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May 15, 2021 - In This Issue

~ Saturday Breakfast Club @ Quilted Corners
~ Quilted Corners Grand Opening Bash!
~ Blocks Without Borders (Art & Landscape Group)
~ Spring Cleaning Sale
~ UFO Winners
~ Need A Mastery Class?
~ New Fabric @ Quilted Corners
~ New Fabric @ Cortez Quilt Company and More
~ Class Passes Are Back!
~ Cortez Quilt Company Classes/Events
~ Quilted Corners Classes/Events
~ BERNINA Premier Event
  

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SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB
@ QUILTED CORNERS

Each month we will be showing you our new fabrics, patterns, samples and more!
Plus we have door prizes & goodie bags!


~ We are so thrilled to invite you to attend in-person (we will still be Live on Facebook for those of you who live out of town)

 FARMINGTON QUILTED CORNERS

Saturday, May 22
9:00 am
Join us at Quilted Corners

or
on Facebook
You can find us by clicking Here

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QUILTED CORNERS GRAND OPENING!

 

Even though we opened our doors way back in November of 2019, just as we were ready to have an official party, Covid came along and delayed our plans. The day has arrived, and we are so excited to finally be able to celebrate with you!

Farmington's Quilted Corners
Grand Opening Celebration

Friday & Saturday, June 4th & 5th
*Door Prizes
*Gift Bags
*Refreshments
*Guest Speakers
*Show-N-Tell
*Demos

Plus, we will be giving away a sewing machine!

How To Enter To Win The Sewing Machine/Door Prizes?
1 Ticket = Each time you go to Quilted Corners Starting on May 6th
10 Tickets = Bring a "New" Friend With You Into Quilted Corners
5 Tickets = Signing Up For A Class At Quilted Corners
5 Tickets = Taking A New BERNINA For A Test Drive

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BLOCKS WITHOUT BORDERS
ART/LANDSCAPE

We are delighted to announce that Blocks without Borders (an Art and Landscape group) will meet IN PERSON at the new Cortez Quilt Company Event Center on Thursday May 20th at 1.00 p.m. Please join us and learn with us as we continue to discover more ways to make art from fabric.

Casual agenda: 

• Bring all BWB past year challenge items so we can decide which to hang in the space Aimee has allotted us (and finally see all these wonders in person!).

• Marie will present a collage technique demo

• "Fabulous Flower" challenge is due

• Dolores Mountain Quilters Guild would like us to have a representative on the programs committee team. Looking for volunteers.

• Susan will be teaching her fabulous landscape technique at a future date - open to the public too. Date?

• Map out future challenges and classes. 

See you there!

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SPRING CLEANING SALE

Out with the old, to make room for the new...
We will have lots of fabric, along with other various items at prices you won't be able to pass up!

Friday, May 28th
10:30 am

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UFO WINNERS

Congratulations to all of you who took part in the UFO Contest!
A good number of projects were completed, which is always a good thing.

The following participants win a yard of fabric each month through the end of the year:

Judy Rohwer, Elaine Brown, Ruth Wilson, Jeanne Miles, Pam Hart, Melissa Olson, & Dianne Bonebrake

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MASTERY CLASSES

Our Mastery Classes are back up and running!
Call now to get signed up in Cortez or Farmington

BERNINA Sewing Mastery Class
In this course you will learn to master your BERNINA sewing machine. Learn to care for your machine, and how to use specialty functions to customize your machine’s
setting’s to your needs. You will learn to use the most important utility stitches on your machine, along with the many creative options your machine offers, including
decorative stitches, combi-mode, free-motion stitching and more. We will work step by step through hands-on activities using the My BERNINA Sewing Mastery Workbook.

BERNINA Mastery Class – Embroidery 
In this course you will learn to master your BERNINA embroidery machine. You will learn everything you need to successfully embroider with your machine, including setting up your machine for embroidery, customizing your machine’s settings, navigating your embroidery screens, adding lettering, editing your designs, placing designs, changing thread colors and more. We will work step by step through hands-on activities from the My BERNINA Embroidery Mastery Workbook.

