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Volume 17, Issue 8 August, 2013 STORE HOURS: Las Cruces and El Paso Monday through Saturday 10:00 – 5:00, Except Tuesday 12:00 – 5:00
Kick Off to Christmas Each month between the 23rd and 25th there will be a Christmas project at each store. They may be the same or different. The purpose is to help you jump-start your holiday sewing. This month there is a Christmas Banner in El Paso and Christmas Tree Placemats in Las Cruces.
Extra-Special SALE on both Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff top-of-the-line sewing/ embroidery machines starts Saturday, August 3 and runs while supply lasts. Great prices plus $500 rebate! This is a sale you will not want to miss if you have been thinking about a new embroidery machine! My Embroideries Coupon: 40% off INSPIRA (All Designs, All Collections)
Sidewalk Sale of Pre-Loved sewing machines Saturday morning, August 3, is the date. Good prices for a starter or second machine.
Easy/Basic Classes:
Serger 101............................... 3 Sewing 101.............................. 3 Something Strippy................. 2 Christmas Tree Placemats.... 3 Fit-A-Vest................................ 3 Owl Bag................................... 3
Anita Goodesign Workshop Register by July 31! Pfaff creative sensation
Husqvarna/Viking Designer Diamond Deluxe
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course interest-free financing is available to qualified buyers. Both are excellent sewing machines as well as excellent embroidery machines. Come for a test drive and Is it really Back to School month???!! choose your favorite to take home! It is also a great month to purchase a sewing machine. There are mail- Another feature this month will be in rebates on the Pfaff creative a “Sidewalk Sale” on the pre-loved sensation (August 1 – 28) and machines taken on trade. Sew the Husqvarna Viking Designer What’s New has a new trade-up Diamond Deluxe (July 12 – August policy so it is time to clear the 24). In addition, there are special shelves! sale prices on the cs and DDD. Of
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We do our part for our communities—Come “SEWcialize” at these other local events:
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Owner’s Lesson on Pfaff creative sensation Part 1
Creating a trapunto design on your sewing machine. This is the design Roni did at Pfaff convention. No charge for those who purchased their machine from SWN. EP Fri 8/2 10:30 – 12:30
Trapunto Design
Stitch the Trapunto design that was created. This section is open to all who would like to learn the technique of stitching trapunto. You will receive the created design. Minimum 260 x 200 hoop required. No charge for those who created the design. $10 fee if you come to stitch only. EP Fri 8/2 1:30 – 3:30
Owners' Lessons for Sewing Machine or Serger
Mornings are usually a great time to schedule an owner’s lesson. Private lessons available for a $25 - $35 per hour fee if you did not purchase your machine from SWN. No fee for lesson if purchased machine from SWN, however it is important to register in advance.
Las Cruces Chapter of American Sewing Guild: will not meet in August. El Paso Chapter of American Sewing Guild: will not meet in August.
El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild: 2nd Thursday, 7-9 pm , Trinity Presbyterian, 8001 Magnetic, El Paso. El Paso Quilt Association: 3rd Thursday, 7 pm, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2160 Wedgewood, El Paso.
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild: 7 pm, 2nd Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, next to the Elks Club on Elks Road, Las Cruces.
Paso del Norte Quilt Guild: 2 nd Saturday, 9:30 am, University Presbyterian Church, Resler Drive, El Paso.
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE & PROJECTS
Let’s Embroider (Paula & Connie)
5D Software Basics Owners’ Lesson (Deanna & Roni) Christmas gift card holder using 5D Embroidery Extra. Free to those who purchased their software from SWN, others $35. LC Mon 8/5 2:00 – 4:00 EP Thur 8/15 10:30 – 12:30
Chevron bag. $17 fee includes design and directions for project. LC Wed 8/21 1:00 – 4:00 EP Thur 8/29 1:00 – 4:00
QUILTING
SEWcial Scrappers Club
5D Software Club (Deanna & Roni)
August: Monograms on the Map, Part 2, using font digitizing; 5D Suite or Pro required. This advanced class is not for beginners! $20 fee.
Come to find new ways to use scraps, share fabrics and ideas with others. Come and See or Come and Sew. No Fee. Check the supply list for the store you register to attend as the projects are different.
LC Mon 819 2:00 – 4:00 EP Sat 8/10 1:30 – 3:30
LC Sat 8/10 10:30 – 12:00 EP Sat 8/10 10:30 – 12:00
Anita Goodesign Workshop
EP Tuesday Evening Quilt Class (Connie & Jane)
The Butterfly Zipper Bag is the project for this second workshop. Each class is the same, so choose the date, time frame, and place best for you. REGISTRATION REQUESTED BY JULY 31, SO DO NOT DELAY. $22.50 fee includes the supplies required to create the bag in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Required a minimum 5 x 7 hoop. EP Mon Aug 5 1:30 – 4:00; Tue Aug 6 5:00 – 7:30 pm; Wed Aug 7 1:30 – 4:00 LC Thur Aug 8 1:30 – 4:00; Fri Aug 9 1:30 – 4:00; Sat Aug 10 1:30 – 4:00
Clear any bolt of fabric, any day, and receive 15% off! Sew What's New Las Cruces · 575-524-1739
Do you have your reservation in for the Anita Goodesign Workshop? The project is the butterfly zipper bag, the second highest pick after Trapunto, which was taught another way. Yes, you sew the zipper in while the fabric is in the hoop! See the samples and get signed up for one of the sessions August 5 – 10. Since the newsletter is on line before the end of July, you will notice that reservations are requested by July 31 so supplies can be available for all attending.
