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November 18th - In This Issue

~ Thanksgiving Hours
~ Closed December 1st For Inventory ~ Cortez Only
~ Customer Appreciation Days

~ BERNINA
   Black Friday Exclusives
   Bursting At The Seams
   Bundle of Savings
   Special Financing
   November Accessory of the Month
   November bernette of the Month

~ Tie One On Day ~ Give Thanks With Aprons
~ Table Topper For All Seasons

~ December Breakfast Club
~ Cortez Classes & Events

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THANKSGIVING HOURS

Wednesday, November 23rd
10:00 - 3:00

Thursday, November 24th
CLOSED ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

Customer Appreciation Days
Friday, November 25th
10:00 - 5:00

Saturday, November 26th
10:00 - 4:00

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CLOSED FOR INVENTORY

Cortez Quilt Company (only Cortez) will be closed for inventory:

Thursday, November 1st


The Quilt As You Go Tree Skirt or Stocking Class will still be happening!

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS

The ONLY 2 Days of the Year To Get Your CAD Cards!

Customer Appreciation Days @ Cortez Quilt Company!
Friday, November 25th - Saturday, November 26th

CAD CARD/Thread Card

When you spend $50, you will receive your 2023 CAD Card + a BONUS Thread Card!

What Is A CAD Card? This punch card is good for a monthly free yard of fabric throughout 2023 (one yard free when you purchase three).

What Is A Thread Card? You will also receive a punch card for a monthly
Thread Club. Build up your thread supply! Each month, purchase 3 spools of thread, get the fourth one free. And yes, you can mix or match whichever type of thread you choose.

BONUS - Free Fat Quarter Each Month! You will get to pick out a Fat Quarter of your choice each month too!

 
How Do You Get These Cards?
Spend $50.00 sometime between Friday, November 25th - Saturday, November 26th and you will receive your punch cards.


~ Some customers simply purchase themselves a $50.00 Gift Certificate that they can use in the future! This works perfectly for anyone that is out of town!

~ You will also receive 20% off store-wide!

~ We will have a small gift for you!


Be sure to fill out your Christmas Wish List while you are in! We will send your completed Wish List to the Santa of your choice. Don’t risk receiving something weird for Christmas this year. Get a gift you really want from
Cortez Quilt Compnay and More!

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I'm Dreaming Of A BERNINA Christmas.... 

LOOK BACK OVER THE LAST NEWSLETTERS, AS THE BUNDLE OF SAVINGS CONTINUES UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR AS WELL! BETTER YET, COME ON IN AND CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS MACHINES... WE HAVE THE PERFECT ONE FOR YOU TO FIND UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE!

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APRONS - TIE ONE ON DAY!

The deadline to turn in your aprons in Cortez is Monday, November 21st.

 
As of Thursday, the 17th, Cortez has 16 aprons that are ready to go make someone's day a little brighter. We are still accepting aprons, as well as baked goods.

Please send us the names and addresses of who should receive an apron. We have a lot of aprons looking for a home!

Thank you everyone for your dedication and hard work! We will have the final count next week!

Don't forget, we challenged Quilted Corners' to see who could come up with the most aprons. Whichever store wins will have major bragging rights, along with a pizza party!

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TABLE TOPPERS FOR ALL
SEASONS

This book is definitely a best seller, with all 12 monthly designs a winner! We like it so much, as well as our customers, that we are planning a monthly class where you will have the opportunity to create all of the table toppers. You will have the most festive table around!

This monthly class will begin in December, so that you will have time to display the next month's table runner. Join in, it will be tons of fun! (You do not have to commit to doing these every month).

Table Topper Series:
January Bundle Up Buddies

Friday, December 9th
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Cyndi

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SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER BREAKFAST CLUB

As many of you know, I (Aimee) will be undergoing another surgery on December 7th. Because of this, we have moved December's Breakfast Club to:

Saturday, December 3rd, Holiday Edition
@ 9:00 am

Bring your Show and Tell!

Wear your ugly Christmas sweater, or your favorite festive duds!

