sept oct 2012
SEPT/ OCT 2012
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4
St. Matthews
Landis Lakes
3829 Staebler Ave Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-3503 Mon-Thurs 9:30-5:30/Fri 9:30-5:00/Sat 9:30-4:00 Closed Sun
169 S. English Station Rd Louisville, KY 40245 502-409-9664 Mon-Thurs 9:30-5:30/Fri 9:30-5:00/Sat 9:30-4:00 Closed Sun
Needle Works Newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS
Elaine Cibelli, BERNINA educational consultant, will present two sessions of Sewing Celebrationcelebrate sewing as it opens up a world of creative possibilities and custom opportunities. Whether you like sewing clothes, quilts, gifts or for your home, see how the latest accessories, techniques, gizmos and gadgets will turn your sewing vision into beautiful reality. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore all things swing like never before! Sessions will run 9:0012:00 and 1:30-4:30 with a fee of $15 per session.
Come join Cindy Hogan, National PE-DESIGN expert and The Smocking Shoppe
Mark your calendar ASG MEETING “KOOKIE to Couture” October 11, 2012 6:30 pm
for a 2 day hands on PE-DESIGN NEXT computer seminar. Day 1 is a Kick Start session and will explore the Design Database, editing designs, lettering, Name Drop and more. Day 2 will focus on the basic digitizing tools in Layout and Editing, appliqué's and Photo Stitch. This seminar is designed to get you started in using some of the most popular features of the software. Cindy's unique style of teaching will get you more comfortable with your software in a most enjoyable setting. Come see what you can create with the new and exciting PE-DESIGN NEXT. Seating is limited, so reserve your space early! November 29 & 30, 2013 10:00-4:00 $69.00 for the two days (includes lunch and snacks)
Dear Friends, School is back in session, the weather has cooled down a bit, rain is on the way- life is good! It's time to start thinking about your fall sewing projects. We are busy planning lots of classes and events for you over the next weeks and months so be sure to read all about it in this newsletter. Thanks to all who attended our Christmas in July Sale on the 27th and 28th. I hope all you new owners are enjoying your machines and signing up for your Mastery classes. We’re looking forward to getting to know you and teach you all about your new "baby"! Check out the dates in this newsletter for the classes you need and call us soon as possible since they do tend to fill up quickly. Fay and I enjoyed our time at BERNINA University in Washington DC July 8th- 11th and in Nashville for Brother B2B July 30th- August 1st. We were introduced to some fabulous machines, software and other new items that BERNINA and Brother are coming out with in the upcoming weeks. We have more information about these exciting products in the pages of this newsletter and, of course, we will be sending out emails when they arrive so you can experience them “up close and personal”! We welcome all of our new customers who have come to us as a result of our Groupon promotion in June. We are so glad to have you and hope you enjoy your classes. We hope this will be the start of a new interest and maybe even a new "obsession" for you! I thoroughly enjoyed judging wearing apparel for the Kentucky State Fair this year. Smocking Shoppe staffers Mary Bauer and Gordon Vogt as well as several of our favorite customers were there assisting the quilt judges. Congratulations to all of you who entered your creations- please let us know if you won a ribbon or an award so we can recognize you in our next newsletter. We have a busy fall ahead of us- we'll be attending training on the new BERNINA 700 series in Indianapolis, participating in the Bluegrass Quilt Show in Shepherdsville September 27th-29th and hosting the October ASG meeting at our Landis Lakes store on the 11th. In addition, we are very excited to be hosting Kevin Conley, educational consultant for SVP Worldwide, on September 21st and 22nd. On Friday, he will present "Artistry in Motion" featuring the endless creative possibilities of the new Platinum 3000 and Quilt Sew Clever and on Saturday, he will present "Feet, Feet, Hoops and More"- a trunk show of great ideas for using those special feet, hoops and other notions that we love to collect. On Saturday, October 20th Elaine Cibelli, BERNINA educational consultant, will present two sessions of “Sewing Celebration”. Whether you like sewing clothes, quilts, gifts or for your home, see how the latest accessories, techniques, gizmos and gadgets will turn your sewing vision into a beautiful reality. We do hope you’ll be able to join us for Kevin’s and Elaine’s programs- they are definitely not to be missed no matter what brand you own and require a very small investment in time and money compared to the fabulous tips you’ll learn. We hope you will enjoy the classes and events we have planned for you the remainder of 2012 and now into 2013 with our Anita Goodesign Party in May and our Stitching Sisters Event in September2013.Please let us know what you else you would like to learn to do- it really helps us with our planning. We look forward to seeing you soon! Happy Sewing! Linda
Reasons to Purchase your Sewing Machine from The Smocking Shoppe:
When you purchase your Bernina, Bernette, Brother or Husqvarna Viking from us, you also get ESP (Extra Support Package). It includes:
1. Extended Warranty- The Smocking Shop will provide free labor on warranty repairs for two years from the date of purchase. This does not include a clean and tune which should be done for the regular maintenance of the machine; however, you are entitled to a 15% discount on the service fee with your Preferred Customer Card. 2. Unlimited Instruction Classes- You are entitled to take our New Owners Mastery classes as many times as needed until you feel comfortable with your new machine. 3. Telephone Assistance- We are available any time during regular business hours to assist with machine or software related questions over the phone. 4. One-on-One Help- This is available to anyone who cannot get in for the regular New Owners classes or just needs extra help. You will need to make an appointment with Fay, Linda or your salesperson. 5. Preferred Customer Status- After completing your New Owners classes, you will be given a Preferred Customer Card which entitles you to 15% off purchases related to your machine (thread, stabilizer, presser feet and other accessories, embroidery designs, etc.) and other special Preferred Customer promotions. This card is good for one year and is renewable annually as long as you own our machine. 6. Frequent Buyer Card– For every 6 before tax purchases you make, you will receive a store credit of 10% of the total toward future purchases. (This can not be used to pay for events and no discounts can be applied when using this credit.) 7. Full Trade Up Program- If, within 12 months of the purchase of your new machine, you wish to trade up, The Smocking Shop Inc. will take this machine in trade for the full price you paid for it against a new machine of a higher value. All you pay is the difference between the regular price of the new machine and the price you paid for this machine! All manuals, presser feet and accessories that came with your machine must be returned to receive a full refund. The trade in machine must be clean and in resalable condition. The Smocking Shoppe staff is committed to helping you learn to use your new Bernina, Bernette, Brother or Husqvarna Viking sewing machine or overlock machine and receive maximum benefit from all of its features. Please let us know how we can be of service to you. We wish you many years of creative sewing enjoyment and we appreciate your business so very much!!
Class Registration Policy: Classes must be paid in full at the time of reservation. You may register by phone with a credit card; if paying by check (phone), your place is not secured until your payment is received. Class fees are nonrefundable: however, in-store credit will be issued if withdrawal from class is 48 hours prior to class time. In the event the class minimum is not fulfilled, you will be notified of the cancellation 48 hours prior to the class and all fees will be refunded. In the event of illness or inclement weather, please notify us of your absence and we will try to arrange a makeup in a future class. WHAT TO BRING: In addition to supply list for your class, please bring: Basic supplies -sewing machine or serger (if your class requires one) with all accessories; thread to match sewing project; marking tools; ruler/tape measure; rotary cutter; scissors; small cutting mat; seam ripper; good pins. Embroidery supplies– Basic supplies plus embroidery unit and embroidery foot; stabilizers; bobbin thread; hoops; templates; disks or USB for design transfer. New owners— Items listed above plus manuals.
