Sew N Vac 
April 2017
In This Issue
Featured Article
Notion of the Month
New Books
Class Schedule
Sewing Tip
Coupon





SPECIAL 0%
BABYLOCK FINANCING
April 1st thru 10th

Up to 60 Months
Don't miss this great offer!

SAMPLE SALE!!

Some of the quilts and projects that you see and admire in the store are now for sale !

Spotlight on 
BabyLock:
 
Katherine


Katherine is a multi-talented sewing machine with features fit for all types of projects. She has 190 built-in stitches, numerous included snap-on feet and a free-arm. She can handle anything from home décor to accessories and garments.
Katherine is also a great choice if you're looking to step up your skills. Push-button features, a knee lift, and an automatic needle threader make every project easier. When you're ready to take your sewing skills to the next level, Katherine will help you get there.

N otion of the Month:

Rowenta
Sole Plate
Cleaning Kit

  • cleaner can imprUsing the soleplate ove the glide and make it easier to iron once build up from clothes, starch or melted synthetic fibers is removed
  • Simple, regular cleaning will keep the soleplat
    e in its original condition and protect your iron
  • Safe to use on all types of soleplates
  • Set includes: 1-ounce tube of soleplate cleaner; application
    cloth; polishing/finishing cloth; instructions
  • Cleaner is non toxic
Machine Updates

The following babylock machines have an update :
Valiant
Alliance
Endurance
Enterprise
New Books 
   

The 4' x 5" Quilt Block
Anthology





Gather your favorite reproduction fabrics and stitch magnificent 4" x 5" blocks! Enjoy trying your hand at a wide range of distinctly different quilt blocks--182 in all--from stunning yet simple blocks to intricate paper-pieced designs.
  • We've done the math for you, taking the effort out of resizing traditional square blocks into attractive 4" x 5" beauties
  • Learn how to assemble your blocks into a one-of-a-kind sampler quilt
  • Includes tips to help you set up a fun block exchange or club with friends

Lucky Charm Quilts





Join the Moda All-Stars as they use 5-inch charm squares to make scrappy quilts with style. Got one charm pack, two packs, or three? Make the most out of them with quilts that use up nearly all of the charms in your favorite packs.
  • You don't need a huge fabric stash to achieve a dynamic, scrappy look--just your choice of charm packs
  • Make a range of projects, from table runners to lap-sized quilts, all by top Moda designers
  • Tips and tricks from each designer are included to help you show off your unique collection of charm squares

  Upcoming Classes
  

Embroidery Club
Wednesday, April 5th 1:00 - 2:00
 Fee: none
Everyone with an embroidery machine is welcome. This is an opportunity to meet with other embroiders and share ideas and make fun projects. Club meets the first Wednesday of each month.
 

Learn To Sew  Class

Tuesday 4/11 thru 5/5 
Time 1:00  to 3:00
Teacher : Ann Murray
Are you wanting to learn to sew or maybe just need a refresher on the basics, then this is the class for you.
( CLASS WILL MEET EVERY TUESDAY FOR 4 WEEKS) 

Sewing Guild
( New Meeting Place)
Shop n Save
Tuesday, April 11th 10:00
Fee: none
This month
 Diane Corley
What is this Fabric

Hexagon Star Table Topper

Thursday 4/13/2017
Teacher: Vicki Brown
Fee: $20.00
This item can be used in many different ways. Make it as large or small as you want. You may use it as a table topper, add more strips to four of the sides to make a table runner, or assemble blocks together with 60 degree triangles to make a quilt. You choose the one that is right for you.

Sewing Club
Wednesday April 19th 1:00 - 3:00
Teacher : Robin Zimmer
Fee: $5.00
This is our new club that will be meeting once a month and the instructor will be demonstrating how to make a simple project. 



Dorothy's Sewing Tip
 
   
 How to sew a straight line

The trick is: never look at your needle! Being steadily in movement, can't be a focal point for your eyes, it would be confusing!
Measure your seam allowance distance from the needle and (if your needle plate is missing those tiny parallel etched straight lines) mark the one you need on the needle plate somehow (an elastic band,  painter's masking tape, sticky notes are all perfect candidates!), creating a seam guide you can easily reposition.
Try now to keep your fabric's edge aligned to your improvised seam guide, then admire your straight seam!
When you cut out your pattern pieces, never throw away your fabric's scraps, but keep them for practicing (and calibrating) your stitches!



Coupons
   

Save 25%

  All in Stock Notions, Books, Fabric, Accessories & Designs Packs. This coupon is good the first Wednesday of every month. Bring in this email to receive your discount.  Not to be combined with other offers.

 

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FAT TUESDAY Come in on the last Tuesday of the month and purchase fat quarters for $2.50 each. They normally sell for $3.00. 
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