January 2012
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We are very excited to be entering into another fun filled year here at High Country Quilts! We have searched high and low to find the best classes, blocks of the months, and fun activities to keep your lives busy and full of excitement. Our Block of the month for 2012 is a row quilt, “Cobblestone Way”, by Painted Pony ‘n Quilts, It is somewhat traditional, but with a twist.
Handwork is still very popular here at HCQ! A new class, “The Crabapple Hill Gang”, will stitch “Calendula’s Cottage”; join them for a “haunting good time”! If Halloween is not for you, why not join our Hand Embroidery Block of the Month, designed by local artist Pat Stroud, or visit “Prairie Town”, HCQ’s exclusive wool block of the month featuring another great design by Cathy Thomas of “Cat’s Creations”.
We have a great new line-up of machine embroidery classes as well. Sarah Vedeler’s “GO! Bloom” and “GO! Be Dazzled” are sure to satisfy your embroidery desires. Peggy Murell is joining our teaching staff, offering both of these favorites. 2012 also begins our third year of “Hoop Sisters”. Or, have some fun with “Picnic Time” as Karen and Jean present a great new design by Lunchbox Quilts. Are you new to Machine Embroidery? Then Embroidery “To Go!” is the perfect class for you!
Our Quilt Cruise sets sail on March 17 for a fun filled week in the sun. If you haven’t signed up, there are a still a few cabins left. Don’t miss out on this great adventure! Bernina still plays a big part here at HCQ. Stop in for a test drive on the new 5 series machines; they truly are Swiss precision! It’s time to sit back, relax and catch up on all of the new happenings here at HCQ. You are sure to find a class or club just for you!
Have a “Pieceful” day,
Jean and Karen
HCQ Dates to Remember
- January 1...............................Ring in the New Year Sale
- February 14...........................Sweethear of a Deal Sale
- March 17................................National Quilt Day
- March 17-23..........................Quilt Cruise
- April 8.....................................Easter Sunday
- April 13 & 14.........................Quilt and Stitch Expo (Pueblo)
- April 30...................................Clean Sweep Sale
- May 3-6...................................Denver Quilt Festival (Mancuso Show)
- May 13....................................Mother's Day
- May 28....................................Memorial Day (Shop closed)
- June 17..................................Father's Day
- June 22, 23 & 24..................Heart of Colorado Shop Hop
Pizza Night
Date: Third Thursday of the Month...................6pm - 9pm
We have had many requests from those of you who find it hard to stop in during regular business hours. So, we decided to turn the 3rd Thursday of every month into "Pizza Night". From 6pm - 9pm you can come shop and/or sit and sew. No time for dinner? No problem! Contribute just $5 and join us for pizza and a cold drink.
FAVORITE QUILTING TIPS
Quick Tips:
Use a new dryer sheet to clean the bottom of your hot iron.
When threading a needle, don’t moisten the tip of your thread. Instead, run your finger down the length of your needle.
Use a new bath scrubby to ‘clean’ unwanted threads from your self-healing mat. This is especially helpful after cutting up batting!
Cut out large pieces from a flannel-backed vinyl tablecloth and roll it up to store quilt blocks and unroll it when you’re ready to work on it.
Bag Ladies
Date: Fourth Thursday of the month................1pm - 4pm
Yes, even HCQ has Bag Ladies--Baltimore Album Group that is! The story is that this informal group first started getting together to make a Baltimore Album quilt. However, after that first ambitious project they continue to meet and focus on hand applique of any nature. Show and Tell of current projects is a favorite on their meeting agenda. All are welcome so please join us for fun!
Colorado Springs' only independent authorized Bernina Dealer and full-service sewing center.
As an authorized BERNINA Dealer, HCQ offers full service on Bernina Sewing Machines and Sergers with a local authorized Bernina repair service. We also offer servicing of all other makes and models of sewing machines. The service picks up machines to be repaired every Tuesday afternoon. There is usually a one week turn-around for Bernina service. Just drop off your machine during our regular shop hours.
The much respected and international sewing machine company, BERNINA, says, "We are and want to remain an independent family business. We develop, produce and sell high quality products and services. We consider our core business to be in: developing, producing and selling household sewing and embroidery systems as well as sewing related products. The rapid pace of change in the economy, technology, environment and in our society as a whole presents a challenge to which we respond with innovative strength, flexibility, productivity and efficiency."
We feel priviledged to be a part of the BERNINA "family" business and are looking forward to providing you with the reknown sewing machines that BERNINA manufactures. Their reputation is incomparable!
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