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Labor Day Sale 15% OFF
REGULAR PRICED ITEMS (notions, fabric, books, accessories)
Monday, September 2– 7 to 11 AM ONLY
Take an additional
25% OFF
10% OFF
when you BRING ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY- making your discount 25% OFF
SALE FASHION FABRICS
Monday, September 5 – 7 to 11 AM
with food donation ONLY!
REGULAR PRICED ITEMS (notions, fabric, books, accessories) 20% off
BRING ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY - Receive an additional 10% - making your total discount 30% SALE ROOM – FABRICS from $3 to $7 no additional discounts
Odd and Ends - as marked
50% OFF
Discountinued Embroidery Designs - or as marked
Hours: Mon.-Fri 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat. 9:30 Am to 5:00 PM, Sun. 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Phone: (309) 452-7313 Email: [email protected] Closed: Thanksgiving & Christmas
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED email: [email protected] 1503 E. College Ave Normal, IL 61761
SEWING STUDIO
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DIRECT MAIL SIMPLIFIED, INC.
FALL AND WINTER SEWING CLASSES 2013 Please note the following information regarding registration and class policies. Payment in advance is required to reserve your place in class (phone registration will reserve your place for only 7 days unless payment is received). Supplies are not included in class fee unless so stated. To achieve the best results, we want to help you select the supplies and fabrics for your projects. 15% discounts will be given on fabrics and notions for the duration of the class. Refunds will be given if cancellation is received 5 days prior to the first class. Classes may be cancelled if a minimum registration is not received and refunds will be given. Sewing machines are furnished in all sit and sew classes unless otherwise noted. Please check the supply list when you register.
Christmas Tree Table Runner
What a great Christmas accent for any table, and a great opportunity to use up fabric scraps. Book required. Wednesday, September 18, 25. 6:00 – 8:30. $20
Spiral Christmas Tree Skirt
This is a fun bargello circular quilt design, perfect for a tree skirt. Make a mini or 54 inch tree skirt. Pattern required. Monday, September 23, 30, October 7. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. $30
BERNINA Embroidery Software Basics
Learn the basics of BERNINA’S embroidery software, Editor Plus and Designer Plus V6. Work through examples while learning about menu and tool bar, saving and retrieving objects, editing objects, and lettering. Tuesday, September 24, 10:00 – 1:00 pm. $20
Tie Purse
This delightful purse is made from a man’s tie. Join Jane as she guides you through the simple process. You can’t stop with just one. You just might want to give them as gifts this holiday season. Please pick up a supply list before class. Pattern required Thursday, September 26. 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. $12
Adult Learn to Sew
Understand your machine while learning how to read a pattern, make seams, seam finishes, putting in zippers and more. You’ll have a reference notebook when done while making a small project. Thursday, September 26, October 3, 10. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
T-Shirt Quilt
Turn those favorite T-shirts into a quilt. Learn how to stabilize, join using sashing and more. Tuesday, October 1, 8, 15. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
Ob-La-Di
You will have fun selecting fat quarters for this pattern by Abby Lane. Choose neutrals, batiks, or maybe fat quarters from your stash. Pattern required. Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. $36
Hobo Bag or Bailey Island Purse
Create a great quilted purse or a larger version hobo bag using tubes you sew. These are great for shopping, the beach, or your next adventure and have inside pockets. Choose your own fabrics or a jelly roll. It’s fun to make and will become a favorite! Thursday, October 3, 10. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Memory Quilts
Join Jane as she guides you through the process of transferring photos to fabric, what products to use (there are some new ones) and how to put them together for that memorable quilt or wall hanging. Sunday, October 6, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. $8
BERNINA DesignerPlus V6 Embroidery Software – Beyond Basics 1
Expand your knowledge of the software. Work through examples of inserting a design, monogramming, elastic lettering, buttonhole basics and editing fill stitches. Tuesday, October 8. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. $20
Rough Stones
Energy and movement the modern way. Mismatched sizes takes having to be perfect off the table for built in success. The movement of the blocks keeps your eye flowing through the quilt. Pattern required. Tuesday, October 15, 22. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Beginning Quilting I
