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| What a whirlwind of a season we’ve had! As many of you may have noticed, the store has a new look about it, and definitely new energy! We have turned the ‘management hat’ over to Adam and Renee, two very capable people! Now we can concentrate on what we love…teaching and being creative! We want to assure you that the store, our wonderful staff, fabric selection, class offerings, as you know it will remain the same…only better! We have come up with some wonderful projects, both large and small! Starting with our new line up of classes is ‘Teal-ing Good’! If you are a ‘teal lover’ or a batik aficionado, this one is for you. Jason Yenter has done it again, and we just couldn’t resist! ‘Natures Winter’ features beautiful blues and greens that will be in season all winter long, and ‘Reflections of Autumn’ embraces the warm, rich colors of fall. If you like smaller projects, we have ‘Christmas in the Park’, ‘Jelly Roll Jiggle’, and ‘Christmas tree’. And for you machine embroidery lovers, ‘Stitchin’ it up for the holidays’ is back, as well as another beautiful Hoffman Panel to bring to life. If you have fun at events, we have some great ones coming up! The Rocky Mountain Shop Hop is just around the corner…Aug 3-13. This year’s theme is “A stroll down Main Street”…a look through the windows of Old style Colorado. OESD has a new SUPER SPREE coming up Sep 30 & Oct 1. So, if you are wanting to test the waters of machine embroidery, this is your chance. You will leave with some great, fun projects and inspiration. And don’t forget to look at our ‘Coming Attractions’ page to see the latest and greatest events along the Front Range including Quilt~a~Fair in Longmont, and Rusty Barn in Aurora. To you, our current and future customers, we really appreciate your continued support and want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You make our shop a fun place to be! |
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| Have a 'Pieceful' day, Jean and Karen |
HCQ Dates to Remember
- Jun 18...................................Father's Day
- Jul 4......................................Independence Day (Shop Closed)
- Aug 3-13..............................Rocky Mountain Shop Hop
- Sep 4....................................Labor Day (Shop Closed)
- Sep 14-16.............................Rusty Barn Show- Aurora
- Sep 21-23.............................Quilt~a~Fair 2023-Longmont
- Sep 30-Oct 1........................OESD Super Spree
- Nov 22.................................Thanksgiving Eve (Shop closes at 2pm)
- Nov 23.................................Thanksgiving Day (Shop Closed)
- Dec 3...................................After Market Party
- Dec 24.................................Christmas Eve (Shop Closed)
- Dec 25.................................Christmas Day (Shop Closed)
Pizza Night
Date: Third Thursday of the Month...................4pm - 6pm (No Pizza night in October or December!)
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 4pm - 6pm 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.
Date: Third Thursday of the Month...................4pm - 6pm (No Pizza night in October or December!)
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 4pm - 6pm 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(cancelled until further notice -CoVid-19)
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 privileged to be a part of the BERNINA "family" business and are looking forward to providing you with the renowned sewing machines that BERNINA manufactures. Their reputation is incomparable!