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NEEDLE WORKS NEWSLETTER
THE SMOCKING SHOPPE MASTERY SERIES INFO SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: The Smocking Shoppe wants each and every customer ( children must be at least 15 yrs of age to attend mastery series, the parent is welcome to take the class for the child ) to feel at ease with their new sewing machine. Below is a list of Mastery Classes available for all machines purchased at The Smocking Shoppe. We have adopted customers who purchased BERNINA sewing machines, sergers and Artista software at Baer Fabrics. In addition, if you purchased a Brother sewing machine, serger or PEDesign software from Austin’s Sewing Center before June 2008, you are also part of our adopted family. These Mastery Classes are FREE but some will have a $5.00 kit fee payable to teacher at time of class to cover supplies (this will include fabrics, zippers, buttons, laces, battings and more pertinent to that particular class). Be sure to read each class description to see if there is a small kit fee applicable. Mastery 1, Embroidery Mastery and Software Intro classes have NO kit fee. You are responsible for bringing the machine, machine accessories (especially the power cord and foot pedal!), scissors and a spool EACH of cotton and polyester thread to each class. Be sure to read each Mastery Class description to see what is included in that class and to see if your machine qualifies for the class. Remember that you can take the Mastery Series (any or ALL of the classes) as many times as you like for as long as you have your sewing machine—for FREE. All sewing, serger and software Mastery Classes (except Mastery 1) will be offered both day and night at our Landis Lakes location. Mastery 1 and Embroidery Mastery will be offered at both locations as well. For all other outside machine owners, we would still love to have you join our sewing family--The cost for Machine Mastery 1-6 is $25.00 per class; Embroidery or Software Mastery is $50.00 per class. Difference between computerized, embroidery/sewing combo, embroidery only and manual.
MANUAL/ MECHANICAL—SELECT STITCHES BY TURNING DIALS. NO COMPUTER SCREEN. COMPUTERIZED– SELECT STITCHES BY PUSHING BUTTONS. HAS A COMPUTER SCREEN WITH STITCH SETTING INFO. EMBROIDERY/SEWING COMBO– SELECT STITCHES BY PUSHING BUTTONS. HAS A COMPUTER SCREEN WITH STITCH SETTING INFO. ABILITY TO USE DIRECT CONNECT, USB STICK OR DESIGN CARDS TO CREATE MACHINE DRIVEN EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY ONLY– NO SEWING ABILITY.
CAN ONLY EMBROIDERY.
SEWING MASTERY 1 The first class in the series is for all new owners. Everyone must take this class first. This class will cover how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, needles, threads, general maintenance, choosing stitches, how to change presser feet and the purpose for each foot , basic seams and buttonholes. There will be 2 classes listed under this mastery class. BERNINA—all BERNINA and Bernette sewing machines will take this class. Brother/Husqvarna Viking—all Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Huskystar and White sewing machines will take this class. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to ALL BERNINA , Brother and Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only machines). No Kit Fee. If your machine is unlisted and you’re unsure if your sewing machine qualifies for any of the following mastery sewing classes please call Landis Lakes for assistance. SEWING MASTERY 2 The second class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to make several different blind hems, hem jeans, shell hem, rolled hem and a variety of seam finishes. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 3 The third class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to make buttonholes, put in zippers, and work with elastic. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class.
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SEWING MASTERY 4 The fourth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to do heirloom techniques which include gathering, pintucks, lace insertion and tucks work. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 5 The fifth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to do additional heirloom techniques which include fringing and piping. This class also includes basic programming . Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 6 The sixth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine for basic quilting– piecing, machine quilting, free motion quilting and the BERNINA stitch regulator foot. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. If your machine is unlisted and you’re unsure if your sewing machine qualifies for any of the following mastery embroidery classes please call Landis Lakes for assistance. Please bring your machine, all accessories (power cord of most importance), pen and paper and most manual. Open to ALL BERNINA , Brother and Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models. No Kit Fee. EMBORIDERY MACHINE MASTERY 7 This class covers basic threading and hooping techniques including hoop, stabilizers, needle and thread selection. Design selection, move, mirror and rotate are also discussed. This class open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking embroidery/sewing combo and embroidery only machines. No Kit Fee. SERGER MASTERY This class will cover basic threading techniques and maintenance of you serger. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/ Husqvarna Viking serger models.
Second annual Bluegrass Quilt Festival will be held from Thursday September 27th – Saturday September 29th, 2012 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center located in Shepherdsville, Ky.
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT ST. MATTHEWS LOCATION The Mastery classes are designed to start you on the road to a long and happy relationship with your wonderful new Husqvarna Viking ,Bernina or Brother sewing machine, serger or software. We’ll go over basic information and techniques and help answer any questions on the way. Remember you are always welcome to take a refresher, too! The following classes are free to anyone who bought their machine at The Smocking Shoppe..
EMBROIDERY CLASSES
MASTERY CLASSES
MACHINE EMBROIDERY —”SOUP TO NUTS” - FOR ANY BRAND EMBROIDERY MACHINE
SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: Dive in to the wonderful world of embroidery as we exLearn the basics of your wonderful new sewing machine in the plore: choosing the correct design, preparing different fab- listed classes below. All Mastery 1 and embroidery unit classes are according to make and model. Once you have completed the rics, hooping techniques, placement pointers, templates, multi-hooping and much, much more. Students must have #1 level you may take any of the other taken their new owners classes or be familiar with the ma- mastery classes in any order you desire. Mastery classes 2 and chines to take this class. Taught by Diane Cagnon-Ciolek. above are all makes and models together (except for embroidery unit mastery), just choose date and time best suited for you and Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 register for that particular class. Please ask for supply list. Date: Oct 17 Time: 10-4 PLEASE CHECK BOTH STORE LOCATIONS FOR NEW EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT OWNERS CLASSES.
This updated demo and hands-on informative workshop will focus on placing machine embroidery where you want it on pre-made garments, linens and more. We will discuss choosing techniques and the use of templates, proper stabilizing techniques and more. You will leave with a ton of ideas and information to inspire you! You’ll get started on a pre-made shirt with designs from your personal embroidery collection! Taught by Diane Ciolek.
Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 19
Cost: $25 Time: 6-10
MASTERY CLASS 1 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Oct 2 Time: 10-1 Oct 17 6-9 EMB MASTERY CLASS 7 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Oct 16 Time: 10-2 Oct 24 6-10
JINGLE BELLS EMBROIDERED PILLOW
Add holiday flair to a pillow with machine-embroidered ornament appliqué. Embellish with fancy braid ‘ hangars’ to finish the look. Note; project could be resized to be a totebag if desired. Taught by Diane Ciolek.
