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8923 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 1790 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA

818-993-8933 805-579-1571

Monday-Friday 9:00—6:00 Saturday 9:00—5:00 Closed Sunday

Mark Your Calendar — Register Today!

We’ll provide machines, supplies...and lunch! When:

October 25 & 26, 2014

Where:

Rancho Santa Susanna Community Center 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley

Cost:

$119 - $20 off if you sign up and pay by September 6.

Call to register now!

(805) 579-1571

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Applique The Cameo Way… Learn how to create fabulous appliqué with precision and ease. Create and cut custom shapes...with or without fusible backing...singles or multiples...flip for a mirror image or resize. Join us and create your own blocks for a 4-patch perfect for a pillow, small wall hanging or table topper. As a bonus, we ’ ll show you how to embellish your appliqués with hot fix crystals!

10:00 - 12:00

Cost: $10

Sat., July 26

Sat., August 23

Quilty Pleasures 1742 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA

Candy’s Quiltworks 8549 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA

(805) 581-1577

(805) 349-7397

NO DIES NECESSARY!

See page 8 for our Cameo workshops!

Gina & Gina...at a new show! Costume College 2014 This is an annual event put on by the Costumers Guild West, for costumers, re-enactors and those that just love to dress up, with social events and classes.

The good news...their Marketplace is open to the public! Come and visit our booth (and maybe some others). Sat. & Sun., Aug. 2 & 3 8:30—5:00 Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard Street, Woodland Hills Gina & Gina head off to the Baby Lock convention at the end of August for a peak at some exciting new things! Plan to attend one of our Launch Parties where we’ll introduce you to the fabulous new products from one of our favorite companies!

Saturday, September 6 Northridge 10—12 Simi Valley 2—4 2

QUILTERS VISION Sewing Cabinet 56” x 30” with back extension leaf also 56” x 30” doubling your work space! Cabinet - $1,595

Drawer Chest - $495

Introductory Price $1,095 Inc lud es wer sta at ck no cha rge !

For both, while supplies last!

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Northcott fabrics is collaborating with Zundt Designs to bring you some exclusive embroidery designs featuring Tracey Sims, with coordinating fabrics. We have the beautiful Lavender Market kits in stock and you can find coordinating fabrics at Quilty Pleasures. Watch for the Christmas Traditions book and CD, which will be available in July.

From Designer’s Gallery

NEW

Lettering is essential to every embroiderer’s library, and wouldn’t you love more fonts? FontWorks comes with 135 built-in fonts, and you can import and use TrueType Fonts as embroidery fonts, too. The possibilities are endless. Unlimited Fonts: true type importing — Monogram Fonts: 23 Creative Layout Options: circular, vertical, stairstep and more Fancy Fills — Word Drop: quick prep for duplicate projects

Come see FontWorks in action: Saturday, July 26 2-3pm

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WEEKLY SEWING CLASSES We are pleased to have Susan Godfrey teaching ongoing sewing classes from beginner through advanced. She teaches in our Northridge store on Mondays and Wednesdays and in our Simi Store on Tuesdays. We have classes for teens and adults, both private and semi-private, beginning at $25 per class. Please call for more information. (805) 579-1571

ELLISIMO CLUB - Basics This class is also open to Unity and Spirit owners. This Ellisimo Club will focus on the basics of machine embroidery. We’ll explore the features of the machine and how they can make your embroidery easier and more beautiful. This class is especially for new (or newer) owners, those who haven't done much embroidery or for those who want a review of tips and tricks. We’ll also cover embroidery placement. A supply list will be provided. Class is FREE for machines purchased at Kingdom, all others: $75 Saturday July 12

9:30– 3:30 (or so)

Jackie DeVall

Simi Valley

SERGER BASICS Do you have a new serger that you need to get to know or one that’s been living in the closet for longer than you care to admit? In this class learn to operate a serger while experimenting with different ways to use the basic four serger stitches. All serger brands are welcome! Class is FREE for those who purchase their sergers at Kingdom. Fee: $45

$3 kit fee

9:30-4:00

Gina C.

Northridge - Monday, July 28 Simi - Saturday, September 13

PORTABLE PRESSING TRAY AND IRON CADDY Here’s the perfect combo for class or travel! Make an ironing station from an inexpensive TV tray (works for your cutting surface, too) and a cute caddy to carry your iron (even when it’s still hot)! How did you ever get along without these sensational tools! Pattern for the caddy will be available for advance purchase so you can pre-cut your fabrics before class. Supply list with cutting instructions available when you sign up for class. Class fee: $35 Saturday, August 9

9:30-4:00

Simi Store

Melody and Jackie

FREE MOTION QUILTING—Feathers Kathy is back with us for a free motion quilting class. This class will be taught using the HQ16 and Baby Lock Tiara, but feel free to join in even if you don’t have one of these machines...the techniques are the same. In this class Kathy will focus on feathers. We will provide the supplies for this class. Saturday August 2

10:00—12:00

Kathy Steigleder

Northridge

Kids’ Summer Sewing Camps — In BOTH stores!!

