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And Sew On... September 16th, 2019
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Everyone Loves Legos...
Mostly!
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Just click on the picture to see more of the Lego Singer Sewing Machine!
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Our grandkids playing in Lego town 5 years ago!
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A life size Lego replica of Chewbacca of Star Wars Fame!
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Legos, Legos, Legos!
You may have seen the above picture of the Lego Sewing Machine recently on Facebook. When these pretty amazing pictures hit my newsfeed, two things immediately came to mind! First was ... newsletter and second was an almost warm Pumpkin Spice Latte feeling that brought back a flood of Lego memories. Because Legos were introduced to the US in 1973 I was a Sophomore in high school and had not even heard of a Lego Brick. I was much more interested in studying for my learner's permit, finding a job, and girls...not necessarily in that order! My building toy that did precede Legos was a huge metal erector set that came complete with a battery-powered electric motor that propelled cars, trucks and even an elevator that I was able to construct.
As our son, Ben, grew older, he became the Lego marketing gurus' target market -
a role he was happy to fill and he did it well (if you know what I mean)! When Ben grew up and moved out on his own, he left his big plastic tub of Lego bricks behind only to be brought out of mothballs on a few occasions! I actually have a picture, I can't seem to find, of our 2 daughters, their husbands and Ben all sitting on the living room floor working on 5 different Lego projects as adults with big smiles - this before any grandkids!
Now fast forward 11 years later when I shot that picture to now. All 6 of our grandkids love Legos and the big Lego tub is one of the first toys to come out when they are here. I guess there is a third thing that came to mind when I saw that Singer pictured above and that is in the same way when making a quilt you build it one block at a time. Whether a Lego project is the Singer sewing machine, the life-size replica of Chewbacca of Star Wars fame or a simple Lego race car, they all start with one simple block! When quilting whether you are making a very simple or a very complex quilt many start by building one block at a time!
If you are interested in seeing more pictures of the Lego Singer just click on the picture to be taken there.
We sure hope you stop in or shop online to find some new fabrics and or projects that are ready to be built block by block!
Happy Block By Block Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Vickie, Patsy, Deb,
Nanette and Kelly
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Sales have been brisk. Be sure to get yours while supplies last!
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For just $7.50 you receive a passport and a charm. During the Shop Hop, as you visit each of the 8 stores and watch a demo, you will receive 1 of 8 parts to the 2019 Shop Hop quilt pattern and a stamp on your passport!
A passport with all 8 stores stamped on it will put you in the random drawing for a chance to win 1 of 17 fabulous prizes!
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Do you have a friend that would enjoy our newsletter?
Just forward this email to your friend and have them click on the link below and sign up on our website!
https://www.azquilts.com/signup
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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*
Children's 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. Selected animal prints.
Now thru Saturday, Sept. 21st.
(Sunday, Sept. 22nd 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
ABC's of Quilting - 2/5 - Sept. 18
#30 Something - 2/8 - Sept. 25
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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, 1st Tues. OR 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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Folded Star w/ Deb will be held Thurs., Sept. 19th from 10am-4pm. Folded Star is a bit like fabric origami! The pattern is created from folding and layering different fabrics. This technique was common back in the '80's and is making a comeback! It's so simple to do, yet looks great using modern fabrics.
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Poppins Bag w/ Nanette begins on Fri., Sept. 20th 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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Free-Motion Quilting 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., Sept. 21 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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Revealing the Mystery of the One Block Wonder w/ Deb begins on Thurs., Sept. 26 from 10am-4pm. 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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Cheesecloth Art w/ Deb will be held on Thurs., Oct. 3rd from 10am-4pm. 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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Christmas Everlasting w/ Deb will begin on Mon., Oct. 7th for 3 sessions from 10am-4pm. From the Hallmark movie, Christmas Everlasting, and the best selling book "The Second Sister" by Marie Bostwick, comes this beautiful & unique wall quilt. And from AZ Quilts comes the class to learn how to make it! During this 3 day class we will be making this easy quilt using a special ruler and on day 3 we'll finish up by coming together for a potluck , fun sharing & friendship to kick off the holidays! Recipes provided too!
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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Oct. 23rd 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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Mexican Stars w/ Gail will be held on Fri., Nov. 1st from 10am-3pm. This beautiful Mexican Stars pattern is quite striking! Either a light or dark background works and it looks so intricate. Shhhh....there is a secret to be found. Join us for this wonderful, attractive piece that will be stunning anywhere!
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Scalloped Edge Binding Class w/ Kelly will be held on Tues., Nov. 5th from 10am-4pm. This class is to learn to do bindings on scalloped edge quilts and table toppers or flower place mats. It is filled with great tips & tricks to get those bindings just right.This is a hands on class, so plan to bring your project quilted & trimmed along with your bias binding ready to put on the quilt.
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JNQ 2-Day Quilt Camp w/ Kelly will be held Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 7th & 8th from 9am-4:45pm. Join JNQ Certified Instructor Kelly Grant for a 2 day camp. This relaxed open format quilt camp will enable you to work on any Quiltworx pattern excluding the TOM patterns and the wedding ring patterns. The fee includes 2 days of classes. Attendance is limited to allow for lots of one-on-one help.
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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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