830 MASTERY CLASS 1 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 16
Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 19
830 MASTERY CLASS 7 EMBROIDERY Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Oct 30 Time: 10-2
Cost: $25 Time: 10-2
Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-2
BEADING BEADING– You asked ...We listened! By popular request, Diane will offer two beading classes this session. The new daytime concentrates on a specific stitch technique each session for those of you who would like to ‘begin the beguine and start making your own beaded treasures. The evening class will continue offering an intermeditate project each newsletter. Come join the fun! Complete project kits will be available each class. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: October 4 Time: 10-1 October 4 6:30-9:30
CLUBS KIDS SEW CLUB Does that little girl in your life want to sew? Have her join our club just for Little girls. She will make a small sewing project one Saturday of every month. Ages 8 – 13 years. Please ask for a supply list Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 8 , Oct 6 Time: 10-1
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT ST. MATTHEWS LOCATION RUFFLED BAG 2 wks A wonderful roomy over the shoulder versatile bag . Ready for any occasion. Has a double row of pockets for ease of organization. Twist lock or Magnetic closure for SIT AND SEW added security. Large enough to carry a laptop for the Need to finish those unfinished projects from your classes at The professional flair. Makes a GREAT knitting bag or a Smocking Shop? This is the class for you!!! Bring in your supplies and instructions from our past classes and someone will travel bag. Taught by Dana Cherry. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 45 be here to help you through the finishing process. Date: Sept 12, 19 Time: 10-2 Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 11—Diane Time: 10—4 Sept 25 - Linda 10-4 Oct 2—Diane 2-8 pm Oct 24—Linda 10-4
SEWING & HEIRLOOM CLASSES
APPLIQUE DRESS
3 wks
Make this adorable dress for someone special. Basic sewing and knowledge of your machine is all you need to take this class. You will learn how to change a basic pattern to add a border, make and apply piping, appliqué and lining: This class will require the Jacquelyn pattern by Children’s Corner. Taught by Dana Cherry Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 1,8,15
Cost: $ 60 Time: 10-2
ENGLISH SMOCKING I 3 wks Learn the basic smocking stitches; we will make a baby bonnet and bishop style garment for an adult or child. Fee includes pre-pleated practice piece, bonnet, floss, needle and book (A-Z Smocking—retail $25). Taught by Linda Carswell. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $75 Date: : Oct 15,22,29 Time: 6:00-8:30 PILLOWCASE DRESS Please join Denise and make this Kwik & Easy Kwik Sew Pattern. We will be making the girls' dress in class, but a tunic may also be made in its stead, using the same pattern. Pattern ranges from girls size XS (4-5) to XL (12-14). Dress and tunic have a tie in casing at neckline, which gathers in the front and back, and ties at one shoulder. Super easy and super fun to make! Pattern purchase required. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 35 Date: Oct 3 Time: 10-4 HAIRBOWS Join Denise as she helps you make these super easy and super fun Hairbows! Kit fee due at time of class. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 30 Date: Sept 10 Time: 10-2
MARTHA PULLEN CLASSES PINK, WHITE AND BLUE VICTORIAN QUILT Back by popular request! Join Linda Carswell on the fourth Friday of the month to make these beautiful quilt blocks. You will learn various heirloom techniques each month finishing up with nine blocks that will be made into a small quilt. Kit included. Be sure to ask for supply list. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 26, Oct 26 Time: 10-1 10-1
HEIRLOOM BLOCK OF MONTH This nine-block quilt has the most beautiful heirloom techniques combined with machine embroidery. After you have finished this keepsake quilt, you will be well versed in many of the world's favorite heirloom techniques, which you can then apply to any garment or quilt you might want to make in the future! Taught by Linda Carswell. Kit included. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 7, Oct 12 Time: 10-1
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NEWS
DreamWeaver™ XE is the exciting new mid-priced combination quilting, sewing and embroidery machine, which is downright dreamy – revolutionary technology, reliability, and ease of operation make this the perfect addition to create projects you've always dreamed of, all while adding a touch of sophistication to your sewing room. This exciting combination machine is packed with Brother-exclusive and industry-first features. A new chassis gives 5.0'' x 11.25'' of workspace – our biggest work area ever! Featuring 10'' LED lighting for brilliant, full spectrum lighting. With up to 1,050 stitches per minute, you will be creating more works of art in less time. The VSonic™ Pen Pal is available for sewing and embroidery. Simply touch the fabric with the sensor pen to place an embroidery pattern or place the needle, setting the stitch width and setting the end point. Sew Straight™ Laser Vision Guide makes it easier than ever to sew straight lines. A huge benefit when quilting, piecing, pintucking and aligning rows of stitches. Become a master by watching onscreen tutorials with the large LCD touch screen display which offers vivid, crystal-clear lucidity. If all the industry-first features weren't enough to make your dreams come true, this machine also has many exciting features that customers have come to love like the Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® feature and automatic needle threading. Plus, this machine is iBroidery® ready so you have access to thousands of embroidery designs available for purchase. Tackle bigger, bolder projects than you may have ever dreamed of with DreamWeaver™ XE!
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NEWS
BERNINA 780 The BERNINA 780 offers many features to make sewing easier. Inventions such as the semi-automatic threading system, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR), the BERNINA Dual Feed, and the embroidery system, are proof of this superior quality.
BERNINA 750 QE The BERNINA 750 QE provides an exclusive level of stitch control. Whether altering the stitch length, stitch width, or needle position - or even creating combinations - the machine will remember the stitch details for you.
BERNINA 710 The BERNINA 710 includes a meticulously-engineered extra-long freearm with ten inches / 254 mm of space to the right of the needle - plenty of room for large sewing projects
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CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION The following classes are designed to start you on the road to a long and happy relationship with your wonderful new Husqvarna Viking , Bernina or Brother sewing machine, serger or software. We’ll go over basic information and techniques and help answer any questions on the way. Remember you are always welcome to take a refresher, too! The following classes are free to anyone who bought their machine at The Smocking Shoppe. SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: Learn the basics of your wonderful new sewing machine in the listed classes below. All Mastery 1 and embroidery unit classes are according to make and model. Once you have completed the #1 level you may take any of the other mastery classes in any order you desire. Mastery classes 2 and above are all makes and models together (except for embroidery unit mastery), just choose date and time best suited for you and register for that particular class. Please ask for supply list. $5.00 kit fee to cover the cost of your supplies due to teacher at time of class for mastery classes 2-6. PLEASE CHECK BOTH STORE LOCATIONS FOR NEW OWNERS CLASSES. MASTERY CLASS 1 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 12 Time: 1-4 Sept 20 6-9 MASTERY CLASS 7 EMBROIDERY Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 26 Time: 12:30-4:30 Oct 16 6-10 SEWING MASTERY 2 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 4 SEWING MASTERY 3 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 18 SEWING MASTERY 5 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 6 SEWING MASTERY 6 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 13
Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9
SERGER MASTERY Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking serger models. Please ask for supply list. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 5 Time: 6-9
