The Country Register of Arizona

09/01/2026

What will you be sewing this month of National Sewing?

September is National Sewing Month—just one more reason to celebrate something we love all year long—SEWING! 🧵✂️

Sewing is so much more than fabric and thread. It’s creativity, problem-solving, learning, self-expression, and the wonderful satisfaction of being able to say, “I made that!” Celebrate National Sewing Month by trying a new technique, finishing that project that’s been patiently waiting for you, teaching someone else to sew, or simply making time to enjoy your favorite creative pursuit.

Here’s to a month filled with inspiration, creativity, and plenty of time at the sewing machine. Happy National Sewing Month! Learn more at www.NationalSewingMonth.org

09/01/2026

Here's Thursday's Card Make & Takes at Scraps of Love in Peoria.

These are the cards for Thursday’s Make & Take. The designers were Robyn and Samantha. We hope you can join us on Thursday in the classroom.

09/01/2026

Sharing new goodies at The Quilter's Market. Located on Tucson's east side is they all about fun * friends * fabric.

Visit and follow their page for all the updates.

Minki Kim Fat Quarter Bundles, layer cakes, and Jelly rolls just arrived in her Cotton Nook collection. Here at The Quilter’s Market we are open 9-4pm today. Happy Quilting.

09/01/2026

Have you visited one of the The White Dove Thrift Shoppes lately? They have 4 locations in Arizona - Phoenix Midtown, Glendale, Mesa and Scottsdale.

White Dove Thrift Stores are nonprofit thrift stores, with all proceeds supporting charity care for Hospice of the Valley’s patients and families.

09/01/2026

Sharing from 35th Ave Sew & Vac! Be sure to visit their booths when attending the Scottsdale Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival this coming weekend.

Do you have your tickets yet? The Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival starts in just 3 days! So go get your tickets and come find us at booths 201-217 & 221-232. We'll see you there!

www.quiltcraftsew.com

08/28/2026

Enjoy this "Girlfriend Wisdom" from Jody Houghton.

Jody has enjoyed a life-long passion for crafts, color, and design. The inspiration for her drawings are from her personal life experiences and spiritual values. In creating her work, Jody's positive and encouraging writing style inspires her readers to celebrate life each and every moment - Joy is her theme!

"Girlfriend Wisdom" is a nationally distributed column in The Country Register newspaper that Jody has illustrated and written for over 14 years.

08/28/2026

Have you been wanting to learn something new? Check out all the classes at Bernina Connection Arizona in Phoenix.

Visit soon and sign up for a class.

08/28/2026

Be sure to visit Sun Valley Quilts when attending the Scottsdale Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival - September 3, 4 and 5.

08/28/2026

Did you know that we have a $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway and you still have time to enter?

Enter by email and don't forget to tell us about you and your favorite Country Register Advertiser.

Wouldn't it be fun to go shopping compliments of The Country Register?

08/28/2026

It's almost time for the Scottsdale Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival - September 3, 4 and 5. "Sew Creative and Colorful" In addition to all the beautiful quilts - see and buy the latest supplies, fabrics, nations, patterns and tools - all under one roof.

Plus the Arizona Quilters Guild will have a hugh quilt display!