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VERY SPECIAL PRICING on demo and discontinued BERNINA
Notes from Margaret
and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines and sergers
PRE- LOVED SEWING MACHINE
BERNINA 820 – $3499 factory serviced and ready to go home with a new owner
WHAT’S NEW
Panasonic cordless iron – still very much liked Hoffman Challenge fabric and coordinates – really different this year Laurel Burch bags and socks – new designs and colors Sewing Boxes Chicago 5 – sewing machine only – really loaded with stitches and alphabet Woolie flannel from Maywood FROZEN fabrics – some new ones Diva Wallet and frame Shimmer 108” wide backings from Northcott – 5 colors Latex gum erasers – to clean fibers off your cutting mat bernette software for the Chicago 7 and many other embroidery machines -large lettering and much more –- $249! New Embroidery Designs Lots of new batiks!!! Magnetic needle nannies – never misplace your needle or pins again. Strong magnet! Wear it or place it on your work in progress. Many fun designs!!!! New 700 series BERNINAS – 740, 770, 790E Special editions – Ricky Tims and Tula Pink 350 BERNINA sewing machines – so exciting Quilters Sidelock – a new way to hold your fabric firmly while you cut – 2 sizes – coming soon Kimberbell holiday and seasonal mug rugs – very popular! New baby and decorating panels New floral fabrics from Frond – large beautiful flowers
Spring is finally here – at least the daffodils think so! My flowerbed is a yellow blanket of blossoms. Wish they would last forever! School will soon be in recess for the summer so now is the time to register that further sewist for Kids classes – they fill fast. Or enroll yourself for a refresher class or a fun quilting class. My trip to Texas for my grandson’s wedding was a welcomed break and so delightful. Family members from Michigan, New York, and Illinois attended too. The wedding was a combination of Texan and Cajun traditions. After the outdoor ceremony, a jazz band lead a parade of hankie waving attendees to the main barn for dinner and dancing. Claire, the bride, was beautiful and, of course, my grandson was so handsome. They are residing in Houston where both are employed. Just in – Ricky Tims and Tula Pink special edition BERNINA 350 sewing machines. Stop in and see these beautiful machines. Also arriving soon – the new BERNINA 700 series machines with new upgrades!! We are celebrating our 32nd birthday Saturday April 25 through Sunday May 3!! We will have VERY SPECIAL pricing on all in-stock Husqvarna Viking and BERNINA sewing machines and sergers during this event. If a new machine is on your wish list, now is the time to act. We will also feature 25% off fabrics, notions, books and much more. Sign up for prizes too. We are happy to be participating in the Row by Row event this summer. Visit participating shops and receive a free row pattern and, if you wish, purchase a Row kit and license plate to make into a unique quilt of your summer adventures. This event is happening all over the U.S. so vacationing can be a new quilting adventure. Check the Row by Row website for specific rules and participating shops. We are looking forward to a great summer! Margaret & Staff
DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR • Row by Row – June through early September • Central Illinois Shop Hop – Friday October 9, Saturday October 10, and Friday, October 16 and Saturday October 17 • Hands All Around Quilt Guild – 1st Thursday of month at Mennonite Church of Normal
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[email protected] SPRING SEWING CLASSES 2015 Please note the following information regarding registration and class policies. Payment in advance is required to reserve your place in class (phone registration will reserve your place for only 7 days unless payment is received). Supplies are not included in class fee unless so stated. To achieve the best results, we want to help you select the supplies and fabrics for your projects. 15% discounts will be given on fabrics and notions for the duration of the class. Refunds will be given if cancellation is received 5 days prior to the first class. Classes may be cancelled if a minimum registration is not received and refunds will be given. Sewing machines are furnished in all sit and sew classes unless otherwise noted. Please check the supply list when you register.
KIDS CAN SEW I Learn how to use your sewing machine and the basics of sewing while making four simple projects. You may bring your own sewing machine if you have one. Please pick up your supply list when registering. Tuesday through Friday, June 2-5. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $48 KIDS CAN SEW II A continuation of Kids I sewing class. Continue learning more basics of sewing while completing three projects. Tuesday through Friday, June 9 – 12. 9:30 am– 12:30 pm. $48 KIDS CAN SEW III Learn to read and use a pattern while making this fun pair of pants. Must have knowledge of Kids I and II. Tuesday through Friday, June 16-19. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. $48 KIDS CAN SEW IV Continue to learn new sewing skills and making new projects. Must have completed Kids III. Tuesday through Friday, June 23 through 26. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. $48 FLIPPING SIX This cute little quilt is made up of coordinating fat quarters. Join Mary for this fun project. Pattern required. Sundays, June 7 & 14. 12:30- 3:30 pm. $24 BEGINNING QUILTING I Love quilts? Love fabrics? Don’t know how to quilt? If the answers is yes to all three, join the Beginning Quilting I class where you will learn the basics of quilting while making a small Rail Fence quilt from the Beginning Quilting book by Alex Anderson. Includes a sample binding quilt. Book required. Wednesday, June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $65 TRIP AROUND THE WORLD This old faithful pattern is a good beginner quilt and an introduction to strip piecing. You can make a small throw, perfect for a baby quilt or a lap throw to give to a friend or keep for yourself. Pattern required. Tuesday, August 4, 11. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. $24 SUMMER GREETING CARDS Make 4 design greeting cards that are sure to impress your friends and family. For this class please bring paper cutting scissors, quilting ruler, rotary cutter and a small mat. In addition, please bring both a 60 and 45 degree rulers if you have them. Sunday, June 28. 12:30– 3:30 pm. $12. Plus kit fee
