I was really surprised today when I opened an email from Olga Oasis. She wants to be the shop correspondent. Yippee!!!! If someone wants to research classes & new products in the shop I'll be glad to print the news for you. She must be spending lots of time in the shop & on the website. No one has approached me wanting this job so I guess she wants to keep herself or himself a secret.
Here's all the information that she has gathered & wants me to provide to you.
Dear Oasis Quilters:
Let me introduce myself, I am Olga Oasis and you will be hearing from me on, hopefully, a regular basis as to the goings on at A Quilters Oasis. Some of you long time customers may remember me as I greeted you from the front window until I retired (or was I retired?). Nevertheless, I am back as your Quilting Correspondent, here to bring you the news and views from the Oasis.
What’s new, pussycat??
Lots of great books, that’s what! Here are just a few:
Terrific Table Toppers - Patrick Lose
Breathtaking Quilts from Easy Paper-Pieced Units - Claudia Clark Myers
Strip Therapy 4 Bali Pop Frenzy - Brenda Henning (and who doesn’t need a bit of therapy now and then?)
I Love Batiks - Suzanne Mitchell (uses those bali pops too)
More Hand Applique by Machine - Beth Ferrier (I don’t know about you but the more hand work I can do by machine the better)
Classy Classes
We have some great classes and great teachers, too!
Monday, Dec 14, 10-2 Scrap Tease with Penny Camillone
Tuesday, Dec 15, 9:30-12:30 Keep Quilting Wk 5 with Sharon White
Wednesday, Dec 16 10-1 Textured Tote (that’s the cute purse with all the wrinkles -- Olga may need to make one to keep people from looking at the wrinkles in her face!)
Clubs and more…
Friday, Dec 11, 10-12 Applique Club (members may want to check out the book mentioned above)
Friday, Dec 11, 1-3 Civil War Club
Friday, Dec 18, 10-12 Redwork Club
Friday, Dec 18, 1-3 Stash Buster Club (probably a must join for any quilter!)
Clubs and more and more…
Friday, Dec 18, 6p-12 am MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS, always a fun time and think of all the UFOs you can get done in 6 hours!!
Saturday, Dec 19, 10-12 Block of the Month, Queen and Her Court
Have fun with your children/grandchildren and make PJ Bottoms on Wed. the 30th from 10-2 with Kathy and Denise.
And don’t forget the amazing FAT QUARTER SALE from 9:30-1 on the 31st . Those FQs will surely get your New Year off to a good start!!
We will be closing at 1 pm on Christmas Eve and will reopen on Monday, Dec 28 at 9:30am and will be closing at 3 pm on New Year’s Eve and reopening at 9:30am on Monday, Jan 4, 2010.
Great Gifts
Bendable Light (great for nighttime sewing); The Bias Tool Ruler; Flip ‘n’ Sew Ruler; Frosted Donut (pre-wound bobbins in flexible holder); Crosses & Losses Fabric Kit in brown and turquoise.
Feel free to cut out this section and leave it where your husband can find it. You might want to highlight the ones you want too!
BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FROM EVERYONE AT A QUILTERS OASIS and…
Love and Stitches from me,
Olga Oasis
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
The Staff & I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
We hope you enjoy the company of family and friends during this wonderful holiday.
Thank you to all the wonderful, supportive customers, your patronage has made the shop what it is today.
Just a reminder that we will be Closing at 1pm on Wednesday November 25th.
Kathy
We hope you enjoy the company of family and friends during this wonderful holiday.
Thank you to all the wonderful, supportive customers, your patronage has made the shop what it is today.
Just a reminder that we will be Closing at 1pm on Wednesday November 25th.
Kathy
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Almost another month has passed since I've written. I couldn't sleep so thought I'd catch up on a few things.
Hope all of you had a fun Halloween. Bob & I spent the evening with our neighbors out on their driveway. Had a nice dinner, socialized and handed out candy to trick or treaters. It was fun to catch up with the neighbors.
Novembers here and we are preparing for the holidays. The Arizona weather isn't much help in getting us into the Holiday mood, with temps in the 90's it's hard to think of Fall. I'm not complaining, I'd rather have it warm than cold, rainy, or snowy. That's why we are welcoming back our winter residence. They know a good thing (rather place) to be.
