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Store hours:
Monday-Saturday 9:30-5 PM.

La Plaza Shoppes
6538 E. Tanque Verde #130
Tucson, Arizona 85715
520-722-8810
Owner: Lena Tsuruda

How to Register for classes:

You may pre-register for classes either at the shop or by mail. Phone registration may be made with either Visa or Master Charge. If you would like us to mail your receipt and supply list, include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Full payment is required at time of registration. Many classes fill up quickly so please register early to avoid disappointment or the possibility of a class being canceled.

In the event a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, individuals who have registered for that class will be contacted and a full refund will be given.

Cancellations must be received eight full days prior to class date or there will be NO REFUND. Sorry, this must apply to last minute emergencies such as illness, car trouble, etc!

Students who cancel prior to the eight days before starting date of class can transfer to another class or receive a full refund.

Supplies are not included in most classes. A 10% discount coupon on supplies will be given upon registration.

Click here for printable registration form to mail,
or call us at 520-722-8810

August 2008 CLASSES

First Saturday
Beginners Welcome
Friday, August 1 9-9:30
Saturday, August 2 9-9:30

Women of Inﬂuence
Linda • Beginners Welcome
Continue to learn more about our women in history. Linda will focus on the Civil War years. Women of Inﬂuence will have a total of twelve sessions.
$32.00 4 sessions 1 hour
Saturday, August 2 10:30-11:30

Basic Machine Appliqué
Lena Tsuruda • Beginners Welcome
Everyone loves appliqué but not all the work! Now you can use your sewing machine to create the look of hand appliqué. Make a small wall quilt to learn the technique. You’ll be amazed!
$30.00 2 sessions 2 ½ hours
Monday, August 4, 11 10-12:30

Hand Appliqué
Sue • Beginners Welcome
Whether you have never hand appliquéd before or you want to brush up on the basics, you will enjoy working on these adorable little birds.
$30.00 2 sessions 2 ½ hours
Wednesday, August 6, 13 6:30-9

Thimbleberries Club
Lena • Beginners Welcome
Thimbleberries series is January thru June and July thru December, but you may join at any time.
$38.00 6 sessions 1 hour
August 8 or 9 2-3

Christmas Club
Cathy
Now is your chance to start your Christmas projects early! Cathy will have a beautiful quilt to share and lots of smaller projects and recipes to share.
$36.00 4 sessions 1 hour
Saturday, August 9 10-11

Star of Bethlehem
Carol
Learn precision cutting, stitching and paper piecing techniques to make this spectacular 78” x 78” strip pieced quilt that will become a family heirloom.
$30.00      2 sessions      2 ½ hours
Tuesday, August 12, 19      10-12:30 or 6:30-9 PM

Appliqué Day
Beginners Welcome
Saturday, August 16      9-9:30

The Garden Club
Helen
Join Helen Frost each month for patterns, techniques, and lots of fun as part of the Garden Club. Fruits, ﬂowers and more are the focus of the designs. Each month you’ll practice an advanced appliqué technique in class to build on your skills. Previous appliqué experience is required.
$36.00 4 sessions 1 hour
Saturday, August 16 10:30-11:30

Giving Back to the Community
Help us make quilts for others. We provide all the fabrics, you donate your time.
Thursday, August 21 10-3

“Piece of Cake”
Sally
Here she goes again, making it look so easy with the precut fabric strips and squares.
We have three classes using Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls or Charm Packs; Simple patterns that go together quickly for the seasonal quilter or an easy project for the beginner.
$18.00/session 1 session 2 ½ hours
August 25 10-12:30

Machine Quilting
Sue • Beginners Welcome
Finish your projects by learning how to machine quilt. Your home sewing machine can quilt from small to large projects. You may want to have someone else do your large bed quilts, but you can learn to do the small quilts with just a little practice and instruction from Sue.
$18.00 1 session 2 ½ hours
Wednesday, August 27 6:30-9

Happy Hour
Join us for an evening of fun! Bring your machine, ﬁnger food to share and supplies for your sewing project. It was decided at the last session that you can work on any project you like, but you still have to pay for the session. You will receive the pattern and supplies for the evening’s project whether you decide to do it that night or not.
$10.00 1 session 5-10:30 PM
Friday, August 29 Quilt Basket

Signing & Trunk Show:
Helen Frost and Cathy Skow
“Radiant Sunshine & Shadow”
Join us for the premiere of the new book, Radiant Sunshine & Shadow: 23 Quilts with Nine-Patch Sparkle. The authors will be showing quilts, sharing stories, and of course, autographing copies of the book! We will e-mail you as soon as the books are available.
Saturday, August 30 2-3
Wednesday, August 15 10-11 or 6-7

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