DISAPPEARING HOUR GLASS This intermediate quilting class is layer cake friendly – or cut your own – and was created by incorrectly laying out the quilt pieces. (That’s called make lemonade out of a lemon.) Join Beth as she guides you along the correct path. Pattern will be provided. Monday, July 27, August 3. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. $36 BEGINNING QUILTING II Perfect your quilting skills while you make a small Flying Geese quilt from Alex Anderson’s Beginning Quilting book. You will learn the easy way to make flying geese, as well as review all the basics. Book required (same book as Quilting I). Wednesday, July 15, 22, 29. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36 THREAD PAINTED TEXTURED PILLOW Looking to create a special pillow for your home? Choose a fabric design or panel to thread paint for the front of a 14” pillow. You will be impressed at the look and texture design that will be achieved with Texture Magic. Thursday, July 16, 23. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24 plus kit fee for Texture Magic and batting. STABILIZERS AND HOOPING FOR MACHINE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS For ALL embroidery machine owners. Do you know what stabilizer to use and how much? Join Jayne as she discusses the many stabilizers, including the newest on the market, and will answer your embroidery questions. Sunday, August 2. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. $8 WONKY CHEVRON QUILT Join Donna as she leads the way through this colorful, playful quilt. Pattern provided. Thursday, July 30, August 6, 20. 12:30 -4:00 pm. $42 DIVA FRAME WALLET Here is your chance to customize your wallet with your favorite fabric and a choice of frame colors. A great gift too. Pattern required. Wednesday, August 5, 12. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24 URBAN CABIN This simple, yet beautiful, quilt is very easy to make. It is great for using up those scraps sitting around, or a jelly roll. Pattern required. Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
MINI CLASSES
Come to these FREE one to three hour classes. Just purchase the kit and have fun making these quickie projects for gifts or for yourself. Machines provided. Sign up today! SEWING STUDIO TOTE BAGS MICROWAVE BOWL HOLDER We are still thinking green as more and more people say No more burned fingers when taking out items out of I don’t need a sack. If you don’t have one of our bags, the microwave. These holders are the best. Friday, July come make one and be eligible to win a monthly prize 17, 10 am. when you bring your bag along to shop. PILLOW CASE Friday, May 8, 10:00 am. Sew up a decorative pillowcase – one for charity and/or one for yourself or a gift. (Charity pillowcase fabric proUFO vided – you purchase your own.) Friday, July 24, 10 am Finish that unfinished project – with help if needed. Friday, May 15, 10 am or Friday, August 14, 10:00 am PURSE PIN CUSHION Such a cute way to carry your small scissors and straight FOLDED NAPKIN pins. Friday, July 31, 10:00 am You never have enough cloth napkins for that special MICROWAVE POTATO BAG occasion – or to give as a gift. Friday, July 10, 10:00 am. Bake delicious potatoes in this microwavable bag in a fraction of time. Friday, August 7, 10:00 am.
SOFTWARE INSPIRATIONS INSPIRED Formerly known as Software Sampler, we continue our sessions on BERNINA software and related projects with a slight twist. Each session will be presented by a different educator but the projects will still be offered on the class CD. Many say these presentations have really helped them learn their software and the possibilities for their use. Join us on Saturday, April 18, May 16, June 20, no July, and August 15. 9:30 – 11:30 am. $10 for the class CD EMBROIDERY CLUB DESIGN WORKS DECODED
A new BERNINA software program that will met once every three months. The first session is Saturday April 25, 12:30-2:30 pm. No charge for this first session. The class project will be provided on a CD to those that attend. Future dates will be announced.
All Embroidery Machine owners are welcome. We will meet on Saturday at 12:30 pm on April 18, May 16, June 20, no July, and August 15. Jane always has some fun and interesting projects to present. Please bring any projects you have been working on for sew and tell. $5.00
SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION
Free for those who purchased Bernina or Husqvarna Viking machines from the Sewing Studio. (If purchased elsewhere, there is a fee of $37.50 per 2 ½ - 3 hour session or $75 all day session.) These classes validate your warranty. Please bring your sewing machine, accessories, instruction manual, colored polyester thread and scissors. (If you are unable to attend at the times listed, please contact the Sewing Studio whenever you need help, and sign up for the next available class.) For Sewing Machine owners:
BERNINA 3 series.................................................................Sat June 27, 10am-4 pm
Sapphires, Opals.............................................................. Sat June 27, 10 am-4 pm
Londons, Seville 4, Chicago 5..........................................Sat. August 8, 10 am-4 pm
BERNINA 780...................................................................... Sat. May 9, 9:30 am-4 pm
BERNINA 780E.................................................................. Sat. May 30, 9:30 am-4 pm
PLEASE – if your machine model is not listed, CALL and we will set up an appointment. (We will be scheduling guide classes for the 500 and 700 series as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience)
Sewing Studio
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 365 BLOOMINGTON IL
1503 E. College Ave. Normal, IL 61761
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[email protected] www.sewingstudionormal.com Return Service Requested
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• 25% OFF Regular Priced Items (notions, fabric, books, accessories)
• Special Pricing on in-stock BERNINA and Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines & Sergers
Register for prizes!
• 50% - 75% OFF - Large group of Fashion Fabrics • SALE ROOM FABRICS -as marked!
• ODDS and ENDS and SAMPLES as marked • 50% OFF Large collection of Embroidery Designs (or as marked) Regular Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30-6 pm Sat 9:30-5pm Sun 12-4 pm
Phone (309) 452-7313
e-mail –
[email protected] website: www.SewingStudioNormal.com
CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY May 25 & July 4TH