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

May 2008 CLASSES

First Saturday
Beginners Welcome
Friday, May 2       9-9:30
Saturday, May 3       9-9:30
Friday, June 6       9-9:30
Saturday, June 7        9-9:30
Thursday, July 3       9-9:30
Saturday, July 5       9-9:30
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, May 3        10:30-11:30
Saturday, June 7        10:30-11:30
Saturday, July 5       10:30-11:30
Saturday, August 2       10:30-11:30

4-Stacked Patch Posies
Carol
Find a fabulous feature fabric and you are on your way to creating a striking Kaleidoscope quilt made with simple 4-patches and sashing.
$24.00       2 sessions       2 hours
Tuesday, May 6, 13        10-12
Monday, July 7, 14       6:30-8:30

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
May 9 or 10 2-3
June 13 or 14 2-3
July 11 or 12 2-3
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, May 10     10-11
Saturday, June 14     10-11
Saturday, July 12     10-11
Saturday, August 9     10-11

Giving Back to the Community
Help us make quilts for others. We provide all the fabrics, you donate your time.
Thursday, May 15     10-3
Thursday, June 19     10-3
Thursday, July 17     10-3
Thursday, August 21     10-3

Appliqué Day
Beginners Welcome
Saturday, May 17      9-9:30
Saturday, June 21     9-9:30
Saturday, July 19     9-9:30
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, May 17     10:30-11:30
Saturday, June 21     10:30-11:30
Saturday, July 19     10:30-11:30
Saturday, August 16     10:30-11:30

Rotary Practice
Lena • Beginners Welcome
Learn to use your rotary cutter. Zip out strips and make those tools work for you. Don’t forget to ask for your supply list. Highly recommended for beginners.
$5.00      1 session     1 hour
Wednesday, May 21      10-11

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
Thursday, May 22, 29      6:30-8:30
Wednesday, June 18, 25     10-12

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, May 30 Quilt Basket
Friday, August 29 Quilt Basket
Friday, May 23 Sewing Room
Friday, August 22 Sewing Room

Clubs and Quilt Series
The Christmas Club
Cathy
Feel the joy of Christmas all year long while you get a head start on your gifts and decorations for the next holiday season. Cathy will share patterns for a Christmas Quilt designed just for this club. The techniques taught will be for machine piecing and hand or machine appliqué. You will explore different holiday traditions from around the world. Each month you will also receive an additional pattern for a different block or project such as Christmas quilts, stockings, tree skirts and more. And what would the holidays be if we didn’t enjoy a special treat with a recipe each month? So come and feel the joy and share some laughter as we make our way to next Christmas.
Our Christmas Club started in February but you can still join, come and see some of the wonderful projects from this popular club.
$36.00      4 sessions     1 hour
May 10     10-11
June 14     10-11
July 12     10-11
August 9     10-11

First Saturday 2008: “Pieceful Village”
Beginners Welcome
Pieced houses and other buildings create a charming patchwork town in our new series. You’ll have fun making various houses, a barn, a church…maybe even a quilt shop! You’ll need to purchase your own background fabric for the sky and borders but we’ll provide the rest of the fabrics. Purchase the first kit, make it and be on time the next month to receive the next kit free. You won’t want to miss the fun!
Be sure to pick up the rules for First Saturday at the Quilt Basket.
May 2 or 3      9-9:30
June 6 or 7      9-9:30
July 3 or 5      9-9:30
August 1 or 2     9-9:30

Appliqué Day 2008:
“Appliqué for All Seasons”
Beginners Welcome
The glories of the seasons are arranged into four seasonal wreaths. Combine them into one fabulous quilt or finish them as separate wall quilts. Learn great techniques as you stitch flowers, leaves, berries and birds. You’ll purchase the background and vine fabrics of your choice. Buy the first kit and finish the appliqué by the next month. Be on time and receive the next kit free. Join us for a year of seasons!
Pick up rules for Appliqué Day at the Quilt Basket.
May 17     9-9:30
June 21     9-9:30
July 19     9-9:30
August 16     9-9:30

The Garden Club
Helen
Join Helen 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
May 17     10:30-11:30
June 21     10:30-11:30
July 19     10:30-11:30
August 16      10:30-11:30

Women of Influence
Linda has started a new series following her very successful Patchwork Society. She has brought her love of quilting and history together again. If you were in Patchwork Society, you are going to love this new series. You will work from Kaye England’s Civil War Book. Continue to learn new techniques with Linda while listening to her stories. This series will have twelve sessions.
$32.00      4 sessions     1 hour
May 3     10:30-11:30
June 7     10:30-11:30
July 5      10:30-11:30
August 2     10:30-11:30

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