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July 17, 2019 - In This Issue
- Thank You! What A Party!
- Third Thursday July 18 - Popping Hot Binding With Cindy Dahl
- Join Our Art & Landscape Group July 18 at 1:00 pm
- Christmas In July
- Guest Teacher Dana Jones
- Michelle de Groot Art/Landscape Classes - Last Chance To Sign UP!
- New Fabric
- Classes and Events - Lots added!
- Looking For A Previously Loved BERNINA?
- Flash Sale!
- BERNINA Freedom Sale, & 830 Trade Up, July Accessory of the Month |
Thank you to all of our customers for your support... and to so many of you who came out last Saturday to enjoy the day with us. Boy, was that a BBQ and a party! |
Be sure to go to our page, Cortez Quilt Company and More, on Facebook to see more pictures. We will make sure they are posted by the end of the day Friday! |
Third Thursday Demo – Popping Hot Binding with Cindy Dahl
Thursday, July 18, 2019
12:30
Join us on July 18th at 12:30 p.m. for our monthly Third Thursday Demo. This event lasts thirty minutes – feel free to bring your lunch if you are on your break. We always have door prizes at our Third Thursday Demo’s! Bring a friend!
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Yes, we do still have an art and landscape group, and they meet every third Thursday of the month at 1:00. They have been working on the most amazing projects, and always have ideas to share. You will find them here under their name: Blocks Without Borders. Come back next week for a full description of July's meeting. Blocks Without Borders (Art & Landscape Group)
Thursday, July 18, 2019
1:00
Blocks Without Borders (an Art & Landscape Group) meets on the Third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Prepare to exchange ideas, along with giving and receiving inspiration. Don’t forget to bring your Show-N-Tell! We will have a door prize! No RSVP necessary.
July's Meeting:
• Reveal of “Necessity” challenge projects. Please bring all projects even if you have shown them before.
• Suggestions and decision of next challenge. Janet will bring the list of suggestions.
• Historical museum project update – Lou Ann
• Show and tell
• Interactive panel discussion of embellishment ideas. Bring samples of any kind of embellishments you have used (or would like to use!) so we can ooh and aah and help each other get inspired.
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Christmas In July
Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:00-8:00
Come enjoy an evening out! We will have our Christmas collections, kits, patterns & samples… and even Christmas cookies!
Wear your Christmas shirt – ugly or not!
*Bring your show and tell!
*We will have light refreshments and plenty of fun, friendship and chatting!
*We will have a small gift for those who attend!
We always appreciate RSVPS
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Dolores Mountain Quilter’s August Meeting
Thursday, August 8, 2019 – NOTE DATE CHANGE
10:00 am
Featured Speaker: Dana Jones
Dana E. Jones, a quiltmaker, author, editor and photographer from Gilpin County, Colorado, began quilting almost 20 years ago. She is a former editor of Quilters Newsletter and the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) Journal; has spoken and taught at quilt guilds, museums and shops across the United States; has written articles and designed patterns for quilt magazines; and is author of Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island. Dana is a member of Quirky Quilters in Nederland and second vice president for programs for Colorado Quilting Council. She has had quilts exhibited at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum and through the American Quilt Study Group.
Note: Dana will be focusing on her knowledge of the Quilters from Caohagan Island. I have seen this presentation from Dana before, so can safely say you do not want to miss this. |
Peaceful Cranes
Guest Teacher: Dana Jones
Friday, August 9,2019
10:00-5:00
$25.00 – Class Pass Does Not Apply
Skill Level: Intermediate Paper Piecing
Dana Jones designed and made Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima after a visit to the peace park that is at the epicenter of the World War II atomic bombing site in Hiroshima, Japan. This foundation-pieced quilt is based on an Origami folded peace-crane image from the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Experience with foundation piecing (machine paper piecing) is needed for success making this quilt. |
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!Michelle de Groot Art/Landscape Classes - Sign-Up
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Michelle is a textile artist from Australia. She will be in the United States in August and is a featured guest on the Ricky Tims Show. While in Colorado, Michelle will be coming to Cortez to present two workshops! You can read more about Michelle here. Workshop #1
Blue Coneflower |
Blue Coneflower
Saturday/Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2019
Cost $120.00 - Limited Seating - Call Now To Reserve Your Spot! Kit fees are $20 per person.
Kits will include the use of all my paints, fabric, wadding and backing to do your project. This workshop is great for those wanting to learn new techniques and skills in textile arts. You will learn how to paint onto the fabric to create a nice background as well as the foreground picture of the cone flowers. You will also learn some basic quilting techniques and thread work, and to top it off you get to play with some bobbin work. |
WORKSHOP #2
AFTER THE FIRE
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After The Fire
Monday/Tuesday, August 19 & 20, 2019 Cost $120.00 - Limited Seating - Call Now To Reserve Your Spot! Kit fees are $20 per person.
