Sew Abbey News
February - March, 2013
Abbey Sewing Centers Volume 3 Issue 1
Sew Abbey News March is National Quilting Month!
Modern
Introducing
Romantic
Inside this issue:
Timeless Be inspired by the beauty around you. The romantic, feminine appearance of the EDEN ROSE sewing machine and its unique features will inspire you to create your best projects.
buttonholes in any size.
The EDEN ROSE has a nice selection of perfect stitches to choose from utility, decorative and stretch stitches, that can be adjusted to your prefThe EDEN ROSE 250M has erence.. Multiple Needle impressive capability and relia- Positions position your ble results. It is the perfect needle for topstitching companion for your every day and quilting. The Elecneeds, whether you enjoy tronic speed control alsewing basic home dec or lows for full piercing powgarments in various types of er. A built-in needle fabric. A One Step Buttonthreader makes threading hole is quick and easy to sew easy to do. A needle stop up/down make large projects easy to handle. The EDEN ROSE 250C is everything you need to create the sewing projects of your dreams. It is a computerized sewing machine designed to meet the expectations of a modern sewer
Introducing the new EDEN ROSE
1
Ask Sew Abbey—
2
with our highly regard- Limited time offer! ed, classic features.
TruEmbroidery™ is
The perfectly balanced Upcoming Events buttonhole with the Exclusive Sensor One- Did you know…? Step Buttonhole Foot sew a perfectly balStore addresses anced one-step buttonhole every time. The extended sewing surface delivers plenty of space for larger projects and quilts. The large Graphic Display shows the selected stitch with the recommended settings in actual size . And with 145 stitches to choose from, you can personalize your projects. The exquisite details of the EDEN ROSE sewing machines bloom, with special features which allow you to climb to new sewing heights!
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Special points of Interest:
Abbey Sewing Centers now has a webpage. Yes, we’ve joined the 21st century! Just type in Abbey Sewing Centers .com and see what’s new!
We do repairs on all brands of sewing machines. Our repairman picks up the machines from each store on certain days. Check with your store for days and the price of the repair!
Volume 3 Issue 1
Ask Sew Abbey Q. Help! I just bought a wonderful Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine and I think I would like to do my own designs and monograms. I don’t know which software program I should start with. I don’t have much experience on the computer. Where do I start? Signed: Clueless on the Computer A. Dear Clueless, You are not alone when it comes to feeling overwhelmed by computer software. The good news is that the software programs are much easier to learn and use, especially if you have some computer knowledge. And, the Abbey’s Educators give you classes on your software and are here to help if you have problems! So, which software program is for you? With you machine you received a very basic software program. It is the Communication program and contains 5D Configure and 5D Organizer. 5D Organizer allows you to translate your stitch designs into VP3, the language used by the Husqvarna Viking machines. This program and all of our software programs will read ANY language from the other sewing machine companies, not just VP3, HUS, or VIP.
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and place the design as it is pictured on your screen. The last program of the 5D line is 5D Professional. This program has everything included. It has a Design Creator that is the digitizing program. It includes Stitch Editor Plus, Design Aligner, Cross Stitcher, Portrait Stitch, Family Tree, and 5D Sketch. With 5D Pro you are able to change your design any way you want to. You can change your fill stitches, add cutwork commands, emboss designs, and stitch commands. The list is endless. If you are interested in doing cross stitch or pictures, it is worth while for you to get 5D Professional. We also offer the new TruEmbroidery software for the Mac. If you are an Mac user, this is ideal for you. Quick and easy to use! (See the article on the next page!) I hope this helps with the different programs. If you have any other questions, contact your Abbey store. We’re happy to answer your questions! Happy Sewing!
5D Basic is the entry level software. 5D Basic is the recommended for beginners. It is easy to learn and easy to use! This program allows you to combine designs, change design colors and customize your designs by adding motifs, buttonholes, shapes, frame and much, much more. With ‘Quick Font’ you can take any lettering from your computer that is a True Type font and put it into a stitch file. This program includes Monogram Wizard that allows you to select your lettering, the size and the shape of the lettering, as well as, see what the monogram will look like on the fabric. Encore is included with 5D Basic, as well as Endless. Encore lets you create a shaped design with letters, shapes, motifs, etc. Endless puts in registration marks to change your design into an Endless Hoop design. If you think you want to do some digitizing, 5D Extra is a good beginning program. With 5D Extra you have the ability to do very basic digitizing with Design Wizard. Digitizing puts the design, picture, or clip art into a stitch file. 5D Extra also gives you an “Edit” tab that allows you to change your design. You can add stitches, change the color order in the design and insert colors. 5D Vision is also a part of 5D Extra. 5D Vision lets you place your design on your garment, tote bag, quilt block, etc. in the item color. The design shows up inside the hoop, with the registration lines. You can print this out
Offer valid January 23, 2013 through February 28, 2013. See your Abbey store for details!
