The Quiltzette

March 2, 2015

New Arrivals

Two pretty new collections arrived last week. This one features the trendy color combination of peach, green, and gray.

And isn't the medallion design interesting in this one?

Chalkboard fabric is the in item at the moment. Need proof? Google "chalkboard fabric projects" and see what pops up. We have the fabric to make this cute wall hanging and the sample is on display at the shop. Best part: the pattern is free. Get your copy here, courtesy of Windham Fabrics. We have the chalkboard fabric in fat quarters ($3.25) and by yard ($10.99). Have fun creating!

Looking for a New Job?

If so, we might be looking for you! We are ready to add a new person to our team here at Cortez Quilt Company. This job involves providing superior service to customers in both the fabric/notions and sewing machine departments. The ideal candidate will: be happy, energetic, have a positive attitude, and enjoy people; learn quickly and have the ability to multi-task; be organized, self-directed, possess a strong work ethic, and have good computer skills; be confident and have the ability to listen well and communicate clearly; be respectful and committed to the success of our business; have basic math and color skills. Retail, sales, and/or sewing experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person. This position is full-time including some Saturdays and occasional evenings. Benefits include paid time off, a bonus program, employee discounts, and a pleasant environment. We have fun while working hard. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in being considered for this position, please bring your resume and complete an application at 40 West Main Street in Cortez on or before March 7 (that's this Saturday). We are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. No phone calls, please.

Upcoming Classes (two of them are free!)

In honor of our one year anniversary as a BERNINA dealer, we're offering two fun, free classes.

Spring Tea Towel
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
1-5 p.m.
Class is FREE, pattern required ($2.50)

Join us on Tuesday, March 3 when Cindy Dahl will walk you through making an adorable spring apron using a tea towel. She will share a variety of ideas for making your apron unique and, if you’d like, help you machine embroidery something springy on your apron.

A Little Duffle Do It
Thursday, March 5, 2015
1-5 p.m.
Class is FREE, pattern required ($9.99)

Join us on Thursday, March 5 to make a cute zippered mini-duffle in one of four sizes. Perfect for holding cosmetics, notions, or even your snacks! Judy Bryan will teach this class.

Migrations Table Topper
Friday, March 6, 2015
10:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free with purchase of kit

Whether you’re experienced at paper piecing or are ready to learn, this project is sure to inspire. At 31″ in diameter it can be used as a table topper or wall hanging. We have the kits in four different colorways. Judy Bryan will teach this class.

See the full class schedule here.

BERNINA Club: Embroidery

All About Embroidery
Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 5:15 p.m.
$10 or free if you purchased your BERNINA machine, software or update at CQC
Learn to embroidery on items that have many seams and use an embroidery product that lets you turn your design into a fusible applique. The project is a cute quilted “Cook & Carry” casserole cover that opens flat into a small table mat. Very practical! Call us at 970-565-7541 to sign up for BERNINA Club or send an e-mail to Cindy Dahl.

The presentation and show and tell will last about an hour. Then you are welcome to stay and sew/embroider the project. Bring something to eat or plan to order from one of our local restaurants.

Don't forget a USB stick so we can share the Design of the Month (DOM) with you, and bring embroidered show and tell items for addition chances at door prizes.

Excellence Dealer

Yay! Cortez Quilt Company has been named an Excellence Dealer for 2015. To be a BERNINA Excellence Dealer a store must demonstrate a commitment to superior merchandising, great service, and ongoing education.

Sale This Month

BIG sale on BERNINAs this month! Here's a sneak peek of the great deals that are available March 12-16. Come in NOW to check out the machine of your dreams and take home savings of $500 off any 5 series model, $700 off any 7 series model, and $800 off the fabulous 880 sewing/quilting/embroidery machine that boasts fully automatic threading, 12 inches to the right the needle, and so much more. If you've been thinking about a new sewing machine this is a great opportunity to get one at a fantastic price. Also, take 25% off on the Quilter Accessory Kit which includes the BERNINA stitch regulator (BSR), a walking foot, the #37 patchwork (1/4 inch) foot, and a magnifying lens set. Don't forget . . . 0% financing on approved credit! Get the details here.

March Foot Special

Each month BERNINA offers a different presser foot for 25% off. This month it's the 5-Groove Cording Foot (#25).This foot is ideal for the simultaneous couching of several parallel strands of yarn or wool thread.

Coming this Summer . . . Row by Row!

Last year Colorado didn’t participate in this nationwide event and we had so many people asking about it. Thankfully, this year shops in all 50 states and many in Canada are in on the fun. What is Row by Row? It’s shop hop type event with no fees, no passports and all summer to play. Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern (and pick up a kit if you'd like) for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows. Create a quilt using at least 8 different rows and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters (6-1/4 yards of fabric!). Click here for more information about Row by Row and plan your summer travels accordingly!

Block of the Month

And then there were THREE! That's right . . . only three more people will be making this beautiful 82" square quilt. The program starts this month and wraps up in November (nine months total). The cost is only $27.99 per month. Call 970-565-7541 or stop by the shop to sign up today. If you live out of town we're happy to mail your kit each month.

Tip of the Week: Skinny Borders

A customer was in the shop on Saturday choosing border fabric for a wall hanging. She planned to put one very skinny border (i.e., 1/4 - 1/2 finished) on first and then a larger outer border. Cindy Dahl volunteered that when she's doing this she always makes the skinny border at least a quarter inch wider than necessary to start with, and then trims it down to the size she wants after it's sewn on. Her theory: It's much easier to handle a somewhat wider piece of fabric than a teeny-tiny-skinny one that's apt to stretch during stitching.

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