3949 E. 29th St., Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 790-7041
Owners: Tim & Dena Dority
Website: www.azvacandsew.com
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
February & March - 2014
The Tucson Quilt Guild show is over. Thank you to all our customers who visited us
at our booth during the show. We appreciate your support. Also, thanks are in order as we
were blessed to have sold four of our two top-of-the-line Janome machines. To those who
bought them, we hope they turn out to be everything you hoped for. If you weren’t able to
buy a machine at the show & are still thinking about it, we will have special financing for
President’s Day & March Madness (page 2). Also, read below about our special event in
February as we host the visit of Rita Fishel, and there are many new classes to be enjoyed.
Our store hours are on the calendars, & the website.
Tim & Dena
Eagle’s Wings Quilting
is proud to announce that Rita Fishel will return to present two events.
Rita is the author of Mystery Quilts and Everyday Quilts. She has
owned Creations Sew Clever, a quilt shop in Chillicothe, Ohio for over 20
years. Rita is the National Demo-Goddess & consultant/designer for
Creative Grids, USA. She has traveled & taught the national sewing
show circuit & is in demand as a speaker and quilt instructor for several specialty areas.
We are honored to have Rita Fishel visit Tucson and AZ Vac & Sew/
Eagle’s Wings Quilting. Please join us for the following events.
“Underground Railroad Quilts” Lecture
Sunday, February 16, 2014
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.
Get yours early as space is limited.
Refreshments following lecture; time to meet & talk with Rita.
Pineapple Fun Class
February 17, 9:00 - 4:00 & February 18, 9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $65.00
Join Rita to learn how to make a fabulous “pineapple” block quilt in this 2-part class.
You will learn how to use the Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool ruler and 2.5”x 18.5”
ruler which makes the “pineapple” block a breeze to make. Rita will work with you on all
variations this ruler can help you do. Supply list provided at time of signup. Required
pattern available day of class (you can choose from three patterns).
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Can’t get them off your mind?
The great Janome & Elna machines
you saw at the Quilt Show!
Well, now is your time to buy one.
Join us at AZ Vac and Sew/Eagle’s Wings Quilting for our
Presidents’ Day Special Financing
February 12-18, 2014
and for our
March Madness Special Financing
March 12-18
See our two top-of-the-line Janome machines.
Special Features of the 15000
Large, more clear touch screen
One-Step needle plate conversion
More space left of the needle
Automatic needle threader
Double processing speed
Bigger machine
Decorative stitches - 9mm
Comes with accufil quilting software & hoop
Four embroidery hoops: - 5.5 square inches - 8.7 square inches-- 9.1 square inches- 9.1x 11.8 inches
Special Features of the 12000
The Janome Horizon Memory Craft 12000 was engineered to be forgotten.
Because you never need to worry about performance, you can focus all your
energy on your projects. That is when the journey starts and creativity blooms.
Some of the great features are:
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Monthly Events
NEW! A Mystery Small-Quilt-of-the-Month Club (SQOM).
Instructor: Deborah Schoof (Deborah’s Designs)
Join Deborah for this monthly club. You’ll work on a small quilt (about 17”x 19”) each
month, which you will have the choice of finishing as a small quilt, or waiting until the
club’s end to put all twelve together in one quilt. We will meet through February, 2015, but
there will be no meetings in July, August or December of 2014. Some months you might
receive 2 patterns to work on. Some of the quilts have easy applique. Class is not for beginners. You must have some knowledge of applique as we only meet for an hour to receive
instructions etc. Also, at each meeting, you receive the pattern. It’s going to be fun!
Date: First Saturdays, Beginning March 1, 2014. Time: 10:00 - 11:00.
Class Cost (includes twelve patterns): $120.00 plus $5.00 (non-refundable) registration
fee. Signup early so we know what to order.
