July 2, 2009   
    Wow, it never ceases to amaze me...when I do the update each week I think I have a pretty good idea of what's going on.  But when I start compiling information and tidbits from all the different parts of our company, I'm amazed at just how much we REALLY have happening!  This week I was overwhelmed at what our webmistress has been doing to freshen up our website.  Have you taken a visit lately?  Please spend some time there, as it is a wealth of information, new products, event details, free pattern downloads, and so much more.  Fun!
    Below I've listed some of the exciting events we are planning for.  We hope you'll be able to join us for these, as they're sure to be a great time:

• Christmas in July is just around the corner, and we have some great things in store for you!  We'll kick off the festivities on July 19th with an open house from 12-5 pm.  Join us for refreshments, FREE demos (from 1-2 pm), bundles of inspiration, FREE patterns, and an exclusive book signing with Nancy and Lynda!  Our calendar of events is now available online and in the store, so check it out, (print a copy if you'd like), and plan to join us!
• Don't forget about Shop Hop!!!  August 7-9, 2009 will mark the 10th Anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Shop Hop.  A special batik fabric has been designed and printed exclusively for our use in the Shop Hop quilt kits.  Passports are now available in participating stores.  ALSO, we have posted the passport on our webpage, so you can get ALL of the necessary information, and even print it out if you choose.  The bus will be available again this year and includes 2 days of transportation, sit-down lunches, and driver's gratuity.  Seats are filling quickly so please call Holly's Quilt Cabin to register soon!  (720.529.9659).

    Don't forget about our monthly Patchwork Lottery which is fun and FREE!  Stop into the store and pick up a pattern each month (or print it from our website), create as many blocks as you'd like using the pattern and the guidelines, then cross your fingers that you win ALL of the submitted blocks.  Easy, yes?  Congratulations to Debbie Fixsen from Goodland, KS, who is the lucky winner for this month.  Debbie won 43 black-and-white blocks!  Have fun with these Debbie, and remember to send us a picture of your finished quilt using these blocks, and we'll have an extra treat for you!
    We hope that you have some fun things planned for the upcoming holiday weekend.  Please note that our store will be open on Friday July 3rd, but we will be closed the entire day on July 4th.  We'll reopen at 12 noon on July 5th so that you can bring your out-of-town guests over for some relaxation and shopping.  Have a great weekend!

Happy Quilting!
Ashley
Great American Quilt Factory
info@greatamericanquilt.com
303.740.6206

Christmas is Coming! Click HERE for some great Christmas gift ideas that you can start today. Click HERE for a complete listing of our Christmas in July activities.	Eight Crazy Reindeer Wall Hanging Quilt Kit $24.99
Winter Friendships Quick and Easy Quilt Kit $24.99	Old World Santa Wall Hanging Quilt Kit $17.99

    Andover delivered a delightful array of new fabrics!  This week we received pieces from "Need It Neutrals", "Itsy Bits II", "Tic Toc", and "French Country Farmhouse".
    Island Batiks has been busy, as they sent us more than 20 new selections.  Some of these pieces are delightfully bright and saturated with color.
    South Seas has some great new preprinted panels that arrived as part of the "Village Charm" collection, which has a holiday spirit about it.  Very nice!

    #623, Stepping Stones by Judy Niemeyer Quilting.  $20.25
    #434, Lightening Strikes Twice from Hummingbird Highway.  $9.25
    #437, Pillow Blossoms from Hummingbird Highway.  $9.25
    #604, Field Bag & Tote from Amy Butler Designs.  $13.25

 
    We've gone GREEN!  In an effort to save some trees we are not printing/mailing a class schedule.  THE NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!  This allows us to post photos of the class samples right along-side the class description.  There are some fantastic classes being offered, as well as fun and exciting events to get involved with.  Click here to view the current class schedule!

    Capitol Quilt Show  Over 100 large quilts displayed in the marble and brass splendor of the State Capitol in Denver.  Exhibit runs from June 2 to August 19, 2009.  Quilts are on display when the Capitol building is open.  FREE!
    Black Canyon Quilt Show  "A Quilter's Paradise" will be held July 10-12, 2009.  Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose CO, 81401.  Antique quilt turning, vendors, demos, door prizes, and so much more!  Visit www.blackcanyonquiltshow.com for more information.
    Firehouse Quilts 4th Annual Quilt Show July 17-18, 2009 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, CO.  (3900 E. Grace Blvd, near Highlands Ranch Parkway and University, just south of C-470).  July 17th noon-6 pm, July 18th 10 am-4 pm.  More than 125 quilts on display, vendor hall, live music, bed turning, and more!  Admission is $7.  Visit www.firehousequilts.org for more information.
    Common Thread Quilt Club  2nd Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm.  Parker Fire Headquarters, 17250 Parkglenn.  Contact judiwithdiamonds@aol.com with questions.
    Alpine Quilt Guild  3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.  Rockland Community Church off I-70 at the Buffalo Overlook.  For more information contact Sharon Haertling at 303.526.3836.
    Scissor Sharpening Service  We now offer a convenient scissor sharpening service.  Simply drop off your scissors by closing time on Wednesday night (8:00 pm) and they will be returned the following Thursday.  Sharpening for all types of scissors and pinking shears is available, and the costs varies by size.

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    Wed                                         10:00 am-8:00 pm
    Sat                                            10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Sun                                           12:00 pm-5:00 pm

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