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This group is completing the Double Wedding Ring project and discussing the next project. $15 fee, some supplies required. EP Tue 8/13 5:00 – 8:00
Something Strippy (Jane)
Strips are sewn together, staggered at one end, then cut at a 45 degree angle; corner triangles are added and the blocks are put together. Works great with pre-cut strips. $15 fee, EP Mon 8/12 1:00 – 4:00
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Did you know… • machine embroidery is so much fun? • some customers make most gifts using their embroidery machines? • when you purchase an embroidery machine from SWN there are unlimited owner’s lessons? • there are GREAT buys on embroidery machines this month?
Christmas Tree Placemats (Sally & Celia)
Kick Off to Christmas! Christmas Tree
Placemats made on your sewing machine or serger. $17 fee includes instructions.
LC Fri 8/23 1:00 – 4:00
Christmas Banner
Kick Off to Christmas! Poinsettia Pair $15 fee, pattern required.
EP Fri 8/23 1:00 – 4:00
Circle Fun (Connie)
Use the circular attachment or tool as you sew a modern wall hanging. $15 fee, book required.
Intermediate Quilt Piecing (Jane) Picardy. EP Wed 8/28 1:00 – 4:00
Retrofit your Bag Pattern with a Zipper Opening (Roni)
During this series you will sew more challenging blocks. $12 fee includes pattern, #8 Roses of
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Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Quilt Block (Stephanie)
Serger 101 (Sally)
LC Sat 8/17 12:30 – 4:30
LC Thur 8/1 1:00 – 4:00 EP Fri 8/16 1:00 – 4:00
Back by popular demand! Take a large-print fabric, some creative cutting, careful piecing, and make this beautiful quilt block. Various possible settings of the block will be discussed. $20 fee includes instructions.
Get out your serger, or purchase a new one, and learn the basics: threading, casings, and more. This is a very basic class to which all are welcome. No fee if you purchased your serger from SWN. $20 fee if you did not. Fabrics supplied.
LC Tuesday Evening Quilt Class Sewing 101 (Roni & Devon) (Roni) Elastic waist Skirt. Create a simple gathered
This group has decided to do the Intermediate Quilt series. This month: #1 Reverse Applique. $12 per class, includes pattern. LC Tue 8/20 5:30 – 8:00 PM
skirt with an elastic waistband. Great class for new sewests. $15 fee.
LC Sat 8/3 1:00 – 4:00 EP Sat 8/3 1:00 – 4:00
OUR SECOND Anita Goodesign Workshop:
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For this second series, the Zippered Butterfly Bag was chosen. This in-the-hoop project will be a fun, new technique to try. Please register by JULY 31 so there will be enough supplies for all who plan to attend. The class is the same each day of the week, with one evening class this series. Fee $22.50, includes all products needed to sew the bag on your embroidery machine. Minimum hoop requirement: 6 x 10 (150 x 240) or 5 x 7 (130 x 180) Do not have a large enough hoop? Arrange to use a Sew What's New machine. The FUN Place to SEWcialize!
Owl Bag (Devon)
Create a cute bag with owl applique. Great class for entry-level sewests. $20 fee includes kit of fabrics.
EP Sat 8/24 1:00 – 4:00
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EP Thur 8/8 1:00 – 4:00
Put a zipper in a band and add the sides to re-create a bag. Fee $10. LC Wed 8/14 1:00 – 3:00
Fit-A-Vest (Beckie & Devon)
During this class you will fit a vest pattern and sew a sloper (a fitting garment made of muslin). You will be ready to sew vests that fit as you learn a variety of sewing techniques in the months ahead. $15 fee. Bring a pattern or use one of ours. LC Sat 8/24 1:00 – 4:00 EP Sat 8/17 1:00 – 4:00
Mat and Ruler Tote (Jane)
This is another in the Foot of the Month series. Sew a tote great for bringing to class, complete with a place for your ruler in this 2-part class! $25 fee includes instructions EP Wed 7/31 and 8/21 1:00 – 4:00
(NOTE: August date is changed from original date)
Gallery Showing of Projects and Embroidery Club
See the samples for the September classes, see two new embroidery collections for August, receive coupons to download a free design from each collection, enjoy fellowship and customer Show & Tell. NO FEE. Come join this fun time. LC Sat 7/27 10:30 – 11:30 EP Sat 7/27 10:30 – 11:30
The American Sewing Guild will not be meeting in August. Look for the schedule in September. Sew What's New
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Both Sew What’s New stores are drop-off places for Linus Quilts and ConKerr Cancer Pillowcases.
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FIFTH Saturday
LC & EP Gallery
EP Let's Embroider
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THE Fun Place to SEWcialize!! Coming Events and other Important Stuff!
Gallery Showing of Projects LC & EP: August 31 10:30 – 11:30 See samples for the September classes and enjoy customer Show & Tell. Receive a coupon for FREE design downloads from new collections. Join Us! No Fee! Stay for FIFTH Saturday shopping! Anything in stock you can put in your embroidered SWN logo bag is 17% off. Bags are available for sale in both stores if you do not have one. Sew What's New Las Cruces · 575-524-1739
Fit-A-Vest During this class you will fit a vest pattern and sew a sloper (a fitting garment made of muslin). In the months ahead, different techniques will be taught, just right for a vest, such as pintucks, heirloom stitches, scrunching, and more. Get ready to have great additions to your wardrobe!
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