Is Here! Everything you need to bring embroidery to life! Three Applications, two Assistants and thousands of designs and images. Here are the common features and benefits. The Embroidery software is designed with a native Mac® interface including OS X® Mountain Lion features, such as gestures . Experience three-dimensional reality: • View designs in three-dimensional reality on your choice of 8 textured fabric backgrounds; set background and grid colors to your personal choice. • Designs are shown in your preferred real-life hoop. • The Zoom Slider makes it easy to magnify or shrink the embroidery view. Swipe your Mac® Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad to pan around the work area. • Print designs in three-dimensional reality • Use a Grid as small as 2mm or as large as 50mm to align elements and designs. • Choose between inches or millimeters; view any measurements in US or metric as an alternative to your current settings. Select your favorite colors: • View specialty threads including metallic, multi-color and varying thicknesses. • Change colors with the scrolling
realistic color palette (worksheet) with numbered editable color blocks. • Choose from over 16,000 threads; 33 manufacturers. Filter the list by desired manufacturer and search for threads within a range by number Use the intelligent ColorSort feature to reduce the number of thread changes when you sew! Multi-format and multi-document: load and save most popular embroidery formats: • Uses various formats including Bernina—ART, versions 1-3, Brother/ Babylock/Bernina PEC (.pec) Brother/Babylock/Bernina PES (.pes version 2-9), Compucon/Singer PSW (.xxx), Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff (.vp3, .vip), Husqvarna (.hus), Janome (.jef, .sew), Melco (.exp), Pfaff (.pcs), Tajima (.dst), and Toyota (.10*).*Bernina ART (.art version 1, 2 and 3) can only be loaded. • Load designs by thumbnail view, search the name and notes or open by file name. • Automatically reopen designs when launching applications. Design parts stay separate unless you combine (multipart .vp3 native file format) • Duplicate designs automatically within a module without using Copy and Paste. • Design Player; watch your design “stitching” on the screen. • Undo and Redo is unlimited
Upcoming Events February Dawn Rambutis Serger Event Friday, February 15—St. Peters Saturday, February 16— Ballwin Janie Lantz Software Event Thursday, February 21Ballwin—Software Friday, February 22– Ballwin—TruEmbroidery™ Anita Goodesign Event Cupcake Coozie & Tiny Topper February 24, Sunday— Springfield February 25, Monday — Edwardsville February 26, Tuesday - St. Peters February 27, Wednesday—South County February 28, Thursday— Ballwin March Anita Goodesign Event March 13-20 (Check your store for the date and time.) April Anita Goodesign Event April 19-26 (Check your store for the date and time!)
Did you know? Abbey Sewing Centerss
We are looking for a few select people to work at Abbey’s! We are needing demos and “Make-Itand-Take-It” projects done in the store. We would need a maximum of 4 hours weekly to start. This could be a Saturday morning or a week day evening. For all the details call the sewing department inside JoAnn’s. South County—314-892-8780 Ballwin—636-527-338 St. Peters—636-397-0976
Your Mouse is about to become more magical!”
Where customers are treated like old friends.”
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 6910 S. Lindbergh St. Louis, MO 63129 Phone: 314-892-8780 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 15355 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011 Phone: 636-527-3388 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 5610 Suemandy Dr. ST. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-397-0976 E-mail: [email protected]
Husqvarna Viking now has a software program for the Mac! The software is easy and fun to use! If you are interested, call your local Abbey’s to learn more!
In the each issue of the Sew Abbey News, we will talk about some quilting, embroidery or sewing tips and techniques. Send your questions, tips and stories to Dear Sew Abbey at [email protected]. If your tip, technique or question is used, you will receive a $25 Abbey’s gift certificate to any Abbey Sewing Centers from
Abbey Sewing Centers 439 S. Buchanan Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 618-655-0433 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 3051 W, Wabash Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-726-5441 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers now has a dot.com! You can reach our site by typing: Abbey Sewing Centers.com.
