Roberts Sewing Center 
November 14, 2019 Update
Thanks to everyone who came out to support Roberts Sewing Center 
on our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

We had a wonderful turnout! All had a great time, and enjoyed the Ribbon Cutting, Photo Opportunities, Lunch, Bingo, Blue Bobbin Specials and Machine Demos.  
Lots of Prizes were awarded.
 
Our Customer Appreciation Quilt Show 
was fabulous with 29 beautiful quilts on display. 
We look forward to to doing this again soon!

The winners were:
 
First Place: Rita Egizio won a Pfaff Passport 2.0


Second Place: Geri Goggin won an Alto's Quilt Cut 2


Third Place: Heather Rowswell also won an 
Alto's Quilt Cut 2
 
UPCOMING CLASSES
and EVENTS!!!!!
Quilts of Valor
Date: Thursday, November 14, December 12
Time: 2pm-5pm

A Quilt of Valor is our award to those who have been touched by war. It says "thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor" in serving our nation. If you would like to participate in this local sewing group, please join us on any or all dates to work on your own Quilt of Valor or to assist others with their quilts.
Laura Heine Collage Quilt
Teacher: Nicole Lester
Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 10am-4pm

Have you seen the GORGEOUS collages made by Laura Heine? Have you always wanted to make one, but the process scared you off? Now is the time to dive in with her Teeny Tiny Collage Patterns class taught by Nicole. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the technique and decide if you want to venture into her larger collage patterns!

By the end of the class, you will be more than hooked and ready to conquer her larger patterns! Get ready to be addicted to the collage craze!
Software Sampler
Teacher: Jane McMurray
Dates:
Saturday, November 23
Time: 10am-11:30am

Do you want to learn quick easy digitizing projects? If so this is the class for you. We will meet each month and learn to digitize a new complete project using Premier+ or Premier+2 software. Come join Jane as she guides you through the software modules necessary for these projects.
OPEN SEW SATURDAY
Dates: Saturday, Dec.7
Time: 10am-5pm

Join us on the 1st Saturday each month for OPEN SEW SATURDAY! A day for you to come in with your own sewing or embroidery machine, and whatever project you may be working on. We chat and give a little help if you need it. Bring your own lunch, or go out somewhere nearby, just sort of free-wheeling it. We'll leave that up to you.
WHAT'S NEW!!!!!
FABRIC!!!
From Andover and Laundry Basket Quilts - Delfina Precuts! Precuts always make quilting soooo much easier. Grab a pattern and get sewing!!


KITS!!!







Embroidery Sampler Kits - We found these at spring quilt market. They are hand embroidery kits from French General...Includes a Linen Sampler with the design already stamped on, a piece of stabilizer, six embroidery flosses and a color guide. All you need is a needle! There is also a chart of embroidery stitches to get you started. We have 4 different ones to choose from.
Broderie Francaise
Un Petite Bouquet
Fleurs Des Jardins
Un Petite Fille
COMING SOON!!!

Kim Diehl has announced the next series of Simple Whatnots 9 , and I just couldn't wait to share the projects and new fabric line Esther's Heirloom Shirtings. Fabrics won't arrive until December and club will not be able to start before January. I am excited to see that this line has more light colored fabrics than previously, and the projects are wonderful, and what I always expect from Kim Diehl. She does not disappoint!

Everyone at Roberts appreciates your business. If you have any questions, be sure and let us know.
 
If you ever see anything in our updates that you would like to buy, but can't make it into the store, we would be happy to mail it to you.
 
Roberts Hours:
Monday - Saturday - 9:30am-5:30pm
Closed Sundays, EXCEPT for certain Shop Hops
  
Hope to see you soon!
 
Call us at 815-729-1600 or FAX 815-729-2698. 
 


Roberts Sewing Center is a faith based family business that is dedicated to serving our community through you.  You are a special ingredient that makes our business successful.