Make n Take
Instructor: Deborah Schoof (Deborah’s Designs)
Spend some fun time with Deborah & work on quick, easy projects at Make ‘n Take on
the First Monday of each month Bring your sewing machine & quilting supplies. Signup
in advance, please.
Monday, February 3rd. and March 3rd.
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: No class fee.
Kit Fee: Usually $10.00 - $20.00 depending on project size, fabric needed & if there is a
pattern fee.
Quilters’ Tea with Dena Dority
A free monthly tea. A time for us to gather, socialize & get to know each other. Each
month, enjoy a quilt topic, notion, demo, or a trunk show. Bring “Show & Tell”. Share a
snack with me, & our common love of quilting/sewing. No children, please.
Date: Third Wednesday, Time: 2:00- 4:00
February 18: Fabric Painting with Millie” - bring a 1/2” to 1” paint brush
(like the one in a kid’s watercolor paint kit).
March 18: “Fun with Crystals” by Dena Dority.
Sweet, Sassy, Sewing & Supper
Join us the 2nd Saturday night of each month for dinner & sewing. Buy a kit, or sew
your own project. It’s your night out to have some uninterrupted sewing time, demos &
fun activities. Don’t forget your sewing machine & supplies.
A hearty supper provided.
We’ll have cutting tables & irons available. Cost: $20.00
Space limited so call now
Date: Feb. 8th. & Mar.8th.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
to reserve your spot.
NEW! Quilt of the Month Club (QOM)
Instructor: Esther Bojorquez
We have beautiful quilt kits (all pre-cut, includes binding) coming from RJR on a bimonthly
basis. Join me on the third Saturday bimonthly to learn the basics of putting this quilt
together. Remember - no cutting! Everything is done for you!
Date: Third Saturday, March15,
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: $120.00 mo.
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. . . More Monthly Events
“It’s Your Bag” Day
Buy a store “It’s Your Bag”, and bring it the Fourth Saturday of each month. The
staff will demo products throughout the day, & you will receive discount coupons for
demo items & other store items (coupons valid that day only).
Saturday, February 22nd. & Saturday, March 22nd.
Quilting Classes
Beginning Quilting with Dena Dority
Creativity & excitement are in store for the 1st time quilter in this 6– part, evening,
class. You will become familiar with quilting tools & learn to piece, quilt & bind a sampler quilt. Dena will also cover how to choose your fabrics & colors. Your creativity is
limited only to where your vision can take you. Supply list provided at time of class
signup.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 4, 18, 25 & March 4, 11, 18
Cost: $100.00 plus cost of book & supplies.
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Tickled Pink
Instructor: Deborah Schoof (Deborah’s Designs)
Join me to make this gorgeous quilt. I did it in pinks, browns & creams, but I think it
would look terrific in any color; especially reds, blues & creams. The star blocks are fun.
This quilt class is for a confident quilter. Supply list provided at time of signup. Required
pattern ($8.00) must be paid for at signup & will be handed out day of class.
Wednesday, February 26th.
Time: 9:30 - 1:30 (bring lunch)
Cost: $35.00
Spicy Spiral Table Runner
Instructor: Beth Glass
This is a fast, easy table runner that looks complicated but isn’t. So very different &
unique, this project will “spice” up the conversations at your table. You can make one for
each holiday or any occasion. It uses 8 fabrics in colors from dark to light. You will also
learn to use the 9 degree, or 10 degree, wedge ruler, make & use bias binding, & binding
odd corners. Size 25”x 42”. Supply list provided at time of signup. Pattern required &
provided day of class.
Date: Saturday, March 8th.
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: $40.00 & pattern fee
Come Strip with Me!
Instructor: Esther Bojorquez
That’s right — it’s strippin’ time! Join me for this quick, easy & fun class. We’ll make a
quilt just for you or for a gift. All you need is one 40-piece jelly roll, or a collection of
2-1/2”x WOF strips. This quilt finishes at 51”x 61”. Borders can be added if you want it
larger. Supply list available at time of class signup. Free pattern day of class.