Abbey Sewing Centers Volume 3 Issue 1
Sew Abbey News March is National Quilting Month!
Modern
Introducing
Romantic
Inside this issue:
Timeless Be inspired by the beauty around you. The romantic, feminine appearance of the EDEN ROSE sewing machine and its unique features will inspire you to create your best projects.
buttonholes in any size.
The EDEN ROSE has a nice selection of perfect stitches to choose from utility, decorative and stretch stitches, that can be adjusted to your prefThe EDEN ROSE 250M has erence.. Multiple Needle impressive capability and relia- Positions position your ble results. It is the perfect needle for topstitching companion for your every day and quilting. The Elecneeds, whether you enjoy tronic speed control alsewing basic home dec or lows for full piercing powgarments in various types of er. A built-in needle fabric. A One Step Buttonthreader makes threading hole is quick and easy to sew easy to do. A needle stop up/down make large projects easy to handle. The EDEN ROSE 250C is everything you need to create the sewing projects of your dreams. It is a computerized sewing machine designed to meet the expectations of a modern sewer
Introducing the new EDEN ROSE
1
Ask Sew Abbey—
2
with our highly regard- Limited time offer! ed, classic features.
TruEmbroidery™ is
The perfectly balanced Upcoming Events buttonhole with the Exclusive Sensor One- Did you know…? Step Buttonhole Foot sew a perfectly balStore addresses anced one-step buttonhole every time. The extended sewing surface delivers plenty of space for larger projects and quilts. The large Graphic Display shows the selected stitch with the recommended settings in actual size . And with 145 stitches to choose from, you can personalize your projects. The exquisite details of the EDEN ROSE sewing machines bloom, with special features which allow you to climb to new sewing heights!
2 3 3 4 4
Special points of Interest:
Abbey Sewing Centers now has a webpage. Yes, we’ve joined the 21st century! Just type in Abbey Sewing Centers .com and see what’s new!
We do repairs on all brands of sewing machines. Our repairman picks up the machines from each store on certain days. Check with your store for days and the price of the repair!
Volume 3 Issue 1
Ask Sew Abbey Q. Help! I just bought a wonderful Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine and I think I would like to do my own designs and monograms. I don’t know which software program I should start with. I don’t have much experience on the computer. Where do I start? Signed: Clueless on the Computer A. Dear Clueless, You are not alone when it comes to feeling overwhelmed by computer software. The good news is that the software programs are much easier to learn and use, especially if you have some computer knowledge. And, the Abbey’s Educators give you classes on your software and are here to help if you have problems! So, which software program is for you? With you machine you received a very basic software program. It is the Communication program and contains 5D Configure and 5D Organizer. 5D Organizer allows you to translate your stitch designs into VP3, the language used by the Husqvarna Viking machines. This program and all of our software programs will read ANY language from the other sewing machine companies, not just VP3, HUS, or VIP.
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and place the design as it is pictured on your screen. The last program of the 5D line is 5D Professional. This program has everything included. It has a Design Creator that is the digitizing program. It includes Stitch Editor Plus, Design Aligner, Cross Stitcher, Portrait Stitch, Family Tree, and 5D Sketch. With 5D Pro you are able to change your design any way you want to. You can change your fill stitches, add cutwork commands, emboss designs, and stitch commands. The list is endless. If you are interested in doing cross stitch or pictures, it is worth while for you to get 5D Professional. We also offer the new TruEmbroidery software for the Mac. If you are an Mac user, this is ideal for you. Quick and easy to use! (See the article on the next page!) I hope this helps with the different programs. If you have any other questions, contact your Abbey store. We’re happy to answer your questions! Happy Sewing!
5D Basic is the entry level software. 5D Basic is the recommended for beginners. It is easy to learn and easy to use! This program allows you to combine designs, change design colors and customize your designs by adding motifs, buttonholes, shapes, frame and much, much more. With ‘Quick Font’ you can take any lettering from your computer that is a True Type font and put it into a stitch file. This program includes Monogram Wizard that allows you to select your lettering, the size and the shape of the lettering, as well as, see what the monogram will look like on the fabric. Encore is included with 5D Basic, as well as Endless. Encore lets you create a shaped design with letters, shapes, motifs, etc. Endless puts in registration marks to change your design into an Endless Hoop design. If you think you want to do some digitizing, 5D Extra is a good beginning program. With 5D Extra you have the ability to do very basic digitizing with Design Wizard. Digitizing puts the design, picture, or clip art into a stitch file. 5D Extra also gives you an “Edit” tab that allows you to change your design. You can add stitches, change the color order in the design and insert colors. 5D Vision is also a part of 5D Extra. 5D Vision lets you place your design on your garment, tote bag, quilt block, etc. in the item color. The design shows up inside the hoop, with the registration lines. You can print this out
Offer valid January 23, 2013 through February 28, 2013. See your Abbey store for details!