SOFTWARE INTRODUCTORY CLASSES BES /ELS / MONO LETTERING Let Fay show you the ins and outs of your BES Lettering program. We will go over how to combine monograms with designs, appliqué and much more. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 17 Time: 2-4:30 Oct 13 1;30-4:;30 5D Intro Need help with your Husqvarna Viking 5D? This lecture/demo class will go over the basics of this amazing software. Taught by Dana Cherry. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 27 Time: 10-1
SEWING CLASSES FRIDAY NIGHT SIT & SEW with BEV Need help finishing a project ? Just do not understand the directions on your pattern? Join Bev Weis in this Friday night sit and sew. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 21, Oct 26 Time: 6-10 SIT & SEW with MARY Need help finishing a project from Mary Bauer’s classes? Just do not understand the directions on your pattern? Taught Mary Bauer. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 18 Time: 10-4 ALL NIGHT SEW with DIANE Join Diane in this all night class. She will help you with any questions you may have on your different projects. Experience Level: Adv Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 28, Oct 19 Time: 6-12
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CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION SEWING CLASSES SEW CONFIDENT Sew Confident! classes take the guesswork out of garment sewing. Learn how to measure for a great fit (we will have sample garments in all the sizes for you to try on), what fabric works with the pattern (order the classroom kit with quality fashion fabric in the color of your choice), and how to achieve those professional details (they aren’t as hard as they look). Good fit, gorgeous fabric, great fashion. Now you can sew with confidence! Taught by Fay Brown. Experience Level: Intermediate Cost: $ 30 Date: Sept 15 - Ladies Blouse Time: 10-4 POTLUCK CHAMPION Great for potlucks! This carrier can be made from four different fabrics, has thermal insulation between the layers and double layers on the bottom. It has two flaps that cover the top of the dish and a convenient pocket for a serving utensil. The sides cradle the dish, making it easy to carry a 9" by 13" pan, a round or an oval dish. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 17 Time: 10-4 LEARN TO SEW Cover basic skills while you complete 3 articles in class. Class fee includes a great book filled with projects. Taught by Bev Weis who loves inspiring beginners. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $100 Date: Sept 11, 25, Oct 2, 9 Time: 6-9 LOLLIPOP BAGS Fun new style zipper bag with wristlet strap in 2 sizes/style. This bag stands up on a hidden contrast bottom besides having the neatly inserted zipper. Start now to make those small but special gifts. Pattern purchase required. Taught by Bev Weis. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: Oct 23 Time: 6-9 FOOT STOOL Power tools, foam, wood and a sewing machine. These are a few of our favorite things to make this one of a kind foot stool. You can add embroidery, a skirt or piping. Taught by Fay Brown. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 29 Time: 10-4
QUILTING CLASSES MACHINE QUILTING -NOTEBOOK The class is hands-on machine quilting practice. We’ll cover stitch-in-the-ditch, echo quilting, cross hatching and free motion. The participants will receive several quilting design ideas and produce samples for their future reference. Teacher -Mary Bauer
Experience Level: Beginner Date:
Cost: $ 35 Time: 10-2
BOUNTIFUL FALL TOTE Make the perfect tote for carrying your essentials. Easy machine quilting and raw-edge appliqué are highlighted in this stunning totebag with a ‘floating leaves’ design. Taught by Diane CIolek Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 3 Time: 10-4 PLAYING WITH STRIPES 2wks Learn several different methods of using stripes fabric to creat different designs. You can use your own pieced strats or stripe fabric off the shelf. It can be a curvy stripe, faux stripe, an irregular strip—they will all produce their own design, Make placemats, a table runner, a wall hanging, lap throw or a full size bed quilt. Taught by Mary Bauer. Experience Level: Beg/inter Cost: $45 Date: Oct 16, Nov 6 Time: 10-4
CONGRATULATIONS SMOCKING SHOPPE EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WIN 2ND PLACE IN NATIONAL QUILT SHOW. The Happy Heart Quilt Guild took 2nd place in the ultimate guild contest in the AQS summer show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Employees Gordon Vogt and Mary Bauer are members of the group as well as customers: Carla DeSpain, Sarah LaGore and Karen Laundroche. WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY “GREAT JOB” To all the 2012 Kentucky state Fair winners.
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION CLUBS WHAT’S HOT!!!! This once a month club is FREE to everyone!! We have show and tell from the customers and staff that attend, it’s always fun to see what other people are sewing (not required to attend) We will then go over the hottest new trends, newest products and most important new techniques. So please join The Smocking Shop at our Landis Lakes location on the first Monday Night of each Month from 6:30-8:30 to join in the fun. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Sept 10, Oct 1 Time 6:30-8:30
ENDLESSS POSSIBILITIES CLUB Have an embroidery machine? Hoop not big enough to do what you want? Don’t understand how to appliqué’ by machine or maybe your monograms at not going in the right place. Diane Ciolek will take you through the many wonders of your embroidery machine in this by-month club. Come join the fun! Same project will be taught at 3 different time slots. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: Sept 26 Time: 5-10 pm Oct 19 10-4 THE DIAMOND CLUB—HANDS ON
Learn to use your Husqvarna Viking Diamond sewing machine to it’s fullest capacity. This class will meet once a THE DIAMOND CLUB month to go over a new technique. Taught by Diane Ciolek. Learn to use your Husqvarna Viking Diamond sewing machine (Free to customers that purchased their Diamond to it’s fullest capacity. This class will meet once a month to go sewing machines at The Smocking Shop) over a new technique. Taught by Diane Ciolek. (Free to cusExperience Level: Beginner Cost: Free tomers that purchased their Diamond sewing machines Date: Oct 25 Sept 27 Time: 3:30-6:00 at The Smocking Shop) Experience Level: Beginner Cost: Free THE CUTTER’S CLUB Date: Sept 10, Oct 1 Time: 4:30-6 pm Come join the fun and learn how to use your Accuquilt GO make a sampler quilt at the same time. Taught by Diane VIKING 4/5D PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER CLUB Ciolek. (Free to customers that purchased their AccuPractice makes perfect! Join Fay Brown each month as you exquilt GO at The Smocking Shop) plore the different techniques available to you in this wonderful Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $10 & exciting software. Date: Oct 25 Sept 27, Time: 3:30-6:00 Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 month Date: Sept 7, Oct 5 Time: 10-1
SERGER CLUB How do you turn a corner using a rolled edge and make it look nice? What about gathering on the serger for making ruffles? In this monthly class will make a small simple project that will allow you to become more familiar with your serger and increase your knowledge at the same time. Taught by Diane Ciolek Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 month Date: Sept 24, Oct 15 Time: 10-1 or 6-9 Sept 7, Oct 5 6-9 only PILLOW CLUB Need a present or just jazzing up a bedroom? In this monthly class we will make a new pillowcase or pillow using different sewing techniques . Join Fay Brown for all the fun! Experience Level: Beg/Inter Cost: $25 month Date: Sept 14, Oct 12 Time: 10-4 FAST & FUN Try before you buy! In this class we will go over the newest feet and techniques for your sewing machine. Bring your machine and try our feet as you make simple but fun projects. Taught by Denise Bloom. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $10 Date: Sept 17, Oct 8 Time: 10-1
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Landis Lakes
3829 Staebler Ave Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-3503 Mon-Thurs 9:30-5:30/Fri 9:30-5:00/Sat 9:30-4:00 Closed Sun
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Needle Works Newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS
Elaine Cibelli, BERNINA educational consultant, will present two sessions of Sewing Celebrationcelebrate sewing as it opens up a world of creative possibilities and custom opportunities. Whether you like sewing clothes, quilts, gifts or for your home, see how the latest accessories, techniques, gizmos and gadgets will turn your sewing vision into beautiful reality. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore all things swing like never before! Sessions will run 9:0012:00 and 1:30-4:30 with a fee of $15 per session.
