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Bits and Pieces
February 24, 2026
| | As I sit down to write this newsletter, I’m reminded that February only has 28 days! When you receive this email on Tuesday night, there will only be four days left in February. And, what an amazing month it has been. We have greeted shop hoppers from New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and many others from the far corners of Arizona. We truly enjoy hearing your stories, introducing you to our AZ Shop Hop Quilt, and we want to be sure you know we are also stocked with the New Mexico panel. We know many shop hoppers anticipate not being able to visit shops in NM, but they still want to secure both panels before they sell out. So, grab them while you can! As Steve Miller sang “Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future” | | I should bring to your attention that while time keeps on slippin’ ~ so will the savings on BERNINA models, which are currently discounted at 20% off MSRP prices ~ and the Large Freearm Hoop is currently 50% off! Additionally, the bernette 77 and bernette 08 are both deeply discounted to $1,999 each! All these specials end on Saturday! | | Janome’s Red Tag Sale is another way to receive some special offers! Buy a Continental M17 and receive a 9850 Limited Edition for FREE! Buy a Continental M8, and you will get Janome’s new Memory Craft 1000 for FREE! Other models are offered with a GWP Bonus bundle. If you are looking for a new top-of-the-line, daily driver or travel machine, we have many options available to meet your needs and price point. | | Have you reached the time when you want to start quilting your own quilts? Are you ready to take the next step in your journey? While I would love to speak with you about why I love the Grace longarms, I’m also happy to demonstrate their newest QMX: Foundations. If you aren’t yet familiar with QMXF, it’s an easy way to “automate” your own domestic sewing machine! Yes! Your current machine, when paired with the Cutie Breeze frame, is capable of automatically stitching out the design of your choosing. If you think it’s too good to be true, let’s schedule a time for you to come and try it for yourself! | | Our yearly workshop with Joyce Blowers, a national educator, will be here to teach us about all things QCT, QuiltMagine, and QuiltPath, beginning on March 18th. Classes are filling quickly, and if you have recently added software to your longarm, or feel challenged by the software, or feel that you underutilize the software, this is the class for you! If you are considering adding the software, you are encouraged to join us! The two-day workshop is a beginner-friendly, hands-on course that offers a thorough introduction to automation basics. Participants will learn about quilting blocks and pantographs and will get acquainted with essential features to start their automation quilting experience confidently. The class features technique demonstrations at the frame using a panel tailored for automation fundamentals, an inspiring “show and tell” slideshow, and a dedicated Q&A session. Joyce is also offering a one-day lab class for advanced learning. Pick Friday, March 20th, or Saturday, March 21st, for a full day of hands-on Gold technique training at the frame. This class suits confident users regardless of prior gold experience. You'll learn Gold techniques, get tips, watch demos, and practice on a custom panel designed for efficient, precision custom quilting. Students work in groups of up to three; each day is limited to six participants. | | February offers are slippin’ away, the remaining seats in the QCT Workshop are slippin’ away, and the days left to finish the All AZ and NM Shop Hop are slippin' away. March is just a few days away, a new month, new specials, and of course, a new holiday to celebrate. Put away the pink and red hearts, and pull out your leprechauns, shamrocks, and let’s look for the pot of gold! To celebrate, we have a fabric special for you in-store and online. Mention or use the coupon code LUCKY20 to receive 20% off our vast selection of all holiday fabrics – choose from St. Patrick’s, Valentine’s, or Easter, or any of our holiday fabrics when you purchase a half-yard or greater cut. Don’t let this opportunity slip away! | | Lynn, on behalf of Barbara, and the rest of the SVQ Crew | | | | |