Love quilts? Love fabric? Don’t know how to quilt? If the answer is yes to all three, join the Beginning Quilting class where you will learn the basics of quilting while making a table runner from the Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts. Book required. Wednesday, $65 includes a small sample binding kit. October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13. 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Fireworks Table Runner
Sew up this exciting table in patriot colors or golds and browns of the fall or colors of your choice. Easier than it looks. Thursday, October 17. 12:00- 4:00 pm . Pattern required. $16
Landscape Bargello Wall Hanging
Always wanted to learn how to make a bargello quilt? It’s not as hard as it looks. In this class you’ll learn easy strip piecing that produces beautiful quilts and a little bit of hand applique. Best of all, one option requires no final quilting. Pattern required. Thursday, October 17, 24, November 7. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
Stabilizers and Hooping for Machine Embroidery Designs
For ALL embroidery machine owners. Do you know what stabilizer to use and how much? Join Jane as she discusses the many stabilizers, including the newest on the market, and will answer your embroidery questions. You will do some practice hooping. Sunday October 20, 12:30- 3:00 pm. $10
Fine Hand Quilting
If you enjoy hand sewing you will have fun creating a small quilted piece. As you bind it, you will learn the finer points of binding a quilt. Join Carol for this hands on class. Kit included in fee. Monday, October 21, 28. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $28
Cloud 9
This modern quilt is beautiful in brights or neutrals. A great beginner quilt – large pieces and only one seam to match. Pattern required. Wednesday, October 23, 30. 12:30-3:30 pm. $24
Machine Quilting Basics
Have you always wanted to machine quilt but didn’t know where to begin? Join Jane as you learn about preparing your quilt, straight line quilting, free motion and more. Please bring your own sewing machine to class if possible. (PLEASE pick up a supply list before class.) Thursday October 24. 12:30 – 4:00 pm. $28 includes most supplies
Holiday Fabric Greeting Cards
Once again we will make five beautiful yet simple greeting cards by combining card stock and fabric. All you need to bring are paper cutting scissors, a quilting ruler, and a rotary cutter. The rest will be provided in the kit you purchase, or by the instructor. Sunday, October 27, 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Class fee $15
Trip Around the World
This old faithful pattern is a good beginner’s quilt and is an introduction to strip piecing. The baby size makes a wonderful throw for that special person or baby or to give as a gift for that new home. Pattern required. Tuesday, October 29, November 5. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Crazy Shortcut Quilts
A new approach to quilt as you go. A quick method that is easy and takes half the time with beautiful results. We will make a small project to learn the method – then you will be able to do any size quilt. Book required. Monday, November 4, 11, 18. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. $30
Twist and Turn
Tired of making 4 patch quilts? We’ll show you how to twist and turn them into a unique quilt top to wow your family and friends using only 2 fabrics. Thursday November 7, 14, 21. 10:00 am- 12:30 pm. $30
BERNINA Designer plus V6 Beyond Basics II
Expand your knowledge of this software. Work through examples of auto digitizing basics, auto digitizing, and magic wand. Computer required. Tuesday, November 12. 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. $20
Felted Tree Ornaments
Learn to felt wool while making 2 Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree or decorate a gift. Make your choice of ornament using a cookie cutter. Tuesday, November 19. 12:30-3:30 pm. $15 includes some wool felting supplies.
Beginning Quilting II
Perfect your quilting skills while you make the Flying Geese table runner in one of two sizes. You learn the easy way to make flying geese and add side borders, as well as reviewing the basics. Book required (same book as Quilting I) Wednesday, October 20, November 4, 11. 6:00- 9:00 pm $36
Mini Classes
Come to these FREE one to three hour classes. Just purchase the kit and have fun making these quickie projects for gifts or for yourself. Machines provided. Sign up today!
Microware Potato Bags
Bake delicious potatoes in this microwavable bag in a fraction of the time. Friday, September 13, 10 am.
Sewing Studio Tote Bags
We are still thinking green as more and more people say I don’t need a sack. If you don’t have one of our bags, come make one and be eligible to win a monthly prize when you bring your bag along to shop. Friday, September 20, 10:00 am.
Pillow Case
Sew up a decorative pillowcase – one for charity and one for yourself. (Charity pillowcase fabric provided – you purchase your own.) Friday, September 27, 10 am
Tea Towel Apron
Just in time to start those Yule tide gifts. These aprons are great for almost anyone – whether it be a gift for Christmas, birthday, housewarming or whatever. Friday, October 4, 10:00 am
Cupcake Pot Holder
These cute pot holders are a great gift or make it for your own kitchen. Friday, October 25, 10 am.
