October, November, December 2015, January

The Cactus Needle Newsletter
Oct., Nov., Dec., 2015; Jan., 2016
Cactus Quilt Shop
7921 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson AZ, 85704
Telephone (520)498-4698, Fax (520)498-4708
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 9:30am-5:00pm; Sat., 9:30-4:30
Closed Sundays and Most Holidays
(Check our Calendar for Extended Holiday Closures,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)
18th Anniversary Sale;
Everything* 25% Off
Fri.-Sat., Oct 30-31, 9:30-5
* Except “Consignment” and 50% Items
MaryLou is Coming Back!
Yes It’s True! Our good friend MaryLou McDonald returns to Cactus
Quilt Shop in January for two more workshops. MaryLou is a well
known expert on Baltimore style appliqué and this year we will explore Broderie Perse appliqué as well. (Broderie Perse is the ancestor
of Baltimore style appliqué.) Each 2-day session includes lunch and
some of David’s pies. Fee for this experience is $185.
Thurs.-Fri., Jan. 14-15, “Broderie Perse” or;
Mon.-Tues., Jan. 18-19, “Basket Block” from the “Oh Susanna
Gold Rush quilt” found in Arizona!
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Don’t Forget the 18th Anniversary Sale, 25% Off All Retail*, Fri.-Sat. Oct 30-31, 9:30-5
Cactus Quilt Shop’s Quilting Classes
PDQ– Nancy Landon
Learn to machine piece a quilt
“Pretty Darn Quick” creating a row quilt
of sampler blocks. This 6-week class covers all the basics including rotary cutting
and speed techniques. Recommended
book discounted, first day of class.
Fee: $80 for six 2-hour sessions.
Wed. Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 and Dec.
2, 1:30-3:30, or; Sat., Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5,
12, 19, and Jan. 2, 1:30-3:30
Appliqué for Dummies–
Nancy Landon
Paper Piecing 101Nancy Landon
Learn Nancy’s easy approach to paper
piecing. No special equipment required
other than a flat head pin! A perfect skill
to conquer quilt patterns with “spikey
pieces.” Fee: $30 for one 2-hour session.
Fri. Oct. 16, 1:30-3:30, or; Tues. Nov. 17,
1:30-3:30, or; Sat. Jan. 30, 10-12
Finishing SchoolNancy or David Landon
You’ve successfully completed
Have you been intimidated by appliqué? that beautiful quilt top, sandwiched
Worry no longer. You’ll learn fusible ap- and quilted it. Now for the final
pliqué & hand blanket stitch, as well as
step. Master double fold binding
Nancy’s favorite odd technique. The proand mitered corners. Fee: $30 for
ject is a small potted cactus wall hanging.
one 2-hour session.
Fee: $30 for one 3-hour session.
Tues., Oct. 27 1:30-3:30, or; Fri. Dec. 4, Tues. Oct. 20, 1:30-3:30, or; Wed.
Dec. 9, 10-12
10-12, or; Sat. Jan. 16, 1:30-3:30
Hand Quilting– David Landon
Cactus Quilt Shop Class Codes
David would be pleased to teach you
Beginner. No quilt experience required.
the basics of traditional hand quilting .
Confident Beginner. Easy class. Basic
This class will cover marking, basting, &
quilting experience is required. Must
the hand quilt stitch. Private lessons will
know rotary cutting.
be scheduled during normal shop hours
Intermediate & Beyond. When
when you, the classroom, and
you’re ready for a challenge.
David are available.
If you are not sure about a class or your skill,
$30 for one 2-hour session.
please talk to a Cactus Quilt Shop staff person.
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Baste your quilts on the large tables at Cactus Quilt Shop. Call 498-4698 to reserve a spot.
More Cactus
Quilt Shop Quilting Classes
NEW! Sew Scrappy, Sew “Repro”,
so Fun!- Pepper Corral
Trying to lighten up the ol’ sewing
room? Dig into your scrap stash to make
this very scrappy quilt. Paper piecing
makes this “sew” easy! (Previous paper piecing experience and skills required for this
class!) This one-day 6-hour class fee is $30.
