Sewing Center News
Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2012
Sewing Center News Hello Everyone, * I have been contemplating what to write this month. As I pondered I came across a quote that I have always liked. I believe it is true but it seems that in the daily course of life it is easy to forget the truths contained there in. Here is the quote. “We are not put here to audition one another, put someone on trial, or use other people to gratify our own ego needs. We are not here to fix, change, or belittle another person. We are here to support, forgive, and heal one another”. —————- author unknown——————* Are you looking for a way to cheer up your kitchen? Our March Virtual Club is fast approaching. See the brochure on page 4 for more details. PS: You do not have to own a
Newsletter Spotlight
* March Foot Special: 25% off the Circular Embroidery Attachment. * Check your mailbox for the “Springtime Savings Event” brochure. These exclusive offers available March 8-19 ONLY! So
Bernina machine to enjoy this 2—2 1/2 hour class. You don’t
hurry in and take advantage of
even have to bring your sewing machine. Call and signup by
them. (PS: If you did not receive a
March 23rd. Cost is $30 per class, pattern included.
brochure that’s okay come anyway
* I was mistaken on the “We All Sew Day”. It is scheduled for May not March. I will have more details for you in the April newsletter.
we have extra’s in the store.) * Special - No Interest / Equal Monthly Payments for 48 months financing on the 8 Series (830 &
* We have a new selection of Sunsout Puzzles in stock
820) continues through March
covering a wide range of interests. Stop by and check them
19th. (financing subject to credit
out.
approval).
* Are you looking for a way to display a quilt? Do you need
* Come visit our booth at the 2012
ideas for gift items. See our new collection of handcrafted wood products: quilt hangers, mini shelves, doll chair, and step stool.
Better Home and Better Living Show in Garden City March 23rd through the 25th. We will have some EXCITING specials on sewing machines and Unique Sewing cabinets.
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Trivia
Where can you find help when you need it? The answers are at the top of page 1.
Sewing Center News continued * Twinkle, Twinkle, little star…… like stars over the prairie
Feetures Foot Facts
that twinkle and shine our 8th annual Prairie Stars Quilt
Cordonnet Foot #11
Shop Hop project is sure to be a shining star in your
Cordonnet Foot #11 was designed for a specific sewing situation. Bernina worked in conjunction with the Mettler thread company to develop a foot compatible with one of their products, Cordonnet. This thread is a polyester cord-like thread used for topstitching. When using Cordonnet thread, a topstitching needle is required to accommodate it’s thickness.
collection. Our project this year uses jewel tones from the Shadow Play fabric line by Maywood Studios with the background fabric color being black. Visit our website www.prairiestarsquiltshophop.com for more information or stop in and see our quilt! After March 18th you will be able to view each participating shops quilt online. So, mark your calendar for April 12 - 21, call your friends, and begin planning a fun filled road trip as you hop from shop to shop. What a better way to start off SPRING! * Did you know that BERNINA has the most advanced home embroidery software on the market? Did you know that it will work with any brand of embroidery machine not just Bernina?
If you are an embroidery enthusiast
you need BERNINA’S Embroidery Software!
Our
software can read and save all types of embroidery files as well as write them directly to your machine or a USB stick if your machine has these capabilities and this is only the start of it’s capabilities (which are to numerous to mention here). Come in and see what BERNINA & Sunflower Creations can do for you and take your embroidery skills
When attempting to sew with Cordonnet thread using Foot #0 or #1, the sole sits on the thread and inhibits its movement. The thread feeds freely under Embroidery Foot #6 or Open Embroidery Foot #20, but the wide indentions on the soles of these feet allow the thread to move from side to side, creating the potential for irregular stitches. Foot #11 is specifically designed with a deep 2 mm groove on its sole to allow the topstitching thread to move freely and feed correctly. The groove can also be used to guide cord running under the fabric, holding it in place as the stitches secure it. Even though the foot was designed for topstitching with Cordonnet thread, it is useful for other stitching techniques as well. Couching, covering wire, and sashiko are all techniques involving narrow cord or wire, items easily accommodated by Foot #11.
and capabilities to the next level!
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] or call 620 -668-5584. Page 2 of 4
March 2012 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1 4
5
6 Sewing
7
8
Fri
2 February
3 Sewing
Virtual Club
Class 1
9
10 Sewing
Class 1
11
12
Sat
Class 2
13 Sewing 14
15
16
17
22
23 Closed for 24 Closed for
Class 2
18
19
20 Serger
21
Class 1
25 Closed for 26
27
28
29
GC Home Show
GC Home Show
30
31 Sewing
GC Home Show
Class 1
April 2012 Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3 Sewing
Wed
4
Class 1
8 15
9 16 Shop
10
22
23 French
24
6
Sat
7 Sewing Class 2
12 Shop Hop 13 Shop
14 Shop
Begins!!
Hop
Hop
19 Shop
20 Shop
21 Shop
Hop
Hop
Hop
Hop Ends
25
26
27
28
11
Braid Class - 1:30
29
5 March
Fri
Virtual Club
17 Shop Hop 18 Shop
Hop
Thu
30
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Simple Home: Kitchen April 5th at 2:00 pm A pound of fabric, 2 cups thread and a pinch of imagination…Refresh your home with Sweetwater’s Simple Home ideas for the kitchen. You’ll be enchanted by the look of these vintage inspired accessories created with modern-day techniques. Explore these techniques: Channel Quilting Shirt Tail Hems Easy Gathering Prairie Point Ruler
Don’t miss the Fun! Join BERNINA Educator Susan Fears for the presentation. Then try the techniques yourself!