So WELCOME BACK to all. We at the shop are looking forward to hearing about &/or seeing your summer projects. It is always fun to hear what you have been doing.
We've had an overwhelming positive response to our re-model. It really is more open & bright shop. I really like being able to see all the samples on the walls, it's very inspiring. Thanks for all the compliments.
Regarding the Holidays.
We've added some great classes to make a great NOEL wall hanging and some fun quick napkins. Both would spruce up your holiday decorating and make great quick gifts. Mardi Norwood is teaching both classes. She's alot of fun and a really great teacher.
Make a note on your calendars of our Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving: Closing Wednesday November 25th at 1pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day November 26th
Christmas: Closing Thursday December 24th at 1pm
Closed Christmas Weekend Friday December 25th through Sunday December 27th
New Year: Closing Thursday December 31st at 3pm
Closed New Year Weekend: January 1st through January 3rd.
So the staff & I can enjoy the holidays with family & friends.
I just completed updating the calendar on the website so make sure to check it out. I've listed (at least I think) everything that will be happening at the shop till the end of the year and into February. I've listed dates for sales, all the club meetings.
Next Friday is our first Civil War club meeting. I've been reading about the women of the South, boy is it interesting. I never thought I'd be reading historical books & enjoying it. What a interesting but tragic time both in the countries history and in women's history. Boy would my old history teachers be shocked! These reproduction fabrics are fabulous in color, print and design. Cindy Osburn has gotten our first quilt pieced and it is beautiful! I'm looking forward to the club; meeting everyone, sharing information, and show and tell.
Talking about clubs. the applique club is inspiring! Each of the ladies are working on such different projects it's exciting to see the embroidery, the various applique techniques, best of all I enjoy watching the ladies socialize. There's room, so if you love that handwork come see what the clubs all about.
Here is a picture of the applique Block of the Month pattern. The meeting/class for this starts next Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning. November 10th/11th. You just need to come to one of the sessions.
Marion has done a great job on this quilt. There is still plenty of room & we've got several patterns still available.
Fabric: OH MY GOSH!! The UPS driver has been delivering everyday. Boxes of new fabrics, from Civil War to Retro prints are being put on our shelves. We just got in a new line from Andover called Girl Friday, it's from Cosmo Cricket. Oversized Alphabet letters tossed on a white background, and the coordinating prints. It's just FUN!!
Toast II from Jo Morton is just getting put out on the shelf.
Great black & whites from Blank designed by Heidi Pridemore (local fabric & pattern designer)
We also just received a huge delivery on batting so if you need a package or two, we've got it in stock.
Well it's now 6:15am & I better get going so I can get to the shop.
Have a Great Day!
Hope all of you had a fun Halloween. Bob & I spent the evening with our neighbors out on their driveway. Had a nice dinner, socialized and handed out candy to trick or treaters. It was fun to catch up with the neighbors.
Novembers here and we are preparing for the holidays. The Arizona weather isn't much help in getting us into the Holiday mood, with temps in the 90's it's hard to think of Fall. I'm not complaining, I'd rather have it warm than cold, rainy, or snowy. That's why we are welcoming back our winter residence. They know a good thing (rather place) to be.
So WELCOME BACK to all. We at the shop are looking forward to hearing about &/or seeing your summer projects. It is always fun to hear what you have been doing.
We've had an overwhelming positive response to our re-model. It really is more open & bright shop. I really like being able to see all the samples on the walls, it's very inspiring. Thanks for all the compliments.
Regarding the Holidays.
We've added some great classes to make a great NOEL wall hanging and some fun quick napkins. Both would spruce up your holiday decorating and make great quick gifts. Mardi Norwood is teaching both classes. She's alot of fun and a really great teacher.
Make a note on your calendars of our Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving: Closing Wednesday November 25th at 1pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day November 26th
Christmas: Closing Thursday December 24th at 1pm
Closed Christmas Weekend Friday December 25th through Sunday December 27th
New Year: Closing Thursday December 31st at 3pm
Closed New Year Weekend: January 1st through January 3rd.
