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August 31, 2022 - In This Issue
~ Labor Day Hours
~ 4th Anniversary Celebration Continues
~ Michelle de Groot Update + Opportunity For One-On-One Class
~ Michelle's Classes:
Cortez
Farmington
~ Saturday Breakfast Club
~ Introducing New Threads In Cortez
~ New Lori Holt Fabric & Sew Along
~ New Fabric In Cortez
~ OESD' Annual Holiday Celebration
~ Machine Embroidery Club
~ Class Passes
~ Cortez Classes & Events - New Classes Added
~ Bernina - Customer Appreciation
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We can't believe that summer flew by so fast! We hope all of you are able to spend time over this long weekend to relax and spend time with family & friends. Friday: 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: Normally Closed
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00 (Back To Regular Hours) |
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION CONTINUES!
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Thank you to all who came out to our Anniversary Party last Sunday! Sadly, I just realized that I did not take any pictures! Gasp! Anyway, the Celebration continues this week! |
Thursday & Friday, September 1st & 2nd
Enjoy 4-ty% (Forty %) off most Items in the store (some items are excluded).Plus, Get A Class Pass, or Renew Your Class Pass, and receive a 4th month of classes!
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UPDATE + A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
WITH MICHELLE DE GROOT
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As part of our 4th Anniversary, we are pleased to offer a special for the Michelle de Groot classes!
Sign up for all 3 classes (two in Cortez, one in Farmington), and you will receive the following: ~ Total class fee $400 ($750 value, additional $50 savings over our early bird discount)...
~ Your materials (Your kit, value $20+) will be provided for you at no charge
and....
You will get to have a special one-on-one free-motion quilting class with Michelle!
You don't want to miss this awesome opportunity! Call to sign up now, as this opportunity is only available until this Friday, September 2nd @ 5.00 pm, or until these classes are full.
Cortez - 970-565-7541
Farmington - 505-325-9358
See the classes below for pictures & descriptions |
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Michelle de Groot, I've in rural Victoria, Australia, near Ballarat on a 70 acre hobby farm. I have a studio to work which is 14 x 6 mt in length and width.I have been sewing since I was a child, all sorts of projects from latch hook rugs to tapestries and cross stitches. At school and at home I was taught how to sew clothing and make my own clothes from patterns and home made patterns that my mother and I had changed to suit my height. Being 6 foot tall has its disadvantages when growing up. Then I progressed to creating with flowers and art and crafts in my younger years by becoming a florist and business owner. I was very busy making wedding arrangements and bouquets for many years. This was a wonderful career but with marriage and a child I decided I needed something to keep my home a little more and less physically aggressive. While in town I saw a patchwork shop and walked in amazed at the lovely quilts on display and thought straight away, “I can do this”. And I did. I started like most people with the basics early on sewing my quilts together by hand piecing and hand quilting. I then progressed to machined sewing as I realized I wasn't going to live long enough to make all the wonderful things I wanted to make. After realizing I had found a new love and addiction, I then wondered how I was going to quilt them; hadn't tried that part of it at that point! So I started taking classes and practiced a lot at home and after 4 years of constant practice I began to quilt my own quilts, saving me a fortune! Once this was achieved, me being the forever wanting a challenge, I decided to try my hand at textile arts. And WOW did I love that! I then set about learning and learning and learning, making sure I didn't miss anything, always striving to be better at what I was doing. Once I found myself at a point where I had found my niche, I then decided, after many people asking me to teach them to do what I did, that it was time to start teaching what I had learnt over many years. And here I am today, a textile artist, professional quilter, artist and tutor in my own right. Check out Michelle's website HERE
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MICHELLE IS COMING BACK TO
CORTEZ QUILT COMPANY!
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Class #1 Bleach Work
Two Day Class
Tuesday/Wednesday, September 13th & 14th
10:30 - 4:30
@ Cortez Quilt Company and More
Cost:
Pay by August 31st - $150 (Deadline has been extended!)
After August 31st - $200
(Class supplies an additional $20.00)
Class Size Is Limited - call 970-565-7541 to sign-up now!
CLASS DESCRIPTION FROM MICHELLE
"We will be creating our own artwork using bleach and fabric paints to effectively take out the color of the fabric in places that we want and not in the places we don’t want.
You will be guided along the way each step and will be shown simple techniques that will give you the groundwork to really create your own piece.