Date: Tuesday, March 18,
Time: 9:30 - 1:00
Cost: $25.00
. . . More Quilting Classes
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Easy Ring Quilt
Instructor: Beth Glass
This quilt (60”x 72”) has no curves, even though it looks like it does. It’s the combination of 2 blocks that make the “curves”. The quilt uses strip quilting, easy half-square triangle (HST) techniques, & super easy paper piecing to make the spiky units super accurate. Can be made scrappy or planned. Supply list available at time of sign-up. Pattern
handed out by instructor on class day.
Date: Wednesday, March 26,
Time: 12:00 - 4:00
Cost: $30.00
Easy Toss
Instructor: Deborah Schoof (Deborah’s Designs)
This quilt is a breeze to make & great for the beginner — or anyone for that matter. I
used the Stonehenge 5” squares that the store has. I loved the look, but feel free to
choose whatever says “You”. Supply list available at time of sign up. Free pattern day of
class.
Date: Tuesday, March 25,
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Cost: $25.00
This class sample will not be available
to be seen until about February 19th.
Part I - Urban Runner
Instructor: Poongothai Neff
In this class, Poongothai will introduce you to the Quick Curve Ruler as you make a
14”x 52” table runner. This class is for intermediate to advanced quilters. Poongothai is
new to Eagle’s Wings quilting & you will enjoy her teaching skills. Free pattern provided
day of class. Supply list provided at time of class signup, & purchase of ruler.
Date: Saturday, February 15,
Time: 9:30 - 1:30
Cost: $30.00 plus required ruler
NOTE:
Sign up for both Part I & II of Poongothai’s
classes, then the cost is only $60.00 for both.
Part II - Urban Abacus
Instructor: Poongothai Neff
In this second class with Poongothai, you will build on the skills you learned in Part I
using the Quick Curve Ruler, & will make a 50”x 67” quilt. Supply list available at time of
class signup. Required pattern available day of class.
Date: Saturday, February 22,
Time: 9:30 - 2:30
Cost: $40.00 plus pattern fee
Art & Landscape Quilts, & Technique Classes
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“Fiber Landscape” Talk
Instructor: Trish Hastings-Sargent
“I create realistic landscape art from my original photographs. My favorite subjects include desert & mountain scenes, the magnificent Arizona sunsets, & my favorite subject is trees. My imagery keeps its realistic look because I keep in mind some very important elements including perspective,
foreground, mid-ground, background & direction of light source. Also, I will share my processes, tips & secrets in this three hour talk. If you would like to learn how to use one of
your own photographs as the inspiration to create your art, then come & join me for this
talk. Try to sign up in advance. And, if you already have a photo in mind that you would
like to work on, then sign up also for my Fiber Landscape Lab.”
Date: Fri. Feb. 28 or Sat. Mar. 22,
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Cost: $35.00.
“Fiber Landscape” Lab
Instructor: Trish Hastings-Sargent
Have a photo in mind you would like to work with to make a beautiful fiber landscape?
Then this lab is the place for you. Supply list provided at time of class signup.
Date: Fri. Feb. 28 or Sat. Mar. 22,
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Cost: $20.00
From Trash to Treasure
Instructor: Ruth Sharp
This is a fun & easy project. Use all those saved threads & small scraps of fabric you
have to make a fun project. We will make a curtain valence (or window jewelry), or a patch
for a piece of clothing, or a scarf. You are limited only by your imagination. Supply list
available at time of class signup. Optional kit available for $10.00.
Date: Thursday, February 20,
Time: 9:30 - 2:00
Cost: $33.00
Judgment Day
Instructor: Mary Vaneecke
Ever wonder about the judging process at the quilt show? How does a quilt judge pick
just one quilt to be Best in Show? Why do they use the criteria they do, & who are these
judges? Join award-winning quilter, Mary Vaneecke to talk about all these issues & more.
