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And Sew On... November,5th 2018
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As we penned in last week's edition of our newsletter, "And Sew On", we took a long weekend and got out of dodge for some R&R in Prescott.
On our return trip down the I-17 we purposely pulled off the interstate at the Sunset Point rest area. The first and maybe obvious reason was to "rest" and the second was to shoot a couple of pics and to reminisce about this long time landmark and its special meaning to our family.
The story begins when my parents bought a used camper for my dad's Ford truck when I was just a kid in the 60's. We spent countless hours and many a mile in that Clarkson's home-away-from-home! This meager, but efficient, little 1/2 cab-over camper was outfitted with a stove, a true "ice box", sink with running water when you pumped the handle, a kitchen table that folded down to a double bed and an overhead single bed that when pulled out became a second double bed. This "Little Camper that Could" traversed thousands of miles across the western US in places such as Lake Powell, Arizona and Utah, Bryce Canyon, Utah, Ouray, Colorado and Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, just to name a few.
Her longest and most amazing adventure was to the city of Anchorage, Alaska. On this trip to the 49th state she had the distinction of spending some of her miles resting in the belly of the MV Matanuska, a ferry vessel for the Alaskan Marine Highway System. I remember waiting, in a typical Pacific Northwest drizzle, to see her be driven on board the ship by the loading crew before the people passengers could come aboard. The MV Matanuska, named after the famous Alaskan glacier, was the biggest thing I had been that close to in my life. As we sailed north out of Prince Rupert, BC, the skillful captain and crew navigated Alaska's inlet passage until we offloaded in Anchorage, Alaska. From Anchorage we headed to the town of Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory to embark on a 875 mile hike down the Alaskan - Canadian Highway to mile 0 at Dawson Creek, BC. From Dawson Creek we kept heading South till pulling into the driveway of our Phoenix home some 30 days later! Needless to say "The Little Camper that Could" had been a part of a fantastic adventure that I will always cherish! With thousands of miles and many amazing destinations under her belt, by far the most meaningful trip she ever took was on September 7th, 1980 when she added "Honeymoon Suite" to her resume! Yes folks after spending our wedding night in a downtown Phoenix hotel, Debe and I hopped in "The Little Camper that Could" and headed to a secluded campsite at Big Lake, AZ for the duration of our honeymoon! To these 2 crazy kids, pictured in front of her above who were madly in love, spending 3 days in the forest alone was the perfect honeymoon! This was a unique beginning to a life-long adventure we are still blessed to be living today!
Now to circle back to where we began at Sunset Point. My mom and dad were wonderful salt of the earth folks who lived a very simple but full life.
I vividly remember many a Saturday afternoon hearing my dad say " Mrs C., let's head up to Sunset Point and cook a steak." So you guessed it, they would gather up any provisions necessary and hop into "The Little Camper that Could" to make the almost 1 hour trip up I-17 to Sunset Point. Sitting at 3,400 feet elevation the several degree break in the heat was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday night with the amazing sunset as an added bonus!
So in memory of my mom and dad, we took the opportunity to spend a few minutes remembering them, "The Little Camper that Could" and how blessed we are to live in such an amazing place!
Now to finish up, we hope you take a look at our November - December class schedule as it is full of several fun, challenging and somewhat unique opportunities. Many are listed below, but for the complete fall schedule, please click on the link to our new website's calendar page.
https://www.azquilts.com/calendar
We want to again thank you for your friendship and your business!
Happy Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Kathy, Vickie, Brooke, Michelle, Patsy, SuzAnne and Kelly
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We always have NEW selections of
fabric arriving weekly!
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FABRICS OF THE WEEK:
15% OFF*
PATRIOTIC FABRICS
We have a wide selection to choose from.
Large Selection - ALWAYS Fabulous - Some of our Favorite Quilting Fabrics!
*Discounts off regular prices, 1 yd min cuts,
Now thru Saturday, Nov. 10th
(Sunday, Nov. 11th, online)
Go to:
https://www.azquilts.com/
and search "Sale" for a peek at even more of our Items Now On Sale!