Come join Cindy Hogan, National PE-DESIGN expert and The Smocking Shoppe
Mark your calendar ASG MEETING “KOOKIE to Couture” October 11, 2012 6:30 pm
for a 2 day hands on PE-DESIGN NEXT computer seminar. Day 1 is a Kick Start session and will explore the Design Database, editing designs, lettering, Name Drop and more. Day 2 will focus on the basic digitizing tools in Layout and Editing, appliqué's and Photo Stitch. This seminar is designed to get you started in using some of the most popular features of the software. Cindy's unique style of teaching will get you more comfortable with your software in a most enjoyable setting. Come see what you can create with the new and exciting PE-DESIGN NEXT. Seating is limited, so reserve your space early! November 29 & 30, 2013 10:00-4:00 $69.00 for the two days (includes lunch and snacks)
Dear Friends, School is back in session, the weather has cooled down a bit, rain is on the way- life is good! It's time to start thinking about your fall sewing projects. We are busy planning lots of classes and events for you over the next weeks and months so be sure to read all about it in this newsletter. Thanks to all who attended our Christmas in July Sale on the 27th and 28th. I hope all you new owners are enjoying your machines and signing up for your Mastery classes. We’re looking forward to getting to know you and teach you all about your new "baby"! Check out the dates in this newsletter for the classes you need and call us soon as possible since they do tend to fill up quickly. Fay and I enjoyed our time at BERNINA University in Washington DC July 8th- 11th and in Nashville for Brother B2B July 30th- August 1st. We were introduced to some fabulous machines, software and other new items that BERNINA and Brother are coming out with in the upcoming weeks. We have more information about these exciting products in the pages of this newsletter and, of course, we will be sending out emails when they arrive so you can experience them “up close and personal”! We welcome all of our new customers who have come to us as a result of our Groupon promotion in June. We are so glad to have you and hope you enjoy your classes. We hope this will be the start of a new interest and maybe even a new "obsession" for you! I thoroughly enjoyed judging wearing apparel for the Kentucky State Fair this year. Smocking Shoppe staffers Mary Bauer and Gordon Vogt as well as several of our favorite customers were there assisting the quilt judges. Congratulations to all of you who entered your creations- please let us know if you won a ribbon or an award so we can recognize you in our next newsletter. We have a busy fall ahead of us- we'll be attending training on the new BERNINA 700 series in Indianapolis, participating in the Bluegrass Quilt Show in Shepherdsville September 27th-29th and hosting the October ASG meeting at our Landis Lakes store on the 11th. In addition, we are very excited to be hosting Kevin Conley, educational consultant for SVP Worldwide, on September 21st and 22nd. On Friday, he will present "Artistry in Motion" featuring the endless creative possibilities of the new Platinum 3000 and Quilt Sew Clever and on Saturday, he will present "Feet, Feet, Hoops and More"- a trunk show of great ideas for using those special feet, hoops and other notions that we love to collect. On Saturday, October 20th Elaine Cibelli, BERNINA educational consultant, will present two sessions of “Sewing Celebration”. Whether you like sewing clothes, quilts, gifts or for your home, see how the latest accessories, techniques, gizmos and gadgets will turn your sewing vision into a beautiful reality. We do hope you’ll be able to join us for Kevin’s and Elaine’s programs- they are definitely not to be missed no matter what brand you own and require a very small investment in time and money compared to the fabulous tips you’ll learn. We hope you will enjoy the classes and events we have planned for you the remainder of 2012 and now into 2013 with our Anita Goodesign Party in May and our Stitching Sisters Event in September2013.Please let us know what you else you would like to learn to do- it really helps us with our planning. We look forward to seeing you soon! Happy Sewing! Linda
Reasons to Purchase your Sewing Machine from The Smocking Shoppe:
When you purchase your Bernina, Bernette, Brother or Husqvarna Viking from us, you also get ESP (Extra Support Package). It includes:
1. Extended Warranty- The Smocking Shop will provide free labor on warranty repairs for two years from the date of purchase. This does not include a clean and tune which should be done for the regular maintenance of the machine; however, you are entitled to a 15% discount on the service fee with your Preferred Customer Card. 2. Unlimited Instruction Classes- You are entitled to take our New Owners Mastery classes as many times as needed until you feel comfortable with your new machine. 3. Telephone Assistance- We are available any time during regular business hours to assist with machine or software related questions over the phone. 4. One-on-One Help- This is available to anyone who cannot get in for the regular New Owners classes or just needs extra help. You will need to make an appointment with Fay, Linda or your salesperson. 5. Preferred Customer Status- After completing your New Owners classes, you will be given a Preferred Customer Card which entitles you to 15% off purchases related to your machine (thread, stabilizer, presser feet and other accessories, embroidery designs, etc.) and other special Preferred Customer promotions. This card is good for one year and is renewable annually as long as you own our machine. 6. Frequent Buyer Card– For every 6 before tax purchases you make, you will receive a store credit of 10% of the total toward future purchases. (This can not be used to pay for events and no discounts can be applied when using this credit.) 7. Full Trade Up Program- If, within 12 months of the purchase of your new machine, you wish to trade up, The Smocking Shop Inc. will take this machine in trade for the full price you paid for it against a new machine of a higher value. All you pay is the difference between the regular price of the new machine and the price you paid for this machine! All manuals, presser feet and accessories that came with your machine must be returned to receive a full refund. The trade in machine must be clean and in resalable condition. The Smocking Shoppe staff is committed to helping you learn to use your new Bernina, Bernette, Brother or Husqvarna Viking sewing machine or overlock machine and receive maximum benefit from all of its features. Please let us know how we can be of service to you. We wish you many years of creative sewing enjoyment and we appreciate your business so very much!!
Class Registration Policy: Classes must be paid in full at the time of reservation. You may register by phone with a credit card; if paying by check (phone), your place is not secured until your payment is received. Class fees are nonrefundable: however, in-store credit will be issued if withdrawal from class is 48 hours prior to class time. In the event the class minimum is not fulfilled, you will be notified of the cancellation 48 hours prior to the class and all fees will be refunded. In the event of illness or inclement weather, please notify us of your absence and we will try to arrange a makeup in a future class. WHAT TO BRING: In addition to supply list for your class, please bring: Basic supplies -sewing machine or serger (if your class requires one) with all accessories; thread to match sewing project; marking tools; ruler/tape measure; rotary cutter; scissors; small cutting mat; seam ripper; good pins. Embroidery supplies– Basic supplies plus embroidery unit and embroidery foot; stabilizers; bobbin thread; hoops; templates; disks or USB for design transfer. New owners— Items listed above plus manuals.
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THE SMOCKING SHOPPE MASTERY SERIES INFO SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: The Smocking Shoppe wants each and every customer ( children must be at least 15 yrs of age to attend mastery series, the parent is welcome to take the class for the child ) to feel at ease with their new sewing machine. Below is a list of Mastery Classes available for all machines purchased at The Smocking Shoppe. We have adopted customers who purchased BERNINA sewing machines, sergers and Artista software at Baer Fabrics. In addition, if you purchased a Brother sewing machine, serger or PEDesign software from Austin’s Sewing Center before June 2008, you are also part of our adopted family. These Mastery Classes are FREE but some will have a $5.00 kit fee payable to teacher at time of class to cover supplies (this will include fabrics, zippers, buttons, laces, battings and more pertinent to that particular class). Be sure to read each class description to see if there is a small kit fee applicable. Mastery 1, Embroidery Mastery and Software Intro classes have NO kit fee. You are responsible for bringing the machine, machine accessories (especially the power cord and foot pedal!), scissors and a spool EACH of cotton and polyester thread to each class. Be sure to read each Mastery Class description to see what is included in that class and to see if your machine qualifies for the class. Remember that you can take the Mastery Series (any or ALL of the classes) as many times as you like for as long as you have your sewing machine—for FREE. All sewing, serger and software Mastery Classes (except Mastery 1) will be offered both day and night at our Landis Lakes location. Mastery 1 and Embroidery Mastery will be offered at both locations as well. For all other outside machine owners, we would still love to have you join our sewing family--The cost for Machine Mastery 1-6 is $25.00 per class; Embroidery or Software Mastery is $50.00 per class. Difference between computerized, embroidery/sewing combo, embroidery only and manual.
