The Quiltzette

March 16, 2015

Great Quilt Show!

Many thanks to the wonderful members of the Delicate Stitchers quilt guild in Moab for inviting Cortez Quilt Company to be a vendor at their show this past weekend. The event was well-organized, well-attended, and there were some truly amazing quilts on display. I demonstrated the Scrap Crazy ruler all day Saturday and Sunday and it was a big hit. A very fun two days! ~ Karen

New Arrival

This great western panel and coordinating fabrics came in recently. There is also a free quilt pattern that you can download here. Hurry in . . . these are selling quickly!

Upcoming Events

Third Thursday Demo
THIS THURSDAY!
March 19, 12:30 p.m. OR 5:15 p.m.

This month we will demonstrate different options for making perfect flying geese blocks/block sections. Gather new ideas and gain confidence for making this very common element in piecing. Join us at either 12:30 or 5:15 p.m. on March 19 for our monthly FREE Third Thursday Demo. If you're doing the Plain & Fancy block of the month note that there are a lot of flying geese in the pattern. See you then!

Sewing Sunday
THIS COMING SUNDAY!
March 22, 1-6 p.m.

Bring your machine and a project to work on and enjoy an afternoon sewing with old friends and meeting new ones. This event is free but space is limited to 12 so call 970-565-7541 today to reserve your space.

Upcoming Classes

Place Mat Club
Wednesday, March 18
THIS WEDNESDAY!
10:15 – 5 p.m.
$15, pattern required

For our March club we’ll make “Scrappy Place Mats.” This pattern shows four variations. For the sample we chose the one featuring half-square triangles and made it using 30s fabric. You’ll be amazed by how easy the scalloped border is to make . . . no binding! Judy Bryan will be your teacher. NOTE: Place Mat Club is an ongoing event but you don't need to be a "member." You can attend every month, just once, once in a while . . . your choice.

Migrations Table Topper
NOTE NEW DATE!
Tuesday, March 31, 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. Call today . . . only two spaces left in this class!

See the full class schedule here.

BERNINA Club

Super Sew Day!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
1:00 -4:00 p.m.
OR 5:15 – 8:15 p.m.
$10 or free if you purchased a BERNINA sewing machine or software at CQC

For our March BERNINA Club we are hosting Super Sew Day. This event celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR). After a short presentation you will have the opportunity to sew this cute zipper bag (pattern is included) and use one of our BERNINA stitch regulators to experience this fabulous tool first hand. Bring your machine, usual supplies, and a walking foot and 1/4″ foot if you have those. Please RSVP to 970-565-7541 no later than Monday, March 23 at 12 noon if you plan to attend. Maximum number of participants for each session will be eight (4 minimum).

You do NOT need to own a BERNINA to attend. All sewists and their beloved machines are welcome!

Tip of the Week: Learn Something New with a Small Project

There is a wealth of information on the internet and - fortunately for those of us who love to quilt and sew - tons of free patterns. We found this one on the We All Sew blog and thought it was worth sharing as an example of how you can - with a very small investment - learn new techniques. We featured our new chalkboard fabric in a recent newsletter. It's different to work with in that you don't want to fold it or put pins in, and you most definitely don't want to iron it! This cute placemat calls for the chalkboard fabric so you get experiment with it, make a pocket, practice using an edge stitch foot, and make and sew on bias binding. If there is a technique you've been thinking about trying, consider how you might jump in with a small project.

"Is life not a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves?" ~ Friedrich Nietzsche