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NEW FABRIC FARMINGTON

Fresh from the garden heat - nothing better than homegrown salsa! Celebrate the garden freshness with these sun ripened fabrics by Deb Strain and Moda

This line creates a very cute & "hot" apron!

This Cinco de Mayo quilt created with the Homegrown Salsa fabric collection is a stunning edition to the decor of your kitchen or dining room.

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NEW FABRIC CORTEZ

Just in for all you Kansas Troubles collectors...
we have the full collection of the newest release, Prairie Dreams in stock, along with the coordinating Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charms Packs!

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CLASSES/EVENTS

Class Passes Are Back!

Get Your Three Month Class Pass: Take unlimited classes at Cortez Quilt Company & Quilted Corners for three months for only $75. You can use your Class Pass in Farmington or Cortez (Just be sure to mention your Class Pass when signing up). Purchase a Class Pass anytime. It’s activated when you take your first class and expires three months later. If a class/event is NOT covered by the Class Pass, it will be noted in the class description.

Make sure you scroll all the way through the classes, as Cortez & Farmington are listed separately.

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CLASSES/EVENTS
CORTEZ QUILT COMPANY

Beginning Software Club
Monday, May 17th
9:30 am
Virtual via Zoom
Ongoing, call for more details.

Embroidery Club - Embroidery Fun With Chalkboard Fabric
Tuesday, May 18th
10:00 am
Club Members: Free / Non-members $12.00

Blocks Without Borders (Art & Landscape)
Thursday, May 20th
1:00 pm
Location: Stitcher's Haven
See above for more details

Vinyl Mesh Market Tote
Saturday, May 22nd
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00 + Supplies
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Everyone needs at least a half dozen of these because whoever gets out of the store with just one bag? Perfect for groceries, farmer's markets, the pool, classes...

Advanced Software Club
Tuesday, May 25th
10:00 am
Location - In Person at Stitcher's Haven or virtual on Zoom
Ongoing, call for more details

May Kimberbell Blank: Man Bag
Thursday, May 27th
10:00 am
Location: Stitcher's Haven/Zoom
Just in time for Father's Day! Kimberbell’s May Fill in the Blank design transforms a felt Zipper Pouch Blank into a handy travel kit for “man”datory supplies! Add black Embroidery Leather for the sturdy handle, sleek bottom, and mustache design, then stitch the proud “Man Bag” sentiment. From snacks to “man”icure sets, Kimberbell’s Man Bag is perfectly sized for those small, essential items a guy simply “must-stash.”

Clearance Sale
Friday, May 28th
10:30 - 5:00

Seasonal Table Runner (Paper Piecing)
Two Day Class - Friday/Saturday, June 4th/5th
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost:$45.00 + Cost of Supplies
Skill Level: Intermediate Paper Piecing

Pleated Log Cabin
Friday, June 11th
10:00 - 5:00
Cost: $25.00 + Supplies
Folded fabric fun! Use lots of fabrics from your stash or a Jelly roll to make these pleated fabric blocks. No quilting necessary… once you have made the blocks you’re done. Simple to sew and fun to make these blocks are a great stash buster.

Creating Impressionistic Landscape Quilts
Two Session Class
Saturday, May 18, 2020
Saturday, May 25, 2020
10:00 – 4:30
$50.00
Instructor: Susan Madden
Learn to create a landscape quilt using your own photo. You’ll learn to make a quilt pattern from your photo and to create your image in fabric using raw edge applique. We’ll talk about composition, color, and fabric choices that work well in translating your photo into a a quilt and you’ll get started on creating your own unique quilt. If landscapes don’t float your boat but flowers do, you can work from a close-up photo of a flower to create a flower portrait in this class.

Stitcher's Garden
Saturday, June 19
10:00
Ongoing, please call for details

Cathedral Window Pillow
Saturday, June 26th
10:00 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00 + Supplies
Skill Level: Intermediate
This stunning project is sure to wow your friends and family with its intricate and complex look, but it is so much easier than it looks! This style is quilt-as-you-go, no batting or backing required! You will be creating a pillow, but will certainly know how to make an entire quilt with this method.