Each time i do this class, it is just wonderful to see how much people enjoy the process and the finished products.
You will also get to then free motion quilt your piece and really make that bleach work stand out.
This is a wonderful class for the intermediate sewer, and you don’t even need to know how to draw or paint". |
Class #2 Painting & Quilting on Silk
Two Day Class
Monday/Tuesday, September 19th & 20th
10:30 - 4:30
at Cortez Quilt Company and More
Cost:
Pay by August 31st - $150 (Deadline has been extended!)
After August 31st - $200
(Class supplies an additional $20.00)
Class Size Is Limited - call 970-565-7541 to sign-up now! |
CLASS DESCRIPTION FROM MICHELLE
"This is one of the most enjoyable classes I teach
We will be making the Koi Fish and you will learn how to guide your paints and how to blend the silk paints, you don’t need to know how to draw or paint for this class. All my classes are designed that a person with no art experience or history can do this.
You will be surprised at how easy it is and how enjoyable it can be to just watch the silk fabric change into a piece of artwork.
Once you have painted your piece which is the first day you will then be given guidance and taught how to do some free motion quilting and even some bobbin work on the piece to create those lovely shimmery lines in your quilting.
Again, I stress no painting experience necessary with this class.
Come and join me you will love it!" |
MICHELLE DE GROOT CLASS AVAILABLE IN FARMINGTON
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The Cone Flower September 16th & 17th, 2022
@ Quilted Corners, Farmington, New Mexico Cost:
Pay by August 31st - $150 (Deadline has been extended!)
After August 31st - $200
(Class supplies an additional $20.00)
Class Size Is Limited - Call 505-325-9358 To Sign Up Now!
Kit fees are $20 per person.
Kits will include the use of all my paints, fabric, wadding and backing to do your project.
CLASS DESCRIPTION FROM MICHELLE "I created this workshop a few years ago and most people are amazed at how easy it is to create their own piece of art from a white piece of fabric and some paints. The cone flowers are actually painted on making this a whole cloth design. I explain how to use the textile paints and non-textile paints in this process and also show the students how to divide up your background area and create some real interesting designs on their art piece. 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." |
SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB
SEPTEMBER
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Saturday, September 10th
9:00 am *Bring your Show and Tell!
September only - receive 100 points on your Loyalty Card when you bring Show and Tell To Breakfast Club!
*We will have light refreshments and plenty of fun, friendship and chatting!
*We will have a goodie bag for those who attend!
*Special Offers For Participants!
Let us know you plan to attend so we are ready for you!
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We have 2 new lines of thread available here in Cortez that are sure to help you take your project to the next level!
Bottom Line Thread:
The Bottom Line makes a fantastic bobbin thread for any type of sewing. Its lightweight, blending colors are easily matched with any top thread. Bottom Line is a 60 wt. 2-ply polyester thread. Designed for applique, bobbin thread, and quilting. Invisible applique and binding is a breeze with Bottom Line as it glides through layers of fabric. Bottom Line is also fantastic for micro-stippling and English Paper Piecing. Lint-free never felt so good.
MicroQuilter:
MicroQuilter is a 100 wt. 2-ply extra-fine polyester thread designed for invisible machine applique, detail quilting, and stitch in the ditch. It is an extremely fine thread that can be sewn with a very small needle, rendering the thread virtually invisible. MicroQuilter is noticeably strong, especially considering its thin diameter and is the preferred thread for micro stippling and miniatures. MicroQuilter can be used on home machines and longarm machines.
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LORI HOLT'S
PRAIRIE MEADOW
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Lori Holt’s newest fabric, Prairie is dedicated to her pioneer ancestors and the journey they endured crossing the plains. Lori hopes to remember and honor her ancestors well, from their courage and integrity to their handmade bonnets and quilts made with precious fabrics carefully brought with them to their new homes on the prairie This nostalgic collection features a range of beautiful prairie-inspired prints reminiscent of the simpler days. Lori hopes this collection reminds you of home and as Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “Home is the nicest word there is”
Our collection has started to arrive, with some just coming off back order and arriving hopefully by the end of the week. |
Did you know that we have a wide selection of Lori Holt's fabrics. Not only can you use any of these for her quilts, they are bright and fun to use on any of your projects as well.