Kits will include the use of all my paints, fabric, wadding and backing to do your project. This workshop is great for those wanting to learn new techniques and skills in textile arts. You will learn how to mix their paints and how to apply them to fabric correctly. You will learn how to paint onto the fabric to create a nice background creating a starting point for your thread work. You will also learn some basic quilting techniques, thread work, and bobbin work. |
The theme of our Anniversary party was western. We were debuting a great fabric collection, especially to this area - John Wayne! |
Our sample turned out great! We have these kits in stock... but they have been heading out the door quick! |
The panel, complete with views of Monument Valley, is quite stunning. |
What girl doesn't love unicorns, along with a big dose of some pink and purple? This collection is perfect for that girly girl in your life! The purple and pink ombre print, with the bold polka dots is super fun! |
We like to provide something for everyone, so here is a nice, calming collection. |
Third Thursday Demo – Popping Hot Binding with Cindy Dahl
Thursday, July 18, 2019
12:30
See above for description.
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Blocks Without Borders (Art & Landscape Group)
Thursday, July 18, 2019
1:00
See above for description. |
Christmas In July
Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:00-8:00
See above for description.
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Rulerwork Pillow Fun
Friday, July 19, 2019
1:00-5:00
$12.00
Skill Level – Confident Beginner
Instructor: Cassidy King
This class is another chance to learn how to quilt with rulers.
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Slice Rug
Saturday, July 20, 2019
9:30 – 5:00
$25.00
Skill Level: All – must have used a sewing machine before
Instructor: Ann Sam
Choose your favorite coordinating fabrics or a jelly roll from your favorite collection to decorate your home just the way you want it. |
Sew Days – Half & Half Apron
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
6:00-8:30 pm
$5.00 + Kit Fee
Skill Level – All
Instructor: Cassidy King |
BERNINA – Embroidery – Appliqued Decorator Pillow
Thursday, July 25, 2019
10:00-3:00
Applique done in the hoop is not only faster, it allows for stunning effects not possible using conventional methods. This project is the perfect marriage of modern and traditional. We will integrate appliqued squares into a 9-patch layout to create an 18 inch pillow cover that is sure to become a focal point in your home décor. |
Kimberbell’s Pop Of Summer Table Runner
Machine Embroidery – This class is open to all Brands, All Models – All Skill Levels
Friday, July 26, 2019
10:30-4:00
$25.00
Instructors: Todd & Aimee King
We are very excited to introduce this class to you! Join us to create this very summery table runner that will be a delight to display year after year. Please come in to see us for further info, or check back here for a picture of the sample, along with further details. This class is open to all skill levels, and brands/models. All designs will work in a hoop size 5″ x 7″ or smaller.
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We have more classes scheduled than will fit in this spot:
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Previously loved BERNINA B570QE (Old Style) with embroidery module. Includes all accessories and carrying cases (more than $1600 over the value of the machine alone). Less than 1,000,000 stitches (barely broken in). BSR included. Todd just thoroughly went through it to make sure it is in tip top shape and ready to go to its new home. First come, first served. This fully functional embroidery and sewing machine won’t be available long! If you’ve been dreaming of your own embroidery machine, you won’t find a better machine in this price range. Only $3000 to the first one to call or email that they are prepared to provide a loving home to this sweet little orphan. |
We are bursting at the seams... which means a bonus to you! Australian Fabrics - 20% Off. Minimum One Yard Purchase Clearance - All Items 25% Off Velveteen - 30% Off. Minimum One Yard Purchase |
$5,000 OFF MSRP ON B 880 PLUSTrade in your B 830 for the B 880 PLUS to save $5,000 OFF MSRP and receive amazing gifts with purchase valued at $2,892*
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$4,000 OFF MSRP ON B 790 PLUSTrade in your B 830 for the B 790 PLUS to save $4,000 OFF MSRP and receive amazing gifts with purchase valued at $2,892*
• BERNINA Toolbox Monogramming Module
• BIG Book of Feet
• Walking foot with three soles
• Set of five D Feet
• USB stick with 600 embroidery designs
• X-large machine suitcase
• X-large module suitcase
• Accessory bag
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0% INTEREST FOR 60 MONTHS*** On BERNINA purchases of the B 880 PLUS and B 790 PLUS with B 830/B 820 QE trade in totaling $8,000 or more made with the BERNINA Credit Card. June 17–September 30, 2019. 60 Equal Monthly Payments Required. |
This is a fabulous sale - come by and see the specifics... and of course the gifts with purchase that you will receive! Special financing rates will also be available. |
"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." ~ Phyllis Diller |
As always, thank you for supporting Cortez Quilt Company . . . your local independent quilt shop.
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