Schedule of Events
Jan 24-29, 2010
Quilting in the Desert will be
held at the
Four Points Sheraton Hotel
10220 North Metro Parkway East
Phoenix AZ 85051
602-997-5900
888-627-7166
Attendance is open to the following events
without the payment of a Registration Fee in addition to the Event Fee.
Sunday Registration
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 - 7:00
Pick up registration materials
Sunday Evening
#700 "Meet The Teacher's" Reception
7:00 pm - Four Points Sheraton Hotel Ballroom - $5
Come meet our incredible teaching staff and see the quilts using the
techniques that they will be teaching in their classes.
7:00 pm - Visit with teachers and
enjoy the showing of their quilts.
7:30 pm - Program begins with information about Quilting in the
Desert
and introduction of teachers.
Registration will be open immediately following the program
if you would like to register or add a class.
Class Days and Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 noon - Classes
12:00 noon to 1:30 pm - Lunch break
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Classes
#701 Monday Lunch 'n Lecture
with
Suzanne Marshall
From Pathetic to Prize Winning
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
12:15 - 1:15 pm $25
#702 Tuesday Evening "Picnic On The Go!"
A Picnic Dinner and
Tour of Valley Quilt Shops
Meet in lobby of Four Points Sheraton Hotel
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (approx) $20
Join your special escort for a motorcoach tour of Valley quilt
shops. Fare includes coach, escort, light supper on the way and yummy snacks
and sweets and special souvenir at each of the stops. And, of course, all
the shopping you can manage during the allotted time!
#703 Wednesday Lunch 'n Lecture
with
Lenna DeMarco
"How To Read A Quilt"
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
12:15 - 1:15 pm $25
#704 Thursday Evening
Dessert & Special Class
with Cindy Taylor Oates
"Will You Be My Valentine?"
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
7:00- 9:00 pm $25
#706 Friday Evening Banquet Dinner
with Special Guest Speaker
and Show 'n Tell
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
7:00 pm - Tickets at $40 each
Advance reservations required
Special gifts and surprises. Include your family & enjoy
our fabulous program!
Some info about Quilting in the
Desert...
We are very excited about the wonderful response to Quilting in the Desert and
are looking forward to the best experience ever! We know we are going to make
new friends from across the country and see old friends from far and wide. And,
so will you!
The following information will answer questions and help prepare
you for your Quilting in the Desert experience. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to call us or contact us by e-mail.
Location: Located in the heart of the Valley of the
Sun and close to some of Arizona's largest shopping malls, the Four Points
Sheraton Hotel is just 30
minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Four Points Sheraton
Hotel
10220 North Metro Parkway East
Phoenix AZ 85051
602-997-5900 or toll free 888-627-7166
Directions: From Sky Harbor
International Airport: Follow Airport Exit signs West to I-10 then north on
I-17 and exit at Peoria Avenue. Turn west (left) and stay on Peoria to
28th Dr. Turn left onto 28th Dr. and turn left onto N. Metro Parkway E.
The Four Points Sheraton Hotel is on right.
From
Tucson: Take I-10 north to I-17 and exit at Peoria Avenue. Turn
west (left) and stay on Peoria to 28th Dr. Turn left onto 28th Dr. and
turn left onto N. Metro Parkway E. The Four Points Sheraton Hotel
is on right.
From Flagstaff: Take I-17 south to
Peoria Avenue. Turn west (right) and stay on Peoria to 28th Dr. Turn left onto 28th
Dr. and turn left onto N. Metro Parkway E. The Four Points
Sheraton Hotel is on right.
Registration and Parking: On Sunday, January 24, the Registration Desk
will be located in the lobby of the Four Points Sheraton Hotel and will be open from 2 to 5 pm.
From Monday, January 25
through Friday, January 29, it will be open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (it
will close at noon on Friday, Jan 29). You may check in for your classes at any time during these
hours. There is plenty of free parking available in front of the hotel
or in the back where there is an entrance to the ballrooms.
Housing: Rooms have been blocked at the Four Points
Sheraton Hotel. You can
call the hotel directly at 602-997-5900.
Ask for the special Quilting in the Desert group rate. A
deposit equal to one night's stay is required to hold each individual's
reservation. This deposit is refundable if notice is received at least 72
hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. The room
rate is $109 per night plus tax. This rate will be available until December 28.
After that time, rates may be higher. If you wish to have a roommate, please
contact either Dee or Audrey.
Many people have allergies to scents. Please be
considerate of your room-mates, class-mates and teachers by not using perfumes,
scented body lotions and scented hair sprays. Quilting in the Desert is
proud of their scent-free environment. We want to make everyone's quilting
experience the best and appreciate your thoughtfulness and cooperation. Thanks!
Classes: Most classes will be held at
Four Points
Sheraton Hotel
10220 North Metro Parkway East
Phoenix AZ 85051
602-997-5900 or toll free 888-627-7166
The Long Arm classes will be taught
at 35th Ave Fabric World at northwest corner of 35th Avenue and Northern,
just 5 minutes from the hotel. There is a hotel shuttle available to take
guests there for class. However, you must
first pick up your registration packet at the Quilting in the Desert
registration desk at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.
The classes are priced individually so that you can take only one
class, or however many you would like to take.
Come for one day and take only one class or come for two days, three
days or
the whole week and take a class each day.
There are lots of options.
All kit fees (as stated in the registration form) will be paid to
the teachers. Some teachers will offer an optional kit along with their supply
list and this also is paid to the teachers. Please do not send the fee to us.
Sewing machines will be available for a small rental fee by The
Bernina Connection, 602-553-8350. If you do plan on using your own machine,
don't forget an extension cord that is a surge protector. If you are working
with a borrowed machine, please try a trial run at home before coming to class.
Try to have a few extra bobbins wound and know how to wind more. We believe the
light in the classrooms to be good but, if you need additional brightness,
please bring along a clip light. You might also want to have a luggage carrier
to carry your machine and the bundles, baskets, bags, etc., of stuff!!! The
classrooms will be locked at night so you may leave your things in the rooms.
Camp Supply Store: There will be an on-site Camp Supply
Store. They will be able to assist you with your emergency needs and not so
emergency needs. Check at the registration table for the daily hours. There will
be a few extra T-shirts and
sweat-shirts available at the Registration Table but, to insure having your own
waiting for you, be sure to order ahead! There always is someone who is
disappointed...don't let it be you!
Food: There are numerous shops and restaurants that are
readily accessible from the hotel. The hotel also
has dining facilities.
If you have any questions about anything...please, do not
hesitate to contact us.
Dee Lynn
deejlynn@aol.com |
Audrey Waite
awquiltr@sedona.net |
Sewing Machine
Sewing machines by Bernina will be available for your use during your classes
for a small rental fee. However, if you wish to bring your own machine,
you are welcome to do so. The machines will be supplied by The Bernina
Connection, Phoenix. Of course, these machines will be available for purchase at
very special prices following their use at Quilting in the Desert. 602 553-8350.
Camp Policy
Many people have allergies to scents. We ask that you please be
considerate of your suite-mates, class-mates and teachers by not using perfumes,
scented body lotions and scented hair sprays. We want to make everyone's
camping experience the best and appreciate your thoughtfulness and cooperation.
Thanks!
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