2nd session is July 30th). 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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Walking Foot 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., July 18th 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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Free-Motion Quilting 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., July 25th 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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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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