Easy Striped Table Runner
Select a striped fabric of your choice to make this easy table runner – a great gift. Friday, November 1, 10 am.
Scrap Catcher
Another great gift for that sewer or crafter. Friday, November 8, 10 am
Microwave Bowl or Cup Holder
No more burning your fingers when taking your cup or bowl out of the microwave. Great gift too. Friday, November 15, 10 am.
Sewing Machine Instruction Free for those who purchased Bernina or Husqvarna Viking machines from the Sewing Studio. (If purchased elsewhere, there is a fee of $37.50 per 2 ½ - 3 hour session or $75 all day session.) These classes validate your warranty. Please bring your sewing machine, accessories, instruction manual, colored polyester thread and scissors. (If you are unable to attend at the times listed, please contact the Sewing Studio whenever you need help, and sign up for the next available class.) For sewing machine owners: BERNINA 730..............................................Sat. September 14, 9:30 am – 4 pm BERNINA 730 Embroidery..................Sat. September 28, 9:30 am - 4 pm Bernina 3 series..................................................... Sat. October 5, 10 am - 4 pm Sapphires........................................................ Sat. October 5, 10 am – 4 pm bernette 46, 12, 15, 20, 25....................... Sat. November 2, 10 am-4 pm Emeralds........................................................ Sat, November 2, 10 am-4 pm BERNINA 530/550.................................Sat. November 9, 9:30 am – 4 pm BERNINA and Husqvarna sergers....Sat. November 23, 10 am – 4 pm BERNINA 580........................................Sat. December 14, 9:30 am – 4 pm
**PLEASE – if your machine model is not listed, CALL and we will set up an appointment. We have had a number of new models lately, and it is hard to list all of the older models as well as the new ones. **
10 Minute Table Runner or Placemat
Spruce up your table with this quickie table runner or placemat. Another great gift. Friday, November 22, 10 am
UFO
Finish that unfinished project with help if needed. Friday, December 6. 10 am.
Software Sampler
Software Sampler continues to be very popular with software owners. It will continue on Saturday 9:30 am September 21, October 26, and November 16. Please note the change of date in October. $10 for the class CD
Embroidery Club
All Embroidery Machine owners are welcome. We will meet on Saturday at 12:30 pm on September 21, October 26, and November 16. We always have some fun and interesting projects to present. Please bring any projects you have been working on for sew and tell. $4.00
What’s New
4 Bernina 560 – with or without an embroidery unit 4 Version 7 embroidery software from BERNINA 4 New versions of the bernettes 4 BERNINA 880 – new features 4 Chicago – a sewing/embroidery machine at a
very reasonable price 4 Tea Towels – lots of colors and designs – stripes, dots, plaids, and plains 4 Ho Ho Ho Let It Snow– a great new book by Nancy Halverson. 4 Frixion pens and highlighters – mark your fabric or whatever and remove quickly with a warm iron – it’s magic!!! Rave reviews!! 4 Bali Pops from Hoffman – new colors 4 Hexagon fabric packs 4 Many new kids panels 4 Beautiful Halloween panels including Charlie Brown 4 Camping panel with Peanuts 4 New denims in an array of colors – red, navy, olive, and more 4 Infinity scarves – just $15 – in great colors and designs 4 New 108” backings 4 Always new books and patterns 4 Hard sided wheeled cases from Sullivan – Bernina 700 series will fit in them Mystery Quilt
Our Mystery Quilt this year will start after the first of the year. Debbie Caffery is working on a new one and we are scheduled to receive it when available. Stay tuned!!!
SEW SPECIAL
Sewing Guild’s annual fall seminar – Saturday, October 12 in Peoria. Sign up today – you don’t want to be left out. The special speaker this year is of the Londa Rofling. She always has special sewing tips for sweatshirts or other sewing projects.