Bring your favorite Christmas treat to share! (I am sure others would appreciate your recipe as well).

*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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CLASS PASSES

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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CORTEZ CLASSES & EVENTS

Happy Stitcher's Club - Open Sewing Days
November 30, December 14, 21, & 28
See above for more details

Stained Glass Wallhanging
Two Day Class
Friday, November 18th ~ 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday, November 19th ~ 10:00 - 4:00
$50.00
Confident Beginner
Instructors: Sandy & Ila
Create wall hangings that look like stained glass windows. The stained glass affect is produced by using Clover Quick Bias to simulate the "lead" of a stained glass window.

Save The Date!
Customer Appreciation Days!
Friday/Saturday, November 25th & 26th
See above for details!

Santa's Workshop Series
Pillowcase Class
Monday, November 28th
10:00 - 1:00
Cost: $8.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Aimee

Pick the fabrics that are perfect for each person on your list and whip up these fun pillowcases. You will even learn how to do a French seam!

Intro To Rulerwork
Monday, November 28th
1:00 - 5:00
Cost: $12.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Cassidy
Learn four easy designs with your instructor, Cassidy, as she helps you navigate the fun of quilting with rulers!

 

Santa's Workshop Series
Quilt As You Go Hanging Towel
Tuesday, November 29th
10:00 - 1:00
Cost: $8:00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Cyndi
Great for gifting and keeping, the hanging towel kit is an easy project to sew up in no time.

Santa's Workshop Series
Creative Grids Bowl Cozy
Tuesday, November 29th
1:00 - 5:00
Cost: $12:00
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Katie
Creative Grids new Bowl Cozy Template Set makes it a breeze to whip up a Bowl Cozy. Talk about great gifts, or Boutique items! Plus, you will want to make a set yourself!
What is a bowl cozy? These are microwavable, and fit right around your bowl of soup, chili, oatmeal... and you won't burn your hands!

Santa's Workshop Series
Candy Bag Zipper Pouch
Wednesday, November 30th
Cost: $8.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Catharine
These bags are all the rage! Use a holiday candy bag to create this pouch. You will be adding a zipper, along with lining. All that is left is adding some treats or a gift card.

Santa's Workshop Series
Folded Star Hot Pad
Wednesday, November 30th
Cost: $12.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Melanie
Melanie will teach you how to make a folded star hot pad entirely different than the old fashioned way. This reinvented method is EASY and FUN, no measuring or drawing.

Quilt As You Go Tree Skirt or Stocking
Thursday, December 1st
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Melanie
Create a tree skirt or stocking using a pattern printed on batting and the included fabric-cutting template. Pattern is printed on batting for easy sew-by-number construction.

December Saturday Breakfast Club - Note Date Change
Saturday, December 3rd
9:00 am
See above for details

Humbug Bag
Saturday, December 3rd
1:00 - 4:00
$8:00
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Cyndi
Humbug Bag is a twisted tote that makes a perfect "little something" gift--for teachers, grandkids, neighbors, babysitters, etc. The shape is based on a traditional 19th century English candy, from which the bag takes its name. These are exceptionally quick, easy, and fun to make

Software Club - Note Date Change
Tuesday, December 6th
10:30 am

Embroidery Club - Note Date Change
Wednesday, December 7th
10:30 - 3:30
Embroider Your Own Christmas Cards!

Table Topper Series:
January Bundle Up Buddies

Friday, December 9th
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Cyndi

Art & Landscape Series
Crayon Quilt Blocks
Saturday, December 10th
10:30 - 4:00
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sandy
Sandy will show you how to create a quilt block and use your crayons to add color. This will be such a fun class!

Snowberry Table Runner (Paper Piecing)
Friday, December 16th
10:30 - 4:30
Cost: $25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Judy
Add snowflakes and winter berries to your tablescape! Learn simple freezer paper piecing with simple applique shapes.

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"Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot."

~ Hausa Proverb

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As always, thank you for supporting

Cortez Quilt Company

your local independent quilt shop.

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