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Sewing Center News Hello Everyone, * I have been contemplating what to write this month. As I pondered I came across a quote that I have always liked. I believe it is true but it seems that in the daily course of life it is easy to forget the truths contained there in. Here is the quote. “We are not put here to audition one another, put someone on trial, or use other people to gratify our own ego needs. We are not here to fix, change, or belittle another person. We are here to support, forgive, and heal one another”. —————- author unknown——————* Are you looking for a way to cheer up your kitchen? Our March Virtual Club is fast approaching. See the brochure on page 4 for more details. PS: You do not have to own a
Newsletter Spotlight
* March Foot Special: 25% off the Circular Embroidery Attachment. * Check your mailbox for the “Springtime Savings Event” brochure. These exclusive offers available March 8-19 ONLY! So
Bernina machine to enjoy this 2—2 1/2 hour class. You don’t
hurry in and take advantage of
even have to bring your sewing machine. Call and signup by
them. (PS: If you did not receive a
March 23rd. Cost is $30 per class, pattern included.
brochure that’s okay come anyway
* I was mistaken on the “We All Sew Day”. It is scheduled for May not March. I will have more details for you in the April newsletter.
we have extra’s in the store.) * Special - No Interest / Equal Monthly Payments for 48 months financing on the 8 Series (830 &
* We have a new selection of Sunsout Puzzles in stock
820) continues through March
covering a wide range of interests. Stop by and check them
19th. (financing subject to credit
out.
approval).
* Are you looking for a way to display a quilt? Do you need
* Come visit our booth at the 2012
ideas for gift items. See our new collection of handcrafted wood products: quilt hangers, mini shelves, doll chair, and step stool.
Better Home and Better Living Show in Garden City March 23rd through the 25th. We will have some EXCITING specials on sewing machines and Unique Sewing cabinets.
Page 1 of 4
Trivia
Where can you find help when you need it? The answers are at the top of page 1.
Sewing Center News continued * Twinkle, Twinkle, little star…… like stars over the prairie
Feetures Foot Facts
that twinkle and shine our 8th annual Prairie Stars Quilt
Cordonnet Foot #11
Shop Hop project is sure to be a shining star in your
Cordonnet Foot #11 was designed for a specific sewing situation. Bernina worked in conjunction with the Mettler thread company to develop a foot compatible with one of their products, Cordonnet. This thread is a polyester cord-like thread used for topstitching. When using Cordonnet thread, a topstitching needle is required to accommodate it’s thickness.
collection. Our project this year uses jewel tones from the Shadow Play fabric line by Maywood Studios with the background fabric color being black. Visit our website www.prairiestarsquiltshophop.com for more information or stop in and see our quilt! After March 18th you will be able to view each participating shops quilt online. So, mark your calendar for April 12 - 21, call your friends, and begin planning a fun filled road trip as you hop from shop to shop. What a better way to start off SPRING! * Did you know that BERNINA has the most advanced home embroidery software on the market? Did you know that it will work with any brand of embroidery machine not just Bernina?
If you are an embroidery enthusiast
you need BERNINA’S Embroidery Software!
Our
software can read and save all types of embroidery files as well as write them directly to your machine or a USB stick if your machine has these capabilities and this is only the start of it’s capabilities (which are to numerous to mention here). Come in and see what BERNINA & Sunflower Creations can do for you and take your embroidery skills
When attempting to sew with Cordonnet thread using Foot #0 or #1, the sole sits on the thread and inhibits its movement. The thread feeds freely under Embroidery Foot #6 or Open Embroidery Foot #20, but the wide indentions on the soles of these feet allow the thread to move from side to side, creating the potential for irregular stitches. Foot #11 is specifically designed with a deep 2 mm groove on its sole to allow the topstitching thread to move freely and feed correctly. The groove can also be used to guide cord running under the fabric, holding it in place as the stitches secure it. Even though the foot was designed for topstitching with Cordonnet thread, it is useful for other stitching techniques as well. Couching, covering wire, and sashiko are all techniques involving narrow cord or wire, items easily accommodated by Foot #11.
and capabilities to the next level!
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at [email protected] or call 620 -668-5584. Page 2 of 4
March 2012 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1 4
5
6 Sewing
7
8
Fri
2 February
3 Sewing
Virtual Club
Class 1
9
10 Sewing
Class 1
11
12
Sat
Class 2
13 Sewing 14
15
16
17
22
23 Closed for 24 Closed for
Class 2
18
19
20 Serger
21
Class 1
25 Closed for 26
27
28
29
GC Home Show
GC Home Show
30
31 Sewing
GC Home Show
Class 1
April 2012 Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3 Sewing
Wed
4
Class 1
8 15
9 16 Shop
10
22
23 French
24
6
Sat
7 Sewing Class 2
12 Shop Hop 13 Shop
14 Shop
Begins!!
Hop
Hop
19 Shop
20 Shop
21 Shop
Hop
Hop
Hop
Hop Ends
25
26
27
28
11
Braid Class - 1:30
29
5 March
Fri
Virtual Club
17 Shop Hop 18 Shop
Hop
Thu
30
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Simple Home: Kitchen April 5th at 2:00 pm A pound of fabric, 2 cups thread and a pinch of imagination…Refresh your home with Sweetwater’s Simple Home ideas for the kitchen. You’ll be enchanted by the look of these vintage inspired accessories created with modern-day techniques. Explore these techniques: Channel Quilting Shirt Tail Hems Easy Gathering Prairie Point Ruler
Don’t miss the Fun! Join BERNINA Educator Susan Fears for the presentation. Then try the techniques yourself!
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