Notes from Margaret Fall is upon us once again. The children are back in school, the days are a bit shorter, and football is in full swing. Now is the time to sit back, take a deep breath, and consider that sewing project that has been put on the back burner. Lots has been going on these past few months. BERNINA has introduced new bernettes, a machine/embroidery combo, new software, and a new top of the line 880. Watch for more changes and additions from Husqvarna- Viking – convention is mid September. Central Illinois Shop Hop is scheduled for October 11 and 12, 18 and 19. Always a good time is had by all. Gather up all your friends and car pool around central Illinois to see what is new. And don’t forget the Sewing Guilds annual fall event – Sew Special. It is in Peoria on Saturday October 12. Have you visited our website (SEWINGSTUDIONORMAL) lately? Donna adds news and photos weekly to keep you updated on the newest and greatest and special offers. Have you seen Natures Jewel – our latest and most beautiful quilt? All Hoffman batiks in beautiful colors, makes this quilt a real winner. We want to thank Jane Crowley for expert piecing of this quilt. Bundles of the fabrics used plus the pattern are available in limited quantities. We will be having our annual Labor Day sale on Monday morning September 2 from 7 to 11 am. We again are asking your help in providing food for a local food pantry – the need seems to be getting greater and greater. Thanks to everyone who has made this past year so successful. We are so lucky to have such loyal sewing friends!!!! See you soon and happy sewing. Margaret and all the Staff
VERY SPECIAL pricing on discontinued and demo Bernina and Husqvarna-Viking Sewing Machines Husqvarna-Viking Diamond Sapphire 875 Quilt
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SHOP HOP
Friday and Saturday October 11 & 12 and October 18 & 19 from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Theme this year is Stripper Gone Wild. Get your ticket today - $5.00. Visit all 14 shops and be eligible for a large collection of fat quarters. Or visit 12 shops and be entered in a drawing for a $500 or $300 gift certificate.
DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR Sewing Guild meeting – 1st Saturday of the month at Hancocks Quilt Guild meeting – 1st Thursday of the month – 7 pm at Mennonite Church of Normal, Hovey and Cottage
PRE- LOVED SEWING MACHINES bernette 65 Husqvarna Viking Emerald 203 – 1 only
E-Mail Addresses – if you head South or West or wherever for part of the year and would still like to receive our newsletter, please fill in the form below and send or bring it in so we might add you to our growing list of e-mail addresses. Otherwise newsletters are returned. E-mails also get to you quicker for those of you outside the 617 area code. Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address______________________________________________________________________________________________
REGULAR PRICED ITEMS (notions, fabric, books, accessories)
Monday, September 2– 7 to 11 AM ONLY
Take an additional
25% OFF
10% OFF
when you BRING ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY- making your discount 25% OFF
SALE FASHION FABRICS
Monday, September 5 – 7 to 11 AM
with food donation ONLY!
REGULAR PRICED ITEMS (notions, fabric, books, accessories) 20% off
BRING ITEMS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY - Receive an additional 10% - making your total discount 30% SALE ROOM – FABRICS from $3 to $7 no additional discounts
Odd and Ends - as marked
50% OFF
Discountinued Embroidery Designs - or as marked
Hours: Mon.-Fri 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat. 9:30 Am to 5:00 PM, Sun. 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Phone: (309) 452-7313 Email: [email protected] Closed: Thanksgiving & Christmas
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED email: [email protected] 1503 E. College Ave Normal, IL 61761
SEWING STUDIO
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DIRECT MAIL SIMPLIFIED, INC.
FALL AND WINTER SEWING CLASSES 2013 Please note the following information regarding registration and class policies. Payment in advance is required to reserve your place in class (phone registration will reserve your place for only 7 days unless payment is received). Supplies are not included in class fee unless so stated. To achieve the best results, we want to help you select the supplies and fabrics for your projects. 15% discounts will be given on fabrics and notions for the duration of the class. Refunds will be given if cancellation is received 5 days prior to the first class. Classes may be cancelled if a minimum registration is not received and refunds will be given. Sewing machines are furnished in all sit and sew classes unless otherwise noted. Please check the supply list when you register.
