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The “Sweet 16” Sale

Our Sixteenth Anniversary!!!

Friday and Saturday Nov. 1 & 2 9:30am-5:00pm

25%Off! Everything*

* Except Consignments, and 50% Fabric

This Newsletter/Class Schedule is always available at: www.cactusquiltshop.com

The Southern Arizona Quilt Shop Association Sat. Nov. 9- Sat. Nov. 16

The Great Fabric Roundup Presents: “Sew-and-Go”

A shop hop for Southern Arizona Trail Books Will Go On Sale Oct 1. $5 Each

Grand Prize is a Week-End Retreat for 4 at Ritter Ranch

The Cactus Needle Newsletter

Oct., Nov., Dec., 2013, Jan., 2014

Cactus Quilt Shop

“Everything for the Quilter, Plus Treasures” 6482 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson AZ, 85704

Telephone (520)498-4698, Fax (520)498-4708

Mon–Fri., 9:30am-5:00pm, Sat., 9:30-4:30 Closed Sundays and Most Holidays

Karen Housner, AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser

-Will offer professional quilt appraisals during this calen-dar session. Each quilt re-

quires 30 minutes for evalua-tion and documentation. Fee

for this service is $40. Please check our website for additional details and date.

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The New PDQ– Nancy Landon Learn to machine piece a quilt “Pretty Darn Quick” creating a row quilt of sam-pler blocks. This 6-week class covers all the basics including rotary cutting and speed techniques. Required book dis-counted, first day of class. Fee: $70 for six 2-hour sessions.

Tues. Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 1:30-3:30, or, Sat. Dec. 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 1:30-3:30

Appliqué for Dummies– Nancy

Have you been intimidated by appli-qué? Worry no longer. You’ll learn fusi-ble appliqué & hand blanket stitch, as well as Nancy’s favorite odd technique. The project is a small potted cactus wall hanging. Fee: $25 for one 3-hour ses-sion. Wed. Nov. 6, 1:30-4:30, or Fri. Jan. 10, 1:30-4:30

Hand Quilting– David Landon

David would be pleased to teach you the basics of traditional hand quilting . This class will cover marking, basting, & the hand quilt stitch. Private lessons will be scheduled during normal shop hours when you, the classroom, and David are available. $25 for one 2-hour session.

Cactus Quilt Shop’s Quilting Classes

Paper Piecing 101- Nancy Landon

Let’s take the mystery out of paper piecing! Nancy will share her techniques for ruler-free foundation piecing and you’ll make the first of your set of cactus coasters. Fee: $25 for one 2-hour session. Sat. Oct. 26, 10-12, or Wed. Dec. 4, 1:30-3:30

Finishing School- Nancy Landon

You’ve successfully completed that beautiful quilt top, sandwiched and quilted it. Now for the final step. Master double fold binding and mitered corners. Fee: $25 for one 2-hour session. Wed. 13 Nov., 1:30-3:30, or, Fri. Jan. 31, 10-12

Baste your quilts on the large tables at Cactus Quilt Shop. Call 498-4698 to reserve a spot.

Cactus Quilt Shop Class Codes

Beginner. No quilt experience required.

Confident Beginner. Easy class. Basic quilting experience is required. Must know rotary cutting.

Intermediate & Beyond. When you’re ready for a challenge.

If you are not sure about a class or your skill, please talk to a Cactus Quilt Shop staff person.

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NEW! Holiday Table Runner Linda Grider

With the Holidays coming up, some-times it’s nice to have a fun table runner to go along with other seasonal decora-tions and “all the fixing's”. This Christ-mas table runner is just the thing! It is quick and easy and can be adapted to any occasion just by changing the fabrics. $25 Fee covers one 2-hour session. Tues., Oct. 22, 10-12, or Mon., Nov. 11, 1:30-3:30, or Wed., Jan. 22, 10-12

NEW! Big Bag- Kathy Harris

Here's a fun bag to make, large enough to carry a quilt, your projects or a big lunch if you're really hungry! Quick, easy and best of all...BIG!! $25 fee for one 4-hour session. Mon., Oct. 28, 10-2, or Tues., Jan. 21, 10-2

Red Hot Indian Summer Kathy Harris

Maybe your version of this HOT quilt will be ‘cool calm waters’. In any case, learn to turn a pack of Bali Pops/Tonga Treats into a quilt any-one will love, no matter the color palate. $25 for one 4-hour session. Thurs. October 24, 10-2, or, Mon. Dec. 2, 10-2

Needle Turn Appliqué- With 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. $25 fee includes two 2-hour classes.

Wed. Oct 23, 30, 1:30-3:30, or Tues. Jan. 7, 14, 1:30-3:30

Stacked Cat Heads Nancy Landon

This is a blast from the past! Nancy taught this quick and easy quilt the 1st year the shop was open. The sample is a blast from the past too!! Very 80s and 90s. (This is a requested “re-run”, hope you enjoy). $25 covers this 4-hour class. Fri., Oct. 18, 10-2, or Tues., Dec. 10, 10-2

More Cactus Quilt Shop’s Quilting Classes

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?