MANUAL/ MECHANICAL—SELECT STITCHES BY TURNING DIALS. NO COMPUTER SCREEN. COMPUTERIZED– SELECT STITCHES BY PUSHING BUTTONS. HAS A COMPUTER SCREEN WITH STITCH SETTING INFO. EMBROIDERY/SEWING COMBO– SELECT STITCHES BY PUSHING BUTTONS. HAS A COMPUTER SCREEN WITH STITCH SETTING INFO. ABILITY TO USE DIRECT CONNECT, USB STICK OR DESIGN CARDS TO CREATE MACHINE DRIVEN EMBROIDERY EMBROIDERY ONLY– NO SEWING ABILITY.
CAN ONLY EMBROIDERY.
SEWING MASTERY 1 The first class in the series is for all new owners. Everyone must take this class first. This class will cover how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, needles, threads, general maintenance, choosing stitches, how to change presser feet and the purpose for each foot , basic seams and buttonholes. There will be 2 classes listed under this mastery class. BERNINA—all BERNINA and Bernette sewing machines will take this class. Brother/Husqvarna Viking—all Brother, Husqvarna Viking, Huskystar and White sewing machines will take this class. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to ALL BERNINA , Brother and Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only machines). No Kit Fee. If your machine is unlisted and you’re unsure if your sewing machine qualifies for any of the following mastery sewing classes please call Landis Lakes for assistance. SEWING MASTERY 2 The second class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to make several different blind hems, hem jeans, shell hem, rolled hem and a variety of seam finishes. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 3 The third class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to make buttonholes, put in zippers, and work with elastic. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class.
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SEWING MASTERY 4 The fourth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to do heirloom techniques which include gathering, pintucks, lace insertion and tucks work. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 5 The fifth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine to do additional heirloom techniques which include fringing and piping. This class also includes basic programming . Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. SEWING MASTERY 6 The sixth class in the series you will learn how to use your new machine for basic quilting– piecing, machine quilting, free motion quilting and the BERNINA stitch regulator foot. Please bring your machine, all accessories, pen and paper. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models (except embroidery only). Kit fee $5.00 to teacher payable at time of class. If your machine is unlisted and you’re unsure if your sewing machine qualifies for any of the following mastery embroidery classes please call Landis Lakes for assistance. Please bring your machine, all accessories (power cord of most importance), pen and paper and most manual. Open to ALL BERNINA , Brother and Husqvarna Viking sewing machine models. No Kit Fee. EMBORIDERY MACHINE MASTERY 7 This class covers basic threading and hooping techniques including hoop, stabilizers, needle and thread selection. Design selection, move, mirror and rotate are also discussed. This class open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking embroidery/sewing combo and embroidery only machines. No Kit Fee. SERGER MASTERY This class will cover basic threading techniques and maintenance of you serger. Open to all BERNINA/Brother/ Husqvarna Viking serger models.
Second annual Bluegrass Quilt Festival will be held from Thursday September 27th – Saturday September 29th, 2012 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center located in Shepherdsville, Ky.
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT ST. MATTHEWS LOCATION The Mastery classes are designed to start you on the road to a long and happy relationship with your wonderful new Husqvarna Viking ,Bernina or Brother sewing machine, serger or software. We’ll go over basic information and techniques and help answer any questions on the way. Remember you are always welcome to take a refresher, too! The following classes are free to anyone who bought their machine at The Smocking Shoppe..
EMBROIDERY CLASSES
MASTERY CLASSES
MACHINE EMBROIDERY —”SOUP TO NUTS” - FOR ANY BRAND EMBROIDERY MACHINE
SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: Dive in to the wonderful world of embroidery as we exLearn the basics of your wonderful new sewing machine in the plore: choosing the correct design, preparing different fab- listed classes below. All Mastery 1 and embroidery unit classes are according to make and model. Once you have completed the rics, hooping techniques, placement pointers, templates, multi-hooping and much, much more. Students must have #1 level you may take any of the other taken their new owners classes or be familiar with the ma- mastery classes in any order you desire. Mastery classes 2 and chines to take this class. Taught by Diane Cagnon-Ciolek. above are all makes and models together (except for embroidery unit mastery), just choose date and time best suited for you and Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 register for that particular class. Please ask for supply list. Date: Oct 17 Time: 10-4 PLEASE CHECK BOTH STORE LOCATIONS FOR NEW EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT OWNERS CLASSES.
This updated demo and hands-on informative workshop will focus on placing machine embroidery where you want it on pre-made garments, linens and more. We will discuss choosing techniques and the use of templates, proper stabilizing techniques and more. You will leave with a ton of ideas and information to inspire you! You’ll get started on a pre-made shirt with designs from your personal embroidery collection! Taught by Diane Ciolek.
Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 19
Cost: $25 Time: 6-10
MASTERY CLASS 1 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Oct 2 Time: 10-1 Oct 17 6-9 EMB MASTERY CLASS 7 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Oct 16 Time: 10-2 Oct 24 6-10
JINGLE BELLS EMBROIDERED PILLOW
Add holiday flair to a pillow with machine-embroidered ornament appliqué. Embellish with fancy braid ‘ hangars’ to finish the look. Note; project could be resized to be a totebag if desired. Taught by Diane Ciolek.