Thurs. Oct 15, 10-4,or; Mon. Nov. 30, 10-4
NEW!
Playful New York
Beauty- Linda Grider
Have fun playing with color while learning how to construct beautiful New York
Beauty Blocks. We will use paper-piecing
to create precise points, and we’ll get tips
on sewing smooth curved seams. (If you
have never done paper piecing before, not
to worry, it’s easy to learn!!) The class fee
includes a kit for both an 8” block and a
4” block. Class fee is $30, for one threehour session. Tues. Oct 13, 1-4, or;
Wed. Jan. 13, 1-4.
NEW!
Two for OnePenny Allen
Join Penny for an amazing class. You actually get two quilts from the blocks you
make! A perfect baby/new mom gift or
Big Kid/little kid quilts. The chevrons
are fun and easy. One 4-hour session is
$30. Thurs. Oct. 29, 10-2, or;
Sat. Jan 23, 10-2
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Needle Turn AppliquéWith Nancy Landon
Whether you are a beginner
or just want to share some appliqué time
and improve your skills, this class is for
you. We will explore traditional techniques and cover curves, points, leaves,
bias strips, and circles. $30 fee includes
two 2-hour classes.
Fri. Nov. 13, 20, 1:30-3:30, or;
Tues. Dec. 1, 8, 10-12
Choose Five
Nancy Landon
They say it only takes five minutes
to choose 5 fabrics, but it took me a
little longer! Anyway, 5 fabrics,
some nifty cutting tips and you get
either 1 bed size quilt or two throws.
(One to keep, and one to give away.)
Great for a quick Christmas quilt.
Class fee $30. Sat. Oct. 24, 10-4, or;
Tues. Dec. 15, 10-4
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Basic Class Sewing Supplies *
Rotary Cutter/Mat
Ruler (s)
Fabric & Paper Scissors
Needles & Thread
Pins
Thimble
Seam Ripper
Bobbins
Sewing Machine/Manual
Pencil/Paper
* These supplies should always be brought to class in
addition to the specified supplies on class list.
Did You Know? CQS discounts your purchases 10% on your Block of the Month days?
Fun Classes from Cactus Quilt Shop
NEW
Beyond Beginner
Machine Quilting- Penny Allen
You’ve graduated from basic machine
quilting and you’re doing your own
quilts. Perfect your techniques with
Penny and explore your more creative
side! Fee for this one-session, 3.5-hour
class is $30. Thurs., Nov. 12, 1-4:30,
or; Mon. Jan. 11, 1-4:30
NEW!
Dancing LadiesNubin Jenson
Learn Nubin’s favorite machine appliqué technique, a la Sharon Schamber and make this delightful country
French 9-patch quilt with a border of
dancing ladies! I can just hear that old
song from French class: “Sur la Pont,
D’Avigion, ….”. After we’re finished
sewing, we can dance!
Fee for this one-session 6-hour class is
$45. Tues. Nov. 3, 10-4, or;
Fri. Jan. 22, 10-4.
NEW!
Basic Machine QuiltingBrenda Smitley
Learn to machine quilt like a pro!
Brenda will take you through all the
basics from straight line stitching to
free motion quilting. Fee is $35 for
two 2-hour sessions. Thurs. Nov. 5,
12, 10-12, or; Tues., Jan. 5, 12, 10-12.
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NEW! Art Deco State FlowersBlock-of-the-Month- Nancy Landon
This quilt project begins in January
and will last only five months. The
fee includes all your fabric, for the
top, plus the pattern. We will have
kits cut for you. The quilt is a classic
“album” block and is queen size.
The state flower fabrics are fabulous!!
They’ll come 10 at a time. Kits are
limited. Don’t miss out. We will
meet the 3rd Sat. each month at
10:00. This group starts Jan. 16.
Fee is $175.
NEW!