Is Here! Everything you need to bring embroidery to life! Three Applications, two Assistants and thousands of designs and images. Here are the common features and benefits. The Embroidery software is designed with a native Mac® interface including OS X® Mountain Lion features, such as gestures . Experience three-dimensional reality: • View designs in three-dimensional reality on your choice of 8 textured fabric backgrounds; set background and grid colors to your personal choice. • Designs are shown in your preferred real-life hoop. • The Zoom Slider makes it easy to magnify or shrink the embroidery view. Swipe your Mac® Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad to pan around the work area. • Print designs in three-dimensional reality • Use a Grid as small as 2mm or as large as 50mm to align elements and designs. • Choose between inches or millimeters; view any measurements in US or metric as an alternative to your current settings. Select your favorite colors: • View specialty threads including metallic, multi-color and varying thicknesses. • Change colors with the scrolling
realistic color palette (worksheet) with numbered editable color blocks. • Choose from over 16,000 threads; 33 manufacturers. Filter the list by desired manufacturer and search for threads within a range by number Use the intelligent ColorSort feature to reduce the number of thread changes when you sew! Multi-format and multi-document: load and save most popular embroidery formats: • Uses various formats including Bernina—ART, versions 1-3, Brother/ Babylock/Bernina PEC (.pec) Brother/Babylock/Bernina PES (.pes version 2-9), Compucon/Singer PSW (.xxx), Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff (.vp3, .vip), Husqvarna (.hus), Janome (.jef, .sew), Melco (.exp), Pfaff (.pcs), Tajima (.dst), and Toyota (.10*).*Bernina ART (.art version 1, 2 and 3) can only be loaded. • Load designs by thumbnail view, search the name and notes or open by file name. • Automatically reopen designs when launching applications. Design parts stay separate unless you combine (multipart .vp3 native file format) • Duplicate designs automatically within a module without using Copy and Paste. • Design Player; watch your design “stitching” on the screen. • Undo and Redo is unlimited
Upcoming Events February Dawn Rambutis Serger Event Friday, February 15—St. Peters Saturday, February 16— Ballwin Janie Lantz Software Event Thursday, February 21Ballwin—Software Friday, February 22– Ballwin—TruEmbroidery™ Anita Goodesign Event Cupcake Coozie & Tiny Topper February 24, Sunday— Springfield February 25, Monday — Edwardsville February 26, Tuesday - St. Peters February 27, Wednesday—South County February 28, Thursday— Ballwin March Anita Goodesign Event March 13-20 (Check your store for the date and time.) April Anita Goodesign Event April 19-26 (Check your store for the date and time!)
Did you know? Abbey Sewing Centerss
We are looking for a few select people to work at Abbey’s! We are needing demos and “Make-Itand-Take-It” projects done in the store. We would need a maximum of 4 hours weekly to start. This could be a Saturday morning or a week day evening. For all the details call the sewing department inside JoAnn’s. South County—314-892-8780 Ballwin—636-527-338 St. Peters—636-397-0976
Your Mouse is about to become more magical!”
Where customers are treated like old friends.”
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 6910 S. Lindbergh St. Louis, MO 63129 Phone: 314-892-8780 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 15355 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011 Phone: 636-527-3388 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 5610 Suemandy Dr. ST. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-397-0976 E-mail: [email protected]
Husqvarna Viking now has a software program for the Mac! The software is easy and fun to use! If you are interested, call your local Abbey’s to learn more!
In the each issue of the Sew Abbey News, we will talk about some quilting, embroidery or sewing tips and techniques. Send your questions, tips and stories to Dear Sew Abbey at [email protected]. If your tip, technique or question is used, you will receive a $25 Abbey’s gift certificate to any Abbey Sewing Centers from
Abbey Sewing Centers 439 S. Buchanan Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 618-655-0433 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers (Inside JoAnn’s Fabrics) 3051 W, Wabash Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-726-5441 E-mail: [email protected]
Abbey Sewing Centers now has a dot.com! You can reach our site by typing: Abbey Sewing Centers.com.