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CLEARANCE CORNER
30-50%* Off!
Many new fabrics are always being added!
Shop https://www.azquilts.com/
and/or, Come On Over
*Off reg prices, 1 yd min. cuts. Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
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Continuing Classes
Wedding Ring Series 4, 2/4 - Nov. 12
Thirty Something 5/8 - Nov. 14
Wedding Ring Series 3, 3/4 - Nov. 17
Congo Mixers 2/3 - Nov. 19
Oceanside Block Exchange 3/3 - Nov. 27
Paradise in Blooms 3/7 - Nov. 29
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Please check our website for more information.
https://www.azquilts.com/calendar
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Monthly Regulars
*Sew On*, w Karen, 2nd & 4th Tues., 9am-4pm
*Judy Niemeyer Club* w/ CI Kelly, 1st Tues. OR 3rd Fri.
*Sew Not Sleepy* w/ Susan, 1st Fri., 5pm-10 pm
*JNQ Area 51 Quilters*
w/ CI Kelly, 3rd Fri., 5pm-9pm
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Tuffet Class w/ Kelly Swartz begins on Fri., Nov. 9th from 1:30pm-4:30pm for 2 sessions. Tuffets are all the rage and now you can have one too! Come join the fun where in these 2 classes, you will create a completed tuffet from fabrics you choose that will last a lifetime.
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Vintage Rose TOM w/ Kelly begins on Thurs., Nov. 15 from 10am-4pm for 7 sessions. Learn the basics of paper piecing and applique. Come and join Kelly for this class where she will cover everything from fabric selection, how to read the pattern, cutting and organization tips to piecing and assembly. There are two pattern sizes to choose from.
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Jelly Roll Rug/Basket w/ Connie will be held on Mon., Nov. 26 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Back by popular demand, this Jelly Roll Rug class with a twist is a lot of fun! You can choose to make either the rug or a basket!
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ABC's of Quilting w/ Susan begins on Wed., Nov. 28 from 9am-12pm for 5 sessions. This class is great for beginners or for those who want to freshen up their skills.
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Ruler Work 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10am-3pm. Have you ever wondered how to use quilting rulers? Join Carrie as she demystifies ruler work. You will create a sampler with a variety of designs using 3 different rulers. Learn the basics of straight line and curved ruler work. You will learn the skills to create a block, background & border designs using ruler work. It's so much fun!
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Collage Cactus w/ Gail will be held on Mon., Dec. 3 from 10am-4pm. This 11-panel cactus pattern is great. Laura Heine created a fun project. It takes time, but is well worth the effort. In this class you will begin to coordinate color using your imagination at all times. We will have lots of fun while exploring this desert masterpiece!
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Walking Foot 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Fri., Dec., 7 from 10am-3pm. It's time to get your walking foot out of the ditch! Join Carrie as she shares her favorite quilting tool: The Walking Foot! You will learn the basics of starting & stopping quilt lines, how to plan stitching paths, marking methods and unique designs-all with your walking foot! No free motion allowed!
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Making Spirits Bright/To All a Good Night w/ Karen will be held on Thurs., Dec. 15 from 9am-3:30pm. Have you ever wanted to do a McKenna Ryan project? Well now is your chance on a smaller scale! Just in time for Christmas too! Come join Karen "Making Spirits Bright" & "To All a Good Night"! Projects are kitted for you!
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Live a Simple Life w/ Karen begins on Tues., Dec. 18 from 1pm-4pm for 4 sessions. This is a beautiful flannel and wool applique quilt. We have kits available at Arizona Quilts. Come learn hand applique techniques and stitches to create this fabulous masterpiece!
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As always, we thank you for your friendship & your business.
Stay safe and happy quilting!
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OPEN
STORE HOURS Mon - Fri, 9:00-5:00 Sat 9:00-4:00
Always open, 24/7 at https://www.azquilts.com/
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