830 MASTERY CLASS 1 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 16
Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 19
830 MASTERY CLASS 7 EMBROIDERY Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Oct 30 Time: 10-2
Cost: $25 Time: 10-2
Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-2
BEADING BEADING– You asked ...We listened! By popular request, Diane will offer two beading classes this session. The new daytime concentrates on a specific stitch technique each session for those of you who would like to ‘begin the beguine and start making your own beaded treasures. The evening class will continue offering an intermeditate project each newsletter. Come join the fun! Complete project kits will be available each class. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: October 4 Time: 10-1 October 4 6:30-9:30
CLUBS KIDS SEW CLUB Does that little girl in your life want to sew? Have her join our club just for Little girls. She will make a small sewing project one Saturday of every month. Ages 8 – 13 years. Please ask for a supply list Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 8 , Oct 6 Time: 10-1
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT ST. MATTHEWS LOCATION RUFFLED BAG 2 wks A wonderful roomy over the shoulder versatile bag . Ready for any occasion. Has a double row of pockets for ease of organization. Twist lock or Magnetic closure for SIT AND SEW added security. Large enough to carry a laptop for the Need to finish those unfinished projects from your classes at The professional flair. Makes a GREAT knitting bag or a Smocking Shop? This is the class for you!!! Bring in your supplies and instructions from our past classes and someone will travel bag. Taught by Dana Cherry. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 45 be here to help you through the finishing process. Date: Sept 12, 19 Time: 10-2 Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 11—Diane Time: 10—4 Sept 25 - Linda 10-4 Oct 2—Diane 2-8 pm Oct 24—Linda 10-4
SEWING & HEIRLOOM CLASSES
APPLIQUE DRESS
3 wks
Make this adorable dress for someone special. Basic sewing and knowledge of your machine is all you need to take this class. You will learn how to change a basic pattern to add a border, make and apply piping, appliqué and lining: This class will require the Jacquelyn pattern by Children’s Corner. Taught by Dana Cherry Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 1,8,15
Cost: $ 60 Time: 10-2
ENGLISH SMOCKING I 3 wks Learn the basic smocking stitches; we will make a baby bonnet and bishop style garment for an adult or child. Fee includes pre-pleated practice piece, bonnet, floss, needle and book (A-Z Smocking—retail $25). Taught by Linda Carswell. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $75 Date: : Oct 15,22,29 Time: 6:00-8:30 PILLOWCASE DRESS Please join Denise and make this Kwik & Easy Kwik Sew Pattern. We will be making the girls' dress in class, but a tunic may also be made in its stead, using the same pattern. Pattern ranges from girls size XS (4-5) to XL (12-14). Dress and tunic have a tie in casing at neckline, which gathers in the front and back, and ties at one shoulder. Super easy and super fun to make! Pattern purchase required. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 35 Date: Oct 3 Time: 10-4 HAIRBOWS Join Denise as she helps you make these super easy and super fun Hairbows! Kit fee due at time of class. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $ 30 Date: Sept 10 Time: 10-2
MARTHA PULLEN CLASSES PINK, WHITE AND BLUE VICTORIAN QUILT Back by popular request! Join Linda Carswell on the fourth Friday of the month to make these beautiful quilt blocks. You will learn various heirloom techniques each month finishing up with nine blocks that will be made into a small quilt. Kit included. Be sure to ask for supply list. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 26, Oct 26 Time: 10-1 10-1
HEIRLOOM BLOCK OF MONTH This nine-block quilt has the most beautiful heirloom techniques combined with machine embroidery. After you have finished this keepsake quilt, you will be well versed in many of the world's favorite heirloom techniques, which you can then apply to any garment or quilt you might want to make in the future! Taught by Linda Carswell. Kit included. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 7, Oct 12 Time: 10-1
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NEWS
DreamWeaver™ XE is the exciting new mid-priced combination quilting, sewing and embroidery machine, which is downright dreamy – revolutionary technology, reliability, and ease of operation make this the perfect addition to create projects you've always dreamed of, all while adding a touch of sophistication to your sewing room. This exciting combination machine is packed with Brother-exclusive and industry-first features. A new chassis gives 5.0'' x 11.25'' of workspace – our biggest work area ever! Featuring 10'' LED lighting for brilliant, full spectrum lighting. With up to 1,050 stitches per minute, you will be creating more works of art in less time. The VSonic™ Pen Pal is available for sewing and embroidery. Simply touch the fabric with the sensor pen to place an embroidery pattern or place the needle, setting the stitch width and setting the end point. Sew Straight™ Laser Vision Guide makes it easier than ever to sew straight lines. A huge benefit when quilting, piecing, pintucking and aligning rows of stitches. Become a master by watching onscreen tutorials with the large LCD touch screen display which offers vivid, crystal-clear lucidity. If all the industry-first features weren't enough to make your dreams come true, this machine also has many exciting features that customers have come to love like the Automatic Height Adjuster™ AHA® feature and automatic needle threading. Plus, this machine is iBroidery® ready so you have access to thousands of embroidery designs available for purchase. Tackle bigger, bolder projects than you may have ever dreamed of with DreamWeaver™ XE!
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BERNINA 780 The BERNINA 780 offers many features to make sewing easier. Inventions such as the semi-automatic threading system, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR), the BERNINA Dual Feed, and the embroidery system, are proof of this superior quality.
BERNINA 750 QE The BERNINA 750 QE provides an exclusive level of stitch control. Whether altering the stitch length, stitch width, or needle position - or even creating combinations - the machine will remember the stitch details for you.
BERNINA 710 The BERNINA 710 includes a meticulously-engineered extra-long freearm with ten inches / 254 mm of space to the right of the needle - plenty of room for large sewing projects
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CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION The following classes are designed to start you on the road to a long and happy relationship with your wonderful new Husqvarna Viking , Bernina or Brother sewing machine, serger or software. We’ll go over basic information and techniques and help answer any questions on the way. Remember you are always welcome to take a refresher, too! The following classes are free to anyone who bought their machine at The Smocking Shoppe. SEWING MASTERY CLASSES FOR HUSQVARNA VIKING/BERNINA/BROTHER: Learn the basics of your wonderful new sewing machine in the listed classes below. All Mastery 1 and embroidery unit classes are according to make and model. Once you have completed the #1 level you may take any of the other mastery classes in any order you desire. Mastery classes 2 and above are all makes and models together (except for embroidery unit mastery), just choose date and time best suited for you and register for that particular class. Please ask for supply list. $5.00 kit fee to cover the cost of your supplies due to teacher at time of class for mastery classes 2-6. PLEASE CHECK BOTH STORE LOCATIONS FOR NEW OWNERS CLASSES. MASTERY CLASS 1 HUSQVARNA VIKING / BROTHER Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 12 Time: 1-4 Sept 20 6-9 MASTERY CLASS 7 EMBROIDERY Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 26 Time: 12:30-4:30 Oct 16 6-10 SEWING MASTERY 2 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 4 SEWING MASTERY 3 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Oct 18 SEWING MASTERY 5 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 6 SEWING MASTERY 6 Experience Level: Beginner Date: Sept 13
Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9 Cost: FREE or $25 Time: 10-1 6-9
SERGER MASTERY Open to all BERNINA/Brother/Husqvarna Viking serger models. Please ask for supply list. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 5 Time: 6-9
SOFTWARE INTRODUCTORY CLASSES BES /ELS / MONO LETTERING Let Fay show you the ins and outs of your BES Lettering program. We will go over how to combine monograms with designs, appliqué and much more. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 17 Time: 2-4:30 Oct 13 1;30-4:;30 5D Intro Need help with your Husqvarna Viking 5D? This lecture/demo class will go over the basics of this amazing software. Taught by Dana Cherry. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE or $25 Date: Sept 27 Time: 10-1
