Activities - Quilter's Nest

Local Quilt Store

The Copper Needle is our local quilt store in Payson, right off of Highway 87 behind Chili's Restaurant. Owner, Gina Perkes, is a wonderful designer so you can find many unique patterns and tools, as well as hundreds of bolts of fabric.

Should you be at the Quilter's Nest on the 3rd Saturday between March and November, head over to the movie theater for "Demo Days" at 9:00 am. You will receive a free pattern, created by Gina, as well as see many show-and-tell quilts from previous months. Lastly, Gina will give you a trick to make your quilting easier and have items on sale! Be sure to call ahead to save your seat!!

Visit their website: www.thecopperneedle.com

Wine Tasting

The Beverage Place, located next to Wells Fargo Bank on the Safeway side of state route 260, offers the largest selection of beer, fine wine and spirits in Gila County. Wine tastings on Friday evenings from 4:30 - 6:30, give wine lovers an affordable, fun, and educational experience. Samples come from their worldwide selection. A list of the offerings for the evening can be found on their website.

Things to see, Places to shop, and Where to Eat

The house is located near the center of Payson, and has a Basha's, a Safeway, and a WalMart nearby. If you'd rather go out to eat, there are many restaurants within a few miles and all are along the main roads and easy to find. Check the Quilter's Nest orange binder to see menus. If looking for antiques sounds like a nice break, take a drive down main street. You could also take in a walk around Green Valley Park or learn about local legend, author Zane Grey at the historical site which bears his name, also on main street.

If you want to take some pictures like ours, head a little north of town 87/260 to the East Verde River at the turn off for East Verde Estates. An immediate right will lead you to a parking lot from which you can walk down to the river's edge, Stay on the road and continue over the bridge and find the picnic area on the left with bathrooms and a gentle path to the river.