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There’s a chill in the air, and we are sitting here enjoying a hot cup of coffee and thinking of all of the wonderful classes that are coming our way in this new year. For you piecing enthusiasts, we have several blocks of the month in all sizes. From our largest, 'Solare', to our ‘Little Privy Garden’, we have many to share with you. There’s ‘Aspiring Stars’, ‘Teal-ing Good’, 'Prism’, |
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and Nancy Halverson’s beautiful ‘Wander Lane’, which combines appliqué and piecing…always a great combination! If machine embroidery is your love, we have something for both the beginner and the seasoned embroiderer. From ‘Beginning with ‘ME’’to ‘Dream Big’ and all of the fun projects in between, we’ve got you covered! If you love techniques, we’ve got a couple of great ones for you! ‘Stripology Trilogy’ is back, as well as ‘Quilting through the seasons…with RULERS’! |
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In the ‘Event Department’, we have partnered with Ricky Tims for two special weekend virtual events that you won’t want to miss! Bernina Academy ‘Overlocker Edition’ is back, along with a special event for Overlocker Alumni! And last, but not least, on the first Saturday of each month you won’t want to miss ‘Martha Demos’! Our dear Martha has come up with a long list of tips, tricks, and great new notions. We’re excited to share in the fun with you! In this our 40th Anniversary year, we want to thank all of our customers. Without you our doors would be locked, our lights would be off, and we wouldn’t be having nearly as much fun as we’re having now! So sit back, relax, pick a class, and have some fun! And stay tuned…there’s a lot more to come! |
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| Have a 'Pieceful' day, Jean and Karen |
HCQ Dates to Remember
- Nov 23…………………...Thanksgiving Eve (Shop closes at 2:00)
- Nov 24…………………… Thanksgiving Day (Shop Closed)
- Dec 4………………………After Market Party!
- Dec 24……………………..Christmas Eve (Shop closes at 2:00)
- Dec 25……………………..Christmas Day (Shop Closed)
- Dec 31……………………..Ring in the New Year SALE
- Jan 1.....................................New Year's Day (Shop Closed)
- Feb 10-14.............................Sweetheart of a Deal
- Apr 9....................................Easter Sunday
- Apr 29..................................BERNINA Academy / Overlocker
- Apr 30..................................BERNINA Reunion / Overlocker owners
- May 14.................................Mother's Day
- May 25-27............................Rusty Barn Show- Castle Rock
- May 29.................................Memorial Day (Shop Closed)
- Jun 12...................................Sidewalk Sale
- Jun 18...................................Father's Day
- Aug ??..................................Rocky Mountain Shop Hop
- Sep 14-16.............................Rusty Barn Show- Aurora
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!