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Double Irish Chain Susan Standley

This is a wonderful “back-to-basics” quilt. It’s strip pieced, quick and classic. Susan’s beautiful blue and white sample reminds her of the beach, but any color combo works. Several size options will be avail-able. $25 for two 2-hour sessions. Mon. Oct 14, 21 10-12, or Thurs. Dec. 5, 12, 10-12.

Basic Machine Quilting #1 & #2- Penny Allen

Learn to machine quilt like a pro! Penny will take you through all the basics from straight line stitching to free motion quilt-ing. You must take Basic #1 before Basic #2. Each class is $25 for a 2.5-hour ses-sion. Class #1: Mon. Nov 4, 10-12:30 or, Sat. Jan 11, 10-12:30 Class #2: Mon. Nov. 18, 10-12:30 or Sat. Jan. 25 10-12:30

NEW! Jelly Roll Race- Penny Allen, (with Nancy Landon)

Remember those “Jelly Roll” and “Bali-Pop” strips packs you fell in love with, now “languishing” in your stash, longing for a project? This is it! A fast, fun, done in class guilt top! Turn one of your strip packs into a lap-size gift for yourself or some else special, in plenty of time for Christmas.. $30 fee covers one 3.5 or 4-hour session. Sat., Oct 19, 10-2pm, or Sat., Nov. 9, 1–4:30pm

Fun Classes from Cactus Quilt Shop

Cactus Quilt Shop has a large selection of first quality fabrics at 50% OFF, every day.

Disappearing 9-Patch, or “What Paddy Shot At”- David Landon

Start with 5-inch squares, a few cuts with a rotary cutter, and let the fun begin. This quilt is a great way to use scraps from your stash. The sample quilt uses everything from “Southwest”, to florals, to Cats! A fun collec-tion of “theme” fabrics. $25 covers one 4-hour session. Friday, Nov. 15, 1:30-4:30, or Friday, Jan. 17, 1:30-4:30

Fun Feathers! Kathy Harris

Have you wanted to learn how to do those fun, whimsical feathers on a quilt top? Now’s your chance! Kathy will teach you how to stitch out some free motion feather shapes, without marking! You will practice several shapes then put them into a piece you can make into a pillow or small wall hanging. Basic Machine Quilting class is a pre-requisite. $25 fee includes two 2-hour sessions. Thurs. Nov. 7, 14, 10-12 or Mon. Jan. 6, 13, 1:30-3:30

Southwest Welcome Sampler- Nancy Landon

This small wall hanging was inspired by all those wonderful needlework samplers made by young girls in the 1700s & 1800s. I de-cided to combine embroidery with appliqué for a delightful memory of our beautiful de-sert. Nancy’s newest Cactus Cat pattern will be included with the class. $35 fee includes two 2.5-hour sessions. Tues. Nov. 26, 1:30-4, and Dec. 17, 1:30-4.

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Oldies but Goodies BOM-

The “Rebecca Hendrix” Quilt Nancy Landon

The Rebecca Hendrix quilt was origi-nally made in 1847. We don’t know if she made the quilt, but she was the 1st owner. The quilt is a beautiful example of a folk art style Baltimore appliqué. The colors in the original were red, green, and yel-low. Nancy added touches of blue and cheddar to her reproduction. We will be-gin the project in October. The original quilt had plain borders. Nancy has cre-ated appliqué borders based on designs in the quilt. Cost is $50/year and this is a two-year project. Meets the first Saturday of each month, 10:00am, beginning in October, on Saturday, Oct. 5.

“Oldies” Reunion!- Nancy Landon

Please bring your past “oldies” projects for a reunion “Show-and-Tell” in Decem-ber. We’d love to see any and all com-pleted, (maybe not quite completed!? Es-pecially “Goldie” or “Baskets”) quilts and quilt tops. We’ll meet at 11:00 on the 1st Saturday in December, that’s the 7th. Treats and Door Prizes are planned. Please call to let us know you are com-ing.

Baltimore Ladies of Tucson- Nancy Landon

The Baltimore ladies of Tucson, con-tinue to meet and explore the art of Balti-more style appliqué. Join us the 2nd Fri-day of each month at 10:00. There is no fee for this group.

Almost Always Appliquéing (AAA), Sit & Sew-

(Like Nancy)

If you can’t get enough time with your needle, whether it’s hand work or ma-chine, join us at Cactus Quilt Shop for a morning stitch along!! We will have an open class room every 4th Fri-day from 10-noon. No fee, but perhaps new ideas or techniques, and new friends!

Twilling- Nancy Landon Definition: A super easy dimen-

sional 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 Fri-day afternoon each month at 1:30. $5 per month for patterns.

more Fun Classes & Block of the Month Clubs

Did you know? CQS discounts your supplies, patterns & books for classes.

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November 2013 Cactus Quilt Shop Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Closed Sundays

1 2.

