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2010 Heart Token & Internet Promotion Rules

The 2009 “Red Heart” promotion was wonderful and successful for everyone. Thank you to those who participated. A few words of explanation for those of you who couldn’t use their hearts in 2009. This promotion should be called the “3rd visit to HBQ promotion”. It was designed to get customers in the store for the 3rd visit during the calendar year. Certainly many of you are here daily (applause). The rules are set Jan 1 for the upcoming year and are not changed midstream. You, the customer, have 2 months in which to redeem your red heart—November and December ONLY and ONLY IN STORE. We’ve heard excuses concerning bad weather, flat tires, sick relatives, HBQ closing for Christmas week, etc. Basically, we’ve heard them all. We give you 2 entire months to redeem your heart for the year. We always close the week before Christmas and our website reminds you about the rules and the days HBQ is not open. I am truly sorry if you can’t participate but everyone is given the same opportunity on an equal basis.

2010 RED HEART PROMOTION

1.    Visit HBQ in 2010 and make a purchase. Ask for a “blue card” which will have your name and date you came into the store for the first 2010 visit.
2.    Visit HBQ a 2nd time in 2010 and make a purchase. Return your “blue card” and receive the Red Heart, branded on both sides.
3.    Return to our store, November 1-December 31, 2010 (excluding HBQ “closed” vacation days) and make a MINIMUM purchase of $100 (excluding tax) and you will receive (2) $25.00 HBQ Special Gift Certificates, valid Jan 1, 2011-June 30, 2011 for in store purchases only. These Special Gift certificates are not redeemable on the same visit and are limited to a total of $50 per customer.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1.    Customers who cannot redeem their hearts during Nov-Dec can gift them to a friend to use, on the condition that the friend hasn’t already used or will use a heart. This is ONE PER CUSTOMER.
2.    The $100 purchase does not include tax.
3.    There is no cash value to the heart.
4.    Internet or mail-order sales are not included—only those purchases for in-store merchandise count, i.e. no advance orders, no classes, no gift certificates, no quilt camp fees.

2010 INTERNET-MAIL-ORDER PROMOTION

I’ve had numerous requests from our Internet and mail-order customers for a promotion for 2010, so here goes:

1.    For every $500 in internet purchases (shipping and sales tax excluded) you will receive a $50 Special Gift Certificate, valid ONLY November 1- December 31, 2010, for in store merchandise.
The purchase of gift certificates, classes, camps, is specifically excluded.
2.    The Special Gift Certificates have no cash value.
3.    Each Special Gift Certificate must be used at one time on merchandise you purchase (unused balances will not be carried over or transferred). Special Gift Certificates are not valid on punch cards, gift certificates, classes, camps, and special orders.
4.    There is NO limit to the number of Special $50 Gift Certificates per customer.
5.    We will keep track for you on your Internet Customer Account with Heartbeat. If you are a mail-order customer we will create the account and, upon request, will advise you of your progress. You must have an EMAIL address in order to participate.
6.    There is NO co-mingling of Internet/Mail-Order promotions and in store “Heart” promotions. Customers may participate in both promotions separately.

Please email or call us with any questions. We want you to have fun with these opportunities. This is an extra benefit to Heartbeat customers. Your shopping with us frequently is my goal and your satisfied shopping experience is what Heartbeat is all about. We thank you for your patronage. We couldn’t do it without you.

Open Sewing
Our classroom is available on Monday and Wednesday from 10am till 4pm for groups to come in and sew. No instruction is provided. Please call to reserve space. First come, first served.

Take Advantage of Our Lay-Away Program!
We have a 3 month Lay-Away program. We will require a 25% down payment on your purchase with 3 months to pay the balance, cash or check only.

CORRECTION

In the November 2008 edition of Quilter Magazine, the Hourglass blocks in the diagrams for the "Kids Will Be Kids" pattern were turned incorrectly. The correct placement of the blocks is shown here:

Does your Group (or Guild) want to visit Cape Cod for a Bus Tour or a sewing retreat? We are cooperating with the Cape Cod Chamber to assist you in planning and locating a perfect location for you. Call for more information. No charge to you and great advice and support.

We are very sad to say that we have lost 3 quilter friends in the recent past:

CAROL SEAVEY, of Cumberland, Maine, has been a friend of Heartbeat Quilts for many years, attending quilt camp with her best friend, Maria Edwards, on a regular basis. She passed from cancer and will be remembered specifically at our Relay for Life event in June.

ELEANOR MEANEY, of South Yarmouth, Ma (Cape Cod), one of the most talented quilters we've ever seen and a friend for 20 years, passed away from cancer. She too, will be remembered specifically at our Relay for Life event in June.

CAROLYN FICKS, of Denmark, Maine, the niece of Gretchen Holmes formerly of Sagamore Beach, Ma. participated in Quilt Camp for many years along with Gretchen and enjoyed her life, which was taken too prematurely. She was in a fatal car accident and she will be missed very much by Gretchen, her family and friends and all of us at Heartbeat.

REMEMBER that Gift Certificates are available all the time by coming in, phone or email. We sell them in any denomination you wish. Call us to order yours today!

Check out new "specials" for bargain kit prices. Availability is limited.

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Sylivia Weinman

January 26, 1914 - July 31, 2007
Thank you for your cards and emails expressing condolences for the recent passing of Helen's Mom, Sylvia Weinman. She was almost 94 and lived a very full and productive life. She was part of Heartbeat Quilts for many years, entertaining customers with her stories, wit, and sage advice. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.