See the confidential comments of several different judges on Mary’s AQS ribbon winner,
Hommage. Beginners welcome.
Date: Thursday, February 27,
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Cost: $25.00
Foot Fetish
Join Dena Dority & Deborah Schoof to learn all about the presser feet for your sewing
machines. You’ll be surprised what’s available & what you can do!
Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Cost: $25.00
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. . . More Technique Classes
“Bling Me Up, Scotty!”
Want to “Bling” up your clothes & go with the trend? Then join Dena
Dority & Deborah Schoof to learn what the fad is all about & how to go about it.
Date: Wednesday, March 5,
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Cost: Kit Fee $10.00
Off the Wall Quilts
Instructor: Mary Vaneecke
Take your quilting 3-D with this fun, eye-catching project. Use your favorite coordinating fabrics & learn how to layer, quilt & cut your work into a fabulous 3-D work of art!
Must be able to quilt with a walking foot on your sewing machine. Confident beginners
welcome. Supply list available at time of signup. Required kit fee $10.00.
Date: Thursday, March 20,
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: $75.00 plus kit fee of $10.00
Longarming 101
Instructor: Mary Vaneecke
Join award-winning quilter, Mary Vaneecke to learn everything you need to know to
begin longarm quilting. In this class, students will learn how to load a quilt onto the machine, keep it square, basic “threadology”, operating the longarm & the science of good
thread tension. This class is required in order to rent the Janome Artistic longarm
machines at AZ Vac and Sew. Beginners welcome. Bring notepad & pencil.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8,
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Cost: $35.00
Fast, Fun, Freehand Longarm Quilting
Instructor: Mary Vaneecke
In this hands-on three hour class, you will learn
tips & tricks of fun free-motion quilting from awardwinning longarm quilter, Mary Vaneecke. Learn
the fastest way to quilt beautiful hand guided motifs
& ways to practice your designs off the machine.
Students will try the basic meander, & build on
that skill to quilt stars, hearts, flowers & more. To
ensure maximum personal attention, class is
limited to 3 persons per longarm machine.
Beginners welcome.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8,
Time: 1 - 4:30
Cost: $45.00 plus kit fee of $5.00
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Basic Quilting/
Sewing Supplies
Sewing machine & manual,
foot pedal & cord.
Paper & pencil.
Rotary cutter & sharp
blade, rulers & cutting
mat.
Thread, seam ripper,
straight pins
Extra machine needles.
Scissors for snipping
threads, for fabric & for
paper.
All items on Class Supply
list.
Embroidery Club & Computer Classes
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Embroidery Club
Instructor: Lindee Goodall (Lindee G Embroidery)
Join professional embroiderer & digitizer, Lindee Goodall of Lindee G Embroidery for a
fun & informative session every second Tuesday of each month. Bring something for
show and share — can be a current project, one in the works or something you are having problems with. Check her Facebook page & her website closer to each meeting for
topics & any special supplies to bring. Each class fee $7.00.
Date: February 11th.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 Topic: Creating Monograms
Monograms are hot! You’ll find small 3-letter monograms on the cuffs of men’s shirts
& a jumbo single monogram on throw pillows & towels, plus everything in between.
Learn how to create your own monogram, what order the letter should appear in, where
to place them on various items, & how to stitch one on towels.
Date: March 11th.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Topic: Machine Embroidered Bobbin Work
Do you want to embroider with thread that is too heavy to thread through the needle?
You can stitch with it in the bobbin. Discover how to put specialty threads, yarns & even
ribbon in the bobbin to use with embroidery designs. Also, how to select appropriate
designs, how to hoop, stabilize, & master tensions.
