Hello From Tucson, AZ
07-02-2009, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by marveenc
Where do you shop for your quilting materials?
Once WallMart closed I had to travel half again as far to the nearest
Joann's or Hancock fabric stores.
I've heard that a quilt shop in Catalina is moving to
Oro Valley or Tucson soon. They just had a huge sale to lighten the
load of inventory they would have to move. I'm crossing my fingers that
it is in Oro Valley.
Marveen
Once WallMart closed I had to travel half again as far to the nearest
Joann's or Hancock fabric stores.
I've heard that a quilt shop in Catalina is moving to
Oro Valley or Tucson soon. They just had a huge sale to lighten the
load of inventory they would have to move. I'm crossing my fingers that
it is in Oro Valley.
Marveen
07-02-2009, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wbotw39
Hey Sharon it sounds like you live in my direction - I live off of Valencia by Casino Del Sol
07-02-2009, 01:35 PM
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Welcome, Sharon... Im from northern lower Michigan. We head to Phoenix area in the winter. We havent headed south to your area but are thinking of heading down this year. I have a friend from Mi that goes every year and is part of a guild or quilt shop group (not sure which) in Tucson. She enters quilts into a show they have in the winter. This year I plan to attend the show. I went to the one in Phoenix last year and really enjoyed it. They sure have a lot of quilt stores in that area... plus JoAnns, Lobby hobby and other. WAY more than what we have at home here.
07-02-2009, 01:39 PM
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Welcome, Sharon... Im from northern lower Michigan. We head to Phoenix area in the winter. We havent headed south to your area but are thinking of heading down this year. I have a friend from Mi that goes every year and is part of a guild or quilt shop group (not sure which) in Tucson. She enters quilts into a show they have in the winter. This year I plan to attend the show. I went to the one in Phoenix last year and really enjoyed it. They sure have a lot of quilt stores in that area... plus JoAnns, Lobby hobby and other. WAY more than what we have at home here.
07-02-2009, 03:26 PM
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Hi Deb,
I'm originally from Grand Rapids, both my kids went to Tech and I have some very fond memories of being in your part of the state. Which city do you live in? If you come to Phoenix then you are only 3 1/2 hours from Lake Havasu...depending on where in Phoenix you stay. If you are in Arizona the first part of November please come over to see our quilt show the first weekend of November. I'm on the committee and it is going to be fabulous. We have it every other year. I will definitely put a posting up to invite everyone. As I've said to others today, Lake Havasu has a terrific retreat the first part of January. I'll also post that info.
Nice to talk to someone from home.
Chris
I'm originally from Grand Rapids, both my kids went to Tech and I have some very fond memories of being in your part of the state. Which city do you live in? If you come to Phoenix then you are only 3 1/2 hours from Lake Havasu...depending on where in Phoenix you stay. If you are in Arizona the first part of November please come over to see our quilt show the first weekend of November. I'm on the committee and it is going to be fabulous. We have it every other year. I will definitely put a posting up to invite everyone. As I've said to others today, Lake Havasu has a terrific retreat the first part of January. I'll also post that info.
Nice to talk to someone from home.
Chris
07-02-2009, 03:52 PM
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Well, you seem surrounded by an abundance of places to get your
fabric fixes!
Here, on the other side of the mountains the pickin's are sllim. There is
one quilt shop on Oracle and Orange Grove, but their prices are so high
for fabric and notions that I get discouraged every time I stop by.
Do you belong to the Tucson Quilter's Guild that Northern Deb mentioned? I'd love to join, but again, it's just too far away.
I've been responding to feature stories in the AZ Daily Star that feature
people who are struggling with health issues or who are refugees from war torn countries.
Besides those outlets for my quilts, I try to make one a year for
Tu Nidito, the Tucsonl organization that assists families with children who have chronic life threatening diseases or who are in the terminal phase of their disease. Quilts are really treasured there.
fabric fixes!
Here, on the other side of the mountains the pickin's are sllim. There is
one quilt shop on Oracle and Orange Grove, but their prices are so high
for fabric and notions that I get discouraged every time I stop by.
Do you belong to the Tucson Quilter's Guild that Northern Deb mentioned? I'd love to join, but again, it's just too far away.
I've been responding to feature stories in the AZ Daily Star that feature
people who are struggling with health issues or who are refugees from war torn countries.
Besides those outlets for my quilts, I try to make one a year for
Tu Nidito, the Tucsonl organization that assists families with children who have chronic life threatening diseases or who are in the terminal phase of their disease. Quilts are really treasured there.
07-02-2009, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by marveenc
Well, you seem surrounded by an abundance of places to get your
fabric fixes!
Here, on the other side of the mountains the pickin's are sllim. There is
one quilt shop on Oracle and Orange Grove, but their prices are so high
for fabric and notions that I get discouraged every time I stop by.
Do you belong to the Tucson Quilter's Guild that Northern Deb mentioned? I'd love to join, but again, it's just too far away.
I've been responding to feature stories in the AZ Daily Star that feature
people who are struggling with health issues or who are refugees from war torn countries.
Besides those outlets for my quilts, I try to make one a year for
Tu Nidito, the Tucsonl organization that assists families with children who have chronic life threatening diseases or who are in the terminal phase of their disease. Quilts are really treasured there.
fabric fixes!
Here, on the other side of the mountains the pickin's are sllim. There is
one quilt shop on Oracle and Orange Grove, but their prices are so high
for fabric and notions that I get discouraged every time I stop by.
Do you belong to the Tucson Quilter's Guild that Northern Deb mentioned? I'd love to join, but again, it's just too far away.
I've been responding to feature stories in the AZ Daily Star that feature
people who are struggling with health issues or who are refugees from war torn countries.
Besides those outlets for my quilts, I try to make one a year for
Tu Nidito, the Tucsonl organization that assists families with children who have chronic life threatening diseases or who are in the terminal phase of their disease. Quilts are really treasured there.
07-02-2009, 05:09 PM
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It took me about 3 years of living in our current home before I joined the guild... I was a little nervous about it after hearing some horror stories. BUT, I shouldnt have worried... Everyone is so nice. I've learned alot from all of them. PLUS, we get together at the lqs for Friday morning chatter time with show and tell... I wouldnt miss that for the world. A cup of coffee, a snack and quilts. Who could ask for more :wink:
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