Christmas Tree Table Runner
What a great Christmas accent for any table, and a great opportunity to use up fabric scraps. Book required. Wednesday, September 18, 25. 6:00 – 8:30. $20
Spiral Christmas Tree Skirt
This is a fun bargello circular quilt design, perfect for a tree skirt. Make a mini or 54 inch tree skirt. Pattern required. Monday, September 23, 30, October 7. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. $30
BERNINA Embroidery Software Basics
Learn the basics of BERNINA’S embroidery software, Editor Plus and Designer Plus V6. Work through examples while learning about menu and tool bar, saving and retrieving objects, editing objects, and lettering. Tuesday, September 24, 10:00 – 1:00 pm. $20
Tie Purse
This delightful purse is made from a man’s tie. Join Jane as she guides you through the simple process. You can’t stop with just one. You just might want to give them as gifts this holiday season. Please pick up a supply list before class. Pattern required Thursday, September 26. 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. $12
Adult Learn to Sew
Understand your machine while learning how to read a pattern, make seams, seam finishes, putting in zippers and more. You’ll have a reference notebook when done while making a small project. Thursday, September 26, October 3, 10. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
T-Shirt Quilt
Turn those favorite T-shirts into a quilt. Learn how to stabilize, join using sashing and more. Tuesday, October 1, 8, 15. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
Ob-La-Di
You will have fun selecting fat quarters for this pattern by Abby Lane. Choose neutrals, batiks, or maybe fat quarters from your stash. Pattern required. Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. $36
Hobo Bag or Bailey Island Purse
Create a great quilted purse or a larger version hobo bag using tubes you sew. These are great for shopping, the beach, or your next adventure and have inside pockets. Choose your own fabrics or a jelly roll. It’s fun to make and will become a favorite! Thursday, October 3, 10. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Memory Quilts
Join Jane as she guides you through the process of transferring photos to fabric, what products to use (there are some new ones) and how to put them together for that memorable quilt or wall hanging. Sunday, October 6, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. $8
BERNINA DesignerPlus V6 Embroidery Software – Beyond Basics 1
Expand your knowledge of the software. Work through examples of inserting a design, monogramming, elastic lettering, buttonhole basics and editing fill stitches. Tuesday, October 8. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. $20
Rough Stones
Energy and movement the modern way. Mismatched sizes takes having to be perfect off the table for built in success. The movement of the blocks keeps your eye flowing through the quilt. Pattern required. Tuesday, October 15, 22. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Beginning Quilting I
Love quilts? Love fabric? Don’t know how to quilt? If the answer is yes to all three, join the Beginning Quilting class where you will learn the basics of quilting while making a table runner from the Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts. Book required. Wednesday, $65 includes a small sample binding kit. October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13. 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Fireworks Table Runner
Sew up this exciting table in patriot colors or golds and browns of the fall or colors of your choice. Easier than it looks. Thursday, October 17. 12:00- 4:00 pm . Pattern required. $16
Landscape Bargello Wall Hanging
Always wanted to learn how to make a bargello quilt? It’s not as hard as it looks. In this class you’ll learn easy strip piecing that produces beautiful quilts and a little bit of hand applique. Best of all, one option requires no final quilting. Pattern required. Thursday, October 17, 24, November 7. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $36
Stabilizers and Hooping for Machine Embroidery Designs
For ALL embroidery machine owners. Do you know what stabilizer to use and how much? Join Jane as she discusses the many stabilizers, including the newest on the market, and will answer your embroidery questions. You will do some practice hooping. Sunday October 20, 12:30- 3:00 pm. $10
Fine Hand Quilting
If you enjoy hand sewing you will have fun creating a small quilted piece. As you bind it, you will learn the finer points of binding a quilt. Join Carol for this hands on class. Kit included in fee. Monday, October 21, 28. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $28
Cloud 9
This modern quilt is beautiful in brights or neutrals. A great beginner quilt – large pieces and only one seam to match. Pattern required. Wednesday, October 23, 30. 12:30-3:30 pm. $24
Machine Quilting Basics
Have you always wanted to machine quilt but didn’t know where to begin? Join Jane as you learn about preparing your quilt, straight line quilting, free motion and more. Please bring your own sewing machine to class if possible. (PLEASE pick up a supply list before class.) Thursday October 24. 12:30 – 4:00 pm. $28 includes most supplies
Holiday Fabric Greeting Cards
Once again we will make five beautiful yet simple greeting cards by combining card stock and fabric. All you need to bring are paper cutting scissors, a quilting ruler, and a rotary cutter. The rest will be provided in the kit you purchase, or by the instructor. Sunday, October 27, 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Class fee $15
Trip Around the World
This old faithful pattern is a good beginner’s quilt and is an introduction to strip piecing. The baby size makes a wonderful throw for that special person or baby or to give as a gift for that new home. Pattern required. Tuesday, October 29, November 5. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. $24
Crazy Shortcut Quilts
A new approach to quilt as you go. A quick method that is easy and takes half the time with beautiful results. We will make a small project to learn the method – then you will be able to do any size quilt. Book required. Monday, November 4, 11, 18. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. $30
Twist and Turn
Tired of making 4 patch quilts? We’ll show you how to twist and turn them into a unique quilt top to wow your family and friends using only 2 fabrics. Thursday November 7, 14, 21. 10:00 am- 12:30 pm. $30
BERNINA Designer plus V6 Beyond Basics II
Expand your knowledge of this software. Work through examples of auto digitizing basics, auto digitizing, and magic wand. Computer required. Tuesday, November 12. 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. $20
Felted Tree Ornaments
Learn to felt wool while making 2 Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree or decorate a gift. Make your choice of ornament using a cookie cutter. Tuesday, November 19. 12:30-3:30 pm. $15 includes some wool felting supplies.