SEWING CLASSES FRIDAY NIGHT SIT & SEW with BEV Need help finishing a project ? Just do not understand the directions on your pattern? Join Bev Weis in this Friday night sit and sew. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 21, Oct 26 Time: 6-10 SIT & SEW with MARY Need help finishing a project from Mary Bauer’s classes? Just do not understand the directions on your pattern? Taught Mary Bauer. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 per month Date: Sept 18 Time: 10-4 ALL NIGHT SEW with DIANE Join Diane in this all night class. She will help you with any questions you may have on your different projects. Experience Level: Adv Beginner Cost: $20 per month Date: Sept 28, Oct 19 Time: 6-12
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CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION SEWING CLASSES SEW CONFIDENT Sew Confident! classes take the guesswork out of garment sewing. Learn how to measure for a great fit (we will have sample garments in all the sizes for you to try on), what fabric works with the pattern (order the classroom kit with quality fashion fabric in the color of your choice), and how to achieve those professional details (they aren’t as hard as they look). Good fit, gorgeous fabric, great fashion. Now you can sew with confidence! Taught by Fay Brown. Experience Level: Intermediate Cost: $ 30 Date: Sept 15 - Ladies Blouse Time: 10-4 POTLUCK CHAMPION Great for potlucks! This carrier can be made from four different fabrics, has thermal insulation between the layers and double layers on the bottom. It has two flaps that cover the top of the dish and a convenient pocket for a serving utensil. The sides cradle the dish, making it easy to carry a 9" by 13" pan, a round or an oval dish. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 17 Time: 10-4 LEARN TO SEW Cover basic skills while you complete 3 articles in class. Class fee includes a great book filled with projects. Taught by Bev Weis who loves inspiring beginners. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $100 Date: Sept 11, 25, Oct 2, 9 Time: 6-9 LOLLIPOP BAGS Fun new style zipper bag with wristlet strap in 2 sizes/style. This bag stands up on a hidden contrast bottom besides having the neatly inserted zipper. Start now to make those small but special gifts. Pattern purchase required. Taught by Bev Weis. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: Oct 23 Time: 6-9 FOOT STOOL Power tools, foam, wood and a sewing machine. These are a few of our favorite things to make this one of a kind foot stool. You can add embroidery, a skirt or piping. Taught by Fay Brown. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 29 Time: 10-4
QUILTING CLASSES MACHINE QUILTING -NOTEBOOK The class is hands-on machine quilting practice. We’ll cover stitch-in-the-ditch, echo quilting, cross hatching and free motion. The participants will receive several quilting design ideas and produce samples for their future reference. Teacher -Mary Bauer
Experience Level: Beginner Date:
Cost: $ 35 Time: 10-2
BOUNTIFUL FALL TOTE Make the perfect tote for carrying your essentials. Easy machine quilting and raw-edge appliqué are highlighted in this stunning totebag with a ‘floating leaves’ design. Taught by Diane CIolek Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $45 Date: Oct 3 Time: 10-4 PLAYING WITH STRIPES 2wks Learn several different methods of using stripes fabric to creat different designs. You can use your own pieced strats or stripe fabric off the shelf. It can be a curvy stripe, faux stripe, an irregular strip—they will all produce their own design, Make placemats, a table runner, a wall hanging, lap throw or a full size bed quilt. Taught by Mary Bauer. Experience Level: Beg/inter Cost: $45 Date: Oct 16, Nov 6 Time: 10-4
CONGRATULATIONS SMOCKING SHOPPE EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WIN 2ND PLACE IN NATIONAL QUILT SHOW. The Happy Heart Quilt Guild took 2nd place in the ultimate guild contest in the AQS summer show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Employees Gordon Vogt and Mary Bauer are members of the group as well as customers: Carla DeSpain, Sarah LaGore and Karen Laundroche. WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY “GREAT JOB” To all the 2012 Kentucky state Fair winners.
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LANDIS LAKES LOCATION CLUBS WHAT’S HOT!!!! This once a month club is FREE to everyone!! We have show and tell from the customers and staff that attend, it’s always fun to see what other people are sewing (not required to attend) We will then go over the hottest new trends, newest products and most important new techniques. So please join The Smocking Shop at our Landis Lakes location on the first Monday Night of each Month from 6:30-8:30 to join in the fun. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: FREE Date: Sept 10, Oct 1 Time 6:30-8:30
ENDLESSS POSSIBILITIES CLUB Have an embroidery machine? Hoop not big enough to do what you want? Don’t understand how to appliqué’ by machine or maybe your monograms at not going in the right place. Diane Ciolek will take you through the many wonders of your embroidery machine in this by-month club. Come join the fun! Same project will be taught at 3 different time slots. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $25 Date: Sept 26 Time: 5-10 pm Oct 19 10-4 THE DIAMOND CLUB—HANDS ON
Learn to use your Husqvarna Viking Diamond sewing machine to it’s fullest capacity. This class will meet once a THE DIAMOND CLUB month to go over a new technique. Taught by Diane Ciolek. Learn to use your Husqvarna Viking Diamond sewing machine (Free to customers that purchased their Diamond to it’s fullest capacity. This class will meet once a month to go sewing machines at The Smocking Shop) over a new technique. Taught by Diane Ciolek. (Free to cusExperience Level: Beginner Cost: Free tomers that purchased their Diamond sewing machines Date: Oct 25 Sept 27 Time: 3:30-6:00 at The Smocking Shop) Experience Level: Beginner Cost: Free THE CUTTER’S CLUB Date: Sept 10, Oct 1 Time: 4:30-6 pm Come join the fun and learn how to use your Accuquilt GO make a sampler quilt at the same time. Taught by Diane VIKING 4/5D PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER CLUB Ciolek. (Free to customers that purchased their AccuPractice makes perfect! Join Fay Brown each month as you exquilt GO at The Smocking Shop) plore the different techniques available to you in this wonderful Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $10 & exciting software. Date: Oct 25 Sept 27, Time: 3:30-6:00 Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 month Date: Sept 7, Oct 5 Time: 10-1
SERGER CLUB How do you turn a corner using a rolled edge and make it look nice? What about gathering on the serger for making ruffles? In this monthly class will make a small simple project that will allow you to become more familiar with your serger and increase your knowledge at the same time. Taught by Diane Ciolek Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $15 month Date: Sept 24, Oct 15 Time: 10-1 or 6-9 Sept 7, Oct 5 6-9 only PILLOW CLUB Need a present or just jazzing up a bedroom? In this monthly class we will make a new pillowcase or pillow using different sewing techniques . Join Fay Brown for all the fun! Experience Level: Beg/Inter Cost: $25 month Date: Sept 14, Oct 12 Time: 10-4 FAST & FUN Try before you buy! In this class we will go over the newest feet and techniques for your sewing machine. Bring your machine and try our feet as you make simple but fun projects. Taught by Denise Bloom. Experience Level: Beginner Cost: $10 Date: Sept 17, Oct 8 Time: 10-1
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6 Mastery 5 10-1 6-9
7 8 5D Club 10-1 Mystery Quilt Serger Club 6-9 10-1
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10 Diamond Club 4:30-6:00 What’s Hot 6:30-8:30
11 Mystery Quilt 10-1 Learn to Sew 6-9
12 Mastery 1 10-1
13 Mastery 6 10-1 6-9
14 Pillow Club 10-4 Diamond Club 6-9
15 Sew Confident 10-4
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17Fast & Fun 10-1 BES 2-4:30 EQ7 6-9
18 Sit & Sew— Mary 10-4
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24 Serger Club 10-1 6-9
25 Learn to Sew 6-9
26 Mastery 7 12:30-4:30 Endless 5-10
27 5D Intro 10-1 Diamond Club 3:30-6:00 Cutter’s 6-9
28 Quilt Show
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5 5D Club 10-1 Serger Club 6-9
6 Machine Quilting 10-3
9 Mystery Quilt 10 Home 10-1 School 2-5 10-1 Learn to Sew 6-9
11 Anita Goodesign— cutwork 10-1
12 Pillow Club 10-4 Diamond Club 6-9
13 Mystery quilt 10-1 BES 1:30-4
15 Serger Club 10-1 6-9
16 Playing with Stripes 10-2 Mastery 7 6-10
17 Potluck Carrier 10-4
18 Mastery 3 10-1 6-9
19 Endless 10-4 All night Sew 6-12
20 Bernina event 10-4
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22 Foot Stool 10-5 EQ7 9
23 Lollipop Bag 6-9
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25 Diamond Club 3:30-6:00 Cutter’s 6-9
26 Getaway Bev—Sit & Sew 6-10
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