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Prairie Meadow is Lori's latest sew along. It started just yesterday, so everything is perfect timing to get started. We have the required Special Shapes in stock, so you are ready to go! To find this sew along, and Lori's blog, click HERE
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Love bees and sunflowers? Autumn Sun by Wilmington Prints is as vibrant as it is gorgeous with plenty of autumn patterns to keep you happy. These deep, rich colors are extraordinary.
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OESD'
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2022
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Your chances to collect these exclusive holiday designs starts
September 1st! This year's collections are better than ever!
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We have a few changes to our Monthly Machine Embroidery Club we would like to announce!
~ These classes are now open for anyone with an embroidery module, regardless of what brand of machine you have. The only caveat involved is that you much know how to use your machine/model. ~ We will have evening hours available!
~ Each month you will have a variety of projects that you can choose to work on!
(Please note: supplies are additional)
Normally this class will be the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please note that in September, the class date is the 4th. September only. |
September Machine Embroidery
Wednesday, September 28th (Note Special Date)
10:30 -3:30, 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $25/Full Day, $10/Evening Only
Instructor: Linda
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Kimberbell's Cup of Cheer Advent Calendar Quilt |
Embroidery Online's
Freestanding Twilight Witches Hat |
Embroidery Online's
Pumpkin Patch Mug Rugs
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Kimberbell's September Digital Exclusive
I Like To Party Apron |
Your Three Month Class Pass: Take unlimited classes at Cortez Quilt Company for three months for only $75. 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.
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Introduction To Paper Piecing
Two Sessions
Thursday/Friday,
September 8th/9th
10:00 - 5:00
$50.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Sandy Cressler
w is a great opportunity to learn how to paper piece! You will be creating this stunning placemat. |
September Saturday Breakfast Club
Saturday, September 10th (Cassidy's Birthday!)
9:00 am
We will be introducing a new scissor sharpener. Start preparing now! |
Class #1 Bleach Work With
Michelle de Groot
Two Day Class
Tuesday/Wednesday, September 13th & 14th
10:30 - 4:30
Class Passes Not Eligible For This Class
See above for more info
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Bow Tucks Bag
Two Day Class
Friday/Saturday, Sept. 16th & 17th
10:30 - 5:00
$50.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Elaine Brown
You have all been waiting to make this bag, and now is your chance! Perfectly sized for use as a tote or purse. One of our most popular designs. This bag has one outer pocket and pockets all the way around the inside. |
Class #2 Painting & Quilting on Silk With Michelle de Groot
Two Day Class
Monday/Tuesday, September 19th & 20th
10:30 - 4:30
Class Passes Not Eligible For This Class
See above for more details!
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Retreat Bag
Thursday/Friday ~Sept. 22 & 23
10:00 – 5:00
Cost: $40.00
Instructors: Ila Starks and Sandy Cressler
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
This tote is big enough to haul all your supplies to class, plus is as cute as can be on the outside. It is even more fun to add personalized appliques. |
Stack-n-Whack Quilt
Saturday, September 24th
10:00 – 4:00
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Elaine Brown
Stack-n-Whack is an easy way to create quilt blocks with unique kaleidoscope designs. These designs require a set of identical pieces cut from a print fabric. Rather than finding and cutting each piece individually, a quilter can cut and layer a number of large, identical print rectangles to make a stack. |
Software Club
Tuesday, September 27 (Note date change, this month only)
10:30 am |
September Machine Embroidery
Wednesday, September 28th (Note Special Date)
10:30 -3:30, 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $25/Full Day, $10/Evening Only
Instructor: Linda
See above for details |
Dutch Rose Carpenter's Wheel With Fireworks Variations
Thursday, September 29th
10:30 - 5:00
Cost $25.00
Instructor: Virginia Robertson
Virginia has graciously offered to come teach this beautiful and colorful quilt block - her latest pattern! You will cut out four blocks during class, and piece at least two blocks in order to learn all of the piecing techniques. |
Creating Impressionistic Landscape Quilts
Two Session Class
Friday, Sept 30th & Saturday, October 1st
10:30 - 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. You can check out Susan's website here |
We have a lot more classes scheduled! To see more, click HERE
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Whoa! We are so excited for September's Customer Appreciation Promotion, and we know you are going to be too! Check this out!
Time to stock up on Presser Feet!
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"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."
~ Jawaharlal Nehru
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As always, thank you for supporting Cortez Quilt Company your local independent quilt shop.
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