Beginning Quilting II
Perfect your quilting skills while you make the Flying Geese table runner in one of two sizes. You learn the easy way to make flying geese and add side borders, as well as reviewing the basics. Book required (same book as Quilting I) Wednesday, October 20, November 4, 11. 6:00- 9:00 pm $36
Mini Classes
Come to these FREE one to three hour classes. Just purchase the kit and have fun making these quickie projects for gifts or for yourself. Machines provided. Sign up today!
Microware Potato Bags
Bake delicious potatoes in this microwavable bag in a fraction of the time. Friday, September 13, 10 am.
Sewing Studio Tote Bags
We are still thinking green as more and more people say I don’t need a sack. If you don’t have one of our bags, come make one and be eligible to win a monthly prize when you bring your bag along to shop. Friday, September 20, 10:00 am.
Pillow Case
Sew up a decorative pillowcase – one for charity and one for yourself. (Charity pillowcase fabric provided – you purchase your own.) Friday, September 27, 10 am
Tea Towel Apron
Just in time to start those Yule tide gifts. These aprons are great for almost anyone – whether it be a gift for Christmas, birthday, housewarming or whatever. Friday, October 4, 10:00 am
Cupcake Pot Holder
These cute pot holders are a great gift or make it for your own kitchen. Friday, October 25, 10 am.
Easy Striped Table Runner
Select a striped fabric of your choice to make this easy table runner – a great gift. Friday, November 1, 10 am.
Scrap Catcher
Another great gift for that sewer or crafter. Friday, November 8, 10 am
Microwave Bowl or Cup Holder
No more burning your fingers when taking your cup or bowl out of the microwave. Great gift too. Friday, November 15, 10 am.
Sewing Machine Instruction Free for those who purchased Bernina or Husqvarna Viking machines from the Sewing Studio. (If purchased elsewhere, there is a fee of $37.50 per 2 ½ - 3 hour session or $75 all day session.) These classes validate your warranty. Please bring your sewing machine, accessories, instruction manual, colored polyester thread and scissors. (If you are unable to attend at the times listed, please contact the Sewing Studio whenever you need help, and sign up for the next available class.) For sewing machine owners: BERNINA 730..............................................Sat. September 14, 9:30 am – 4 pm BERNINA 730 Embroidery..................Sat. September 28, 9:30 am - 4 pm Bernina 3 series..................................................... Sat. October 5, 10 am - 4 pm Sapphires........................................................ Sat. October 5, 10 am – 4 pm bernette 46, 12, 15, 20, 25....................... Sat. November 2, 10 am-4 pm Emeralds........................................................ Sat, November 2, 10 am-4 pm BERNINA 530/550.................................Sat. November 9, 9:30 am – 4 pm BERNINA and Husqvarna sergers....Sat. November 23, 10 am – 4 pm BERNINA 580........................................Sat. December 14, 9:30 am – 4 pm
**PLEASE – if your machine model is not listed, CALL and we will set up an appointment. We have had a number of new models lately, and it is hard to list all of the older models as well as the new ones. **
10 Minute Table Runner or Placemat
Spruce up your table with this quickie table runner or placemat. Another great gift. Friday, November 22, 10 am
UFO
Finish that unfinished project with help if needed. Friday, December 6. 10 am.