Thread PaintingCarol Ann Small
Learn to “paint/draw” with free motion
stitching. This class teaches free-form
stitching to create landscapes, florals, and
other wall art using scraps of fabric fused
onto muslin and stitched to add dimension and texture to your work. There are
No Rules, No patterns, and NO mistakes!
Kits will be provided. Fee for two 2-hour
sessions is $40. Mon., Oct. 19, 10-12,
and Oct. 26, 10-2, or;
Wed. Jan. 20, 1:30-3:30, and Jan. 27,
10-2
Cactus Quilt Shop has a large selection of first quality fabrics at 50% OFF, every day.
more Fun Classes & Block of the Month Clubs
Oldies but Goodies BOMGoldie’s “Rodeo Quilt”
Nancy Landon
We bid a fond farewell to Rebecca Hendrix and the early 19th century and return to the 20th. Yes we are reproducing
another of
Goldie Richmond’s wonderful Arizona
quilts. This
time it’s her
“Arizona Portholes-Papagos
at Play”. This is
the “lost” quilt
that we rediscovered 2 years ago.
This will be a
two year project
with 25 blocks
and is a great quilt for using some of your
favorite 1930s fabrics. We will meet the
1st Saturday of
each month at
10:00 Starting
in October. Fee
for this BOM is
$50 for the first
year.
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TwillingNancy Landon
Definition: A super easy dimensional embroidery stitch. All the
rage back East, and originating in
Europe. Sew,…..Nancy thought why
not Southwest twilling? Nancy has
designed South West images perfect
to do in this stitch and will have several quilt layouts for your finished
blocks. We will meet the 4th Friday
afternoon each month at 1:30. $5
per month for patterns.
Baltimore Ladies of TucsonNancy Landon
If you love appliqué, especially traditional early 1800s style, please join
the Baltimore Ladies of Tucson on
the second Friday of each month .
We share tips and techniques, and
patterns! Various projects are under
construction. We meet at 10am. If
you are working on the Rebecca
Hendrix quilt this is a perfect opportunity to work on your blocks and
pick up some extra “input”. There
is no fee for this get together.
Did you know? CQS discounts your supplies, patterns & books for classes.
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Cactus Quilt Shop
Wed
Closed
Mon. Dec. 26
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
Oldies 10:00
Closed
Sundays
4
5
6
7
8
9
Baltimore
Ladies 10:00
10
Rancher’s
Wife 10:00
11
12
13
New York
Beauty 1-4
14
15
Sew Scrappy
10-4
16
Paper Piecing
1:30-3:30
17
18
19
Thread Paint
10-12
20
Finishing
School 1:303:30
21
QFO 9:30-12
PDQ 1:30-3:30
22
23
Twilling 13:30
24
Choose 5
10:00-4:00
25
26
Thread Paint
10:00-2:00
27
Appliqué 4
Dummies 1:30
-3:30
28
PDQ 1:30-3:30
29
Two-4-One
10:00-2:00
30
31
“18th Anniversary” Sale
Everything* 25% Off
*Except Consignments and 50% Items
November 2015
Cactus Quilt Shop
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Closed
Sundays
2
3
Dancing
Ladies 10-4
4
PDQ 1:30-3:30
5
Machine Quilt
10-12
6
7
8
Sew-In
12-8
9
10
11
12 Mach. Quilt
10-12, Beyond
Beginner 1:00
13 Baltimore
Ladies 10:00
Needleturn 1:30
14
Rancher’s Wife
10:00
15
16 Viva la
Revolucion!
17
Paper Piecing
1:30-3:30
18
QFO 9:30-12
PDQ 1:30-3:30
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20
Needle Turn
1:30-3:30
21
PDQ 1:30-3:30
22
23
24
25
26
27
Twilling 1:30
28
PDQ 1:30-3:30
29
30
Sew Scrappy
Etc. 10-4
PDQ 1:30-3:30
Karen Housner
Quilt Appraisals
Oldies 10:00
Closed for ThanksGiving! Amen!
