Santa Fe Quilting Newsletter

January, February, March 2012

SFQ Bonus Program Changes

We are changing our bonus program which occurs after $500 of store purchases are made.  Beginning Feb 1, customers will be eligible for a 16% discount shopping spree for merchandise and fabric after reaching $500 of pretax sales.  The cost of classes and store sale items do not count toward the $500.  We will no longer offer a free book as a bonus as of Feb 1, 2012.

Leprechaun Quilt Challenge

It’s been 10 years since our last Leprechaun Quilt Challenge, but it’s time for another.  We provide small precut pieces of Quilter’s Dream Batting and you make a tiny quilt to cover the batting. Use beading, piecing, thread work or painting, but the quilt must be quilted and bound. Quilts are due March 1, 2012. Submitted quilts will be hung in the store for voting. Winners receive SFQ Gift Certificates: 1st place $50; 2nd $35, and 3rd $25. Details at front counter or www.santafequilting.com. Winners will be announced on St. Patrick’s Day, Mar 17.

The Singing Quilter CD’s Arrive

Canadian quilter and folksinger, Cathy Miller’s CD’s are now for sale at our store.  Cathy writes and sings songs about quilting.  She, and her musician husband, John, have performed at over 650 quilting events around the world. Her songs range from historical, to poignant to just plain funny. They are fun to play at home, or at quilt retreats or guild meetings!

Quilt Design Challenge 2012

Our Annual Design Challenge asks participants to attend “The Hedgehog” at the Screen and pay attention to the drawings that are created by the 12-year-old star. This class is Fri, Feb 17, 6-7:30 at SFQ. Bring a dish for the pot luck which precedes the class.  There is nominal fee for the class and you must sign up ahead of time.

One-of-a Kind Button & Embellishments Sale Mar 29-Apr 1 

We recently discovered some delightful buttons, embellishments and jewelry created by two sisters who named their endeavor Crone Wearable Art.  They have agreed to send there collection to us in late March.  We will have a special showing Friday, Mar 30 from 6-8 p.m. Any unsold items will be offeredMar 31 and Apr 1 during regular store hours. These are very unique designs, worth considering for your future projects.

Trunk Show & Talk on Civil War Quilts

We are delighted to announce that Janet Henderson, Ft. Worth quilter, has agreed to share her passion and expertise for 19th Century and Civil War Quilts at SFQ on Sunday, Jan 15 at 1:30 p.m. She will speak and show a collection of her quilts.  Janet will teach Frida Purse on Monday Jan 16 from 9-12.  This uses our Frida Kahlo fabric although other fabric can be substituted.  Janet is a frequent visitor to Santa Fe and is a wonderful quilter.

New Block of the Months for 2012

Mary McCusker and our staff have been diligently working to come up with a wide range of new BOM’s. They include Talavera with Mary, which begins Jan 28.  This is a machine applique class using a Michelle Watts pattern. In February, Jean Callaghan & Carla Sandoval are offering Building Blocks using templates to create 12 blocks during the year. For more advanced quilters. Cindy Barfield is offering William Morris Hand Applique beginning in March.  Mariners Compass, a favorite for many quilters, is Deb Martinez’s offering, which begins with a free Q & A in February.  Continuing from 2011 is Trip To Japan with Sue Ripley teaching sashiko thread work. Final classes are set for Hot Flashes and Clubhouse too. Check out details in the Block of the Month Section of our list of classes.

Receive 20% Off on Your Birthday

SFQ gives customer’s 20% off of fabric and merchandise on their birthday.  Be sure to stop by!  This a great time to buy fabric and batting for your next project or to just add to your stash.

New Fabric & Notions Have Arrived or Are Coming This Quarter

Our “Notion of the Season Award” goes to “The Quick Ripper” which is being distributed by J. Michelle Watts, quilter & pattern maker from Roswell.  This  small battery operated seam ripper saves time for quilters who need to rip out seams quickly and efficiently.

New fabric which has arrived at SFQ includes “William Morris Designs:” by In the Beginning Fabric Company.  A BOM using the fabric begins in March. “Human Elements” which includes the Table of Human Qualities and Characteristics is a new whimsical line by Camelot, just arrived. Timeless Treasure is having a contest using it’s new line “Plume” which includes a deliciously bright teal peacock and peacock feathers. Dr. Seuss’ Lorax, the character who sadly watched as all the Truffula Trees were cut down, comes in February and March.  Consistent with the story line, it is organic cotton. We have ordered several other organic cottons as well. Both Moda and Avelyn will be sending us new Southwest designs this quarter. Yoshiko Jinzenji’s new fabric line will arrive from Japan over several months.  We will be debuting the fabric of some great new young and creative designers as well. New Northcott Stonehenge arrives in the spring.

We have strip packets of Hoffman Bali Pops, Timeless Treasure, Island Batik and Kaffe Fassett. We have new yardage of Westminster Fabrics including Kaffe Fassett. Batiks arrive regularly too.  We have a large selection of Needle Box Kits. Northcott Stonehenge Stone Rolls are available with 12 fat quarters/roll.