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9857 W. Bell Rd., Sun City, AZ 85351 - 623-972-2091
Bits and Pieces
April 18, 2023
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That’s a nice play on words on our Subject Line for the newsletter, don’t you think??? Upcoming events and new products, all in store for you! As our pictures have been showing you, we have the new Neon Tula Pink fabrics in the shop, and pre-cuts from her are coming. How’s that for name dropping…Tula, Tula, Tula. New batiks are arriving, too, as well as Laurel Burch pre-cuts in her wonderfully distinct colors, and an expanded Clearance section (just $6/yard!!!) to make room for the new fabrics. Plus, the 13th Anniversary Sale for SVQ is coming June 3 which I hope you don’t miss! | |
In store this week are the first 2 days of the 3 day Bag Camp. Time to join us and finish up bags, make new bags, learn new techniques, change up fabrics in bags you already enjoy making. This class is all about YOU and what YOU want, so don’t miss it. Get those holiday gifts made early so you can relax throughout the holidays. | |
SEW SMART, our FREE education event for you, spotlights Andi Stanfield and all that she has accomplished in the sewing field: how did she become a rep for Island Batiks, how did she get books written and published, as well as patterns, what is her approach to beginning sewing class techniques (JumpStart Your Quilting), how does she manage her long arm quilting business (where do you start, tips on running this business , etc.). She is a wealth of information for you, and best yet, she’s willing to share with you. She has a very accomplished and broad range in the sewing industry as well as in the teaching industry. Come in and check her out, get inspired! | |
May 16 is a two day hands on workshop with Jan for embroidery in the hoop of a great geometric placemat. Learn the technique with her, then set out making the mats. Change your fabrics and the mats all look unique. One caution: when your mat is completed and it’s time to wash out your stabilizer, be careful if you’re on well water!!! I am, and the well water just would not wash out the stabilizers; in fact, they became more like plastic Frisbees! Jan’s were oh-so-soft and pretty, and mine were hard as a plate and pretty. I finally pieced everything back, with Jan’s help, thought about my water source, asked her to wash my placemats at her home, and out they came: oh-so-soft and pretty! They were really fun to make, and every day they make me smile and my table pretty. It’s a fun class, so don’t miss it! | |
One more super-exciting thing we have planned for you is a virtual Sew Steady Event, May 19. This class will focus, virtually, on Ruler Work for Beginners with BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR). This will be held for you on a private You Tube page. Click on the link provided here to get signed up. Remember also, that by signing up and signing in, you become eligible for prizes, coupons, special discounts as the event is happening! This class is a 2 hour class with a Westalee Design Instructor at 10 a.m., and then we encourage you to join out in-class instruction with Marilyn during her Rulers Can Quilt classes May 23 and 24, live and in person with our Marilyn. We’ve got you covered in so many directions….. | |
Our QCT camp last week with Joyce Blowers was just a huge success, and every student left with a great understanding and appreciation of software used on our Grace/Q’nique longarm machines. NOTE: Joyce will be back with us in October for 4 more days of instruction, and all new topics. This will be her fourth visit with us and at every camp, we’ve drawn people from Canada, Iowa, the Carolinas, Texas and more states. She is that good!!! So keep this in mind, and be looking for the launch dates. Her classes are size-regulated and sell out fast, so don’t miss the opportunity we’re offering! The longarmers especially liked our large selection of 118” widebacks, and they purchased them at class coupon discounts, so I thought I’d open up this opportunity to all of you. They are pictured online on our website (www.sunvalleyquilts.com) as well as in store. Give us the code: WIDEBACK15 to get 15% off your wideback purchases this week. Don’t forget that we have a large supply of regular 108” widebacks also, and the code will work for them also! This 118” fabric is a fairly new industry product because it takes a special mill to be able to produce 118” fabrics, you know?!?! WIDEBACK15 | |
That’s it for now, and I hope I gave a good overview of what’s in store…hope to see you soon! Have a great week! | |
Barbara and the color-spotters in store for you here at SVQ | | | | |
