Desert Threads Etc.

Welcome 2024

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What wonderful things will happen this year. I love the new year with all its possibilities and adventures yet to come. The new class list for January and February are below. Stop by 915 New York Ave. Alamogordo if you see something interesting – this could be the year;

Desert Threads, Etc.

Class Schedule January through March 2024

915 New York Ave.

Alamogordo, NM 575-430-0996

January:

6: Mug Rug: First in the monthly Mug Rugs for 2024 – $10. 10-? A short fun class exploring new techniques and capabilities of your sewing machine.
11: Love Your Machine Again: $35. 10-4. We will go over threads, needles, basic maintenance and care of your sewing machine.

-17: Mug Rug: Same as above – $10. 10-?

-20: Tossed Nine-Patch Quilt: $35. 10-5 This is my go-to pattern when I need a quick gift that looks hard. Great for Beginners through intermediate

-21: SewNSew: Free 11-5 Bring your project and sew with others. A fun old fashioned sewing bee.

-27: Love Your Machine Again: Same as Above

February:

3: Free Motion 101 – $35.10-5. Learn the basics of free-motion sewing.

Learn to set up your machine and find that sweet spot that will get you well onto the road of free-motion quilting

-6: Mug Rug: $10 – 10-? Continue to explore your sewing machine and make a useful mug rug as well.

-10: Jelly Roll Quilt: $35. 10-5. One jelly roll will make a nice size quilt.

Beginner and up. Fun quilt to make.

-13: Jelly roll Quilt: $35. 10-5. Same as above

-15: Free Moti9on 101 – $35. 10-5. Same as above

-18: SewNSew – Free 11-5 Same As Above

-24: Rope Bowl – $35. 10-5 We will make a coaster, trivet, and bowl out of cotton rope. Warning – this project is addictive

March: To Be Determined

17: SewNSew – Free 11-5 Join us for an afternoon for conversation, sharing of ideas, and lots of sewing….

Changes

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Change can be daunting – change can be a good thing – change can be scary.

Yup it’s all these things but it is inevitable and the way you embrace it makes all the difference in the world. My blog is changing (I’m actually going to make posting a weekly, if not more, thing). My business is changing (Pins and Needles – the quilt shop – is moving and I opted to keep the classroom here and dose of the things I’ve been wanting to do – expand a little and explore some options. The quilt shop and my classroom will always be connected just not in the same facility. I am changing – getting older and thinking that if I don’t do it now it won’t happen soooooo. we shall see. Every day is a gift and it’s a shame to waste it.

So, if you read this, I hope you will continue and join me on my journey of change.

Happenings at Desert Threads, Etc. and Pins & Needles

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Congratulations to Susan and Penny on the purchase of Pins & Needles, Quits and More located at 915 New York Ave., Alamogordo, NM

Upcoming classes at Desert Threads, Etc., 915 New York Ave., Alamogordo – located with Pins & Needles – we offer classes and would be happy to help you finish your newest quilt.

Be sure and call – 575-430-0996 to register for a class and gt your supply list

Still space in this coming Saturday’s Log Cabin Quilt Class 9-5, $35.
Want to learn how to make your own chenille – let’s make a pillow Saturday 30 Apr, 9-5 $35.
Geraldine – have. you always wanted to make this popular giraffe by Pam Holland? We are having a two-day class on July 20 and 21. Call for more information – 3 spaces available.
Adventures in Machine Bindings – learn how to do machine binding that you will be proud of. 10-5 May 7, $35.
Layer Cake Splendor with Susan. May 14, 9-5, $35. Enjoy making this popular quilt using a layer cake.
Our Christmas Placemat class will help you get a head start on holiday sewing. May 21, 9-5, $35.
Special Class – Fabulous opportunity to learn how to best use the new fabric from Australia. Taught by Cindy Ferlan, this two-day class will help you use these beautiful large print fabrics. June 25 and 26, $85.

Be sure and register early – Class fee must be paid prior to getting supply list. Non-refundable, however class fee will be credited toward another class. Class size is limited to 6 in order to offer plenty of space for you to spread out.

Call 575-430-0996 for more information.

Travel – Ireland

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After Germany buddy Pam and I headed to “Ireland. Pam was tour leader, teaching photography and I a participant. The scenery was awesome. The color green was everywhere even early in May. A little nippy in the mornings and some rain but all-in-all the weather was very accommodating. Didn’t quite understand this fascination with green and Ireland but I certainly do now. The green was predominant and calming.

For this quilter the textures and colors were everywhere. These were nets on a boat in the harbor. Must have taken a dozen photos of this boat. I use my photos as inspiration for color and quilts after I get home.

Wonderful inspiration. Key is to open your eyes and mind to it. We are soooo lucky to have the wonderful camera’s we have today. It’s nothing to take 900 photos in a day, go home and delete the ones that didn’t turn out and enjoy the ones that are left. Sure couldn’t do that in the days of film processing when every photo had to count to justify the expense of printing.

July Events:

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If you don’t know – Southern New Mexico has, and is experiencing devastating loss of property as a result of serious fires, and now that it’s raining, severe flooding. Many homes and businesses were lost to fires, resulting in two deaths. The floods have caused additional damage.

Desert Threads and others are gathering together to make quilts for those affected in Ruidoso and Mescalero. So many are in need of the basic necessities. The community support has been overwhelming but the need will continue far into the future as the economic and physical demands of rebuilding continue. The quilts will provide warmth as fall and winter creep in and a little hug from everyone involved to those in need.

Classes this month include, Jelly Roll Rug, Bowl Cozies, and an additional Rope Bowl project. Christmas is right around the corner so we’re concentrating on gift projects. There are pre-class requirements so call early to get supply lists and instructions. Call 575-430-0996 to register.