Computer Basics for Quilters & Embroiderers
Instructor: Lindee Goodall (Lindee G Embroidery)
Are you intimidated by your computer? Baffled by downloading designs from the internet? Can’t find designs on your computer? Bring your laptop & join me for computer
basic. Learn how to organize files, how to download, how to find lost files, tips for storing
files & more. We’ll also take a brief look at some useful utility programs that all embroiderers should have. After class, feel free to hang around for “Embroidery Club”.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11,
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: $25.00
Class Policies
1. Payment for class due at time of signup, including required books or patterns (which will be supplied to
you day of class). Be sure to get your Class Supply List at time of signup.
2. 20% off all items in-store that are on the Class Supply List.
3. Some classes have prep work. Review your Class Supply List so you are ready.
4. If you will be less than 15 minutes late to class, please call. If you are any later, the instructor reserves the
right to get student caught up on the project, or to reschedule student.
Cancellation of Class:
1. Full refund of class fee given if store cancels class.
2. If you cancel 5 or more days before class, you will be given a store credit.
3. No refund given if you cancel class with less than five days notice. You may apply the fee to another class,
but only one time. If that class is not taken, fee is forfeited.
4. Cut fabric, books, patterns & opened notions are not refundable.
Note: We believe quilting/sewing are valuable life skills for all. Please talk to us if a payment plan is need-
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Long Arm Quilting
Our long arm quilting machine is up & running. We can offer you over 3000 designs to choose from. Please ask for Tim or Dena when you come in.
Also, we are offering classes on the Janome Artistic, a home quilting machine. See
“Longarm Rental Policy” for more information on classes and rental of machine.
Longarm Rental Policy
(as of May, 2013)
Eagles Wings Quilting/AZ Vac and Sew has two Janome
Artistic Quilting Machines which can be rented by customers
to do their own quilting when below guidelines are followed.
Requirements for Renting:
Must have taken Longarm 101 Class at Eagles Wings Quilting/AZ Vac and Sew,
and shown proficiency in use prior to renting a longarm.
Renting a Longarm:
1. Three hours MINIMUM rental, at $25.00 per hour. The rental fee must be paid at
time of reservation for date and time. The rental fee is non-refundable.
2. Quilt must be removed from the longarm within 30 minutes after your allotted
time. This will allow us adequate time to prepare the longarm for the next reservation.
Eagles Wings Quilting/AZ Vac and Sew will Provide:
1. Assistance by Tim or Dena Dority.
2. Pins and needles. Oiling and changing of needles on longarm
3. Changing the needle should it break during quilting time.
Call (520) 790-7041 to make a reservation.
Ask for Tim, Dena or CA.
Only Authorized Dealer in Pima County for Janome, Elna & Necchi
Sewing Machines, Sergers, Embroidery Machines,
Combination Sewing/Embroidery Machines, & Artistic Quilter
Long Arm Machine
Guide Classes for Janome, Elna & Necchi
Purchase a Janome, Elna, or Necchi from us, make an appointment, & six hours of free instruction are available to you in-store. Bring machine, manual, foot pedal, cord, thread, scrap fabric.
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Comments from Tim . . .
. . . on Longarm Quilting. I fill longarm machine bobbins from a single cone, or spool, &
test the bobbin tension in a TOWA gauge before running test stiches or stitching on your
quilt.
When a quilt is finished, I remove all the remaining thread from the bobbins & save
it in color coordinated bags for “fabric artists”. This assures you that each quilt starts
with freshly matched thread in the bobbin, & provides “fabric artists” long lengths of
loose thread. Fiber artists - just stop by & ask for it.
. . . On Gutermann thread. Due to quality issues, we have discontinued the use, & sale
of, Gutermann variegated thread & now offer WonderFil Tutti variegated thread. It is 50
weight, 3-ply, long staple Egyptian cotton thread. Plus, this WonderFil thread is double
gassed & mercerized for extra sheen, softness & cleanliness. There is an average of 40
color combinations available in 1000 meter spools, & 3000 meters on a King cone. If
you have any questions, stop by & let us show it to you.
Comments from Dena . . .
