Play Ball

Now that the 2021 Arizona Spring Training season was confirmed last week and yesterday's opening day games are in the books, I am using the phrase that I have muttered numerous times over the last 12 months.
What might that over-used phrase be - pray-tell???
I'm so glad you asked ...
"Things are going to look a little different this year!"
Like most things, Spring Training games will look a bit different this year.
Here are the new COVID protocols fresh off the Surprise Stadium website with similar protocols being enacted at all the other parks within the Cactus League Valley-wide.

  • Limited seating capacity of under 2,000 fans per gam
  • Physically-distanced seating pods
  • Required face coverings, unless eating/drinking
  • Reduced touchpoints (contactless ticketing, cashless transactions) 
  • New intensified cleaning protocols

If interested, the link below will take you to the official
2021 Arizona Cactus League's schedule with a listing of all of the games.
There is also a map of venues across the Valley on the website .

https://cactusleague.com/schedule.php

We sure hope that if you are here taking in a game or just thawing out from the deep-freeze that most of the country and our Canadian friends are experiencing, you stop by and say hi! Speaking of deep freeze ... while penning this newsletter from our store's office, I overheard a customer mention that she had recently escaped her home in Northern British Columbia, where at the time of her departure, the temp was a
negative 44-degrees!!! No thanks! I guess I'll quit whining about those
48-degree mornings when I jump on my bike and head out for a ride.
Now to rub it in a little, this first week of
Spring Training we are forecasted to be in the high 70's.
Hmmm which would you prefer?
As our Spring unfolds, we do look forward to seeing those of you who
are fleeing the freeze. We think that no matter how nice the weather is or if you are heading to a game, there is still
no better place to be than Arizona Quilts!

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Spring Training Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Patsy, Nanette,
Vickie, Lauren, Jane & Lori
Featured Collection
The Berry Best
This week we are featuring The Berry Best
by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints.

Vintage wood fruit crates and their creative labels featuring surprisingly outstanding art are the inspiration for Jennifer Pugh's "The Berry Best" collection. You can see this especially on the place mat panels. From mouth-watering strawberries, cherries, blueberries and lemons, a cute fruit border stripe, and gingham checks, this collection is bright and colorful.

We also have kits available.
Come by and see the sample hanging in the store!
Check These Out!
We always have NEW selections of
fabric arriving weekly!
FABRIC OF THE WEEK:
15% OFF*
FLORAL FABRICS
(Excuding Rifle Paper and Tula Pink)
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. 27th
(Sunday, Feb. 28th online)
Go to:
https://www.azquilts.com/
and search "Sale" for a peek at even more of our Items Now On Sale!
Continuing Classes

City Bags - 3/3
Feb. 22nd


ABC's of Quilting - 3/5 Feb. 24th
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
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!
ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan will begin on Wed., Mar. 17th 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!
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.
Pillow Talk w/ Lori will be held on Fri., Apr. 23rd from 9:30am-3:30pm. Here is your chance to learn how to make a quality throw pillow. In this class, you will build on your existing techniques and grow in your skills! You will learn how to install a lapped closure zipper and you will learn piping hints that can be applied in other creative projects! Once you experience the fun of making a throw pillow out of fabrics you love, you may be asked by friends & family (especially those grandchildren) to make a custom throw pillow for each of them. Trust me...it is a lot of fun!!
As always, we thank you for your friendship & your business.

Stay safe and happy quilting!
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