3 4 Machine Quilt #1, 10-12:30

5 PDQ 1:30-3:30

6 Appliqué For Dummies 1:30-4:30

7 Fun Feathers 10-12

8 Baltimore Ladies 10:00 Featherweight MX 1:30-3:30

9 Oldies 10 Jelly Roll Race, 1-4:30

10 Open 12-4 Shop Hop!

11 Table Runner 1:30-3:30

12 PDQ 1:30-3:30

13 Finishing School

1:30-3:30

14 Fun Feathers 10-12

15 Disappear-ing 9-Patch

1:30-4:30

16

17 18 Machine Quilt #2,

10-12:30

19 PDQ 1:30-3:30

20 Quilting for Others 9:30-12

21 22 AAA 10:00 Twilling 1:30

23

24 25 26 Southwest Welcome Samper 1:30-4

27 28 29 Open 9:30

30

Don’t forget the “Sweet 16 Anniversary” Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 1 &2 . Everything 25% Off, except consignments/50% Items

“Sweet 16” Anniversary Sale Everything 25% Off

Closed Mon. Dec. 26

October 2013 Cactus Quilt Shop Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Closed Sundays

1 2 3 4 5 Oldies 10:00

6 7 8 9 10 11 Baltimore Ladies 10:00

12

13 14 Irish Chain 10-12

15 PDQ 1:30-3:30

16 Quilting for Others 9:30-12

17 18 Stacked Cat Heads 10-2

19 Jelly Roll Race 10-2pm

20 21 Irish Chain 10-12

22 Table Runner 10-12 PDQ 1:30-3:30

23

Needle Turn 1:30-

24 Red Hot Indian Sum-mer 10-2pm

25 AAA “Sit &Sew10:00 Twilling 1:30

26 Paper Piecing 10-12

27 28 Big Bag 10-2

29 PDQ 1:30-3:30

30 Needle Turn 1:30-

31

Southern Arizona Shop Hop, Tucson, Sahuarita, Sierra Vista

Closed for Thanksgiving

Wednesday and Thurs-day

Shop Hop

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January 2014 Cactus Quilt Shop Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Closed Sundays

1 2 3 4 Oldies 10:00 PDQ 1:30-3:30

5 6 Fun Feathers 1:30-3:30

7 Needle Turn 1:30-3:30

8

9 10 BLTs 10:00 Appliqué 4 Dummies 1:30

11 Mach. Quilt #1, 10-12:30 PDQ 1:30-3:30

12 Sunday Sew-In 12-8pm

13 Fun Feathers 1:30-3:30

14 Needle Turn 1:30-3:30

15 Quilting for Others, 9:30-12

16 17 Dis. 9-Patch 1:30-4:30

18 F-weight MX 10-12 PDQ 1:30-3:30

19 20 21 Big Bag 10-2

22 Table Runner 10-12

23 24 25 Machine Quilt #2,

10-12:30

26 27 28 29 30 31 Finishing School 10-12

December 2013 Cactus Quilt Shop Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Sunday Sew-In 12-8pm

2 Red Hot Indian Summer 10-2

3 4 Paper Piecing 1:30-3:30

5 Irish Chain 10-12

6 7 Oldies 10 Oldies Reunion 11:00

8 Closed Sundays

9 10 Stacked Cat Heads 10-2

11 12 Irish Chain 10-12

13 Baltimore Ladies 10:00

14 PDQ 1:30-3:30

15 16 17 SW Welcome Sampler 1:30-4

18 Quilting for Others 9:30-12

19 20 21 PDQ 1:30-3:30

22 23 24 25 26 27 AAA “Sit & Sew” 10:00 Twilling 1:30

28 PDQ 1:30-3:30

29 30 31

Our Newsletter/Class Schedule is also available on our Web Site: www.cactusquiltshop.com

Closed Christmas Eve and Day

Merry Christmas

Closed Boxing Day

Closed New Year’s

Eve Day

Closed New Year’s

Day

Tucson Quilt Guild Show TCC

Quilt Show TCC Mary Lou McDonald Class

10-4

Mary Lou McDonald Class 10-4

Closed New Year’s

Day

Page 8 The Cactus Needle CQS has many beautiful vintage quilts on consignment & ready for “adoption”.

Nancy’s Sunday Sew-Ins

Gather your friends, a favor-ite 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. Sun. December 1st, and Jan. 12.

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.

“Featherweight” Maintenance-David Landon David will show you how to care for your “Singer Featherweight” machine yourself. This “get-your-hands-dirty” experience is $25 and includes all sup-

plies, except your machine. Wear your “grubbies” and bring an old hand towel. Friday, Nov. 8, 1:30-3:30, or Saturday, January 18, 10-12

Cactus Quilt Shop “Face Book” Page!!

Yes! We’re on “FaceBook”, no,….Nancy didn’t do it. Sarah (Landon) Martin put us “UP”. Check us out for all the latest!

news and updates.

Marylou McDonald– Is Coming Back! We are thrilled to welcome Marylou back in January for two more classes on Baltimore appliqué. She is a renowned authority on an-

tique quilts of the Baltimore style and an amazing teacher. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and perfect your appliqué skills.

Ship Block Project: Thursday and Friday, January 23, 24, 10am– 4pm Bird/Rose Wreath Project: Monday and Tuesday, January 27, 28, 10am-4pm Fee, for each class, of $130 includes lunch on both days of class as well as David’s pies, and other baked “goodies”. Hope to see you there.