Monday, December 31, 2012

5D Embroidery System---Let's Create!

If you're interested in taking your embroidery to a new level, combining your designs, adding lettering or monograms or completely creating your own exclusive designs then you need to take a look at the 5D Embroidery System.

5D Embroidery comes in a completely module and upgradeable package---start with it all with 5D Professional or start with the basic package and add what you need depending on what projects you have planned.

Visit our website to learn more about the packages and to find out about 5D QuiltDesign Creator. We offer classes in our Kalamazoo, Michigan store in Portage, Michigan and our expert staff can help you select the package that is perfect for you!

Hope to see you soon! 
  

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

It's a Private Sale and You're Invited!

                                                                                                                                    

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You are invited to our Private Sale for our Best Customers!

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (December 27, 28, and 29) we're having a private sale just for you. We'll have store wide specials in notions, sewing machines, embroidery machines, thread, and notions. This newsletter has just a sample of what we have planned just for you---our best customer!  
***Hurry! Supplies are limited. While in stock supplies last. See store for complete details. ***

  

No Interest 48 month financing on Designer Ruby Deluxe and Designer Diamond Deluxe Sewing Machines.

Get your dream sewing machine for the new year with no interest financing for up to 48 months on the two top of the line Husqvarna Viking Machines! Get your Diamond Deluxe or your Ruby Deluxe now! Click the machines to go to the website to find out more about the features these wonderful machines have to bring trouble free, creative sewing to your sewing studio! 
 Diamond 48 month 0 interest financingDesigner Ruby Deluxe 48 month 0% financing

Inspira Stabilizer---30% off!

Now is the time to stock up on your favorite stabilizers; we've received a shipment at a great deal that we're passing on to you---30% off. Get one of each at this price!Inspira Stabilizer 30% off
  
 
***Hurry! Supplies are limited. While in stock supplies last. See store for complete details. ***

In store specials during the sale like these!

We're going to have specials on great notions and embroidery designs like Anita Goodesigns. 
Anita Goodesign In store special
 Hope to see you soon! 
***Hurry! Supplies are limited. While in stock supplies last. See store for complete details. ***

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Tell Santa to Hurry to Get Your Diamond or Ruby!

Reminder that the 48 month interest free financing on the Designer Ruby Deluxe and Designer Diamond Deluxe ends soon. Tell Santa not to wait. Hurry in and take advantage of the freebies too!



See Store for complete details. Only while supplies last!



Tuesday, December 18, 2012

For the Host or Hostess---Gifts to Sew

Candy Ornament table runner
Sewing something for the hostess (or host) of that holiday party or gathering is a thoughtful way of saying thank you for all the hardwork that went into planning, cooking, and cleaning. And these gifts are fast and easy---made in as little as an hour or two, depending on your skill and tools available. So don't forget a little something for that hostess---you'll be the most thoughtful guest on the list.

Matching Applique towel

Hostess gift one---bring two holiday scrubbies and complimentary dish towels and help with the clean up. The design CD has holiday designs for virtually every holiday of the year so you can use it over and over again to keep your house and those chores fun all year long.


Scrubbie
I love cloth napkins---don't you? And in just two minutes you can have fabric edged with one of the Husqvarna/Viking Sergers. So easy to take a yard or two of fun holiday fabric and turn it into napkins that can be brought out with every holiday.


 





Holiday table runners and trivets make great hostess gifts. Not only will they eliminate the scramble to find something to protect that fine table from your hot casserole but they will help create a festive table too. And we have so many designs and patterns in the store to help you out.

And a set of coasters will come in handy to protect that sofa table from that holiday punch. Cover old, unusable CD's and DVD's with embroidery and voila!
    And one of my favorites are the chocolate towels, using the Lunchbox quilt's fun Chocolate design CD. Embroider recipe's onto ready made towels for a quick and easy right there in the hoop gift. (CD is only $29.95 for a limited time!)

And don't you use the same recipes from your recipe books each year? Why not mark the pages with some festive holiday bookmarks---embroidered right on Aqua Magic stabilizer---no trimming of those edges; just a quick swish in warm water after embroidery and there's your bookmark ready to go.

Don't have a sewing machine yet that will perform these works of magic? Come in and see us. Now is the best time to get your Husqvarna/Viking Diamond or Ruby---with 0% interest financing for a very limited time only.(see the store for details.)




       

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Sewing Gifts for Professionals and Co-Workers






Mail Carriers, Hair Dressers, Dog Sitters, Child Care Workers, and your Co-workers; it's nice to have a little something to give these special people who you couldn't live without.

And you can turn to your sewing machine to easily sew some original and personalized gifts for these special people.

One gift that is sure to please is an embroidered ornament. We have several design packs at the sewing center to help you with this gift----which will be as original as you are.

If a gift card for a cup of coffee or sandwich is what you choose why not make it more personal with a gift card holder created by you and your sewing machine in the hoop? Depending on the size of your hoop you may be able to fit 2 or 3 in each hooping to to save time and stabilizer.

 And who could resist a cute scrubby---especially for
that person who you know as a chef!

Sewing an eyeglass case either in the hoop or using a general purpose pattern would make a great and handy gift that any one can use for eyeglasses or sunglasses too.

And anyone can use a tiny sewing kit with needles, a bit of thread, safety pin, and an extra button for those emergencies in a kit that you make with your sewing machine.