Fee $8 4 DAYS — $99

Make a pillow case, drawstring bag and pajama pants. Kits are available for the first two projects and yardage for the pajama pants will be given on first day of class. See the Calendar on page 4 for dates in July. August dates will be added if needed. 5

Christmas In July — Get a head start on your holiday gifts and projects with these great classes. Quick & Easy Classes With Kathy Habring - Kathy’s got three more fast and fun projects for your Thursday evenings: In July make a so simple Burrito Style Pillow Case. These are quick and a lot of fun. Make them up to match you room décor, or have fun with themed or holiday fabrics. Kathy will also show you some great options to “gussy up” your pillow case. $15 July 17 5:30 - 8:30 In August get creative! Kathy will teach you how to make your own whimsical fabric, which you’ll use to make a Topsy Turvy Zippered Bag . Make these in different sizes to fit whatever you’ve got to put in them! $15 August 21 5:30 - 8:30 In September gear up for the holidays! Make a holiday themed Table Topper & Coasters. These are perfect to dress up your holiday table, or to give as gifts. $15 September 18 5:30 - 8:30 Anita Goodesign Embroidery With Jim Here are some more fun projects for winter. With your embroidery machine, make a lovely set of coasters for your Christmas parties. These are all done in the hoop! You can also deck your halls with carefree winter characters, framed in mini embroidery hoops. Choose both classes or just one! Fee: $18 each Saturday, July 19 Christmas Coasters 9:30—12:00

Jim McDermott Winter Hoops

Northridge 1:30—4:00

Applique Nativity - Learn how to create an Anita Goodesign “Tile Scene”. Susan provides tips for machine embroidered appliqué, and perfect alignment when assembling your wall hanging, as well as for backing and binding. Fee: $35 Saturday, August 2 9:30—4:00 Susan Wesner Simi Valley Holiday Table Topper This project was so popular the last time we offered it that we’ve brought it back. Susan will teach this variation of a log cabin block, for you to embellish with embroidery designs of your choice...great for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and/or Christmas. Or, use that fabric with the printed motifs that’s been hanging out in your stash just waiting for the right project. Fee: $35

Sat., September 13

9:30—4:00

Susan Wesner

Simi Valley

Christmas Quilt - This lovely quilt features a redwork style Christmas fabric, that will grace your sofa on those cool winter nights. Choose your favorite print to feature, while you practice working with 4-patch blocks and borders. Fee: $35

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9:30—4:00

Susan Wesner

Simi Valley

Anita’s Embroidery Workshop

YOU ASKED FOR IT...YOU’VE GOT IT...EVERY MONTH! Anita’s Embroidery Workshops - Choose the viewing party only, in Northridge or Simi Valley, or bring your machine and come for the stitch out party. Attendees receive: 20 page newspaper with photos, instructions, ideas and inspiration, design CD with 3 complete projects, and special pricing on Anita Goodesign collections. Just: $10 Viewing Party: Thursday & Friday 6:00 - 7:00 Simi: 7/11, 8/15, 9/26 Northridge: 9/25

Stitch Out Party: Saturday 9:30 - 1:00 Simi: 7/12, 8/16, 9/27

Don’t have an embroidery machine? Call to reserve one of ours!

Ellisimo Upgrade Quilters Dream Batting uses the finest fibers and state of the art manufacturing to bring you quilt batting of unsurpassed quality and consistency. They use the softest silkiest high quality fibers so that your quilt will resist shrinkage and stay soft yet strong with wonderful drape. Each batt is hand cut and carefully inspected. Quilters Dream Batting proudly presents premium quality quilt batting that will provide warmth, drape, volume, definition and support to your quilt through generations. Made with pride in the USA.

Now available by special order at Kingdom. Stop by either store for more info. and to view samples.

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Inspiration Guides Baby Lock now has availabe Inspration Guides for each of the upgrades you’ve purchased for your Ellisimo or Ellisimo Gold. These books take you on an in-depth exploration of your upgrade features, with exercises to help you better understand and utilized the new features in your machines.

Just $36 each Tired of cheap China-made vacuums?

Long Arm Accessory Feet

Open Toe Foot Conversion Kit Free Motion Couching Feet Available for : HQ Fusion HQ Avante HQ Sixteen/Sweet Sixteen Baby Lock Jewel & Crown Jewel Baby Lock Tiara

With metal components used throughout these vacuums, HEPA filtration, a floor selector and numerous convenience features, the long-lasting, outstanding performance of this line will certainly impress. And they’re proudly MADE IN AMERICA!

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We’re excited to be participating in the Simi Valley Quilt Guild Show again this year: Trip Around The World — October 4 & 5 Rancho Santa Susanna Community Center 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley Simi Valley MONDAY SEWING BEE Need some uninterrupted sewing time? Bring your projects and work without the distractions of home. Get opinions, feedback, tips and help from the group. Join us on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 in the Simi store. IT’S FREE!!

For Your Convenience… Baby Lock’s just published a new

Feet & Accessories Catalog! And you can find it on our website under the “SEWING MACHINES” tab, on the Baby Lock page.

Cameo Club Workshops TWO WORKSHOPS THIS QUARTER! In the first, we will focus on embellishing clothing using heat applied vinyl. Bring a t-shirt to class and take home a cute piece of wearable art! You’ll learn tips and tricks, review different kinds of heat vinyl available and how to get great results with your Cameo cutter. In the second, we will show you how to create etched glass projects. You can make wonderful, personalized holiday gifts with etched glass—from candle holders to bake ware, vases to picture frames. It’s easier than you think! Remember: bring a completed project using the last class technique (cutting fabric -July, heat applied vinyl September) and be entered into a drawing for a nice prize. A short supply list will be sent prior to class. Class fee $10 and kit fee $5 for each class.

Monday, July 28 6-8 pm

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Monday, September 22 Melody and Jackie

* * * AMERICAN SEWING GUILD * * * The American Sewing Guild (ASG) meets each month at both Kingdom stores. This group is a national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Chapters promote sewing in local communities through encouragement, education and support. They also host social events such as fashion shows and sewing fairs and many do sewing related service projects for the community. Check the calendar page for details on time and location. Come visit at the next meeting and enjoy the camaraderie with like minded people. All ages are welcome. 8