Software Sampler
Software Sampler continues to be very popular with software owners. It will continue on Saturday 9:30 am September 21, October 26, and November 16. Please note the change of date in October. $10 for the class CD
Embroidery Club
All Embroidery Machine owners are welcome. We will meet on Saturday at 12:30 pm on September 21, October 26, and November 16. We always have some fun and interesting projects to present. Please bring any projects you have been working on for sew and tell. $4.00
What’s New
4 Bernina 560 – with or without an embroidery unit 4 Version 7 embroidery software from BERNINA 4 New versions of the bernettes 4 BERNINA 880 – new features 4 Chicago – a sewing/embroidery machine at a
very reasonable price 4 Tea Towels – lots of colors and designs – stripes, dots, plaids, and plains 4 Ho Ho Ho Let It Snow– a great new book by Nancy Halverson. 4 Frixion pens and highlighters – mark your fabric or whatever and remove quickly with a warm iron – it’s magic!!! Rave reviews!! 4 Bali Pops from Hoffman – new colors 4 Hexagon fabric packs 4 Many new kids panels 4 Beautiful Halloween panels including Charlie Brown 4 Camping panel with Peanuts 4 New denims in an array of colors – red, navy, olive, and more 4 Infinity scarves – just $15 – in great colors and designs 4 New 108” backings 4 Always new books and patterns 4 Hard sided wheeled cases from Sullivan – Bernina 700 series will fit in them Mystery Quilt
Our Mystery Quilt this year will start after the first of the year. Debbie Caffery is working on a new one and we are scheduled to receive it when available. Stay tuned!!!
SEW SPECIAL
Sewing Guild’s annual fall seminar – Saturday, October 12 in Peoria. Sign up today – you don’t want to be left out. The special speaker this year is of the Londa Rofling. She always has special sewing tips for sweatshirts or other sewing projects.
Notes from Margaret Fall is upon us once again. The children are back in school, the days are a bit shorter, and football is in full swing. Now is the time to sit back, take a deep breath, and consider that sewing project that has been put on the back burner. Lots has been going on these past few months. BERNINA has introduced new bernettes, a machine/embroidery combo, new software, and a new top of the line 880. Watch for more changes and additions from Husqvarna- Viking – convention is mid September. Central Illinois Shop Hop is scheduled for October 11 and 12, 18 and 19. Always a good time is had by all. Gather up all your friends and car pool around central Illinois to see what is new. And don’t forget the Sewing Guilds annual fall event – Sew Special. It is in Peoria on Saturday October 12. Have you visited our website (SEWINGSTUDIONORMAL) lately? Donna adds news and photos weekly to keep you updated on the newest and greatest and special offers. Have you seen Natures Jewel – our latest and most beautiful quilt? All Hoffman batiks in beautiful colors, makes this quilt a real winner. We want to thank Jane Crowley for expert piecing of this quilt. Bundles of the fabrics used plus the pattern are available in limited quantities. We will be having our annual Labor Day sale on Monday morning September 2 from 7 to 11 am. We again are asking your help in providing food for a local food pantry – the need seems to be getting greater and greater. Thanks to everyone who has made this past year so successful. We are so lucky to have such loyal sewing friends!!!! See you soon and happy sewing. Margaret and all the Staff
VERY SPECIAL pricing on discontinued and demo Bernina and Husqvarna-Viking Sewing Machines Husqvarna-Viking Diamond Sapphire 875 Quilt
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SHOP HOP
Friday and Saturday October 11 & 12 and October 18 & 19 from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Theme this year is Stripper Gone Wild. Get your ticket today - $5.00. Visit all 14 shops and be eligible for a large collection of fat quarters. Or visit 12 shops and be entered in a drawing for a $500 or $300 gift certificate.
DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR Sewing Guild meeting – 1st Saturday of the month at Hancocks Quilt Guild meeting – 1st Thursday of the month – 7 pm at Mennonite Church of Normal, Hovey and Cottage
PRE- LOVED SEWING MACHINES bernette 65 Husqvarna Viking Emerald 203 – 1 only
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