When you think of it the possibilities are endless. Come see us for inspiration and project ideas.  We are here to help.



  












Monday, December 10, 2012

New Husqvarna/Viking Multi-line Decorative Foot



Over the weekend I got a chance to try out one of the new feet in the Husqvarna/Viking line. The Multi-line Decorative Foot is a convenient foot to have. With the small transparent grid that simply glides over your work you can see to sew everything straight and even.

I used it to quilt a mini and it was easy to see where my next line of stitches went. It also is easy to keep stitches even within a distance to any straight line. And it didn't do too bad on curves either.

A regular foot is 5/8 of an inch.  The Multi-Line Decorative Foot extends that width to a total of  two inches to help keep your sewing more accurate and assist you even further from the edge to place your decorative stitches and embellishments.

I really loved this foot and am sure that it is going to be a very useful addition to my sewing room.


Friday, December 7, 2012

Stocking Stuffers for the Sewing Enthusiast


Buttons are always fun and handy from $2.95

Our staff at the sewing center is ready to help all Santas and elves choose the best stocking stuffers for your loved ones. No matter what your budget allows we have gifts that will bring oohs and aahs on Christmas morning.

Holiday buttons are fun and sure to bring a smile when discovered in a stocking and they're reasonably priced too.






Husqvarna/Viking has just come out with some handy specialty feet to add to their Designer sewing machines. Chances are your sewing enthusiast could use these new feet:

Interchangeable dual feed foot

Quilter's guide foot for use w/dual feed  

1/4 inch guide foot for use w/dual feed

Clear Free Motion Quilt Mirroring foot

Multi-line Decorative foot

One of the greatest gifts we have this year are certificates for classes. Buy the class design and a gift certificate for a class or two. We have beginner classes and advanced classes; quilting classes and general purpose sewing classes. Best of all, with a gift certificate, your sewer can choose the one best for them. A class is a nice way to relax while sewing a project, making new friends, and learning new skills.

And there are always great designs for quilts and  household decor.

Fat Free Lunch Box Quilts  
Chocolate Recipe Designs create great gifts
 Don't forget the thread! We have specialty collections like this R/A skin color collection for digitized photos. And high quality threads for quilting and embroidery that are on special for this month only!


Floriani Assortment with reuseable storage drawers.  

And everyone could use another thumb drive! How about one in the shape of Santa?

Santa thumbdrive $10.95
We have sewing baskets if everything won't fit into the stocking. Sewing baskets filled with thread needles and a bit of fabric make great beginners gifts for children too. And sewing isn't just for girls any longer! We have a few gents in our classes.

Whatever the skill level of your loved one, our staff is ready to help with gift suggestions and ideas. Come see us for some relaxing, full service holiday shopping.





  
     

Thursday, December 6, 2012

A Sewing Machine for Christmas?


A sewing machine makes a great Christmas gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. And there are even more selections and better deals than last year! So many improvements, more features, and machines that take sewing to new heights of creativity.

Here are just a few of the selections that we have available at the sewing center this year:

General Purpose Sewing


Tradition 140C
Husqvarna/Viking came out with its brand new Anniversary models this year. The 140C is the electronic version that has a graphic display with sewing advisor, 145 stitches, and features you would normally find in more expensive models like needle up/down, fix function, and memories for decorative stitch functions. Two lights make it easy to see where you're sewing and there's a generous work surface for big projects like quilts. This sewing machine carries on in the Husqvarna/Viking tradition that is over 140 years old.

  
Singer 2250 Tradition
 If it's a starter machine you're looking for the Singer 2250 Tradition makes an excellent selection with its basic features that include 10 built in stitches, handy snap on presser feet and a nice selection of accessories. This is a simple beginner model and at a price well under the $99 level it would be easy to throw in a sewing basket with extra needles and a bit of fabric.


Embroidery/Sewing Machines

Husqvarna/Viking Topaz
Today's embroidery machines do more than just embroidery---add a lace edge, embellish an outfit, quilt, and do whole projects right in the hoop with a touch of button. If you haven't seen one of these machines do their job, then come by the sewing center because you are in for a real treat. Most people are surprised to learn just how affordable the Husqvarna/Viking Topaz line is and it is the beginner model. With over 100 built in stitches, free designs, and a built in sewing advisor this USB compatible machine helps the home sewer get professional results each and every time. Machines like this one make sewing so much fun and easy too.

And this year the two gems of the Husqvarna/Viking line, The Designer Diamond Deluxe and the newly designed, Designer Ruby Deluxe come with special incentives to sweeten the holiday deal. Bonus gifts and Rebates---but only for a limited time. If you're curious about which machine is for you, hop on over to our website and view this handy chart.
Our machines come with after sale support and classes to help you get the most of your sewing machine's features. We'll teach you how best to use your machine, whether it's how to thread, adjust tension, change needle positions, the best feet to use for your project, or lowering the feed dogs. Today's machines have so many new features that the old ones didn't have a handy class outlining the new features will save your gift recipient frustration and will help your loved one get the most enjoyment out of creating the next generation of family heirlooms or runway fashions.
We also take trade ins and offer a fine assortment of reconditioned models---if  your budget is limited come see our assortment of used machines. We also support these models with limited warranties and after sale support and classes.
So, whatever your price range or skill level we are here to help you get the best gift you can possibly buy and insure that your loved one gets the most out of that treasure. Come see us today!