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And Sew On... January 7, 2019
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Debe and I were standing between two rows of fabric one day having a business conversation and one of our wonderful customers, Barbara W., noticed us walking about and said with a smile, "What are the owners cogitating?" As the AZQ wordsmith, I had to readily admit that cogitating, in my memory, was not a word I had ever used or heard used. As the word left her lips, all of us engaged in the conversation had some skepticism that cogitating was an actual word, even Barbara. So of course in the digital age, what did I do but grab my phone and head straight for my dictionary app. We all found out immediately, with some surprise, that cogitate is a word and here is its meaning...
COGITATE - VERB
1. To think or think about carefully and at length:
chew on (or over), consider, contemplate, deliberate, entertain, excogitate, meditate, mull, muse, ponder, reflect, revolve, ruminate, study, think, think out, think over, think through, turn over, weigh.
Idioms: cudgel one's brains, put on one's thinking cap, rack one's brain.
Sooo after learning the meaning of a brand new word I can now answer confidently, "Yes Barbara we were cogitating and to be honest these two owners cogitate a lot!
This conversation actually happened late last summer and as an older guy, I have learned that when the idea train comes through the station I had better get on and ride it right then or it will pull into the next stop without me! Soon after this conversation, I grabbed a pen and started jotting down bullets points from the above conversation and placed them in the archives for a future newsletter. Barbara popped into the store last week and saw me sitting in the corner of the office asking me how the gimp was. I answered with a short update and then I pointed my fingers at her clicking them trying to remember our conversation. She then said immediately ... "Cogitating!" Of course, just the utterance of the word reminded us of this story sitting in my archives waiting to be used. Debe, Barbara, and I all 3 chuckled as we remembered the conversation. These kinds of conversations happen quite frequently around our shop and are one of the things that we love about what we do.
We definitely hope that you will cogitate dropping by our beautiful store in this new year. We also hope you will cogitate signing up for a class or an open sew time so you too can enjoy that wonderful interaction with other folks who love quilting or other creative projects we offer.
So if you are in our store and see Debe and I talking with intent faces and animated hand motions, just know we are cogitating concepts, ideas, and products to help make 2019 the best it can be for Arizona Quilts!
Happy New Year Quilting!
Murray & Debe
Susan, Kathy, Vickie, Michelle, Patsy, SuzAnne and Kelly
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FABRICS OF THE WEEK:
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FLANNEL FABRICS
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Large Selection - ALWAYS Fabulous - Some of our Favorite Quilting Fabrics!
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Now thru Saturday, Jan. 12th
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CLEARANCE CORNER
30-50%* Off!
Many new fabrics are always being added!
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*Off reg prices, 1 yd min. cuts. Always changing selection. Limited to stock on hand.
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Continuing Classes
ABC's of Quilting 2/5 - Jan. 9
Boxy/Tool Tote 2/2 - Jan. 10
Live a Simple Life, 2/4 - Jan. 16
Vintage Rose 3/7 - Jan. 17
Paradise in Blooms 6/7 - Jan. 24
Vintage Compass 2/2 - Feb. 1
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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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Queen Star Mixer Series w/ Kelly begins on Mon., Jan. 14 from 10am-4pm for 3 sessions. With the new, fast way to build the Diamond Star block these patterns are faster than ever to create. Patterns taught in this class are Prismatic Star, Prismatic Star Queen, Lakeshore Sunrise, Ice Castles, Rainbow Crystals, Blue Lagoon, Succulent Jade, Amethyst and Diamonds in Bloom. Taught by Judy Niemeyer CI, Kelly Grant.
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Free-Motion Quilting 101 w/ Carrie will be held on Sat., Jan. 19 from 10am-3pm. Join Carrie and learn the basics of free-motion quilting on your domestic machine: from choosing thread, batting, & needlet to stitching on your quilt top. Learn free-motion fundamentals to create beautiful quilts while having free-motion fun!!
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Science Fair w/ Karen begins on Tues., Jan. 22 from 9am-4pm. Come join Karen as you step into the modern side using Julie Herman/s pattern, Science Fair". Wonderful negative space for fabulous quilting designs!
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Americana Block Exchange w/ Karen begins on Tues., Jan. 22 from 4pm-5pm for 3 sessions. For this block exchange, we will be making blocks using red, white and blue colors. Come out and get creative and join the excitement in seeing everyone's finished blocks!
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Fire Escape w/ Gail will be held on Fri., Jan. 25 from 10am-3:30pm. This versatile quilt will allow your imagination to soar...and for everyone on your list! The black and white sample is perfect for anyone and comes in 3 sizes. Please join me for a fun and productive day!
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Summer Solstice w/ Kelly begins on Sat., Jan. 26 from 10am-4pm for 3 sessions. We are hoping to be able to add another new pattern to this collection so watch for the NEW Summer Solstice Queen coming soon. Come and have fun in this 3 part class with a Judy Niemeyer CI, Kelly Grant.
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Collage Cactus w/ Gail will be held on Mon., Feb. 4 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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Girly Gym Bag w/ Karen begins on Tues., Feb. 5 from 9am-3:30pm for 2 sessions. This bag is more than just a gym bag! It's great for sewing supplies, knitting supplies, retreats or even going to the beach! Perfect to take on a trip as a carry-on bag!
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Mod Cactus Quilt w/ Connie will be held Fri., Feb. 8 from 10am-4pm. Create this beautiful, contemporary Cactus Quilt using the Quick Curve MINI Ruler. Learn easy curve sewing techniques without the use of pins.
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Poppins Bag w/ Nanette will be held on Mon., Feb. 18 from 9:30am-3:30pm. This large zipper topped bag is great to hold all kinds of wonderful things! It is about 14 inches tall and 18 inches wide and has pockets inside and out to keep everything organized. Metal stays come with the pattern to help this bag keeps in shape. It can be made from a focus fabric or use 1 1/2 inch strips.
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Dinner Plate Dahlia TOM #2 w/ Kelly will begin on Feb. 16 from 10am-4pm for 7 sessions. This is the newest of Judy's Technique of the Month patterns to be released in 2019. Once you have finished the series you will be able to do a large variety of other patterns.There are two pattern sizes to choose from. You will be contacted by Judy Niemeyer CI, Kelly Grant, for your pattern size selection.
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Raw Edge Applique using Fusible Thread w/ Connie will be held Mon., Feb. 25 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Applique, the art of applying a piece of fabric on top of another to create beautiful designs. Choose your pattern and learn this great fast and easy technique for doing raw edge applique using fusible thread!
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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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