. . on fabric. I am so excited & wanted you to know why. The past few days, Tim, Deborah & I have looked at Batik fabrics. There are so many great new, luscious colors, designs & textures available now. We could hardly contain ourselves, so from February
through the end of May, we will be receiving over 70 new bolts of Batiks, even Christmas ones (but you have to wait a bit to see those). Hurry in all you Batik lovers. There
is also a special Batik we have all been waiting for; a white poplin Batik to give you the
same body as your colored Batiks when using them together.
Comments from Deborah . . .
. . . classes, the newsletter & our instructors. In case you didn’t know, I put the newsletter together quarterly & have been asked by our instructors to add a section where I
could list their names & their class specialties, so I will do that here in the little space I
have left. Later, I will fine tune this section, add instructors & elaborate a bit more.
Instructor
Dena Dority
Classes
Beginning Quilting
Pieced Quilting Classes
Crystals (Bling!)
Beth Glass
Esther Bojorquez
Pieced Quilting
Pieced Quilting
4, 5
3, 4
Trish Hastings-Sargent
Fiber Landscape Art
6
Mary Vaneeke
Longarm Lectures/Demos
Art Quilts
Technique Classes
Fiber Art/Thread Painting
6, 7
Deborah Schoof
Applique & Pieced Quilts
Specialty: Small Quilts
Technique Classes
3, 4, 5, 7
Lindee Goodall
Embroidery Club
8
Poongothai Neff
Pieced Quilts with a Twist
5
Ruth Sharp
Info on Page . . .
4, 6, 7
6
Mon
3
Make n Take
10-12
10
17
Pineapple Fun #1
9-4
24
Sun
2
Closed
9
Closed
16
Rita Fishel
“Underground
Railroad”
Lecture 2-4
23
Closed
Beg. Quilting #3
5:00 - 8:00
25
Beg. Quilting #2
5:00 - 8:00
18
Pineapple Fun #2
9-12
Embroidery Club
1-3
11 Computer
Basic Embroiderers 10-12
Beg. Quilting #1
5:00 - 8:00
4
Tue
13
6
Thu
14
7
Fri
26
Tickled Pink
9:30 - 1:30
Quilter’s Tea 2-4
19
27
Judgment Day
1-4
28
Fiber Landscape
Talk 9:30 - 12:30
Lab 1:00 - 4:00
Quilt Guild Show
Saturday & Sunday
20
21
From Trash to
Treasure 9:30 - 2
Sierra Vista
Presidents’ Day - Special Financing - Machines
12
5
Wed
Fe b ru a r y 2 0 1 4
Urban Abacus #2
9:30 - 2:30
22
“It’s Your Bag”
Day
15
Urban Runner #1
9:30 - 1:30
Supper 5-10
Free Motion
Quilting 1-4:30
8 Longarm 101
9:30 - 12:30
1
Sat
Mon
3
Make n Take 10-12
10
17
24
31
Sun
2
Closed
9
Closed
16
Closed
23
Closed
30
Closed
25
Easy Toss
9:30 - 12:30
Beg. Quilting #6
5:00 - 8:00
Thu
13
14
7
Fri
26
Easy Ring Quilt
12-4
27
20
Off the Wall Quilts
9:30 - 3:30
28
21
March Madness - Special Financing on Machines
12
Foot Fetish 1-3
5
6
Bling Me Up, Scotty
1:30 - 3:30
Wed
18 Come Strip with 19
Me 10-1:30
Quilters’ Tea 2-4
Beg. Quilting #5
5:00 - 8:00
11
Embroid. Club 1-3
4
Beg. Quilting #4
5:00 - 8:00
Tue
Ma rc h 2 01 4
29
Fiber Landscape
Talk 9:30 - 12:30
Lab 1:00 - 4:00
22 “It’s Your Bag”
15
Quilt of the Month
(QOM) 10-12
Supper 5-10
8
Spicy Spiral Table
Runner 9:30 - 3:30
1
Mystery Small
Quilt of the Month
(SQOM) 10-11
Sat