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CLASSES/EVENTS
QUILTED CORNERS FARMINGTON

Beginning Software Club
Monday, May 17th
9:30 am
Virtual via Zoom
Ongoing, call for more details.

Embroidery Club - Embroidery Fun With Chalkboard Fabric
Tuesday, May 18th
10:00 am
Club Members: Free / Non-members $12.00
Location: In person @ Quilted Corners or on Zoom

Wrapped Baskets
Friday, May 21st
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $12.00 + Supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
These baskets are enjoyable and relaxing to make, plus are perfect to give as gifts. You will also want to make some to decorate your own home!

Quilted Corners Breakfast Club
Saturday, May 22nd
9:00 am
Join us in person, or Live on Facebook
See above for more details

Intro To Rulerwork
Saturday, May 22nd
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $12.00 + Supplies
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Now is the perfect time to learn how to do your own quilting! Ruler work is one of the biggest trends in quilting today.  We can order the rulers for you no matter what make and model of sewing machine you have.You will start to learn the basics of ruler work, and will go home with four different blocks.

Advanced Software Club
Tuesday, May 25th
10:00 am
Location - In Person at Quilted Corners or virtual on Zoom
Ongoing, call for more details

May Kimberbell Blank: Man Bag
Thursday, May 27th
10:00 am
Location: Quilted Corners/Zoom
Just in time for Father's Day! Kimberbell’s May Fill in the Blank design transforms a felt Zipper Pouch Blank into a handy travel kit for “man”datory supplies! Add black Embroidery Leather for the sturdy handle, sleek bottom, and mustache design, then stitch the proud “Man Bag” sentiment. From snacks to “man”icure sets, Kimberbell’s Man Bag is perfectly sized for those small, essential items a guy simply “must-stash.”

Quilted Corners Grand Opening
Friday/Saturday, June 4th & 5th
See above for more info

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Beginning Quilting
Have you always wanted to learn to quilt? Would you like to refine your skills? This class is for you! You will learn the entire process: how to use a rotary cutter, piecing, adding borders, quilting, and binding. This class will give you the foundation needed to move on to more advanced projects. Note: We will help you with your fabric selection, so that you can make yours according to your own personal taste.

This class consists of four, 4 hour sessions. You will want to be sure to attend each session.
Cost: $100 + Supplies

We are offering two different classes/days:

Option One:
Wednesdays
June 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
1:00 - 5:00 pm

Option Two
Saturdays
June 12th & 19th + July 10th & 17th

Be sure to call and sign up now as space is limited.

On The Town
Friday, June 18th
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00 + Supplies
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
You’ll be ready for a night on the town when you carry this stylish handbag.
Fabric texturized with shrinking fabric adds interest to the center panel and
makes this a fashion accessory worthy to take on a walk down the red carpet. Numerous inside pockets can be customized to suit your needs


Creating Impressionistic Landscape Quilts
Two Session Class
Saturday, August 21, 2020
Saturday, August 28, 2020
10:00 – 4:30
$50.00
Instructor: Susan Madden
Learn to create a landscape quilt using your own photo. You’ll learn to make a quilt pattern from your photo and to create your image in fabric using raw edge applique. We’ll talk about composition, color, and fabric choices that work well in translating your photo into a a quilt and you’ll get started on creating your own unique quilt. If landscapes don’t float your boat but flowers do, you can work from a close-up photo of a flower to create a flower portrait in this class.

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But Wait... there's more!!! That isn't good enough for us at CQC/QC, so from now until May 15, if you purchase a BERNINA machine from us (any BERNINA machine), we are going to add a very special Mother's exclusive gift to the sale. Depending on machine, gifts may range from feet to hoops, with notions, threads, or classes thrown in

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"If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes."

~ John Wooden

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As always, thank you for supporting Cortez Quilt Company

&

Quilted Corners Farmington. . .
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