So the staff & I can enjoy the holidays with family & friends.
I just completed updating the calendar on the website so make sure to check it out. I've listed (at least I think) everything that will be happening at the shop till the end of the year and into February. I've listed dates for sales, all the club meetings.
Next Friday is our first Civil War club meeting. I've been reading about the women of the South, boy is it interesting. I never thought I'd be reading historical books & enjoying it. What a interesting but tragic time both in the countries history and in women's history. Boy would my old history teachers be shocked! These reproduction fabrics are fabulous in color, print and design. Cindy Osburn has gotten our first quilt pieced and it is beautiful! I'm looking forward to the club; meeting everyone, sharing information, and show and tell.
Talking about clubs. the applique club is inspiring! Each of the ladies are working on such different projects it's exciting to see the embroidery, the various applique techniques, best of all I enjoy watching the ladies socialize. There's room, so if you love that handwork come see what the clubs all about.
Here is a picture of the applique Block of the Month pattern. The meeting/class for this starts next Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning. November 10th/11th. You just need to come to one of the sessions.
Marion has done a great job on this quilt. There is still plenty of room & we've got several patterns still available.
Fabric: OH MY GOSH!! The UPS driver has been delivering everyday. Boxes of new fabrics, from Civil War to Retro prints are being put on our shelves. We just got in a new line from Andover called Girl Friday, it's from Cosmo Cricket. Oversized Alphabet letters tossed on a white background, and the coordinating prints. It's just FUN!!
Toast II from Jo Morton is just getting put out on the shelf.
Great black & whites from Blank designed by Heidi Pridemore (local fabric & pattern designer)
We also just received a huge delivery on batting so if you need a package or two, we've got it in stock.
Well it's now 6:15am & I better get going so I can get to the shop.
Have a Great Day!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Getting Caught UP
It's been sometime since I've sat down & written. I've wanted to "blog" weekly but somehow the days are filled & the next thing you know it's been a month.
This is never what I intended. So let's see if I can catch up with everything that has been going on; without writing a book.
First let me thank everyone for all your prayers for my son Nick. He became very ill with viral meningitis & I flew to Austin to help my daughter in law; Michelle with Nick and my two grandchildren; Killian (4) & Addison (AJ, 2). I forgot how busy 2 small children can keep you. Between making sure no one else got sick (lots of hand sanitizer). By the time the week was done my hands were so dry; reminded me of my days back working at the hospital.
My daughter in law did come down with a viral cold but we were able to keep the kids healthy.
Not sure how we did that! Anyway, Nick & Michelle are tired but getting back to everyday routine. Let me just say; Mom/Grandma is glad to be back home & getting back into my regular routine..
Shop Hop 2009 was lots of fun; seeing quilters from around the county/state. It was fun to get to see/meet enthusiastic quilters. We demo'd another fantastic product The Clearly Perfect Angles. It's an vinyl cling that goes on your sewing machine to sew 45 degree angles. No mark method for half square triangles, flying geese, snowball blocks. If any of you remember the Angler 2?? This is an update & user friendly tool.
If you haven't seen it make sure to ask us next time you come in. This is a real time saver & very accurate!!!
Congratulations to the winners:
Grand Prize Bernina 230 Black Pearl Edition Machine: Janet Garber
$100.00 Gift Certificate
Sun Valley Quilts - Sharon Walsh
Quilter's Bee - Brenda Wilcox
Quiltz - Linda Dern
Bearly Stitchin' - Barbara Thomas
Quilted Apple - Heidi Foltz
Desert Flower - Edith Lasson
Quilter's Ranch - Kathy DeMuro
Zoe's Trunk - Carrie Kneifel
A Quilter's Oasis- Bonnie Duncan
Looking forward to Shop Hop 2010.
Last time I wrote we were in the beginning phase of our re-model. Well it's DONE (for 5 weeks) & it is FANTASTIC! I'm not just saying that (I'm a bit bias in my opinion). We get compliments from customers everyday on our new look.
The UPS driver has been stopping everyday with new fabrics, books, & patterns.
Our new Civil War collections are here & boy are they fantastic! We've put these in Fat Quarter Bundles for you.