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Don’t forget “the Anniversary Sale” on Saturday, July 18, Retail Fabric 25%
Off
December 2015
Sun
Mon
Closed
Sundays
Cactus Quilt Shop
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Needle Turn
10-12
2
PDQ 1:30-3:30
3
4
Appliqué
For Dummies
10-12
5
Oldies 10:00
PDQ 1:30-3:30
6
7
8
Needle Turn
10-12
9
Finishing
School 10-12
10
11
Baltimore
Ladies 10:00
12 Rancher’s
Wife 10:00
PDQ 1:30-3:30
13
14
15
Choose 5
10-4
16
QFO 9:30-12
17
18
19
PDQ 1:30-3:30
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21
22
23
24
25
26 Closed
Boxing
Day
27
28
29
30
31
Merry Christmas! Closed Thurs.-Sunday
Happy New Year! Closed Thurs-Fri.
January 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Cactus Quilt Shop
Wed
Closed
Sundays
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2 Oldies 10:00
PDQ 1:303:30
Happy New Year! Closed Thurs-Fri.
3
4
5 Basic
Machine Quilting 10-12
6
7
8
Baltimore
Ladies 10:00
9
Rancher’s Wife
10:00
10
11 Beyond
Beginner Machine Quilting
1-4:30
5 Basic
Machine Quilting 10-12
13
New York
Beauty 1-4
14
15
16 Art Deco
State Flower 10
Appliqué for
Dummies 1:30
18
19
20 QFO 9:30
Thread Paint
1:30-3:30
21
22 Dancing
Ladies 10-4
23
Two-4-One
10-2
27
Thread Paint
10-2
28
29
30
Paper Piecing
10-12
17
Marylou McDonald
Baltimore Appliqué Class
“Gold Rush Basket” 10:00-4:00
24
25
Sew-In
12-8 31
26
Marylou McDonald
Baltimore Appliqué Class
“Pelampore”, 10:00-4:00
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Our Newsletter/Class Schedule is also available on our Web Site: www.cactusquiltshop.com
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Cactus Quilt Shop Class Policies
Payment in full is required, not later than 7 days before class start date.
Refunds or transfers approved only with seven (7) days advance notice, before class date.
This will be strictly adhered to.
If registration is below class minimum, class may be cancelled. Full refund/transfer issued.
In consideration of the instructor & other students, please be on time for class, do not bring children or
visitors, & limit use of cell phones. Please take emergency calls out of the classroom.
A 10% discount will be given on class supplies. Required class patterns discounted 10% on first class
day. Required books discounted 25% on first class day.
Nancy’s Sunday Sew-Ins
Gather your friends, a
favorite project (or two), and join
Nancy for an all day sewing marathon. Please bring a treat to share.
Nancy will provide a light supper
and dessert, Fee: $20. Sunday,
November 8, and January 31.
“Featherweight” MaintenanceDavid Landon
David will show you how to clean, lubricate, and
adjust top & bottom tension for your Singer
“Featherweight” Model 221 machine. This “getyour-hands-dirty” experience is $25 and includes
all supplies, except your machine. Wear your
“grubbies” and bring an old hand towel. Private
or group appointments available during normal
shop hours, classroom availability depending.
Please see or call David to schedule.
Karen Housner , AQS certified quilt appraiser will be offering written
Quilt Appraisals on Friday Nov. 6 Each quilt requires 30 minutes, and the
fee is $45 per quilt, cash or check. Sadly, this is Karen’s last visit, as she
plans to retire from appraising in the new year. Appointments are available
between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call 498-4698 to book.
We just finished up our 1st national “Row-byRow” Experience. What fun! Next year’s
theme will be announced the end of October.
So stay tuned… If you missed getting our row
pattern or kit they will be available again, after
November 1st, for a small fee. Thanks and see
you for next summer’s
“Row-by-Row”
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CQS has many beautiful vintage quilts on consignment & ready for “adoption”.