Yes, folks, it's hard to believe, but it is already Valentine's Day 2021!
I can fondly remember those Valentine's Days of my childhood and the long-awaited anticipation of going to the store with my mom, picking out that box of assorted Valentine cards to give to all my
classmates in grade school.

Once home, I would spread out the cards and then place them strategically with the name of the kid receiving them.
Of course, there was always that special card for that one special little girl whom, I thought, would melt like butter on hot pancakes when
she would open the envelope and read my card.
To my disappointment back then, that melting never seemed to happen.

What did happen, was in January of 1978, a beautiful blonde-haired,
blue-eyed girl did kinda melt when I skated up next to her
at a local ice rink and asked if her name was Sherri.
This question was my go-to conversation starter with the girls back
in the day. After some time of skating and talking, she gave me her
phone number and we headed out for our first date later that week.
It didn't take very long for both of us to realize that I was her hot pancakes and she was my melting butter and still are over 42 years later!

We hope you will find time to tell someone in your life how much you care for them during this week of sharing the love.
Speaking of sharing the love, keep your eyes open for some of our love being shared later this week.
Continuing with the heart theme, don't you just love the above
heart-themed quilt? We highlighted the batik collection that the quilt
is made from last week - it's called "Tickled Pink"
and the quilt kit is called "Burst of Love" by Heidi Pridemore.
We have this sample hanging in the store and have kits available.
If you're at all interested in these kits,
we encourage you to make your purchase soon
as folks seem to "love" this quilt!


Happy Valentine's Day Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Patsy, Nanette,
Vickie, Lauren, Jane & Lori
Featured Collection
Love Never Fails
This week we are featuring Love Never Fails by Quilting Treasures.
The popular verse (1 Corinthians 13) commonly read at weddings is
depicted on fabric. A 36" panel features the verse beautifully rendered, surrounded by sophisticated, soft floral blooms. Use as a focal point in a
quilt for a lovely wedding or anniversary gift to be
treasured for years to come, or as a welcoming decor at your home,
a trend so popular today.

We also have a kit available.
It is called "Love Never Fails" by Pine Tree Country Quilts.
Check These Out!
We always have NEW selections of
fabric arriving weekly!
FABRIC OF THE WEEK:
15% OFF*
BATIK 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 Sat., Feb. 13th
(Sunday, Feb. 14th online)
Go to:
https://www.azquilts.com/
and search "Sale" for a peek at even more of our Items Now On Sale!
Continuing Classes


#30 Something - 8/8 - Feb. 10th
Please check our website for more information.
Monthly Regulars

*Sew On*, w Karen, 2nd & 4th Tues. 9am-4pm

*Sew Not Sleepy* 
w/ Susan,
1st Fri. 5pm-10pm
CLEARANCE CORNER
30-50%* Off!
Many new fabrics are always being added!

www.azquilts.com/sale-2
 
*Off reg prices
1 yd min. cuts
Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
Upcoming Classes
City Bags w/ Nanette will begin on Mon., Feb. 8th for 3 sessions (2nd session is Feb. 15, 3rd is Feb. 22nd). Feb. 8th will be held from 9:30am-12pm and Feb. 15th & 22nd will be held from 9:30am-3:30pm. Try one of these new bags that are perfect for travelling overnight or containing all of your quilting supplies for class. Choose the lg. Uptown Bag, the med. Midtown Bag or the sm. Downtown Bag - or better yet, make a set of all three! All bags have zippered tops and pockets on the inside to keep everything organized.
ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Feb. 10th for 5 sessions from 9am-12pm. 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!
Bargello Quilt w/ Jane will be held on Thurs., Feb. 18th from 9:30am-3:30pm. Spend a fun day learning how not to be intimidated by a pattern. I will show you simple techniques and tools to help make this pattern much easier to make. This is a great class for confident beginners to achieve amazing results!
Running with Scissors Tool Bag  w/ Nanette will begin on Fri., Feb. 26th for 3 sessions. (sessions 2 & 3 will be Mar. 1st & 8th). This great little tool tote will hold all of your sewing and quilting equipment from scissors to rotary cutter, tape measure, thread, rulers and more. It even has a handy little pressing pad. It measures about 9"x12" and zips all the way around to keep those important tools in place while traveling to classes. It is made with fabric, vinyl and mesh and can be customized to meet your needs.
Posey Pincushion Hand Wool Project w/ Judith will be held on Tues., Mar. 2nd from 10am-4pm. This sweet pincushion is the perfect project to begin working with felted wool. Learn about the versatility of this medium and how to do 4 different stitches. One of the charm packs from Primitive Gatherings is enough to make two cushions with lots of colors left for your next wool stitchery.
Take a Stand Bag w/ Nanette begins on Fri., Mar. 12th for 3 sessions. (Sessions 2 & 3 will be held Mar. 15th & 22nd). 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!
Convergence Quilt, Divide & Conquer" w/ Barb will be held on Sat., Mar. 13th from 9:30am-3:30pm. Learn to create Ricky Tims' surprisingly easy quilt using just 2 fabrics for the body of the quilt. You will learn how to sew gentle curves without using templates or pins. The magic unfolds with each step!
Walking Foot 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Thurs., Mar. 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!
Free-Motion Quilting 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Fri., Mar. 19th 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!
Free Motion 102 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat. Mar. 20th from 10am-3pm. Let's get creative! Using our sewing machine as a drawing tool, you will gain more free motion quilting experience as Carrie leads you through the next steps. Using the elements of design, you will learn how to mark a whole cloth qulit, fill in the spaces with advanced free motion stitches and fun background fillers. We'll be using an easy peasy quilting ruler too! As we "put it all together" using our free motion foot, walking foot, and ruler foot, you will create a one-of-a-kind quilt!
My Favorite Bag w/ Nanette begins on Fri., Mar. 26th for 3 sessions. (Session 2-Mar. 29, Session 3-Apr.5). Create this cute bag in either the large or smaller size using fun fabrics and grommets. The small one is a perfect purse size and the larger one is tote bag size to hold all of your supplies for class or it makes a cute diaper bag. There is also a clutch pattern included if you want to make one to match your bag.
As always, we thank you for your friendship & your business.

Stay safe and happy quilting!
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