Simply Baby collection from Windham.. Pastel colors of animals, gingham checks, stripes... Great for diaper bags, burp cloths and yep a quilt.
Mill House Inn from Fig Tree; soft floral & polka dots. These would look great in anything..
Lots of pre-cut fabrics; Jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs are available.
On Friday; UPS delivered Blessings by Brannock & Patek from MODA. It will be in the computer & out on the floor this week.
Two new books came: Fat Quarter Quilts, lots of small projects that our new fabrics will be perfect for.
Candy Cane Lane: a terrific collection of Christmas blocks.
Classes
The class schedule is out, samples are hung. We have lots to offer so make sure to check out the schedule either on the website; www.aquiltersoasis.com or better yet come in; pick up a schedule & see the samples that the teachers have prepared.
Stash Buster Club resumes this Friday October 16th. Don't miss out on this fun, informative club.. I know Denise has lots of ideas for you this season..
So come in & take a look for yourself..
This is never what I intended. So let's see if I can catch up with everything that has been going on; without writing a book.
First let me thank everyone for all your prayers for my son Nick. He became very ill with viral meningitis & I flew to Austin to help my daughter in law; Michelle with Nick and my two grandchildren; Killian (4) & Addison (AJ, 2). I forgot how busy 2 small children can keep you. Between making sure no one else got sick (lots of hand sanitizer). By the time the week was done my hands were so dry; reminded me of my days back working at the hospital.
My daughter in law did come down with a viral cold but we were able to keep the kids healthy.
Not sure how we did that! Anyway, Nick & Michelle are tired but getting back to everyday routine. Let me just say; Mom/Grandma is glad to be back home & getting back into my regular routine..
Shop Hop 2009 was lots of fun; seeing quilters from around the county/state. It was fun to get to see/meet enthusiastic quilters. We demo'd another fantastic product The Clearly Perfect Angles. It's an vinyl cling that goes on your sewing machine to sew 45 degree angles. No mark method for half square triangles, flying geese, snowball blocks. If any of you remember the Angler 2?? This is an update & user friendly tool.
If you haven't seen it make sure to ask us next time you come in. This is a real time saver & very accurate!!!
Congratulations to the winners:
Grand Prize Bernina 230 Black Pearl Edition Machine: Janet Garber
$100.00 Gift Certificate
Sun Valley Quilts - Sharon Walsh
Quilter's Bee - Brenda Wilcox
Quiltz - Linda Dern
Bearly Stitchin' - Barbara Thomas
Quilted Apple - Heidi Foltz
Desert Flower - Edith Lasson
Quilter's Ranch - Kathy DeMuro
Zoe's Trunk - Carrie Kneifel
A Quilter's Oasis- Bonnie Duncan
Looking forward to Shop Hop 2010.
Last time I wrote we were in the beginning phase of our re-model. Well it's DONE (for 5 weeks) & it is FANTASTIC! I'm not just saying that (I'm a bit bias in my opinion). We get compliments from customers everyday on our new look.
The UPS driver has been stopping everyday with new fabrics, books, & patterns.
Our new Civil War collections are here & boy are they fantastic! We've put these in Fat Quarter Bundles for you.
Simply Baby collection from Windham.. Pastel colors of animals, gingham checks, stripes... Great for diaper bags, burp cloths and yep a quilt.
Mill House Inn from Fig Tree; soft floral & polka dots. These would look great in anything..
Lots of pre-cut fabrics; Jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs are available.
On Friday; UPS delivered Blessings by Brannock & Patek from MODA. It will be in the computer & out on the floor this week.
Two new books came: Fat Quarter Quilts, lots of small projects that our new fabrics will be perfect for.
Candy Cane Lane: a terrific collection of Christmas blocks.
Classes
The class schedule is out, samples are hung. We have lots to offer so make sure to check out the schedule either on the website; www.aquiltersoasis.com or better yet come in; pick up a schedule & see the samples that the teachers have prepared.
Stash Buster Club resumes this Friday October 16th. Don't miss out on this fun, informative club.. I know Denise has lots of ideas for you this season..
So come in & take a look for yourself..
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