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May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008

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

June 2008 CLASSES

Simply Charming
Kathy • Beginners Welcome
Calling all beginners…soooooo much fun! Learn to cut and piece this charming quilt this summer. Let Kathy show you how easy and fun your ﬁrst quilt can be. Your ﬁrst quilt can follow a theme, a baby quilt for a friend or make it for yourself.
$30.00      2 sessions      2 ½ hours
Monday, June 2, 9       10-12:30
Wednesday, July 9, 16      6:30-9

First Saturday
Beginners Welcome
Friday, June 6 9-9:30
Saturday, June 7 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, June 7 10:30-11:30

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
Tuesday, June 10, 17      10-12:30
Wednesday, August 6, 13      6:30-9

Scrambled 9-Patch
Sally
Join Sally in learning how to do this quick table topper using your favorite Charm Pack or ﬁve inch squares; a great beginner’s project.
$18.00 1 session 2 ½ hours
Thursday, June 12 10-12:30

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
June 13 or 14 2-3

The 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, June 14 10-11

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
Monday, June 16      10-12:30
Wednesday, August 27      6:30-9

Slice of Summer
Carol
Learn simple piecing and appliqué techniques as you make a wall hanging that will remind you of summer.
$24.00 2 sessions 2 hours
Wednesday, June 18, 25 10-12

Giving Back to the Community
Help us make quilts for others. We provide all the fabrics, you donate your time.
Thursday, June 19 10-3

Appliqué Day
Beginners Welcome
Saturday, June 21 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, June 21 10:30-11:30

“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
Monday, June 23       10-12:30
Monday, July 21      10-12:30
Monday, August 25      10-12:30

Basic Hand Quilting
Carole ✧ Beginners Welcome
Quilts from the past can be yours. Let Carole show you how to hand quilt. Learn about marking the design, making tiny stitches, thimbles and using a quilt hoop
$32.50 2 sessions 2 hours
Tuesday, June 24, July 1 10-12 or 6:30-8:30

Baste It!
Lena ✧ Beginners Welcome
Getting a top ready to quilt is an important process. Learn to layer and baste for hand or machine quilting. Learn how to use the basting spray and cut your layering time in half.
$5.00 1 session 1 hour
Friday, June 27 10-11

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